Agnes Melanie Siahaan (born 24 February 1981), better known by the stage name Melaney Ricardo, is an Indonesian actress, presenter, radio announcer, and content creator. She was known for her comedic style and chatty appearance, and is credited as one of the very extrovert presenter.

Melaney Ricardo
Melaney Ricardo in 2016
Born
Agnes Melanie Siahaan

(1981-02-24) February 24, 1981 (age 43)
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s)Presenter, Radio announcer, Content creator, Comedian

Early life

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Melaney Ricardo was born Agnes Melanie Siahaan on 24 February 1981 in Medan, North Sumatera, as the eldest child and daughter of the three children of Ricardo Siahaan and Sylvia Herawatie.[1] She had a younger sister, Nana, her private manager, and a younger brother, Roy, a singer.[1] Melaney Ricardo was raised in Jakarta and only lived in Medan for a year, and completed her high school education there before went to Trisakti University majoring in international relations.[1]

Personal life

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Melaney Ricardo is a Christian.[1] In 2015, her name was used for scam Facebook account by a pedophile and sexual predator who held a photo contest Bayi Mandi Telanjang (Baby Naked Swim).[2] She later announced on her Twitter account to report and block the fake account.[2]

Marriages and relationships

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Melaney Ricardo is married to Tyson James Lynch, an Australian English teacher, on 31 July 2010.[1] They had two children: Chloe Valentine and Courage Jordan.[1]

Health

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On 3 October 2020, Melaney Ricardo was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was hospitalized for seventeen days.[3] In 2023, Melaney Ricardo revealed that she was diagnosed with adenomyosis and underwent hysterectomy procession.[4]

Career

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Melaney Ricardo started her career as a radio announcer for Hard Rock FM and Trax FM, and made her sitcom debut in private television in 2010.[1] She then worked as a presenter for various shows, such as: Mantap, Klik!, Inside, Dahsyat, Biang Rumpi No Secret, etc. She was known for her comedic and open manner.[1]

Melaney Ricardo made her film debut in Tak Kemal Maka Tak Sayang (2014) and starred in several films, such as: Relationshit (2015), Sawadikap (2016), Jomblo Reboot (2017), Benyamin Biang Kerok and Bodyguard Ugal-ugalan (2018), Trinity Traveler (2019), and Benyamin Biang Kerok 2 (2020).[1]

Works

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 Tak Kemal Maka Tak Sayang Counseling teacher
2015 Relationshit Mrs. MLM
2016 Sawadikap Atun
2017 Jomblo Reboot Master of Ceremony
2018 Benyamin Biang Kerok Margareth
Bodyguard Ugal-ugalan Boris's wife
2019 Trinity Traveler Inang Trinity
2020 Benyamin Biang Kerok 2 Margareth

Television

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Sitcom

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  • Stasiun Cinta (Trans TV)
  • Keluarga Santuy (Trans 7)

Radio

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  • Hard Rock FM, Jakarta
  • Trax FM

Podcast

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  • The Centils

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Pawiro, Kiswondari (2023-09-22). "Profil dan Biodata Melaney Ricardo, Artis Berdarah Batak yang Nyaris Bercerai dari Tyson Lynch". iNews.ID (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ^ a b Suci, Rahmi. "Akun Medsos Melaney Ricardo Dicatut untuk Kejahatan Seksual". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  3. ^ Indonesia, C. N. N. "Melaney Ricardo Pernah Kena Covid-19: Sakit Banget". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  4. ^ tim. "Operasi Angkat Rahim Melaney Ricardo Karena Adenomiosis, Apa Itu?". gaya hidup (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.