The Story of Atiek CB Who Can't Speak English, Despite Living in America for 21 Years - Married to a Foreigner and Has 2 Children

Kapanlagi.com - The life of Atiek CB has been far from media attention after living in the United States for 21 years. The senior singer, who is popular for various hit songs from the 80s, is known to be married to a foreign man named Lawrence Smith.

After getting married, Atiek CB decided to settle in the United States with her family. Although far from media scrutiny, Atiek CB often shares her activities through her personal social media account. Recently, the singer of the hit song Risau returned to her homeland.

Several interesting facts about Atiek CB were revealed during a conversation in a podcast with Nicky Astria. Curious to know more? Check here, KLovers.

1. Atiek CB Has Lived in America for Two Decades

Portrait of Atiek CB living in America for 21 years (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real)

It has been more than two decades since Atiek CB has lived in the United States. Although far from Indonesia, Atiek CB often shares the latest news through her social media accounts. This is a portrait of Atiek CB who looks youthful at the age of 61. In several of her posts, Atiek CB is still active performing on music concert stages.

2. Married to a Foreigner

Portrait of Atiek CB with her foreign husband (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real)

As is known, Atiek CB is married to a foreign man named Lawrence Smith. From this marriage, Atiek has been blessed with two daughters named Kyna Smith and Kendall Smith. The two daughters of this popular senior singer are known to be adults. However, Atiek CB rarely reveals her personal life with her family in America.

3. Admits Can't Speak English

Portrait of Atiek CB admits can't speak English (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real/)

Living with a foreign husband and the environment abroad, it turns out that Atiek is not fully fluent in English. In fact, this woman, whose real name is Atiek Prasetyawati, admits that she cannot speak English. This shocking fact makes her colleague, Nicky Astria, not believe it. However, Atiek CB admits that she cannot speak English.

"Ora iso (cannot) speak English, I can't," said Atiek CB as quoted from the Youtube channel Kolam Ikan Media.

4. Once Signed Up for an English Course But Only Lasted a Week

Portrait of Atiek CB admits she once registered for an English course (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real)

Although she has lived in America for decades, Atiek CB admits she is not fluent in English. Another fact also emerged when this singer, born in 1963, once signed up for an English course. However, she only lasted a week.

"I signed up for a foreign language course in Malang for a week, just signed up. I only stayed for a week," she revealed.

5. Communication with Family Using Indonesian Language

Portrait of Atiek CB communicating with family using Indonesian language (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real)

Although she tried at first, Atiek ultimately chose to continue using Indonesian at home. It's no surprise that communication with her husband and two children is in Indonesian. Her husband and two children can indeed speak Indonesian.

"Indonesian, my husband is getting better at Indonesian, my kids too. My Javanese is getting better in America. Really," explained Atiek CB.

6. Admits She Can't Communicate with Difficult English

Portrait of Atiek CB admits she cannot speak English with difficult sentences (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real/)

Although she understands basic English, Atiek admits to having difficulty communicating in English with complicated sentences. It's no wonder that Atiek CB revealed she can only communicate with simple sentences like ordering food at a restaurant or asking about family meals.

"I can only say, what do you want to eat. Just that, I can order food at a restaurant. But when it comes to difficult communication, I can't (do it)," she stated.

7. Wants to Speak English Fluently

Atiek CB's portrait admits she wants to be fluent in English (credit: Instagram.com/atiek.cb.real/)

Atiek CB also admits she wants to speak English fluently. This includes when performing on stage. Unfortunately, Atiek reveals that she still cannot speak English fluently. This fact has attracted public attention considering that this senior singer of pop and rock genres has not been able to speak English fluently.

"Well, who wouldn't be proud to speak wasweswaswes English on stage? Yes, I want to show off, but I really can't. I also want to speak English (on stage) but I can't. So, it's just Javanese, that's it," concluded Atiek CB.

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