Ronnie Sianturi

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Ronnie Sianturi
Born
Ronaldus Parasian Sianturi

(1965-09-03) September 3, 1965 (age 58)
EducationSMA Negeri 15 Jakarta
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active1983–present
Political partyIndonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (2019–present)
SpouseAtiek CB (divorced)
PartnerPeggy Melati Sukma (1997-1998)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Member ofLibels

Ronaldus Parasian "Ronnie" Sianturi (born September 3, 1965) is an Indonesian singer and actor. He is a leader of the Indonesian teen idol boy band Libels, formed in 1983. Outside of his music career, he played his first leading role in the RCTI series Mentari Di Balik Awan (1996).

Life and career[edit]

Sianturi debuted in 1983 with the formation of the teen idol boy band 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", was 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.[5]

Personal life[edit]

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

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Piramida Presenter
1996—1997 Si Doel Anak Sekolahan Anto Season 3[8]
1996 Mentari Di Balik Awan[3] Willy
1997 Saat Aku Mencintaimu Jodi
1997—1998 Romi dan Yuli: A Love Story No Theme music composer
Melangkah Di Atas Awan[4] Indra/Yudi
Serpihan Mutiara Retak Arfian (Ian)
1998 Serat-Serat Kehidupan[9] Rudy
2000 Merah, Hitam Cinta No "Kembalilah" only
2001 Andini: Demi Cinta Tony
2003 Satu Lelaki dan Tiga Hantu Cantik Adam Television film
2006 OB (Office Boy) Watchman
2007 Himself

Discography[edit]

Singles
Albums
  • Sudikah Kamu? (1994)[5]
  • Ronnie (2000)
  • Bintang Keabadian (2001)[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Final Pemilihan Bintang Radio-Teve Remaja 1983". Berita Yudha. May 21, 1983.
  2. ^ "10 Boy Band dan Girl Band Indonesia Yang Pernah Jaya di Era 90-an". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Mentari Di Balik Awan: Nina Menerima Pinangan Keluarga Rudi". Bintang (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on February 20, 1999.
  4. ^ a b "Melangkah di Atas Awan, Langkah-Langkah Cinderella". Surabaya Post. September 11, 1997. Archived from the original on March 2, 1999. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Ronnie Sianturi memburu angka 80.000". NewsMusik. Archived from the original on August 28, 2002. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Aneka 1997, Top 13 Hits.
  7. ^ Administrator (October 30, 1993). "Masih semaunya". Tempo.co (in Indonesian).
  8. ^ Mahyudi, Aditya (December 9, 2019). "10 Artis ini ternyata pernah membintangi serial Si Doel Anak Sekolahan". Brilio. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Sinetron Serat-Serat Kehidupan Dipersiapkan untuk Indosiar". Suara Pembaruan. February 18, 1998. Archived from the original on December 2, 1998. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "Ronnie Sianturi Mantap Menjadi Hamba Tuhan". Suara Pembaruan. December 19, 2002. Archived from the original on July 10, 2003. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
Further reading
  • "Top 13 Hits Indonesia – 15 November 1997". Aneka. November 15, 1997.