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Edwin Haluoleo Agus Mokodompit (born in Kendari - Southeast Sulawesi Province on 3 September 1982; well-known as Leo Mokodompit or Leo AFI 3) is an Indonesian singer and the second runner-up winner of Academy Fantasy Indonesia Season 3 Year 2004.

Childhood
The youngest of seven siblings of Prof. Eddy Agussalim Mokodompit, former dean of the University of Hasanuddin Makassar, a former Rector of IKIP Ujung Pandang (now Makassar State University) and the University of Haluoleo (Kendari, 1981-1990), since his young age (two and a half years) has shown his artistic talents running through his blood, especially singing and playing piano autodidact. Born in educators family, making him special among his brothers and sisters.

Educational Background
His academic achievement stands out even from childhood. He was granted full-scholarships from high school till graduated his bachelor degree in Economy - Accounting. He even won several competitions in their regions to the national level, such as National Model Student Finalists in 1996, National Finalist of Student Extracurricular Competition 1997, National Finalist Teen Writing and Debating Competition 1999. He also had become one of the Indonesian delegation to the ASEAN - Republic of Korea International Youth Exchange in 2004, The 2nd UNESCO Asian Youth Forum 2008 in South Korea and The 6th UNESCO Youth Forum 2009 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Also once he became an assistant lecturer for several courses on campus.

Music Career
Leo is idolized some great Indonesian singers, such as: Chrisye, Iwan Fals, Harvey Malaiholo, Andre Hehanusa, Maya, Reza, Arthemevia and GIGI. He started his singing career professionally since he moved to Bandung city while continuing his college in 2000. During that time, Leo performed as a band vocalist or solo in various cafe / event in Bandung and Jakarta. Until one day, he challenged his singing ability though TV-Radio Star Singing Competition in Bandung in 2003, and successfully won the Third Winner trophy.

Popstars
Then he tried to follow one of the national TV talent show competition held by the Trans TV, ie Popstars, and he managed to become one of the finalists representing Jakarta. Although not managed to be the winners, Leo was not discouraged.

Academy Fantasy (AFI) Season 3
Eventually he followed the Akademi Fantasi Indosiar AFI 3, city of audition: Makassar. He was then elected to be one of those semi-finalists of third pre-elimination round representing the city of Makassar. Subsequently he was elected through a wild card selection by the judges to be one of 12 Academia Finalists of Academy Fantasy Season 3, and known as Leo AFI. During the four months competition process, he managed to avoid the elimination rounds and stepped up to the grand final, and final result of sms pooling in the grand final made him settled as the second runner-up champion, below his peers, Putu Sutha Natawijaya (Sutha AFI) as the Winner and Alvin Kurniawan (Alvin AFI) as the first runner-up.

AFI Period
During the period of three years contract with AFI management (2004-2007), Leo had undergone series of concerts / shows, both on-air and off-air, on various TV programs and events, in various cities across Indonesia. He also participated in the 3rd compilation album AFI, a presenter, commercials, and became actor (main or supporting role) in 2 TV-series and 12 TV Drama. He also several times participated in various international events.

Performances in AFI

 * Pre-elimination Concert Round 3 (Group 3)
 * "Maafkan" - Rio Febrian
 * Season 3 Opening Concert
 * "Cinta Sudah Lewat" - Kahitna feat. Alvin n Rifky
 * Elimination 1 Concert
 * "Jejak Langkah" - Glenn Fredly
 * Elimination 2 Concert
 * "Kasih Putih" - Glenn Fredly
 * Elimination 3 Concert
 * "Ough" - Gigi
 * Elimination 4 Concert
 * "Rahasia Perempuan" - Ari Lasso
 * Elimination 5 Concert
 * "Manis dan Sayang" - Andy /Rif
 * Elimination 6 Concert
 * "Kau Milikku" - Baim
 * Elimination 7 Concert
 * "Karna Ku Tahu Engkau Begitu / KKEB" - Andre Hehanusa
 * Elimination 8 Concert
 * "Samudra Mengering" - Jikustik
 * "Izinkan Ku Memuja" - nuKLA
 * ''Elimination 9 Concert'
 * "Puncak Asmara" - Fariz RM
 * "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" - Az Yet
 * "Keraguan" - Dian Pramana Poetra
 * Gold-Apple Concert - Special Musical Concert Pre-Grand Final
 * "Mambo No.5" - Lou Bega
 * Grand Final Concert
 * "Sekali Ini Saja" - Glenn Fredly
 * "All Rise" - Blue
 * Inaugural Concert
 * "Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan" - Sheila on 7

Leo Mokodompit / Leo AFI
Edwin Haluoleo Agus Mokodompit (born in Kendari - Southeast Sulawesi Province on 3 September 1982; well-known as Leo Mokodompit or Leo AFI 3) is an Indonesian singer and the second runner-up winner of Academy Fantasy Indonesia Season 3 Year 2004.

Childhood
The youngest of seven siblings of Prof. Eddy Agussalim Mokodompit, former dean of the University of Hasanuddin Makassar, a former Rector of IKIP Ujung Pandang (now Makassar State University) and the University of Haluoleo (Kendari, 1981-1990), since his young age (two and a half years) has shown his artistic talents running through his blood, especially singing and playing piano autodidact. Born in educators family, making him special among his brothers and sisters.

Educational Background
His academic achievement stands out even from childhood. He was granted full-scholarships from high school till graduated his bachelor degree in Economy - Accounting. He even won several competitions in their regions to the national level, such as National Model Student Finalists in 1996, National Finalist of Student Extracurricular Competition 1997, National Finalist Teen Writing and Debating Competition 1999. He also had become one of the Indonesian delegation to the ASEAN - Republic of Korea International Youth Exchange in 2004, The 2nd UNESCO Asian Youth Forum 2008 in South Korea and The 6th UNESCO Youth Forum 2009 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Also once he became an assistant lecturer for several courses on campus.

Music Career
Leo is idolized some great Indonesian singers, such as: Chrisye, Iwan Fals, Harvey Malaiholo, Andre Hehanusa, Maya, Reza, Arthemevia and GIGI. He started his singing career professionally since he moved to Bandung city while continuing his college in 2000. During that time, Leo performed as a band vocalist or solo in various cafe / event in Bandung and Jakarta. Until one day, he challenged his singing ability though TV-Radio Star Singing Competition in Bandung in 2003, and successfully won the Third Winner trophy.

Popstars
Then he tried to follow one of the national TV talent show competition held by the Trans TV, ie Popstars, and he managed to become one of the finalists representing Jakarta. Although not managed to be the winners, Leo was not discouraged.

Academy Fantasy (AFI) Season 3
Eventually he followed the Akademi Fantasi Indosiar AFI 3, city of audition: Makassar. He was then elected to be one of those semi-finalists of third pre-elimination round representing the city of Makassar. Subsequently he was elected through a wild card selection by the judges to be one of 12 Academia Finalists of Academy Fantasy Season 3, and known as Leo AFI. During the four months competition process, he managed to avoid the elimination rounds and stepped up to the grand final, and final result of sms pooling in the grand final made him settled as the second runner-up champion, below his peers, Putu Sutha Natawijaya (Sutha AFI) as the Winner and Alvin Kurniawan (Alvin AFI) as the first runner-up.

AFI Period
During the period of three years contract with AFI management (2004-2007), Leo had undergone series of concerts / shows, both on-air and off-air, on various TV programs and events, in various cities across Indonesia. He also participated in the 3rd compilation album AFI, a presenter, commercials, and became actor (main or supporting role) in 2 TV-series and 12 TV Drama. He also several times participated in various international events.

Performances in AFI

 * Pre-elimination Concert Round 3 (Group 3)
 * "Maafkan" - Rio Febrian
 * Season 3 Opening Concert
 * "Cinta Sudah Lewat" - Kahitna feat. Alvin n Rifky
 * Elimination 1 Concert
 * "Jejak Langkah" - Glenn Fredly
 * Elimination 2 Concert
 * "Kasih Putih" - Glenn Fredly
 * Elimination 3 Concert
 * "Ough" - Gigi
 * Elimination 4 Concert
 * "Rahasia Perempuan" - Ari Lasso
 * Elimination 5 Concert
 * "Manis dan Sayang" - Andy /Rif
 * Elimination 6 Concert
 * "Kau Milikku" - Baim
 * Elimination 7 Concert
 * "Karna Ku Tahu Engkau Begitu / KKEB" - Andre Hehanusa
 * Elimination 8 Concert
 * "Samudra Mengering" - Jikustik
 * "Izinkan Ku Memuja" - nuKLA
 * ''Elimination 9 Concert'
 * "Puncak Asmara" - Fariz RM
 * "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" - Az Yet
 * "Keraguan" - Dian Pramana Poetra
 * Gold-Apple Concert - Special Musical Concert Pre-Grand Final
 * "Mambo No.5" - Lou Bega
 * Grand Final Concert
 * "Sekali Ini Saja" - Glenn Fredly
 * "All Rise" - Blue
 * Inaugural Concert
 * "Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan" - Sheila on 7