The Indonesian entertainment world mourns the passing of legendary singer Dina Mariana who passed away at the age of 59, Sunday (3/11) at the MRCCC Siloam Semanggi Hospital, Jakarta. Her passing has left deep sorrow, especially for her childhood friend, Ira Maya Sopha, who had been friends for 48 years.
The journey of friendship between these two child stars began on the set of the film Ira Maya and Kakek Ateng, which became their debut in the film industry. Their togetherness grew closer when they were reunited in various film projects and other activities.
Dina Mariana and Ira Maya Sopha are part of the golden generation of child artists from the 70s who successfully maintained their existence into adulthood. The two of them not only shared the stage and the big screen, but also maintained a sincere friendship until death do them part.
Check out the portraits of Dina Mariana and Ira Maya Sopha from their youth until now, compiled by brilio.net from various sources on Tuesday (5/11).
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The career journey of both child artists Dina Mariana and Ira Maya Sopha began since childhood. Both acted together in the film Ira Maya Si Anak Tiri which was released in 1979.
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Previously, they also acted for the first time in the film Ira Maya and Kakek Ateng, you know.
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As top child artists, they often met in the same film project. Like the film Nakalnya Anak-Anak which was very popular in 1980.
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Through a joint film project, their friendship began to form. Dina and Ira Maya were so adorable as teenagers, weren't they?
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This is a portrait of the 70s Child Artist Parade which was attended by famous child artists of their time. There were Dina Mariana and Ira Maya Sopha.
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The two are still in a good relationship for 48 years. This is a portrait of the two in 2011.
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Two years ago, Dina Mariana was invited to Ira Maya's podcast. The meeting brought back sweet memories of the 80s.
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Their friendship is still maintained with other child artists.
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This is the moment when the artist who is familiarly called Mama Ira visited Dina who is fighting cancer. This visit was a meaningful moment for both of them.