Salmah Ismail Musical artist

Biduanita Negara Puan Sri Datin Amar Salmah binti Ismail, AMN better known as Primadona Saloma (22 January 1935 – 25 April 1983) was a Singaporean-Malaysian singer, film actress, trendsetter and a fashion icon who became famous in late 50s until early 80s. She was the second daughter in her family, the other which is Mariani, her older sister. Saloma was the third wife of the multi-talented film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer and producer Tan Sri Datuk Amar P. Ramlee. In her early career, Saloma is only known for her songs and minor character in the 50's films, but after playing a major role in the film Azimat (1958) and Kaki Kuda (1958) Saloma began to expand her career as a film actress. She began to act in various films such as Seniman Bujang Lapok (1961), Ragam P.Ramlee (1964) and Ahmad Albab (1968).After her husband's death in 1973, Saloma began to overwhelmed with depression and sadness that leads Saloma to suffer from numerous diseases which then makes her look thin and dull. She was admitted to Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor before her death in 25 April 1983 age 48, because of yellow fever. Saloma has been entitled Biduanita Pertama Negara (First National Songbird) in 1978 and the title Puan Sri in 1990 which shows the status of a Tan Sri's wife.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 22, 1932
Birth place	Singapore , Pasir Panjang
Date of death	April 25, 1983
Place of death	Petaling Jaya , Assunta Hospital , Selangor , Malaysia