Christy Gardena | |
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| Born | Denial Christian Gardena September 4, 2000 |
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| Alma mater | SMA Negeri 5 Mataram |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 2025—present |
| Labels | 88rising |
| Members | No Na |
Denial Christian Gardena (born 4 September 2000)[ citation needed ], widely known by the stage name Christy Gardena or No Na Christy, is an Indonesian dancer, rapper, and singer. [1] [2] She is internationally known as one of the members of the Indonesian female idol group, No Na, formed under the United States-based record label and artist management company, 88rising. [3] [4]
Christy Gardena was born in Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on September 4, 2000. She originates from Lombok and her full name is Denial Christian Gardena. [5]
Christy's interest in the arts was evident from a young age, especially in dance. [6] She has been dedicated to ballet dancing since her school years. Her talent was supported by her family, and she began seriously honing her singing skills while attending SMA Negeri 5 Mataram. Before pursuing a career as an idol, Christy briefly worked as a ballet dance instructor. [7]
Christy's journey in the entertainment industry began through social media activities as a content creator. She actively uploaded dance videos, particularly ballet, on platforms like Likee (@christytity) and TikTok. Through these activities, she successfully built a significant fan base and received collaboration offers from various brands as an influencer. Her TikTok account reportedly reached around 169,900 followers and accumulated over 2.2 million likes. Some content on her account has been deleted or hidden leading up to the group's official debut. [8]
Beyond social media, Christy also achieved success in dance competitions. In 2019, she won third place in the International Dance Asia Competition for the Duo category. [9]
In 2025, Christy was selected by 88rising, the record label that previously launched the careers of artists like Rich Brian and NIKI, to become a member of the Indonesian girl group formed by the label, No Na. In addition to Christy, the other members of No Na are Baila Fauri, Esther Geraldine, and Shazfa Adesya. [2]
Christy Gardena was officially introduced as a member of No Na on April 29, 2025, through a teaser video titled "We Are Here." In the group's formation, she occupies a central position as a rapper and dancer. [1]
No Na's official debut took place on May 2, 2025, with the release of their debut single titled "Shoot." The debut immediately attracted attention, making No Na the first Indonesian girl group to successfully break into the top three of the Spotify Viral 50 South Korea chart. The success of the song highlights the potential of Indonesian local talent on the global stage. [3]
Following the debut single's release, No Na's first public performance was on an international stage, at the annual Head In The Clouds (HITC) Los Angeles music festival in the United States, on June 1, 2025. [10]
| Title | Album details |
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| Orchids (Lullabies) |
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| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Shoot" | 2025 | Non-album singles |
| "Superstitious" / "Falling in Love" |
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