Portrait of Beautiful Artists and Her Manado Descendant Mother, Her Charm Like an Angel

Kapanlagi.com - Amidst this diversity, Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi Province, is not only known as a stunning natural paradise with its beautiful sea and mountains, but also as the birthplace of various actress talents.

In addition to its natural beauty, the indigenous people of Manado are also known for their extraordinary charm and charisma. In the Indonesian entertainment world, it turns out that some female celebrities have strong Manado roots, making them an icon of pride for this ethnic group.

These Manado-blooded artists are actually descendants of their mothers. They have succeeded in inspiring and captivating audiences throughout Indonesia. They are proof that Indonesia is a country with cultural diversity. The charm of these Manado artists has also received praise from netizens when they capture moments together with their mothers.

Isn't that very intriguing, KLovers? Let's further examine it below. 

1. Catherine Sharon Gasnier

Cathy posting a photo with her mother on Mother's Day (Instagram/ cathysharon)

Catherine Sharon Gasnier, a famous model and presenter, who has Manado roots through her mother's lineage. Her extraordinary beauty is also attributed to her French and Chinese blood.

The unique genetic combination of Manado, French, and Chinese ancestry creates a charm of its own in Cathy. She is an artist better known as Cathy Sharon, born on October 8, 1982. She is the eldest of three siblings.

Cathy also has a younger sister who is also an artist and model, Julie Estelle. Cathy's career began in the world of modeling and as a VJ for MTV. Then in 2007, Cathy joined a comedy program and became a host for an infotainment show.

Cathy has shown her closeness with her mother, Hilda Limbara, on several occasions. Through each post and shared moment with her mother, Cathy not only showcases her physical beauty but also the beauty of a genuine mother-child relationship.

For Cathy, her mother is her wonder woman. She expressed this in the caption of the above photo celebrating Mother's Day in 2020.

2. Julie Estelle

Intimate portrait of Julie Estelle with her mother (Instagram/ julstelle)

Julie Estelle, who is Cathy Sharon's younger sister, also has Minang blood from their mother, Hilda Limbara. The full name of this artist is Julie Estelle Gasnier, born on January 4, 1989. Just like her older sister, Cathy, she also inherits French and Chinese blood.

This year is a very happy moment for her because she was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and named her Brielle Léïa Tjiptobiantoro. Julie Estelle started gaining popularity in 2005 when she starred in the movie Alexandria.

She has also appeared in several other films, such as Kuntilanak (2006), Rumah Dara (2010), Filosofi Kopi (2015), Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga (2018), and Lagi Lagi Ateng (2019). In addition, she has also been featured in several music videos of famous Indonesian musicians. 

Just like her older sister, Cathy Sharon, Julie often touches netizens with her photos together with their mother. In the caption of their photos, Julie expresses her gratitude to her mother, Hilda Limbara, for making her who she is now.

3. Ranty Maria

Portrait of Ranty Maria's closeness with her mother (Instagram/ rantymaria)

Ranty Maria, an actress who played Luna in My Heart Series, apparently has Manado blood inherited from her mother. She is also of Korean descent! Because her father is a native of South Korea.

Ranty Maria has been entering the entertainment world since 2006. This beautiful woman, born in Jakarta on April 26, 1999, has also starred in various film titles, soap operas, and web series. Some of the soap operas starring Ranty Maria are Anak Lagit, Puteri untuk Pangeran, Cahaya Terindah, and Rahasia dan Cinta.

Ranty Maria, known as a beautiful artist, not only captivates the audience with her acting talent, but also has a very close relationship with her mother, Joanita Kariso.

Ranty Maria shows how much she loves her mother in various special moments. For example, on Mother's Day, Christmas, her mother's birthday, and Ranty Maria's own birthday.

4. Felicya Angelista

Felicya Angelista enjoys her vacation with her mother (Instagram/ maminovita)

Felicya Angelista, an artist who is familiarly called Feli, is of Manado descent. This artist, singer, and entrepreneur was born in Jakarta on November 2, 1994. Feli's career journey began in 2012 when she played a role in the series "Oh Ternyata."

Then she became known for the series "Lolly Love" from 2012 to 2013, which became a beautiful memory of her career in the entertainment world. Aside from being an artist, Feli is also a well-known skincare brand entrepreneur in Indonesia.

KLovers must be familiar with her brand. Feli has also experienced the ups and downs of the business world. Since 2017, Feli has been pursuing her business while actively participating in the entertainment world and pursuing her higher education. 

Feli's success at this point is also inseparable from the prayers and support of her mother, Novita. The moments shared by Felicya Angelista and her mother, Novita, on social media depict the hard work of the mother and daughter in building a strong bond. They are often seen together in photos full of happiness, almost like siblings.

5. Mikha Tambayong

Warm portrait of Mikha Tambayong with her mother (Instagram/ miktambayong)

Mikha Tambayong, a beautiful artist born on September 15, 1944, also has Manado blood. Since a young age, Mikha has become a finalist of Gadis Sampul 2008 and pursued a modeling career.

Her career soared when Mikha starred in the soap opera Kepompong alongside Derby Romero, Aryani Fitriana, Tania Putri, and Dinda Kirana. 2000s kids must be familiar with the de'Rainbow gang in this soap opera. 

In that soap opera, Mikha Tambayong was also the singer of the song "Cinta Pertama". The song became the soundtrack of Kepompong. Not only that, Mikha also starred in a film titled "Fallin in Love" in 2012, which became her first film. 

Mikha is an artist who is also very close to her mother, Deva Tambayong. The departure of her mother on March 3, 2019, deeply saddened Mikha.

It took her a year to make peace and get used to the absence of her mother. In fact, Mikha's single in 2020 titled "Tak Tergantikan" was dedicated to her late mother.

6. Does Nagita Slavina have Manado blood?

Yes, Nagita Slavina has Manado blood from her father, Gideon Tengker. Her father is of Minahasa ethnicity from Manado, North Sulawesi. In addition, her mother inherited Minang blood in Nagita. Mama Rieta Amilia comes from Painan, West Sumatra.

7. What are the ethnicities in Manado?

Manado has the Borgo ethnicity, which is of European descent. The Borgo ethnicity is descended from the marriage between people in the Bawontehu Kingdom and Minahasa with people of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and other European descent. The Borgo ethnicity has existed in Manado for a very long time, which is 399 years old, and has contributed to the history of Manado.

8. What is the mixed race of Manado people?

According to legend, the Mongolian race marrying the Japanese and Portuguese people is the origin of the indigenous people of Manado. The strategic location of Manado allows for cross-cultural marriages.

9. What is the majority religion in Manado?

Manado, located in North Sulawesi Province, has a majority Christian population. Based on data from BPS North Sulawesi in 2019, Protestant Christianity has the largest percentage in Manado, with 55.57%.

The second largest religion in Manado is Islam with a percentage of 38.47%. However, religious tolerance in Manado is very high. The city of Manado, which is inhabited by migrants, can live in harmony with various ethnicities, religions, and races. 

10. What tribe does Manado belong to?

The city of Manado, which has a vast area of 15069.00 km2, is home to five tribes that live side by side. These five tribes are Minahasa tribe (30%), Sangir tribe (19.8%), Mongondow tribe (11.3%), Gorontalo tribe (7.4%), Chinese tribe (3%).

(kpl/hae)