Ronnie Sianturi

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Ronnie Sianturi
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Born
Ronaldus Parasian Sianturi

(1965-09-03) September 3, 1965 (age 59)
EducationSMA Negeri 15 Jakarta
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active1983–present
Known for"Melangkah Di Awan"
Political party Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (2019–present)
SpouseAtiek CB (divorced)
PartnerPeggy Melati Sukma (1997-1998)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels Musica
Member ofLibels

Ronaldus Parasian "Ronnie" Sianturi (born September 3, 1965) is an Indonesian singer and actor. He is a leader of the Indonesian male duo Libels, formed in 1983. Outside of his career with Libels, he is known for singing "Melangkah Di Awan", written and composed by Dwiki Dharmawan and Eddy D. Iskandar and released in 1997.

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Life and career

Sianturi debuted in 1983 with the formation of the male vocal trio Libels when he was in high school. [1] [2] From 1994 to 2001, he joined Piramida game show as the host. He began his television acting debut and portrays as Willy in Mentari Di Balik Awan (Moonlight Behind the Clouds) in 1996, with Ayu Azhari portraying as Nina. [3] In 1997, Sianturi starred as Indra in the TV series Melangkah Di Atas Awan (Walking in the Clouds). [4] The series' theme song, titled "Melangkah Di Awan", received generally positive reviews and peaked at number five in Aneka Top 13 Hits Indonesia, dated to November 15, 1997. [5] [6]

In 2000, Sianturi signed a contract with Sony Music Indonesia, to release his self-titled album, Ronnie, in April of that year. [6] It did not enjoy the same popularity or critical success as "Melangkah Di Awan".

Personal life

Sianturi was once married to rocker Atiek CB. Unfortunately, this marriage, which had not yet been blessed with offspring, ended in divorce. [7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994 Piramida Presenter
1996—1997Si Doel Anak SekolahanAntoSeason 3 [8]
1996Mentari Di Balik Awan [3] Willy
1997Saat Aku MencintaimuJodi
Kebetulan Sekali [9]
1997—1998Romi dan Yuli: A Love StoryTheme music composer
Melangkah Di Atas Awan [4] Indra/Yudi
Serpihan Mutiara RetakArfian (Ian)
1998PestaPerforming "Melangkah Di Atas Awan" [10] [11]
Serat-Serat Kehidupan [12] Rudy
2000Merah, Hitam Cinta"Kembalilah" only
2001Andini: Demi CintaTony
2003Satu Lelaki dan Tiga Hantu CantikAdamTelevision film
2006OB (Office Boy)Watchman
2007Himself

Discography

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