Facebook/Indonesia Masa Lampau; Instagram/@armandmaulana04
Brilio.net - Armand Maulana's name was first known as the charismatic vocalist of the band Gigi on stage. However, not many people know that the beginning of his career in the entertainment world actually started from the modeling world.
In the late 1980s, the world of teenage fashion in Indonesia was booming. That's when young Armand became one of the cover boys who stole quite a bit of attention with his stylish appearance and distinctive smile.
The experience of performing in front of the camera turned out to be not only a stepping stone, but also an important provision for Armand when he finally entered the world of music. He is used to the spotlight, knows how to carry himself, and appears confident when standing on stage.
Below, brilio.net has collected old photos of Armand Maulana as a model as a teenager from various sources on Tuesday (10/6).
1. Armand was born in Bandung on April 4, 1971 and has been interested in the world of art since he was a teenager. Before he was in a band, he tried his hand at modeling and appeared in several teen magazines.
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2. In 1987, his name appeared as one of the finalists in the Cover Boy 87 event held by Mode magazine in collaboration with BASF. Armand's casual and energetic style made him quickly known.
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3. At that time, the world of teenage fashion was busy looking for new faces that could become icons. Armand became one of the faces that often appeared on fashion covers and pages.
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4. His stylish appearance and distinctive smile make Armand easily recognizable among other teenage models. He has an aura that is indeed suitable to be in the spotlight since long ago.
photo: Instagram/@armandmaulana04
5. Although modeling gave him many new experiences, it turned out that his heart was more interested in the world of music. He began to pursue the world of bands in the early 1990s.
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6. Armand had been in several bands before finally forming Gigi with Dewa Budjana, Thomas Ramdhan, and Ronald Fristianto. 1994 was a turning point in his music career after the album Angan was released.
photo: Instagram/@armandmaulana04
7. His distinctive and energetic vocal style makes Armand an iconic figure on the music stage. He is known not only for being good at singing, but also for being expressive and total when performing.
photo: Instagram/@armandmaulana04
8. The experience of being a cover boy in his teenage years made Armand more ready to appear in front of many people. He is used to appearing in front of the camera, knows the lighting, and is not awkward when in the spotlight.
photo: Instagram/@armandmaulana04
9. The sense of style formed from his modeling days still sticks to this day. Armand is often considered a fashionable musician with his own unique style.
photo: Instagram/@armandmaulana04
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