Tantowi Yahya

Tantowi Yahya (born October 29, 1960 in Palembang) is an Indonesian presenter,country singer and entrepreneur. He is most famous for hosting the Indonesian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Since 2009, Tantowi is also member of Indonesian parliament in People's Representative Council from Golkar Party, representing South Sumatra. Official Website http://www.tantowiyahya.com

Tantowi was born in Palembang, South Sumatra in October 29, 1960 and native to the city. His father sold scrap plastic for living. At the age of 14, his father sent Tantowi to an English course, believing that it is necessary for his son's success.

Tantowi married his wife, Dewi Andayani in 1990. Their child, Muhammad Adjani Prasanna Yahya was born in 2001. Tantowi is the older brother of television host Helmi Yahya.

Tantowi early success is as host of TV show "Gita Remaja " in 1989 at TVRI. His best known career is however came in 2001, from that year to 2006, Tantowi hosted the Indonesian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on RCTI. The next year he hosted 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 this is cut short by his election into Indonesian House of Representative following his electoral victory in Indonesian legislative election, 2009.

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