Tantowi Yahya
- January 10, 2024
- Presenter
Quick Facts
Tantowi Yahya Biography
| Name | Tantowi Yahya |
| Birthday | Oct 29 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Indralaya |
| Birth Country | Indonesia |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Dewi Handayani |
| Children(s) | Muhammad Adjani Prasanna Yahya |
Tantowi Yahya is one of the most popular and richest Presenter who was born on October 29, 1960 in Indralaya, Indonesia.
Tantowi Yahya (born 29 October 1960 in Palembang) is an Indonesian artist, presenter, and politician who is currently the Ambassador of Indonesia to New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga. He is most famous for hosting the Indonesian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. In 2009, Tantowi became member of Indonesian parliament from Golkar Party, representing South Sumatra province. In 2014 he was reelected and this time he represented the capital city, Jakarta.
Tantowi’s early success is as host of TV show “Gita Remaja” in 1989 on TVRI. His best known career however came in 2001, from that year to 2006, he hosted the Indonesian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on RCTI. The next program he hosted was the Deal or No Deal Indonesia also on RCTI. In 2009 he hosted the local adaptation of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? this time on Global TV, but his sparkling career in television was cut short by his election into Indonesian House of Representative following his electoral victory in 2009 Indonesian legislative election.
Tantowi Yahya Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Presenter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tantowi Yahya is one of the richest Presenter from Indonesia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tantowi Yahya 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Tantowi was born in Palembang, South Sumatra in 29 October 1960 as the forth of five children of Yahya Matusin and Komariah. Tantowi was born and raised in a simple family. His father, Yahya sold used glasses for living. Believing that English is a key to success, at the age of 14, he sent Tantowi and his younger brother, Helmy to an English course in Palembang. Yahya Matusin was a multi talented man. He was known as a great footballer, badminton player, a religious leader, accordion player and also an avid singer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Tantowi Yahya Dating?
According to our records, Tantowi Yahya married to Dewi Handayani. As of December 1, 2023, Tantowi Yahya’s is not dating anyone.
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In June 2013 Tantowi caused controversy when he visited Israel, as Indonesia does not formally recognize the state and does not have a diplomatic relationship with it. The criticism came primarily from conservative Muslims, primarily the controversial Islamic Defender Front (Front Pembela Islam/FPI). FPI’s spokesman Munarman stated that Tantowi “ignored suffering of Palestinians” and stated that Tantowi should have visited Gaza instead.
Facts & Trivia
Bambang Ranked on the list of most popular Presenter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Indonesia. Tantowi Yahya celebrates birthday on October 29 of every year.