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 | |
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![]() Melaney Ricardo in 2016 | |
Born | Agnes Melanie Siahaan February 24, 1981 |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Occupation(s) | Presenter, Radio announcer, Content creator, Comedian |
Early life
editMelaney 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
editMelaney 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
editMelaney 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
editOn 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
editMelaney 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
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
edit- Mantap (ANTV)
- Klik! (ANTV)
- SUPER GAME (ANTV)
- Loelebay (O Channel)
- Raja Gombal (Trans7)
- Pesbukers (ANTV)
- Tri Angel (ANTV)
- !nside (TRANS TV)
- Dahsyat (RCTI)
- Mel's Update (ANTV)
- Don't Stop Me Now (Kompas TV)
- Campur-Campur (ANTV)
- Lawan Tawa (Global TV)
- Poci (O Channel)
- Biang Rumpi No Secret (Trans TV)
- O Entertainment Malam (O Channel)
- Hotman Paris Show (iNews)
- Energen Super Gameshow (GTV)
- Suka-Suka Sore-Sore (MNCTV)
- Call Me Mel (iNews)
- IPOP (Informasi Populer) (NET.)
- In The Kost (NET.)
- Kopi Viral (Trans TV)
- Ramadan In The Kost (NET.)
- The Sultan (SCTV)
- Hot NET. (NET.)
- eSports Star Indonesia (GTV)
- The Hotman (Trans TV)
- Dahsyat Weekend Sore (RCTI)
Sitcom
edit- Stasiun Cinta (Trans TV)
- Keluarga Santuy (Trans 7)
Radio
edit- Hard Rock FM, Jakarta
- Trax FM
Podcast
edit- The Centils
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Suci, Rahmi. "Akun Medsos Melaney Ricardo Dicatut untuk Kejahatan Seksual". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ Indonesia, C. N. N. "Melaney Ricardo Pernah Kena Covid-19: Sakit Banget". hiburan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ tim. "Operasi Angkat Rahim Melaney Ricardo Karena Adenomiosis, Apa Itu?". gaya hidup (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-10-05.