New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Tiatira is a 17 year old girl singer, produced and managed directly by Benny Simanjuntak as his Beverly Hills based production center, Sample Entertainment LLC. In 1984, Benny launched Contoh Management the flagship entertainment center Indonesia. Contoh has been producing top paid actors and actresses ever since. Most of them have landed as lead roles in Indonesian's box office movies since 1990.
In 2008 to 2009, Benny hosted the TV series "It's all because of Benny/ Semua Karena OmBen", similar to "Star Search". This is where the 14 year old super vocalist, Shella Tiatira was discovered. Her soulful, R&B sound captured the public and most of all, Benny's attention.
In 2012, Benny was appointed as the executive producer for the International singing competition, Asia Broadcast Union (ABU). The event debuted in the beautiful city of Hanoi, Vietnam and was a big success. Tiatira brought home the gold for Indonesia.
In 2015, Benny teamed with legendary producer/songwriter, Richard Rudolph, ("
Lovin You" - Minnie Ruperton), Grammy nominated producer Adam Berg ( Mindy") and Redd Carter (American Idol).
Rumors are surfacing of possible collaboration with hit maker and hip-hop producer, Terrace
Martin (Snoop Dog, Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar)
Sample Entertainment, Los Angeles and Pesona Contoh, Indonesia are projecting Tiatira to become the first Indonesian teenage singer to go international, through Hollywood as the stepping stone.
Tiatira was born in Medan, Indonesia in 1997. She is the oldest of four.
Her first single was Tak Rela (Indonesia), second was Mimpiku ( ABU TV Song) Indonesia, the third was Ku Yakin (Indonesia).
Her first international singles are "Breathe Again" and "I Dont Even Know Your Name" on iTunes and digital stores worldwide.
Tiatira's music video of "Breathe Again" displays a beautiful country desert, western theme, hence being filmed in the old Pioneer Town outside Los Angeles. The music video features fresh new talent from Jakarta,
Vincent Kenne and Beneval both well known actors and models in Indonesia.
"We are very optimistic that Tiatira will breakthrough internationally." As the producer and owner of Sample Entertainment, Beverly Hills and Pesona Contoh Indonesia, "I am blessed to represent Tiatira and our country, Indonesia. Let us unite through music, art, and dance. I believe we can all dream big together.
