Jaclyn Victor

Jaclyn A/P Joshua Thanaraj Victor or popularly known as Jac, was the winner of the first season of Malaysian Idol. Along with the title, she won a recording contract under Sony BMG Entertainment and collaborated with famous composers such as Aubrey Suwito, Azlan Abu Hassan, and Ajai.

Jac was born in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 4, 1978. She is the eldest daughter with Indian descent and has 3 younger brothers. When she was 9, Jac�s father passed away, forcing her mother to take on 3 jobs simultaneously to support her four children. So to help the financial burdens of her family, Jac at the age of 18, started singing in clubs and hotel lounges.

With the support of friends and family, in 2002 Jac and her friend recorded an album, titled Dream. This self-produced album features songs co-written by Jac as well.

Her mother finally encouraged her to audition for Malaysian Idol in 2004. Jac had become the final two contestants on Malaysian Idol, and on October 16, she took the title of Malaysian Idol, earning 76% of audience votes over Dina. Her favorite activities are singing, reading, traveling, swimming, and shopping, while her most favorite artists include Aretha Franklin and Steven Tyler.

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