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.
Life and career 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. The trio won the first place for group category at Indonesian Youth Radio and Television Star of 1983. Libels made their studio debut in 1989 with the album Gadisku. 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. In 1997, Sianturi starred as Indra in the TV series Melangkah Di Atas Awan (Walking in the Clouds). 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.
In 2000, Sianturi signed a contract with Sony Music Indonesia, to release his self-titled album, Ronnie, in April of that year. 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).
Personal life Sianturi was once married to fellow singer Atiek CB in 1988, and divorced without any children five years later.
Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNotes1994PiramidaPresenter1996—1997Si Doel Anak SekolahanAntoSeason 31996Mentari Di Balik AwanWillyMiniseries1997Saat Aku MencintaimuJodiMiniseriesKebetulan Sekali1997—1998Romi dan Yuli: A Love StoryAs theme music composerMelangkah Di Atas AwanIndraMiniseriesSerpihan Mutiara RetakArfian1998Serat-Serat KehidupanRudy2000Merah, Hitam CintaAs theme song performer2001Andini: Demi CintaTony2003Satu Lelaki dan Tiga Hantu CantikAdamTelevision film2006OB (Office Boy)Watchman2007Himself
Discography Sudikah Kamu? (1994) Ronnie (2000) Bintang Keabadian (2001)
Live performances Date Program/Concert Performed song(s) January 18, 1998 Pesta "Melangkah Di Atas Awan"August 5, 2023Musik Eraku"Harus Malam Ini", "Cintaku" , "Melangkah Di Atas Awan", "Aku Suka Kamu", "Sudikah Kamu", "Salahkah Aku Terlalu Mencintaimu"
Accolades YearAwardCategoryWork(s)Result1998Indonesian Soap-Opera FestivalBest Lead Actor in a DramaSerpihan Mutiara Retak
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