RCTI is a West Jakarta-based Indonesian free-to-air television network. It is best known for its soap operas, celebrity bulletins, news, and sports programmes. It was first launched in 1989, originally as a local pay television operator that broadcasts mostly foreign programmes, before switching to free-to-air terrestrial network a year later.
PT Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) is an Indonesian free-to-air television network. It was launched on 24 August 1990 in Surabaya, East Java as Surabaya Centra Televisi, broadcasting to the city and its surrounding area. At first, the programming was similar to that of RCTI, broadcasting foreign shows and some of RCTI news programs until they could produce their own. On 30 January 1993, SCTV obtained a national license and eventually moved its operations to Jakarta marks the end of 3 years affiliations with RCTI from Jakarta, changing its name to Surya Citra Televisi. Its main offices are located in Central Jakarta, with studios in West Jakarta. It is owned by Surya Citra Media, a publicly listed subsidiary of the technology company Emtek.
Astro Aruna was a 24-hour Indonesian pay language television network that was available on the Astro satellite television service.
Aluna Sagita Gutawa, better known as Gita Gutawa, is an Indonesian singer. She is also the daughter of composer Erwin Gutawa.
Television in Indonesia started in 1962, when the then state-run station TVRI began broadcasting – the third country in Southeast Asia to do so. TVRI held a television monopoly in Indonesia until 1989 when the first commercial station, RCTI began as a local station and was subsequently granted a national license a year later. The Indonesian television is regulated by both Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) for frequency matters and Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) for content matters.
Cinta Laura Kiehl is an Indonesian actress, singer, and model. She was appointed ambassador of anti-violence against women and children by the Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection in 2019.
"Badai Pasti Berlalu" is an Indonesian song written by Eros Djarot and released in 1977 as part of the soundtrack of Badai Pasti Berlalu. It was originally sung by Berlian Hutauruk but has also been covered by Chrisye and Ari Lasso. Rolling Stone Indonesia ranked it as the third-best Indonesian song of all time.
Happy Salma is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. She is one of the most influential figures in Asia, according to the Tatler Malaysia in 2020.
Gita Gutawa is the debut album of Gita Gutawa. It was published by Sony Music Indonesia in 2007. After its launch, it sold 150,000 copies within four months, eventually being certified triple platinum. It also launched Gutawa's career.
Mencari Madonna is a 2005 film by Indonesian director John de Rantau. Produced to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in Papua, it starred Clara Sinta, Samuel Tunya, and Minus C. Caroba.
Sarah Azhari is an Indonesian actress, singer and television personality. She is the sister of Indonesian actress Ayu Azhari. Along actress Christine Hakim, she starred in a film directed by Garin Nugroho entitled Daun di Atas Bantal. Her modeling works sparked a wide measure of controversy in Indonesia. Detractors have denounced some of Azhari's photo shoots along with those of Sophia Latjuba as pornographic, though Azhari rejected the accusations and considers her work a form of art. She is often referred as the Indonesian most wanted actress of the 2000s.
PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk, trading as Emtek, is an Indonesian technology, telecommunication and media conglomerate headquartered in Jakarta. As of 2013, it is Indonesia's second largest media company. It is the parent company for subsidiaries which include pay television service Nex Parabola and five television networks – SCTV, Indosiar, Moji, Ajwa TV, and Mentari TV. It was established in 1983 by Eddy Kusnadi Sariaatmadja. Currently, the company is headed by Alvin Widarta Sariaatmadja as its president director.
Nabila Syakieb is an Indonesian actress. She started her career as a model when she became the finalist of the Indonesian teen beauty pageant Gadis Sampul in 1999. Her breakthrough role came as the lead actress in romantic drama series Cinta SMU (2001). She won an award at the 2016 Festival Film Bandung for best actress for her role in Surga Yang Kedua.
Kevin Julio Chandra, better known as Kevin Julio is an Indonesian actor, presenter and singer of mixed Dutch and Sundanese descent.
Boy is an Indonesian soap opera produced by SinemArt which premiered April 17, 2017 on SCTV. This soap opera is directed by Akbar Bhakti and starring by Stefan William, Jessica Milla, Cut Meyriska, Prisia Nasution, and Mischa Chandrawinata.
Muhammad Arfiza Shahab, better known as Umay Shahab is an Indonesian actor, singer, presenter and model. Umay Shahab began to be known when he starred in the Wulan and acted as Pandu, Wulan's son. However, his name began to be widely known thanks to his role as Bobby in the soap opera Eneng dan Kaos Kaki Ajaib. In addition, as a singer, Umay Shahab released his first album sponsored by KFC titled Umay Shahab. The album achieved success with triple platinum awards from its CD sales of 250 thousand copies. Through this album, Shahab also won the AMI Award for Best Children Male Solo Artist and AMI Award for Best Children Album at 14th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia. In 2009, he began playing movie with the personnel of Indonesian rock and roll band, The Changcuters entitled The Tarix Jabrix 2.
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCM) is an Indonesian media and entertainment company. It is owned by Emtek and is based in Jakarta. It operates four television networks: SCTV, Indosiar, Ajwa TV, and Mentari TV, as well as the Vidio streaming service, Nex Parabola satellite pay television, and KapanLagi Youniverse. Surya Citra shares are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Mermaid in Love is an Indonesian fantasy television series produced by Mega Kreasi Films which premiered on 2 May 2016 on SCTV. It stars Amanda Manopo, Angga Aldi Yunanda and Esa Sigit.
Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? the Series is an Indonesian soap opera produced by SinemArt that premiered December 7, 2003, to July 10, 2005, on RCTI based on the movie of the same name. It was directed by Indrayanto Kurniawan and starred Ririn Dwi Ariyanti.
Tajwid Cinta is an Indonesian television drama series that premiered on 7 November 2022 on SCTV. Produced by Sridhar Jetty under the banner of Ess Jay Studios, it stars Cut Syifa, Harris Vriza and Afifah Ifah'nda. The show ended on 14 July 2023 and was replaced by Satu Cinta Dua Hati.
