Angie Vu Ha
Vietnam
A native of Hanoi, DJ Angie Vu Ha is a triple threat – she’s a model, deejay and music producer. Touted Asia’s Sexiest DJ, the FHM cover girl began modelling at the age of 17, walking the hottest runways of the biggest fashion shows before moving on to her true passion – music. Churning a unique sound that is a mix of hip hop, house, electro and Dirty Dutch, this multi-talented DJ’s speciality is her spinning flexibility depending on the preference of the crowd. In 2011, Angie first stepped into the studio to start her own music production, releasing two hits titled ‘Cookies’ and ‘Cream’.
Celeste Siam
Thailand
One more reason to drop by party island Ibiza during your next Eurotrip is none other than Asia’s hottest musical export to Europe, Celeste Siam. Since moving to the Spanish island in 2007, the Thai lass has spun alongside some of the biggest names in the nightlife industry in various legendary locations: in both Pacha and Amnesia, with Carl Cox in Space and a four-year residency in Pukka Up. Billed as ‘Ibiza’s Favourite Asian DJ’ Celeste is also the first ever artist to be appointed as the Ambassador of Goodwill for Peace & Humanity to Thailand by the International Human Rights Commission and Intergovernmental Organisations of the United Nations.
DJ RayRay
Taiwan
On a mission to break the stereotype tank that club music is inherently EDM, this Taiwanese firecracker mixes together an eclectic brand of music, from jazz hip-hop and high paced funk to disco and electronic, stamping a solid place for herself in the international hip hop scene. A ray of sunshine behind the turntable wherever she spins, DJ Ray Ray has never let her gender but rather, her skills,determine her success. Celebrated as Taiwan’s first ever Red Bull Thre3style Champion and also the first ever female DJ to make it to the World Finals of the same competition, the disc jockey is keen to put Taiwan on the clubbing scene map.
DJ Licca
Japan
An international act from the land of the rising sun, DJ Licca discovered her passion for dance music during her schooling days and has not looked back. First spinning in 2002, the vibrant deejay has since played for many domestic and foreign artists including opening for heavyweights like Big Bang, LMFAO, TLC and Nicki Minaj. Besides spinning in all parts of her native land of Japan, the turntable artist’s sets have also been very successful in other countries such as Taiwan, China and Guam. Currently one of the most sought-after club acts in Japan, the fashionista is renowned for unique take on the Japanese street style.
DJ MIA
Philippines
Multi-talented MIA is a woman of many talents, but first and foremost considers herself a DJ. Hailing from tropical Philippines, she grew up surrounded by deejays of various genres and before long made her own debut as a professional DJ at Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas’ birthday party. She also released her first mixtape in 2009 through Apl.de.Ap’s record label, Jeepney Music. Aside from deejaying, DJ MIA is also a fearsome dancer, having appeared in music videos of the likes of Britney Spears, Eminem and Nelly. Meanwhile, as a model, she has had the opportunity to be part of print projects around the world.
DJ Pearl
India
As she grew up being exposed to the vast European clubbing scene in the ’90s, DJ Pearl became eager to cultivate a healthy nightlife environment in her home country of India, consequently making her one of the pioneers of the electronic music industry in the nation. Understanding the need to first establish a fanbase for her passion, she did not follow the conventional route of being solely a DJ and producer but also worked as a promoter. She booked her first European artists for Indian shores in 2001 and soon found Submerge, the country’s premier electronic music outfit which provides a platform for DJs in the country to showcase their skills.
DJ Navi
South Korea
Korean deejay Navi has a concrete command of music from all genres, ranging from electro and progressive house to funky/disco and soulful house. Starting her career spinning in underground clubs of the notorious Hongdae area, she gained an instant following thanks to her sophisticated sound, elevating her to then play for successful parties at massive venues from the likes of Club Mass and Volume to Answer and Koo Bar. The seasonal-collaborator with beauty brands was also selected as the first female DJ in South Korea to represent Vestax, a world famous DJ-ing equipment company, and is currently the resident jockey at Move club.
Diva Li
China
Better known as an electronic artist than as a deejay, Diva Li is currently one of China’s fastest rising talents in intelligent house and techno, and the feisty diva does not seem to be stopping any time soon. Continuously pushing her passion for electronic music to ever-increasing levels, Li has performed for numerous brands, such as Footprint, Sound of Asia, Intro and Yen. Her love for music production has also led the multitasker to release her EP titled ‘Walking On Snow’ under Beatport, the world’s largest music store for DJs, and with support from major spinners like Richie Hawtin and Paul Ritch.
Alannys Weber
Indonesia
Another export from the fashion runways to the turntable aisle, is DJ Alannys Weber, a formidable face in the modelling industry who not only has appeared on the covers of countless magazines, but has also starred in several movies and TV productions, before pursuing her career as a DJ full-time under Spinach Records management in Jakarta. A staple presence in the club scene throughout the world, Alannys has spun in various well-known venues in Jakarta, such as Immigrant, X2 and Dragonfly and is currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she’s busy laying down tracks in the studios when not out and about spinning in the hottest nightspots.
DJ Nicole Chen
Singapore
Trained in Melbourne, DJ Nicole Chen is an audio powerhouse for both the presence she commands during her sets and her energetic up-tempo Dirty Dutch music, having opened for big names like Steve Aoki, Felix the House Cat and Johnny Vicious. No stranger to the entertainment business, the first model DJ of Singapore started her career at the tender age of four, when she appeared in advertisements and commercials for various household brands such as Milkmaid, Pizza Hut and SingTel before further harnessing her knack for modelling when she took the Miss Earth Singapore crown in 2007 and represented her country in the acclaimed pageant.
