Olga Syahputra


Yoga Syahputra, better known as Olga Syahputra, was an Indonesian actor, comedian, singer, and television presenter.

Early life

Olga Syahputra was born on 8 February 1983 in Jakarta. He is the eldest of seven brothers of Nur Rachman and Nurshida. Olga's youngest brother, Billy Syahputra, is also a comedian and actor.

Career

Syahputra was seen in numerous Indonesian TV programs, especially during the annual Ramadhan festival. He was offered a role in the movie Lenong Bocah. The role required him to take advanced training in Padang-Java at the Sanggar Ananda owned by Aditya Gumay. Without money, Olga sold a refrigerator to pay for classes. A friend, Bertrand Antolin, later purchased a new refrigerator for him.
He began to get roles in soap operas, including :id:Kawin Gantung|Kawin Gantung and :id:Si Yoyo|Si Yoyo. He then became a presenter for Ngidam on SCTV paired with Jeremy Thomas. Olga appeared in Jangan Cium Gue, followed by Extravaganza ABG in 2005. By this time, Olga was becoming well known in Indonesia. His breakout year was 2007 when he appeared with :id:Indra Bekti|Indra Bekti and Indy Barends at the Ceriwis on Trans TV.
In 2008, Olga became a TV presenter of music events on Dahsyat, a morning show on RCTI. His co-presenter since March 2011 was Jessica Iskandar. Olga won the award for Favorite Music/Variety Show Presenter and Favorite Comedian in 2009 Panasonic Awards and 2010 Panasonic Awards. He also starred in such movies as Skandal Cinta Babi Ngepet and Mau Lagi.
Olga was reprimanded by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission for off-color remarks he made while hosting the music show Dahsyat on RCTI on May 1, 2009.

Personal life

Olga was a friend of the actor and presenter Raffi Ahmad and brother of Billy Syahputra. He opened a boutique with his sister, Reny Nurman, named "Rumah Olga Syahputra" located in South Jakarta.

Health

In April 2014, Olga Syahputra had meningitis. He was treated at Pondok Indah Hospital and in Germany, before returning to Singapore for more treatment.

Death

Syahputra died of meningitis in Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore, on 27 March 2015. He was 32 years old.

Discography

Single

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Tina Toon dan Lenong Bocah The MovieHimselfCameo
2008Susahnya Jadi PerawanHimselfCameo
2008Mau Lagi?The Boys
2008Basahhh...Toddy
2008Mas Suka, Masukin Aja-Besar Kecil It's OkaySissy
2011Pacar Hantu PerawanYoga
2012Kung Fu Pocong PerawanBohlamLead role
2013Taman LawangChyntiaLead role
2014Olga & Billy Lost in SingaporeOlgaLead role
2015Warisan OlgaOlgaLead role

Television

Comedy shows