By Alesha Capone
From Hoppers Crossing to Los Angeles, singer Arlene Zelina is sharing her vocal talents with a worldwide audience.
Zelina, 28, grew up in Hoppers Crossing. At the age of four, she started singing and dancing classes at the Joanne Campbell Dance School in Werribee.
A few years later she won a singing competition at Werribee Plaza with her rendition of the Etta James’ classic At Last.
In 2010, Zelina began posting videos of herself singing on YouTube. Since then, her videos have recorded more than 14 million views.
“I still can’t believe how many people watch my videos! It doesn’t feel real,” Zelina said.
“But it’s the most exciting thing ever seeing people watch my videos and listen to my music from every part of the world.”
Three years ago, after completing a bachelor of business (marketing) at Victoria University, Zelina moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a performer.
She became the first Australian to be signed to Jason Derulo’s record label, but is now an independent artist.
Zelina described her music as “very pop with some RnB and urban undertones”.
She said she is working on a new record, with a single called Dream Of Me to be released late this month.
“It’s a more mature sound compared to my previous releases,” she said.
“It really explores the concepts of love and lust and how it’s sometimes OK not to fall in love but to indulge in lust.”
See www.facebook.com/ArleneZelina/ for details.
