Andre Taulany
Andreas Taulany Haumahu, known professionally as Andre Taulany, was born on September 17, 1974. He is an Indonesian entertainer of mixed Batak and Moluccan descent. As a versatile artist, he works as an actor, comedian, presenter, singer, content creator, and songwriter. His career began in 1992 when he formed the music group originally called Slugi, which later became Stinky. Taulany’s musical contributions are significant; he served as the lead vocalist for Stinky from its inception until 2008. The band released several albums between 1997 and 2007, including 'Stinky' (1997), 'JTD' (1998) which sold over a million copies, 'Rindu Untuk Dia' (1999), 'Permata Hati' (2001), 'Stinky 5' (2003), 'Langkah Terbaik' (2004), and 'Pecinta Sejati' (May 19, 2007). He also pursued a solo career, releasing albums 'Andre' in 2000 and 'Cintailah Istanaku' in 2005, the latter of which served as the theme song for the TV series 'Akulah Arjuna'. He has released singles such as 'Sayangku' (2015), 'Ayah' (2020), and 'Bulan' (2021), and collaborated with SM#SH on 'Bibirmu Dower' (2011). Beyond music, Taulany has established himself as a prominent figure in Indonesian television. He appeared in soap operas including 'Cerita Cinta' (1999), 'Bumi dan Langit' (2002), and 'Terang Milikku Juga' (2003-2004). He has been featured on numerous TV shows, notably Opera Van Java, Sahurnya OVJ, and Ini Talkshow, where he occasionally impersonates people. He hosted 'Hangout with Andre' and is currently involved in the podcast project Trio Kurnia alongside Desta and Vincent Rompies. His musical endeavors continue with bands such as The Prediksi (co-founded in 2018), PopStar (formed in late 2023), and Andre Taulany & Friends (formed in 2024). He also founded the motorcycle club Bedain in November 2024. Andre Taulany’s career has included a political endeavor; he ran for Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang in 2010, spending 700 million rupiah on his campaign. He married Rien Wartia Trigina in 2005 and they have three children, but the couple divorced in 2025. He subsequently married Amanda Rigby in 2026.
