ALTHOUGH she's finally staging her debut showcase, singer Puteri Khareeza hopes to interact with those who attend her performance.
The 26-year-old singer is all ready for her Puteri Khareeza 'Sebenar' Showcase, set for Nov 16 at RCD Big Studio at Plaza Alam Sentral in Shah Alam, Selangor.
"We're targeting about 300 people to attend, which includes family, friends and fans.
"I don't want it to be too big. I want to see the fans enjoying themselves," she says.
The singer, whose full name is Puteri Aszfaryna Khareeza Arif, has been honing her craft since a child, taking part in singing competitions and reality shows like last year's 'Big Stage' where she was a finalist.
Puteri Khareeza is also dabbling in acting. Among the drama series she has acted in are 'Mimpi Sabrina', 'Alergi Mamat Romantik', 'Hari Kita Jatuh Cinta' (2021) 'Air Mata Allisya', 'Nuh & Nayla', 'Wanita Syurga', and 'Kerana Cinta Itu Ada'.
Her last single 'Sebenar', released about five months ago was also the soundtrack for popular TV3 drama series 'Khilaf Yang Tertulis'.
Her other songs which became soundtracks for drama series include 'Duka Di Sebalik Tawa' (OST for 'Melur Untuk Firdaus'), and 'Helah' (OST for 'Haloba'.)
Meanwhile, the video for her single 'Duka Di Sebalik Tawa' has been viewed more than 475 million times on TikTok, and 5.4 million views on YouTube. It has been streamed 2.4 million times on Spotify.
Thrilled for her debut showcase, the young singer promises to deliver her best during the performance.
"Frankly, I'm a little nervous thinking about this, but of course, at the same time, excited… seeing that this will be my first showcase," shares the singer who is grateful to all music listeners who have been supporting her since 'Idola Kecil' (Season 3 in 2010), which she ended as the first runner-up.
Puteri Khareeza adds that she is thankful to her management at Alternate Records & Talents and her vocal instructor Cikgu Delly who has been helping her prepare for the showcase for the past five months.
The showcase will see Puteri Khareeza performing 20 songs which are popular among her fans and those which will highlight her vocal prowess such as 'Sebenar', 'Sakitnya Hati', 'Duka Di Sebalik Tawa', and 'Sinaran'.
She will be joined on stage by Haris Fayahet, Zazo Maulana, Maria Khairul and Adi Priyo of Venus band.
"Both the management and I had agreed to include some of fellow artistes from Alternate Records & Talents.
"They are also close to me, like Haris whom I knew long before we participated in 'Lagu Cinta Kita 3' (which aired in 2021).
"Basically, I chose some of my friends as I know the struggle we all had gone through since stepping into the limelight," says the singer, who is also currently pursuing her law studies at Universiti Teknologi Mara.
Meanwhile, according to Media Prima Berhad's TV Networks senior general manager for film, music & content programme, Shahila Shah Harun, this showcase is to highlight the singer's versatility in balancing her singing career and continuing her studies.
"Not only she is juggling between singing and acting, but Puteri Khareeza is also an excellent student.
"Her ability to balance all this is most impressive and she should be a source of inspiration to other aspiring artistes.
"In her (Puteri Khareeza), we see a hardworking and dedicated person.
"And this showcase is how Alternate Records & Talents wants to prove to her our commitment and support for all of her endeavours," says Shahila.
For details on the showcase, check on Alternate Records & Talents social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram ( @alternate.my_ ), TikTok ( @alternate.rt_) .
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