Ayu Ting Ting

Indonesian dangdut singer (born 1992)

Ayu Ting Ting

Born|

Ayu Rosmalina

(1992-06-20) June 20, 1992 (age 32)

Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Occupations|

* Singer
* presenter
* businesswoman
* actress
* Television Personality Indonesia[1]

Musical career
Genres|

* Dangdut
* pop

Years active| 2006–present

Musical artist

Ayu Rosmalina (born (1992-06-20)June 20, 1992),[2] better known by her stage name Ayu Ting Ting, is an Indonesian singer and presenter. One of Indonesian dangdut divas,[3][4][5][6][7][8] she rose to fame following the sudden virality of her song "Alamat Palsu" ("Fake Address") in 2011. Her stage name "Ting Ting" means "virgin" in Indonesian.[9]

## Biography

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Ayu was born in Depok, West Java on 20 June 1990 to a civil servant and his wife.[10] She began modelling at the age of 5,[11] and was introduced to dangdut around that time.[10] Ayu began her music career as a wedding singer at the age of 14, earning Rp. 250,000 (US$28) per performance;[12] that year she also became Miss Depok.[11] In 2007 she recorded a solo album, Dilanjut Aja (Just Continue),[13] with Akurama Records[10] which included "Alamat Palsu" ("Fake Address") (written by a man from Tasikmalaya[14]) and "Ting Ting". "Ting Ting" used the title as a euphemism for 'virgin', including lyrics such as "saya masih ting-ting / dan terjamin ting-ting" ("I'm still ting-ting / and guaranteed to be ting-ting"); she later added ting ting to her first name to create a stage name, at the suggestion of her producers.[13]

In 2010, Ayu enrolled at Gunadarma University, taking a bachelor's degree in management [11].[10]

In 2011, five years after its release (2006), "Alamat Palsu" suddenly rose to popularity,[14] with covers by comedian Sule and singer Olga Syahputra.[13]

## Style

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Ayu has stated that she attempts to emphasize her voice when singing and not sell her body, something she considers common in dangdut culture;[9] she does not use sensual movements when dancing like some of her peers.[10] She instead attempts to be herself, although with some Korean fashion influence; her attempts to be herself have been applauded by fellow dangdut singer Julia Perez.[9] She has been described as a tomboy, and has stated that before rising to stardom she rarely bothered with makeup.[10]

## Personal life

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Ayu currently lives in Depok, West Java. She is said to be uncomfortable with the sawer culture common in dangdut, where men slip the singer (commonly females) money to dance onstage with her;[12] she has stated that she was once approached, given money, and kissed on both hands while performing, after which she stopped the show.[9]

Ayu is a fan of K-pop, although she also likes the dangdut of Dewi Persik; she has stated that Persik's "goyang gergaji" ("saw move") requires skill and confidence that she herself does not possess.[11]

Ayu married Henry Baskoro Hendarso (née Enji) on 4 February 2013.[15] On 31 December 2013, she gave birth to a baby girl named Bilqis Khumairah Razak in Jakarta.[16] On 27 January 2014, Ayu filed for divorce at the Depok Religious Court.[17] On 1 April 2014, the court agreed to her request for divorce by verstek (without her spouse present), valid two weeks after its decision if it was not challenged by Enji.[18]

In 2015, Ayu was in a relationship with Indian actor Shaheer Sheikh.[19] The relationship lasted for four months before they broke up.[20]

In September 2017, Ayu Ting Ting was invited to KBS Music Bank. Due to her persona as a K-Pop fan, she could perform K-Pop songs successfully.[21]

## Discography

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* Geol Ajep-Ajep (2006)
* Best of Ayu Ting Ting (2015)

## References

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1. ^ "Recommendations for several films starring Ayu Ting Ting". 9 February 2021.
2. ^ "Ayu Ting Ting Menang Lagi di Dahsyat Award 2015?". Tempo (in Indonesian). 23 January 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
3. ^ "6 beautiful portraits of Ayu Ting Ting, called the Number 1 Dangdut Diva in Indonesia". 26 November 2021.
4. ^ "Ayu Ting Ting Holds Solo Concert to Strengthen Dangdut Diva status". 28 November 2019.
5. ^ "Once called Skuter, 5 transformations of Ayu Ting Ting until she became a Diva". 5 November 2019.
6. ^ "Ayu Ting Ting and 5 Current Dangdut Divas". 6 October 2017.
7. ^ "Go International! Ayu Ting Ting Collaborates with South Korean TV, SBS". 25 August 2021.
8. ^ "Ayu Ting Ting's Transformation, From Small to Going International". 27 April 2019.
9. ^ a b c d Ariwibowo 2011, Ayu Ting Ting.
10. ^ a b c d e f VIVAnews 2011, Wawancara: Ayu Ting.
11. ^ a b c d KapanLagi.com, Ayu Ting Ting.
12. ^ a b The Jakarta Globe 2011, 'Fake Address' is Ayu.
13. ^ a b c KapanLagi.com 2011, Cerita Ayu Ting.
14. ^ a b The Jakarta Post 2011, Ayu Tingting thankful.
15. ^ Beritasatu.
16. ^ Jonata 2014.
17. ^ Rakyat Merdeka, 2014.
18. ^ Nugroho 2014.
19. ^ "End of 'love story' for Shaheer Sheikh - Ayu Ting Ting?".
20. ^ "Shaheer Sheikh reveals the reason behind break-up with Indonesian girlfriend Ayu Ting Ting!". 14 January 2016.
21. ^ detik 2017.

### Bibliography

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* Ariwibowo, A. A. (8 October 2011). "Ayu Ting Ting yang Sensual" [The Sensual Ayu Ting Ting]. Kompas. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* "Ayu Ting Ting". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* "Ayu Ting-ting Gelar Akad Nikah Diam-Diam" [Ayu Ting-Ting Marries in Secret]. Tribun (in Indonesian). 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
* "Ayu Tingting thankful for sudden stardom". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. 4 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* "Cerita Ayu Ting Ting Soal Asal Namanya" [Ayu Ting Ting's Story about her Name]. KapanLagi.com. 30 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* "'Fake Address' is Ayu Ting Ting's Road to Stardom". The Jakarta Globe. Jakarta. 5 October 2011. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* "Gandeng 8 Pengacara Ayu Resmi Gugat Cerai Enji" [8 Lawyers in Hand, Ayu Formally Files for Divorce from Enji]. Rakyat Merdeka (in Indonesian). 28 January 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
* Jonata, Willem Jonata (18 February 2014). "Enji Kecewa Tidak Ada Hendarso di Belakang Nama Anaknya" [Enji Is Disappointed that His Son Does Not have the Name Hendarsono]. Tribun. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
* Noorastuti, Pipiet Tri (7 October 2011). "Wawancara: Ayu Ting Ting: "Saya Sedih Dibilang Instan"" [Interview: Ayu Ting Ting: "I'm Sad if they Say I'm an Instant Celebrity"]. VIVAnews. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
* Nugroho, Ign Agung (1 April 2014). "Enji Masih Bisa Ajukan Keberatan ke PA Depok" [Enji Can Still Protest the Religious Court of Depok's Decision]. Tribun (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2 April 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
* "Diundang ke Music Bank, Ayu Ting Ting Malah Bingung". Detik.com. Jakarta. 1 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2021.

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