Krisdayanti, an Indonesian singer and actress, better known by her mononymous stage name.
Throughout her career, she has achieved great success with the release of several highly acclaimed albums, earning her multiple prestigious awards in the music industry.
Additionally, Krisdayanti has showcased her talent in acting through various Indonesian films and television series.
Notably, she is the younger sibling of Yuni Shara, another renowned Indonesian singer, and the daughter of Trenggono and Rachma Widadiningsih.
REAL FACTS ABOUT KRISDAYANTI
FULL NAME: Kris Dayanti
DATE OF BIRTH: March 24, 1975
PLACE OF BIRTH: Batu, Indonesia
NATIONALITY: Indonesian
OCCUPATION: Indonesian singer and actress.
MARITAL STATUS: Married
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Krisdayanti, also known as KD, is a renowned singer and actress from Indonesia.
She was born on March 24, 1975, in Batu, Indonesia, and was raised alongside her two siblings, Yuni Shara and Kartika Sari.
Her parents, Rachma Widadiningsih and Trenggono, have an unknown ethnic background. Krisdayanti is a follower of the Islamic faith.
Although her educational background may not be widely known in the media, she has managed to attain immense success and acclaim as both a singer and actress.
CAREER
Krisdayanti, a famous Indonesian singer, rose to fame after participating in the 1992 Asia Bagus talent show.
Her victory at the Asia Bagus Film Festival in Japan led to her first album recording in Singapore.
She was also bestowed with the title “The Best of Asia Bagus” in 1997 due to her success in the competition.
Throughout her career, Krisdayanti has received numerous accolades, including the Best Indonesian Album at the 1999 Anugerah Industri Muzik, Most Wanted Female Artist and Most Wanted Indonesian Video at MTV Southeast Asia, Best Pop Album at the 1997 Anugerah Musik Indonesia, and Most Favorite Female at the 2002 MTV Indonesia Awards.
However, despite her achievements in the music industry, Krisdayanti has faced criticism for her involvement in a pyramid scheme and her controversial marriage to Indonesian businessman Raul Lemos.
Nevertheless, she continues to be recognized and praised for her talent and success in the entertainment industry.
Krisdayanti has also been nominated for and won several awards, such as the Best Female Supporting Role for her performance in “Abad 21” at the 1996 Festival Sinetron Indonesia, International Viewer’s Choice Awards for her song “Menghitung Hari” at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, and Most Favorite Female for her song “Mengenangmu” at the 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards.
Furthermore, she has organized numerous concerts, both domestically and internationally, and her popular songs and outstanding performances have solidified her status as one of the highest-paid Indonesian artists for singing or acting engagements.
Nevertheless, her achievements extend far beyond the realm of entertainment.
In 1996, Tabloid Bintang acknowledged her as one of Indonesia’s leading female television personalities, and she was ranked 31st on Globe Asia’s prestigious list of the 99 influential women in Indonesia in 2007.
PERSONAL LIFE
Krisdayanti, a popular singer from Indonesia, tied the knot with Anang Hermansyah in 1996.
Together, they were blessed with a son named Azriel Hermansyah and a daughter named Aurelie Hermansyah.
Despite various rumors linking her to other men, Krisdayanti vehemently denied all of them and insisted that her relationship with her husband was strong.
However, their marriage eventually came to an end in mid-August 2009, at Yanti’s request.
Following the divorce, she entered into a relationship with Raul Lemos, a businessman hailing from East Timor, and the couple exchanged vows on March 20, 2011.
Subsequently, Krisdayanti gave birth to another daughter, Arianna Amora Lemos, and initially decided to retire from the entertainment industry to embrace the role of a housewife in East Timor.
However, she later retracted her statement and expressed her desire to continue singing until she reaches old age.
