Alda Risma

Risma was born in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, on 23 November 1982.^[1] The daughter of Amir Farid Rizal and Halimah, she was the couple's third child.^[2] She showed interest in music from a young age, competing in several vocal competitions while in elementary school. In 1991, she competed in the West Javan Arts and Sports Week, winning the vocal event with her renditions of "Tamasya" ("Holiday") and "Ibu Pertiwi" ("Motherland").^[1]

To advance Risma's vocal career, her parents helped her join the Elnino Jazz group,^[1] and she regularly participated in karaoke competitions. At the same time, she continued her secondary studies at PGRI 1 Secondary School in Bogor.^[3]

In 1996, Risma performed backing vocals on the single "We Can Make It" by the British boy band Code Red. This was followed by a solo career.^[2] In 1998, she released her debut album Aku Tak Biasa (I'm Not Used to It) on Blackboard records.^[4] The single "Aku Tak Biasa", which was written by Rudy Loho,^[3] led to her receiving the Anugerah Musik Indonesia for Best Woman Soloist in 1998.^[2] That year, other nominees included established vocalists such as Krisdayanti and Rita Effendy [id].^[3]

Risma went on to release three further albums: Kupilih Yang Mana (Which Should I Choose, 2001), Tangisan Yang Terakhir (The Final Tears, 2006), and Menanti Kekasih (Awaiting the Beloved, 2006).^[5] She also worked as a model.^[5] In 2001, she began an acting career,^[2] starring in soap operas such as Kesucian Prasasti (The Sacred Prasasti) and Romantika (Romance).^[5] Several of Risma's singles have since been covered by other Indonesian artists; for instance, "Aku Tak Biasa" was covered by Syahrini.^[6]