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Harvey Malaiholo

Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo (born May 3, 1962) is an Indonesian actor, singer and politician of Ambon, Maluku descent. He is an interim replacement member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) who served from 2022 to 2024 from the electoral district of West Papua.

Family

Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo, born on May 3, 1962, in Jakarta, Indonesia, hails from a musically inclined family; his mother was a member of the Titaley Sisters, and his grandfather was the renowned Indonesian singer Bram Titaley. From an early age, Harvey was immersed in jazz music, often singing alongside his mother, Maudy Titaley. His father, Daniel Benjamin Malaihollo, nurtured his musical talents by encouraging him to buy Cassettes and LPs (Black plates) to introduce him to the works of iconic artists like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson. Despite initial comparisons to the late Broery Marantika, Harvey established his unique identity in the Indonesian music scene, with his distinctive thick moustache becoming his signature look.

Career

Music career

Harvey Malaihollo began his music career in the 1970s, recording albums and gaining recognition among Indonesia's leading musicians and music industry professionals. He was widely known through The Big Five, a reference to Indonesia's top musicians of the time.

His breakthrough moment came in 1976, when he won first place in the National Youth Radio and Television Star competition in the male category. This is often regarded as the starting point of his successful music career.

Political career

In the 2019 Indonesian legislative general election, Harvey Malaihollo ran as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Faction for the West Papua electoral district. On January 11, 2022, he was appointed and inaugurated as an interim replacement member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, following the passing of Jimmy Demianus Ijie. He has since represented West Papua under the PDI-P Faction.

Personal life

Harvey is married to Lolita, who is also as his manager. Together, they have two sons, Joshua Benjamin and Benjamin Joshua.

Discography

Solo

Duets

  • Bagian 1 – 1985 – with Ireng Maulana
  • Volume 2 – with Ireng Maulana
  • Merah Biru Bossanova – with Ireng Maulana
  • Volume 1 – 1977 – with Rafika Duri
  • Volume 3 – 1978 – with Rafika Duri
  • Rafika & Harvey – with Rafika Duri
  • Titian Karier – 1983 – with Rafika Duri
  • Cinta Dan Kedamaian with Tina
  • Gempita dalam Dada – with Elfa Secioria
  • Old And New – with Bram Titaley

Compilation

Other appearances

Filmography

Film

Achievements and recognition

Some of the awards and festivals attended by Harvey Malaihollo:

Awards and nominations

Electoral history

References

External links