Key takeaways
Jaclyn Victor, winner of the first Malaysian Idol in 2004, prefers to be called a super singer rather than a title holder, citing industry legends as true Idols. She admires Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, and local stars David and Loganathan Arumugam.
- Jaclyn Victor won the first Malaysian Idol in 2004 at Resorts World Genting's Arena of Stars.
- She identifies Whitney Houston as her greatest idol and also admires Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie.
- She regards local legends like Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Datuk Sudirman Arshad, and Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza as true Malaysian Idols.
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WHEN she first emerged in 2004, clinching the title of the first Malaysian Idol at Resorts World Genting's Arena of Stars, judges Roslan Aziz, Paul Moss, and Fauziah Latiff lauded Jaclyn Joshua Victor as a true super singer.
While many fans have since dubbed her the original Malaysian Idol, she feels it is simply a title denoting the winner of a popular, fan-voted reality show.
"Seriously, I'd rather be known as a super singer or vocal powerhouse than a Malaysian Idol. I've always felt that the real Malaysian Idols are our industry seniors, starting with legends like Tan Sri P. Ramlee and Datuk Sudirman Arshad—they're the ones who truly put our music on the world map," said Jaclyn in a recent interview.
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