Rico Waas | |
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| Born | Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas 5 July 1986 Medan, Indonesia |
| Political party | Nasdem (since 2011) |
| Spouse | Aurelia Airin |
| Relations | Surya Paloh (nephew) |
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| Alma mater | Trisakti Academy of Graphic Technology Bina Nusantara University |
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