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Broery

Broery Marantika
Birth name Simon Dominggus Pesulima
Also known as Broery Pesulima
Born (1948-06-25)June 25, 1948
Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Died April 7, 2000(2000-04-07) (aged 51)
Cinere, Indonesia
Genres Blues, jazz
Occupation(s) Singer, actor
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1971 - 2000
Website http://www.broery.com

Broery (June 25, 1948 - April 7, 2000) was the stage name of the Indonesian singer Broery Pesulima, also known as Broery Marantika.

Broery was born in Ambon, Maluku as "Simon Dominggus Pesulima". His parents were Gijsberth Pesulima and Wilmintje Marantika.

He died on April 7, 2000 in Cinere.

Broery Pesulima or also known by the name Broery Marantika (25 June 1948 – 7 April 2000) was a singer and musician born in Indonesia's Ambon. His real name was Simon Dominggus Pesulima, during his career he also uses the name Broery Marantika taken from his mother's family name. He was raised by the family of his mother's uncle, Simon Marantika. His father named Gijsberth Pesulima while her mother called Wilmintje Marantika. Broery has three brothers, namely Henky, Freejohn and Helmi. Since small Broery is a member of the church choir in Ambon.

In 1964 he was the singing contest held oeh Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) in Ambon. Broery a year and then moved to Cinere and started his career as a professional singer with Remy Leimena join the group. Helmi Pesulima also known as a singer. Broery make the first album recorded in 1968–1969. He was known for starting roles in the film End A Dreamland in 1971 and in the film Broery sing two songs, Wind and Night Dream sad. One of the famous songs are thorny and Roses Night Wind.

Broery experienced since the stroke in 1998 and on 7 April 2000, Broery died in hospital Cinere Puri, Cinere after that he often entered the hospital exit. Broery leaving a wife and two children.

Broery got married for the first time in Singapore to local performer, Anita Sarawak and subsequently took on the name Broery Abdullah. After his divorce from Sarawak, he reverted to using his original name and to his Christian faith. Later, he married Wanda Irene Latuperisa. They have two children, named Indonesia Putra Pesulima and Nabila Methaya Pesulima.


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