Gading Marten facts for kids
Angling Gading (born May 8, 1982), known as Gading Marten, is a famous Indonesian actor, presenter, and singer. He used to be a footballer. Gading is the older brother of Gibran Marten, who is also an actor and singer.
Early Life
Gading Marten was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 8, 1982. His parents are Farida Sabtijastuti A. Kristijono and Roy Marten. His father, Roy Marten, is also a well-known actor.
Career Highlights
Before becoming an entertainer, Gading Marten played football for Persitara North Jakarta. In 2004, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps. He started working in the entertainment industry.
Gading became very popular for acting in many TV shows, especially teen soap operas. He also appeared as a guest on various television programs. Many people know him as a TV presenter too.
In 2018, Gading Marten won a special award called the Citra Award for Best Leading Actor. He received this award for his amazing performance in the movie Love for Sale. Later, he also acted in the film Crazy Awesome Teachers.
Personal Life
Gading Marten studied management at Atmajaya University Jakarta. He earned his bachelor's degree in March 2005.
He 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 on January 16, 2015. Gading and Gisella later divorced in January 2019.
Gading Marten practices Orthodox Christianity. His sacrament name is Laurentios.
Movies
Gading Marten has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
2008 | Love | Arif |
2009 | Wakil Rakyat | Abimanyu |
2010 | Laskar Pemimpi | Kapten Hadi Sugito |
2012 | Test Pack | Zuki |
2017 | Susah Sinyal | Marco |
2018 | Love for Sale | Richard Achmad |
2020 | Crazy Awesome Teachers | Taat Pribadi |
TV Shows and Series
Gading Marten has been in many TV shows and soap operas. Some of his well-known roles include:
- Kisah Sedih di Hari Minggu
- Liontin
- ABG
- Putri yang Terbuang
- 3 Semprul Mengejar Surga
- Malu Malu Mau
He has also hosted and appeared on various TV programs like:
- Inbox
- Pesbukers
- Comedy Night Live
- Stand Up Comedy Academy
Music
Gading Marten is also a singer. He released an album called Yang Tak Retak in 2011. Some of his popular songs include:
- Tak Ada Gading Yang Tak Retak
- Bertahan
- Merindu
- Tak Ingin Sendiri