Nostalgia for Indonesian films from the 70s is being stirred up by the sad news of two child artists of the time. Puput Novel and Dina Mariana passed away in 2024 with a fairly close time difference.
The first shocking news came from Puput Novel who passed away on September 8, 2024 after battling cancer since 2021. Grief again enveloped the Indonesian entertainment industry when Dina Mariana, a child singer from the 70s, passed away on Sunday (03/11).
After the passing of the two child artists, questions arose about the news of their peers. Several other child artists from the 70s who are still around, some are still involved in the entertainment industry. However, some of them apparently chose a different path after leaving the entertainment world, some even became preachers.
Below, brilio.net has collected information from various sources, Thursday (7/11).
Facebook/Chicha Koeswoyo
Chicha Koeswoyo is known as the initiator of children's albums and Indonesian child singers in the 70s. Now she chooses to focus on her role as a mother after marrying Andi Indra Kesuma and being blessed with two children.
Facebook/Nostalgia era 80 an ; Instagram/@irams2168
Ira Maya Sopha successfully played Cinderella in 1978 and returned to the screen through the films Berbagi Suami to Insya Allah Sah. The mother of four is now pursuing a fashion and culinary business.
YouTube/MUSIK NOSTALGIA Channel ; Instagram/@nourmayunitanew
Nourma Yunita soared through the song Kakek yang Sakti and played a role in the film Pokok Beres (1983). The singer, born on June 6, 1965, once opened a construction business and became the host of Country Road on TVRI.
Facebook/Indonesia Tempo Doeloe ; Twitter/@diana_papilaya
Diana Papilaya achieved success through her first album in 1976 and entered the world of acting. This former presenter is still active in off-air events to this day.
Instagram/@alenia259
Nia Zulkarnaen starred in the films Darna Ajaib (1980) and Jeritan Si Buyung (1977). She is now active as an activist in Papua with her husband, Ari Sihasale.
Facebook/Perpustakaan Nasional ; Instagram/@aya_nathaya
Faradilla Sandy is known for her role in the film Ratapan dan Rintihan. The former child artist who is now a grandmother has decided to retire from the entertainment world.
Facebook/Nostalgia majalah, buku & tabloid jadul ; Instagram/@astrie_ivo
Astri Ivo started her career at the age of 6 through the film Samiun and Dasima (1970). The daughter of singer Ivo Nilakreshna is now a religious teacher and regularly gives lectures on television.
Instagram/@puputnovel_
Puput Novel is famous for the film Mama's Fruit (1979) with Widyawati and Sophan Sophiaan. This adorable child artist passed away on September 8, 2024 after battling cancer since 2021.
Instagram/@dinamarianahs
Dina Mariana starred in the films Kisah Abunawas (1976) and Pinokio (1977). The child singer who became a grandmother died on Sunday (03/11/2024) at the MRCCC Siloam Semanggi Hospital, Jakarta.