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Gading Marten
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Marten in March 2017.
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Angling Gading
8 May 1982 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Laurentios, Walkot Andara |
| Occupation | Actor singer presenter model President Persik Kediri President RANS Simba Bogor |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Gempita Nora Marten (2015) (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Roy Marten (father) Farida Sabtijastuti (mother) Anna Maria Marten (stepmother) |
| Family | Monique Marten (sister) Aline Marten (sister) Galih Marten (brother) Merari Marten (sister) Gibran Marten (brother) |
| Awards | 1 Citra Awards |
Gading Marten is a famous Indonesian actor, presenter, and singer. He was born on May 8, 1982, with the name Angling Gading. Many people know him by his stage name, Gading Marten. He is also the older brother of Gibran Marten, who is also an actor and singer.
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Early Life and Family
Gading Marten was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. His parents are Farida Sabtijastuti and Roy Marten. His father, Roy Marten, is also a well-known actor. Gading's mother passed away in October 2022.
Career Highlights
Before becoming a star, Gading Marten used to play football. He played for a team called Persitara North Jakarta. In 2004, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and joined the entertainment world.
Acting and Presenting
Gading quickly became popular. He starred in many TV shows, especially ones for teenagers. He also appeared as a guest on various television programs. Many people know him as a fun and engaging presenter.
In 2018, Gading Marten achieved a big success. He won his first Citra Award for Best Leading Actor. This award is one of the most important acting awards in Indonesia. He won it for his role in the film Love for Sale. Later, he also appeared in the movie Crazy Awesome Teachers.
Personal Life
Gading Marten studied management at Atmajaya University Jakarta. He earned his bachelor's degree in March 2005.
Marriage and Family
Gading met singer Gisella Anastasia in April 2012. They got married on September 14, 2013, in Bali. They have a daughter named Gempita Nora Marten, who was born in January 2015. Gading and Gisella later divorced in January 2019.
Faith
Gading Marten practices Orthodox Christianity. His sacrament name is Laurentios.
Film Appearances
Gading Marten has acted in many films. Here are some of them:
- Love (2008) as Arif
- Wakil Rakyat (2009) as Abimanyu
- Anak Setan (2009) as Lano
- London Virginia (2010) as Chandra/Sandra
- Laskar Pemimpi (2010) as Kapten Hadi Sugito
- Get Married 3 (2011) as Karyawan
- Test Pack (2012) as Zuki
- Cinta di Saku Celana (2012) as Roy
- Sampai Ujung Dunia (2012) as Gilang
- Kakak (2015)
- Susah Sinyal (2017) as Marco
- Love for Sale (2018) as Richard Achmad (He won the Citra Award for Best Actor for this role!)
- Crazy Awesome Teachers (2020) as Taat Pribadi
Television Shows
Gading Marten has been a part of many TV shows, including:
- Kisah Sedih di Hari Minggu
- Hingga Akhir Waktu
- Liontin
- ABG
- Luv
- Si Cantik dan Si Buruk Rupa
- Aku Bukan Rio
- Manusia Bodoh
- Putri yang Terbuang
- Jelita
- Safira
- 3 Semprul Mengejar Surga
- Malu Malu Mau
TV Movies (FTV)
He has also appeared in several TV movies, known as FTVs:
- Beauty & The Lutung Kasarung (2012) as Tommy
- No Woman No Cry (2012) as himself
- I Love You But I Hate You (2012) as himself
- Gembel Gembel Gombal: 3G (2012) as himself
- Tiga Semprul Mengejar Surga as Gading
- Gombal Gombal Gading (2012) as himself
- Malu Malu Mau (2012) as himself
- Plis Jadikan Aku Kekasihmu (2012) as himself
- Ganteng Ganteng Gokil (2012) as himself
- Cinta di Kost-An Semprul (2013) as himself
- Bengkel Cinta Semprul (2013) as himself
- Ketemu Jodoh di Inbox (2013)
- Ada Cinta Di Rumah Susun (2015) as himself
TV Programs
Gading has hosted or appeared on many popular TV programs:
- Inbox on SCTV
- Pesbukers on Antv
- Odong Odong on Global TV
- The Dance Icon Indonesia on SCTV
- So Semprul on SCTV
- Comedy Night Live on NET.
- Stand Up Comedy Academy on Indosiar
- Stand Up Comedy Club on Indosiar
- Celebrity Squares on NET.
- Live With Trio Lestari on Trans TV
Music Career
Gading Marten is also a singer. He released an album and several songs.
Album
- Yang Tak Retak (2011)
Popular Songs
Some of his well-known songs include:
- Tak Ada Gading Yang Tak Retak
- Bertahan
- Merindu
- Tak Ingin Sendiri
- Biarlah (with Killing Me Inside)
- Merindu (original version)
Commercials
Gading Marten has also appeared in commercials, like the one for SAMSUNG Galaxy J1 in 2015.
