Delon

Delon (full name Stanislaus Alexander Liauw Delon Thamrin) is a Chinese-Indonesian singer and runner-up in the 2004 Indonesian Idol. He was born in Jakarta on May 20, 1978. Delon, the youngest of three boys, grew up in a compact neighborhood of Mangga Besar, a district in Jakarta which is identified primarily with commerce and trading activities and not with art, with the exception of night shows at some hotels. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indonesian Idol is a spin-off of the Idol series in Indonesia. ... Motto: Jaya Raya (Indonesian): Prosper and Great Founded 22 June 1527 Governor Sutiyoso Area 661. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... Link title 1978 (MCMLXXVIII in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

Delon has no formal music training. He first entered the world of music when he joined a choir in St. Petrus and Paulus Church. Delon's classical tenor voice, which is similar to that of Josh Groban, made him one of leading soloists of this choir. Joshua Winslow Groban, commonly known as Josh Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, known for his mature, dusky baritone voice. ...

He got his degree in English from the Saint Mary Academy of Foreign Language. After his father passed away in 2001, he was forced to work laboriously to support his family. During this period he sold spring-bed and plastic ware from home to home and became a MC and wedding singer. His last job before he participated in the Indonesian Idol contest was as an employee of a Japanese import-export company. Delon quit this job to follow his dream of being a singer. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

His participation in Indonesian Idol became a controversy, as he split the Indonesian public into two groups, those who loved him and those who disliked him. In fact, it was thought that he would win with sympathy votes after one of the judges behaved towards him in a manner similar to that of Simon Cowell, when the judge apparently told Delon that the reason he was in the competition was because of his looks. Delon said that the remark hurt him very much and caused him to become depressed. But Indonesians saw that he tried to give a sincere smile to answer this comment and that he tried to improve his performance thereafter. This controversy made him even more famous, causing him to become a singing heart-throb, especially among teenage girls. His loyal fans are called "Deloners," and they have even developed a club which consists of Delon’s fans from all over Indonesia. Simon Philip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist and repertoire executive for BMG, but is probably best known as a judge on the television programs Pop Idol, American Idol, and The X Factor, where he is notorious for his uncompromisingly harsh and occasionally controversial criticism of the...

On 9 September 2004, Delon became a runner-up of the first Indonesian Idol contest after his rival, Joy Destiny Tobing. A turning point for the young singer who went from a church choir boy and wedding singer to Indonesian Idol runner-up, and from a salesman to a rising star, Delon is now almost an icon for Indonesian youth culture. September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... Joy Destiny Tobing Joy Destiny Tiurma Tobing (born March 20, 1980 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian singer who rose to popularity after winning Indonesian Idol, the Indonesian version of Pop Idol, shown by RCTI. Joy is a descendant of the Batak tribe. ...

Delon's first debut after Indonesian Idol took place when he got the chance for the opening act for Blue Concert in Jakarta in October 2004, followed by the Air Supply concert in December 2004. His first album, called Bahagiaku (My Joyfulness), sold more than 300,000 copies in just under three months. Recently, Delon was voted as MTV's "Most Favourite Male" 2005. Delon just finished recording a song ("Kokoro No Tomo") with Mayumi Itsuwa in Japan and has already moved to wowing audiences behind the screen, featuring in several branded advertisements and releasing his first movie, Vina Bilang Cinta, a box office rave in Indonesia. Air Supply The cover of Air Supplys Lost in Love album, 1980 - l to r - Russell Hitchcock, Ralph Cooper, Cristin Barker, David Moyse, Graham Russell Air Supply is a duo of pop musicians, consisting of English guitarist/vocalist Graham Russell (b. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

As it typically happens in Indonesia, becoming a popular star in the entertainment world will stretch a person from one specialty to several areas. But Devon Thamrin has said that, "I still love singing most. I can do it all the time; every time, everywhere."

Delon has recently performed internationally for charity in Perth, Australia & Vancouver, Canada. Perth is the state capital and most populous city of Western Australia. ... Members of Parliament Libby Davies, Ujjal Dosanjh, David Emerson, Hedy Fry, Stephen Owen Members of the Legislative Assembly Gordon Campbell, David Chudnovsky, Adrian Dix, Colin Hansen, Jenny Kwan, Lorne Mayencourt, Wally Oppal, Gregor Robertson, Shane Simpson, Carole Taylor Mayor Sam Sullivan City Manager Judy Rogers Governing Body Vancouver City Council...

Indonesian Idol performances

• Top 30: Bunga Terakhir by Romeo
  
• Top 11: Rahasia Perempuan by Ari Lasso
  
• Top 9: Aku Ingin by Indra Lesmana
  
• Top 8: How Do You Heal A Broken Heart? by Chris Walker
  
• Top 7: Seperti Yang Kau Minta by Chrisye
  
• Top 6: Kasih Tak Sampai by Padi
  
• Top 5: Inikah Cinta by ME
  
• Top 4: Seribu Tahun by Jikustik
  
• Top 4: Sekali Ini Saja by Glenn Fredly
  
• Top 3: Dia by Vina Panduwinata
  
• Top 3: Aku Makin Cinta by Vina Panduwinata
  
• Grand Final: Karena Cinta by Glenn Fredly
  
• Grand Final: Bukan Untukku by Rio Febrian
  
• Grand Final: Invisible by Clay Aiken
  

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Discography

• Indonesian Idol: Indonesian All-Time Hits Compilation
• Bahagiaku
• Vina Bilang Cinta Original movie soundtrack
• Songs For Yovie Compilation
• The Sweetest Gift

Japan only release:

• • Kokoro No Tomo with Mayumi Itsuwa

Filmography

• Vina Bilang Cinta