Alda Risma
Indonesian actress (1982-2006)
Alda Risma Elfariani (23 November 1982 – 12 December 2006) was an Indonesian vocalist and actress. Born in Bogor, West Java, she showed interest in music from a young age and released her debut album Aku Tak Biasa (I'm Not Used to It) in 1998. Winning that year's Anugerah Musik Indonesia for Best Pop Female Solo Artist, Risma released a further three albums and acted in several soap operas. Having begun using narcotics, she was found dead of an overdose at an East Jakarta hotel; her boyfriend was charged with murder.
Early life
Risma was born in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, on 23 November 1982. The daughter of Amir Farid Rizal and Halimah, she was the couple's third child. She showed interest in music from a young age, competing in several vocal competitions while in elementary school. In 1991, she competed in the West Javan Arts and Sports Week, winning the vocal event with her renditions of "Tamasya" ("Holiday") and "Ibu Pertiwi" ("Motherland").
To advance Risma's vocal career, her parents helped her join the Elnino Jazz group, and she regularly participated in karaoke competitions. At the same time, she continued her secondary studies at PGRI 1 Secondary School in Bogor.
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