Olga Syahputra
| Olga Syahputra | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Yoga Syahputra 8 February 1983 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Died |
27 March 2015 (aged 32) Singapore |
| Cause of death | Meningitis |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2003–2015 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Parent(s) |
Nur Rahman Nurshida |
| Relatives |
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| Website | Website |
Olga Syahputra (born Yoga Syahputra; 8 February 1983 – 27 March 2015) was an Indonesian actor, comedian, singer, and television presenter.
Early life
Olga Syahputra was born on 8 February 1983 in Jakarta. He is the eldest of seven brothers of Nur Rachman and Nurshida. Olga's youngest brother, Billy Syahputra, is also a comedian and actor.[1]
Career
Syahputra was seen in numerous Indonesian TV programs, especially during the annual Ramadhan festival. He was offered a role in the movie Lenong Bocah. The role required him to take advanced training in Padang-Java at the Sanggar Ananda owned by Aditya Gumay. Without money, Olga sold a refrigerator to pay for classes. A friend, Bertrand Antolin, later purchased a new refrigerator for him.[2]
He began to get roles in soap operas, including Kawin Gantung and Si Yoyo. He then became a presenter for Ngidam on SCTV paired with Jeremy Thomas. Olga appeared in Jangan Cium Gue, followed by Extravaganza ABG in 2005. By this time, Olga was becoming well known in Indonesia. His breakout year was 2007 when he appeared with Indra Bekti and Indy Barends at the Ceriwis on Trans TV.[3]
In 2008, Olga became a TV presenter of music events on Dahsyat, a morning show on RCTI. His co-presenter since March 2011 was Jessica Iskandar.[4] Olga won the award for Favorite Music/Variety Show Presenter and Favorite Comedian in 2009 Panasonic Awards and 2010 Panasonic Awards. He also starred in such movies as Skandal Cinta Babi Ngepet and Mau Lagi (released as Cintaku Selamanya).
Olga was reprimanded by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) for off-color remarks he made while hosting the music show Dahsyat on RCTI on May 1, 2009.[5][6]
Personal life
Olga was a friend of the actor and presenter Raffi Ahmad and brother of Billy Syahputra. He opened a boutique with her sister, Reny Nurman, named "Rumah Olga Syahputra" located in South Jakarta.
Health
In April 2014, Olga Syahputra had meningitis. He was treated at Pondok Indah Hospital and in Germany, before returning to Singapore for more treatment.[7]
Death
Syahputra died of meningitis in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore, on 27 March 2015. He was 32 years old.[8][9]
Discography
Single
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Hancur Hatiku" | Non-album single | Big Indie Nagaswara |
| 2010 | "Jangan Ganggu Aku Lagi" | ||
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Tina Toon dan Lenong Bocah The Movie | Himself | Cameo |
| 2008 | Susahnya Jadi Perawan | Himself | Cameo |
| 2008 | Mau Lagi? | The Boys | |
| 2008 | Basahhh... | Toddy | |
| 2008 | Mas Suka, Masukin Aja-Besar Kecil It's Okay | Sissy | |
| 2011 | Pacar Hantu Perawan | Yoga | |
| 2012 | Kung Fu Pocong Perawan | Bohlam | Lead role |
| 2013 | Taman Lawang | Chyntia | Lead role |
| 2014 | Olga & Billy Lost in Singapore | Olga | Lead role |
| 2015 | Warisan Olga | Olga | Lead role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Senandung Masa Puber | Trans TV | ||
| 2003–2006 | Si Yoyo | RCTI SCTV | ||
| 2004–2005 | Kawin Gantung | SCTV | ||
| 2007 | Doo Bee Doo | RCTI | ||
| 2008 | Mr. Olga | Olga | Lead role | RCTI |
| 2009 | Tarzan Cilik | Olga | RCTI | |
Comedy shows
- Jangan Cium Gue
- Extravaganza ABG
- New Prime Time
- Saatnya Kita Sahur
- Opera Van Java
- OKB
- Seger Bener
- Sinden Gosip
- Wayang On Stage
- Pesbukers (ANTV)
- Waktunya Kita Sahur (Trans TV)
- Wayang Bandel (Trans TV)
- Yuk Kita Sahur/Yuk Keep Smile/YKS (Trans TV)
- Campur - Campur (ANTV)
Variety, talk and game shows
- Ngidam (SCTV)
- Ceriwis (Trans TV)
- Akhirnya Datang Juga (Trans TV)
- Gong Show (Trans TV)
- Dahsyat (RCTI)
- Dangdut Never Dies (TPI)
- OMG (ANTV)
- Online (Trans TV)
- Piala Dunia Tawa (TPI)
- Apa Ini Apa Itu (RCTI)
- Catatan Si Olga (ANTV)
- Target Operasi (RCTI)
- Korslet (Trans TV)
- Family Minute to Win It Indonesia (Shine TV)
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ Puspasari, Desi (26 November 2014). "Billy Syahputra Raih 'Favourite Newcomer Celebrity' di !nsert Award 2014". detikHot. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ↑ Profil di Krosceknews.com, 1 February 2008.
- ↑ Olga Syahputra, Modal Sok Akrab, tabloidnova.com, 1 February 2008.
- ↑ "Olga plans to marry host partner". 21 October 2011.
- ↑ Gatra - Olga Syahputra Ditegur KPI
- ↑ Gara-gara "Alat Kelamin", Ditegur KPI, kaltimpost.co.id; accessed 27 March 2015.
- ↑ Tak Kunjung Sembuh, Olga Syahputra Terbang ke Jerman, showbiz.liputan6.com; accessed 24 April 2014
- ↑ Olga Syahputra Meninggal Dunia di Singapura, showbiz.liputan6.com; accessed 27 March 2015.(Indonesian)
- ↑ Staff (27 March 2015). "Comedian Olga Syahputra passes away in Singapore". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
External links
- Olga Syahputra on Twitter
- Olga Syahputra on Instagram
- Olga Syahputra on Facebook
- Olga Syahputra at the Internet Movie Database