Olga Syahputra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olga Syahputra
Born	Yoga Syahputra (1983-02-08)8 February 1983 Jakarta, Indonesia
Died	27 March 2015(2015-03-27) (aged 32) Singapore
Nationality	Indonesian
Occupation	Actor comedian singer television presenter
Years active	1998–2015
Relatives	Billy Syahputra (brother)

Yoga Syahputra, known to many as Olga Syahputra, was a famous Indonesian actor, comedian, singer, and TV host. He was born on February 8, 1983, and sadly passed away on March 27, 2015, at the age of 32.

Early Life and Beginnings

Olga Syahputra was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was the oldest child in his family. His younger brother, Billy Syahputra, also became a well-known TV host, comedian, and actor.

Olga started his journey in entertainment by joining a group called "Lenong Bocah." He even shared a flat with his friend, Ruben Onsu, when they were starting out.

Olga's Entertainment Career

Olga Syahputra appeared in many Indonesian TV shows. He was especially popular during the annual Ramadhan festival. He got a chance to act in a movie called Lenong Bocah. To prepare for this role, he needed special training.

Olga didn't have much money then. He even sold his refrigerator to pay for his acting classes! Later, a kind friend named Bertrand Antolin bought him a new one.

First TV Roles

After his training, Olga began getting roles in TV dramas. These included shows like Kawin Gantung and Si Yoyo. He then became a TV host for a show called Ngidam on SCTV. He hosted this show with Jeremy Thomas.

In 2005, Olga also appeared in Jangan Cium Gue and Extravaganza ABG. By this time, more and more people in Indonesia started to recognize him.

Becoming a Star

Olga's big breakthrough came in 2007. He joined Indra Bekti and Indy Barends on the popular show Ceriwis on Trans TV.

In 2008, Olga became a main host for Dahsyat, a morning music show on RCTI. He hosted it with Jessica Iskandar from 2011. Olga won awards for Favorite Music/Variety Show Presenter and Favorite Comedian in both 2009 and 2010. He also acted in movies like Skandal Cinta Babi Ngepet and Mau Lagi.

Olga was very popular, but he was also reminded by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to be careful with his words while hosting Dahsyat in 2009.

Personal Life

Olga was good friends with actor and host Raffi Ahmad. He was also very close to his brother, Billy Syahputra. Olga even opened a clothing store called "Rumah Olga Syahputra" with his sister, Reny Nurman, in South Jakarta.

Health and Passing

In April 2014, Olga Syahputra became very ill. Doctors diagnosed him with meningitis, a serious brain infection. He received treatment at Pondok Indah Hospital in Indonesia. He also sought treatment in Germany and later in Singapore.

Olga was treated at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. Sadly, he passed away there on March 27, 2015, at the age of 32.

Music and Movies

Songs

Olga Syahputra also released some songs during his career.

Films

Olga starred in several movies.

Television Shows

Olga was a regular on many TV shows, both dramas and comedy.

Comedy Shows

• Jangan Cium Gue
• Extravaganza ABG
• New Prime Time
• Saatnya Kita Sahur
• Opera Van Java
• OKB
• Seger Bener
• Sinden Gosip
• Wayang On Stage
• Pesbukers (ANTV)
• Waktunya Kita Sahur (Trans TV)
• Wayang Bandel (Trans TV)
• Yuk Kita Sahur/Yuk Keep Smile/YKS (Trans TV)
• Campur - Campur (ANTV)

Variety and Talk Shows

• Ngidam (SCTV)
• Ceriwis (Trans TV)
• Akhirnya Datang Juga (Trans TV)
• Gong Show (Trans TV)
• Dahsyat (RCTI)
• Dangdut Never Dies (TPI)
• OMG (ANTV)
• Online (Trans TV)
• Piala Dunia Tawa (TPI)
• Apa Ini Apa Itu (RCTI)
• Catatan Si Olga (ANTV)
• Target Operasi (RCTI)
• Korslet (Trans TV)
• Family Minute to Win It Indonesia (Shine TV)

Awards and Recognitions

Olga Syahputra won many awards for his work.

See also

In Spanish: Olga Syahputra para niños