Editor’s Note
- Earleane Citroen Tan to Represent Indonesia at the ASAF London 2026 Winner Showcase
- Earleane Citroen Tan’s Brilliant Performance
- Earleane Citroen Tan’s Singing Talent Was Unveiled at the Age of 3
- Earleane Citroen Tan: Singing Is Fun
Earleane Citroen Tan to Represent Indonesia at the ASAF London 2026 Winner Showcase
Earleane Citroen Tan, the only child of Jusuf Tan and Herawati, will represent Indonesia at the ASAF London 2026 Winner Showcase, which will take place on July 31, 2026.
Earleane Citroen Tan previously achieved international recognition by winning the title at the ASAF Final International Round in Hong Kong on January 3, 2026.
Therefore, this 8-year-old girl will represent Indonesia at the ASAF London Winner Showcase 2026, and will also receive the right to attend a masterclass at the Royal Academy of Music in London in August 2026.
“Thank God, our daughter, Earleane Citroen Tan, has achieved a brilliant success on the international stage in singing. This achievement is a source of great pride for the family, and especially for Indonesia. She was able to perform in London, England, at the ASAF London 2026 Winner Showcase, which will take place on July 31, 2026,” said Jusuf Tan, Earleane Citroen Tan’s father, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Earleane Citroen Tan’s brilliant achievements
Earleane Citroen Tan’s achievements in the singing world go beyond winning the ASAF Champion Final. This third-grade student at Kingston Graha Metropolitan International School also won the Taiwan International Music Competition on December 28, 2025, beating competitors from 12 countries in Nangang District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Earleane Citroen Tan also won the gold medal in the TIMC preliminary round in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 7, 2025, with the highest score in all categories.
Earleane Citroen Tan also took second place in the ASAF preliminary round in Singapore on October 9, 2025, with the highest score in the children’s singing category. In just one year, Earleane Citroen Tan won 78 trophies at local singing competitions, averaging first or second place.
Earleane Citroen Tan’s singing talent was evident at the age of 3
Earleane Citroen Tan’s mother, Herawati, admitted that her son’s singing talent was evident at the age of 3. As he grew older, Earleane Citroen Tan sang more and more confidently at the dinner table at home.
“Earleane climbed onto tables and sang as if she were on stage. As parents, we decided to support and further develop Earleane’s singing talent. And eventually, Earleane Citroen Tan won a singing award,” her mother said.
To further develop Earleane Citroen Tan’s singing, her parents hired a professional private music and singing teacher. “Earleane Citroen Tan’s success is inextricably linked to the role of her private teacher, Julio Peginusa, who patiently guided her,” said Herawati.
She expressed her gratitude to Julio Peginusa for patiently guiding her son, Earleane Citroen Tan, who always supported and guided him during his competition preparations.
Julio Peginusa admitted that Earleane Citroen Tan has a relatively high IQ. “Earleane Citroen Tan quickly grasped the details of the training material. And I was truly amazed to see Earleane Citroen Tan perform at her best at such a young age. Hopefully, Earleane Citroen Tan will become a professional singer in the future, making Indonesia and her family proud,” said Julio.
Earleane Citroen Tan: Singing is fun
Earleane Citroen Tan innocently admitted that singing is fun. This motivated her to further develop her singing talent internationally.
Even at the age of eight, Earleane Citroen Tan dreamed of becoming a professional singer, like her idols Jennifer Holiday and Ariana Grande, famous American singers, songwriters, and actresses. “I also admire Agnes Monica and Lyodra, as Indonesian singers,” she admitted.
To maintain the quality and health of her voice, Earleane Citroen Tan has adopted a healthy lifestyle from a young age, including a healthy diet and sufficient sleep.
As parents, Jusuf Tan and Herawati will continue to support and encourage their son’s singing dreams. “We will continue to support Earleane Citroen Tan and do our best for him. We hope his dream of becoming a professional singer comes true,” his parents said.
Jusuf Tan advised Earleane Citroen Tan to never give up and to do his best. “If you succeed, don’t be arrogant and stay humble,” his father said.
Likewise, Earleane Citroen Tan’s mother advised her son to always stay healthy and seek the protection of God Almighty in achieving his dreams. “Stay humble, son, even when you are successful. And don’t forget to love your parents and respect and appreciate the people who taught you,” said his mother, Herawati. ***obs
