Ronnie Sianturi
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September 3, 1965
- Singer
- actor
Ronnie Sianturi | |
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| Born | Ronaldus Parasian Sianturi September 3, 1965 Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Education | SMA Negeri 15 Jakarta |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | "Melangkah Di Awan" |
Political party | Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (2019–present) |
| Spouse | Atiek CB (divorced) |
| Partner | Peggy Melati Sukma (1997-1998) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Label | Musica |
| Member of | Libels |
Ronaldus Parasian "Ronnie" Sianturi (born September 3, 1965) is an Indonesian singer and actor. He is the founding member of the Indonesian male trio 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.
1983-2001: Debut with Libels and Melangkah Di Atas Awan
Sianturi debuted in 1983 with the formation of the male vocal trio Libels when he was in high school.[1] The trio won the first place for group category at Indonesian Youth Radio and Television Star of 1983.[2] Libels made their studio debut in 1989 with the album Gadisku.[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". A year later, Sianturi returned to Musica to release his special studio album, Bintang Keabadian (Eternal Star).[7]
Personal life
Sianturi was once married to fellow singer Atiek CB in 1988, and divorced without any children five years later.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Piramida | Presenter | |
| 1996—1997 | Si Doel Anak Sekolahan | Anto | Season 3[9] |
| 1996 | Mentari Di Balik Awan[3] | Willy | Miniseries |
| 1997 | Saat Aku Mencintaimu | Jodi | Miniseries |
| Kebetulan Sekali[10] | |||
| 1997—1998 | Romi dan Yuli: A Love Story | N/a | As theme music composer |
| Melangkah Di Atas Awan[4] | Indra | Miniseries | |
| Serpihan Mutiara Retak | Arfian | ||
| 1998 | Serat-Serat Kehidupan[11] | Rudy | |
| 2000 | Merah, Hitam Cinta | N/a | As theme song performer |
| 2001 | Andini: Demi Cinta | Tony | |
| 2003 | Satu Lelaki dan Tiga Hantu Cantik | Adam | Television film |
| 2006 | OB (Office Boy) | Watchman | |
| 2007 | Himself |