Defri Juliant Explained
Defri Juliant |
Birth Name: | Arif Defri Arianto |
Birth Date: | 28 December 2002 |
Birth Place: | Bangkinang, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia |
Education: | Persada Bunda |
Years Active: | 2019–present |
Known For: | Liga Dangdut Indonesia 2020 |
Height: | 175cm[1] |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Background: | solo_singer | Instrument: | Vocals |
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Signature: | Defri Juliant signature.svg |
Signature Size: | 90px |
Arif Defri Arianto (born December 28, 2002), known professionally as Defri Juliant, is an Indonesian singer and actor. He rose to fame for being a finalist of the third season of Liga Dangdut Indonesia representing the province of Riau, broadcast by the Indonesian television channel Indosiar in 2020. After the competition, Juliant has released an album and five singles. He also participated in the D'Academy 5 competition representing Kampar Regency.
Life and career
2002–2019: Early life
Arif Defri Arianto was born on December 28, 2002. He was born and raised in Bangkinang, Kampar, Riau to Julianto dan and Susilawati.[2] He came from a family of musicians, both of his parents work as stage singers.[3] He is the third of five children, with older brothers Andre Fikri Akbar and Nugie Riandi Jufenel and younger brothers Muhammad Haikal Julsie and Noufal Oktaviano. His younger brother, Haikal, died in a motorcycle accident on February 10, 2020.[4] Juliant has had a hobby of singing since childhood, he started singing at the age of 9. Juliant was educated at SD Negeri 008 Langgini and SMP Negeri 2 Bangkinang Kota. While in high school at SMK Negeri 1 Kuok majoring in Freshwater Fishery Agribusiness, he often won singing competitions such as 2nd place in FLS2N Vocational school Kampar Regency in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, Juliant was elected as Riau Youth Ambassador 2017. He was also selected as the third winner Bujang Kampar in the 2018 Bujang Dara event in Kampar Regency. In 2019, he auditioned for 2019 Liga Dangdut Indonesia, but only reached the Video Booth stage and was not called to be the representative of the province at that time. In the same year, he participated in the TVRI Riau Dangdut Star event.[5] [6] Juliant is currently studying at STISIP Persada Bunda majoring in Communication Studies.[7]
2020–2021: Liga Dangdut Indonesia and career beginnings
Juliant returns to audition for the 2020 Liga Dangdut Indonesia competition. He was chosen to be one of the five participants representing Riau. Juliant competed for two tickets to represent Riau Province in front of the judges. For his performances through the songs "Keangkuhan", "Madu", and "Syahdu" (a duet with Rara), he was declared qualified to take part in the final concert on the 2020 Liga Dangdut Indonesia stage.[8] Seventy participants who passed to the 2020 Liga Dangdut Indonesia Final Concert round were divided into fourteen groups (seven groups of red teams and seven groups of white teams). In the Top 70 round, Juliant made his first appearance on the fourteenth day, singing again the song "Keangkuhan" by original artist Wawa Marisa.[9] In that round, he advanced to the Top 56 round. In the Top 56 round, he performed the song "Kehilangan" by original singer Rhoma Irama. He advanced to the next round with the highest percentage result.[10]
After his performance which always gets the highest percentage result in every round, Juliant was eliminated in the Top 18 round when he sang Jamal Abdillah's "Gadis Melayu".[11] He has a fandom called Fandef.[12] [13]
Liga Dangdut Indonesia season 3 performances and results |
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Week # | Song choice | Original artist | Group | Percentage | Result |
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Audition | "Keangkuhan" | Wawa Marisa | – | – | Advance |
"Madu" | Amriz Arifin & Erni AB |
"Syahdu" | Rhoma Irama | A duet with Tiyara Ramadhani |
Top 70 | "Keangkuhan" | Wawa Marisa | Group 7 (White team) | 29,88% | First to Safe |
Top 56 | "Kehilangan" | Rhoma Irama | Group 4 (White team) | 34,22% | First to Safe |
Top 44 | "Madu" | Amriz Arifin | Group 5 | 39,03% | First to Safe |
Top 33 | "Semakin Sayang Semakin Kejam" | Rita Sugiarto | Group 6 (a duet with) | 39,93% | First to Safe |
Top 24 | "Titip Cintaku" | Ona Sutra | Group 6 | 34,14% | First to Safe |
Top 18 | "Gadis Melayu" | Jamal Abdillah | Group 2 | 33,18% | Eliminated | |
In August 2021, Juliant through Koko Record HD released his debut single entitled "Tiara Ku Di Pulau Batam" which was composed by Rio Astar.[14] A week after the release of his debut single, he duets with fellow 2020 Liga Dangdut Indonesia participant, Puspa Indah, released a song titled "Cinta Mati" which was composed by Evan Budyana.[15] The next month, he returned to a duet with Puspa Indah, releasing a song titled "Seringgit Dua Kupang" which was also composed by Rio Astar.[16] Juliant released another solo single "Pemburu Harta" in October.[17]
Koko Record released Defri Juliant's debut album whose title is a homonym of his name, Defri Juliant on February 16, 2022, with "Tiara Ku Di Pulau Batam" as a lead single.[18] After his contract with Koko Record ended, Juliant produced his own songs under his independent label Julshie Entertainment. He released first independent single, "Biarkan Semua Berlalu" on May 13, 2022. The song is a Malay pop genre based on the story of his past which was written with Ali Ocumond and the music was arranged by Decky Ryan.[19] [20] His second independent single, "Ibu" was released on July 15, 2022. The song was dedicated to his mother as a birthday gift.[21] [22]
2022–present: D'Academy and acting debut
Two years after the Liga Dangdut Indonesia competition, Juliant returned to compete in a talent search event broadcast by Indosiar. He had the opportunity to D'Academy 5 artist jury audition, performing "Milikku" by A. Rafiq and winning a golden ticket.[23] [24] Juliant was again passed the final audition by performing "Doa Suci" by Imam S. Arifin, "Hilang Tak Berkesan" by Muchsin Alatas and "Pandangan Pertama" by A. Rafiq. The video of his performance with ""Pandangan Pertama" in final audition has entered the Indonesian YouTube trending.[25] [26] [27] After his performance at the DA 5 Final Audition which received high enthusiasm, Koko Record released the music video "I Love You" on August 27, his duet with Puspa Indah has previously been released as the opening track of his first album.[28]
In the Fifty-Fifty round, Juliant performed a duet "Bunga Surga" by Rhoma Irama and "Datang untuk Pergi" by Elvy Sukaesih with Lingling. They performance earned standing ovation from the entire jury but he was eliminated in this round.[29] Juliant had the opportunity to perform in the Wildcard round and received three standing ovations from the judges when he performed Muchsin Alatas' "Sudah Tahu Aku Miskin",[30] but he failed to return to the competition.[31] [32]
D'Academy 5 performances and results |
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Week # | Song choice | Original artist | Group | Result |
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Audition | "Milkku" | A. Rafiq | – | Golden Ticket |
Final audition | "Pandangan Pertama" | Group 7 | Advance |
"Doa Suci" | Imam S. Arifin |
"Hilang Tak Berkesan" | Muchsin Alatas |
Fifty-Fifty | "Bunga Surga" | Rhoma Irama | Group 7 (Duet with Lingling) | Eliminated |
"Datang untuk Pergi" | Elvy Sukaesih |
"Akhir Sebuah Cerita" | Evie Tamala | Group 7 (Quartet with Lala, Lingling, and Salwa) |
Wildcard | "Sudah Tahu Aku Miskin" | Muchsin Alatas | Grup 2 | Failure |
"Biarlah Merana" | Rita Sugiarto | Group 2 (Quintet with Alivia, Natasya, Salwa, and Mardon) | |
After failing to advance in
D'Academy 5, Juliant got the opportunity to make his acting debut. He starred in
Pintu Berkah television film by Mega Kreasi Films.
Artistry
Influences and musical style
In an interview with Tribun, Defri said that his idols in dangdut music were Erie Suzan and Mansyur S. His musical style was also heavily influenced by his childhood music, which was dangdut. In addition, Defri is also influenced by the music of his native region where he has released a single with the Malay genre.[33]
Stage name
At the beginning of the Liga Dangdut Indonesia competition, Defri used the mononym Arif for the stage name. It was later changed to Defri because there is participants with the same name. After the competition, Defri created a last name for his stage name, Juliant, from his father name Julianto.[34]
Discography
Album
Singles
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Note | Production | Channel |
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2022 | Pintu Berkah | Aldi | Episode: Kesabaran Anak Yatim Piatu Penjual Kue Pancong Lumer Berhasil Mewujudkan Cita-Citanya | Mega Kreasi Films | Indosiar |
Bakti | Episode: Mustajab Doa Tukang Oncom Bandung Yang Rela Berjuang Demi Adiknya |
Hardy | Episode: Penjual Rajungan Keliling Yang Sukses Menjadi Pengusaha Pengekspor Rajungan |
Firman | Episode: Dari Anak Penjual Papeda Keliling Menjadi Manager Sukses |
Ridho | Episode: Lika-liku Hidup Pedagang Es Goyang Bersama Anak Yatim Piatu Yang Di Rawatnya |
Danang | Episode: Akhir Indah Penjual Es Tebu Yang Berhati Mulia |
2023 | Bagas | Episode: Anak Pembuat Nisan Jadi Pengusaha Sukses |
Jaka | Episode: Penjual Jagung Rebus Yang Berhasil Meraih Cita-citanya Jadi Seorang Sarjana |
Aldi | Episode: Abu Gosok Menjadi Saksi Perjuangan Anakku Mendapatkan Gelar Sarjana |
Zainal | Episode: Cita-Cita Mulia Bapak Pedagang Sempol Yang Diuji Oleh Anak Kandungnya Sendiri |
Rafi | Episode: Tekad Kuat Pemburu Bekicot Yang Ingin Kuliah Sampai Sarjana |
Imron | Episode: Guru Desa Pengrajin Sapu Lidi yang Ingin Memajukan Desa |
Irham | Episode: Doa Ibu Yang Menghantarkan Buruh Kios Giling Daging Sukses Menjadi Pengusaha Sosis |
Akmal | Episode: Suka Duka Anak Pembuat Gypsum Yang Berhasil Mengembalikan Kejayaan Usaha Ayahnya |
Ozan | Episode: Angan Pembuat Arang Batok Kelapa Yang Ingin Membebaskan Keluarganya Dari Kepulan Asap Kemiskinan | |
Television show
Year | Program | Role | Channel | Note |
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2019 | Bintang Dangdut | Performer | TVRI Riau | Thirs season |
2020 | Konser Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Liga Dangdut Indonesia 2020 | Indosiar | Special event |
Liga Dangdut Indonesia 2020 | Peserta | Third season |
2022 | D'Academy | Fifth season |
Happy New Year Indonesia 2023 | Performer | Special event |
2023 | Konser Raya 28 Tahun Indosiar Lua28iasa |
Pagi-Pagi Ambyar | Trans TV | Speech title |
Emak-Emak Jagoan | RTV | Game show |
Malam Anugerah Gatra Kencana 2023 | TVRI | Awards event |
Brownis (Obrowlan Manis) | Trans TV | Speech title |
Family 100 | MNCTV | Game show |
Pagi-Pagi Ambyar | Trans TV | Speech title | |
Web event
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2020 | Kepoin LIDA ZOZO | Participant | Vidio |
2022 | Bestie D'Academy |
Behind The Scene Panggilan | Presenter |
BTS DA5 | |
Notes and References
- News: Afifullah. Iip. 10 October 2022. Tersenggol dari LIDA, Defri Juliant Langsung Akting di Sejumlah FTV. IDN Times. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010115528/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/iip-afifullah/defri-juliant-main-ftv-c1c2. 10 October 2022. 11 October 2022.
- News: Afifullah. Iip. March 25, 2020. Menuai Kontroversi, 10 Potret Defri yang Tersenggol di Liga Dangdut. IDN Times. Indonesian. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707052823/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/iip-afifullah/potret-defri-liga-dangdut-c1c2. July 7, 2022. December 22, 2020.
- Web site: January 13, 2020. Pertama Kali Putra Kampar Tampil di Liga Dandut Indonesia. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407170110/https://kominfosandi.kamparkab.go.id/2020/01/13/pertama-kali-putra-kampar-tampil-di-liga-dandut-indonesia/. April 7, 2021. March 31, 2021. Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kampar Regency). Indonesian.
- News: February 11, 2020. Fajri. Defri LIDA Berikan Penghormatan Terakhir kepada Sang Adek. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407170225/https://wartaporos.com/read/detail/2474/defri-lida-berikan-penghormatan-terakhir-kepada-sang-adek. April 7, 2021. December 26, 2020. Warta Poros. Indonesian.
- Web site: January 7, 2020. Arif, siswa SMKN 1 Kuok tampil di LIDA 3 INDOSIAR. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706233733/http://smkn1kuok.blogspot.com/2020/01/arif-siswa-smkn-1-kuok-tampil-di-lida-3.html. July 6, 2022. March 31, 2021. SMK Negeri 1 Kuok. Indonesian.
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- News: Riantrisnanto. Ruly. April 14, 2022. Defri Juliant LIDA Disangka Nikah Diam-Diam Gara-Gara Potret Gendong Keponakan yang Baru Lahir. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519075529/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4938281/defri-juliant-lida-disangka-nikah-diam-diam-gara-gara-potret-gendong-keponakan-yang-baru-lahir. May 19, 2022. Liputan6. id. April 15, 2022.
- Web site: January 22, 2020. MENANG BANYAK!! Defri Dapat Golden Tiket Juga Dapat Hati Rara - LIDA 2020 Audisi Riau. Indosiar. YouTube. https://web.archive.org/web/20220707152337/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg8BfWzd_90. July 7, 2022. December 26, 2020.
- News: Gita. Louvina. January 27, 2020. Daftar Lengkap Peserta Top 70 LIDA 2020, Dukung Terus Duta Jagoanmu!. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325171612/https://www.kapanlagi.com/dangdut/daftar-lengkap-peserta-top-70-lida-2020-dukung-terus-duta-jagoanmu-21593f.html. March 25, 2021. December 22, 2020. KapanLagi. Indonesian.
- News: Riantrisnanto. Ruly. February 7, 2020. Peserta LIDA 2020 Ini Bikin Lesti DA Teringat Perjuangan 7 Tahun Lalu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407165734/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4173919/peserta-lida-2020-ini-bikin-lesti-da-teringat-perjuangan-7-tahun-lalu. April 7, 2021. December 22, 2020. Liputan 6. Indonesian.
- News: Riantrisnanto. Ruly. March 24, 2020. Riau Kehilangan Satu Duta Provinsi di LIDA 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714123613/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4210304/riau-kehilangan-satu-duta-provinsi-di-lida-2020. July 14, 2020. December 22, 2020. Liputan 6. Indonesian.
- March 26, 2020. Pawenang. Angriawan Cahyo. Didoakan Terkena Penyakit Gara-gara Eleminasi Salah Satu Peserta, Soimah Sumpah Serapahi Fans Sampai Siap Beri Pelajaran Sendiri ke Sang Oknum: Seret Bawa Sini Orangnya!. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128115133/https://hot.grid.id/read/182078219/didoakan-terkena-penyakit-gara-gara-eleminasi-salah-satu-peserta-soimah-sumpah-serapahi-fans-sampai-siap-beri-pelajaran-sendiri-ke-sang-oknum-seret-bawa-sini-orangny?page=all. January 28, 2021. January 22, 2021. Grid.id. Indonesian.
- News: March 24, 2020. Nadhiroh. Rifatun. Defri Tersenggol dari LIDA 2020, Penggemar Kecewa Beri Doa Buruk untuk Para Kru, Gilang Dirga Marah. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325145854/https://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2020/03/24/defri-tersenggol-dari-lida-2020-penggemar-kecewa-beri-doa-buruk-untuk-para-kru-gilang-dirga-marah. March 25, 2020. September 23, 2021. Tribun News. Indonesian.
- Web site: August 8, 2021. DEFRI JULIANT - TIARA KU DI PULAU BATAM (Official Music Video). https://web.archive.org/web/20220706233248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRFPU3NYK20. July 6, 2022. August 7, 2021. Koko Record. YouTube.
- Web site: August 17, 2021. CINTA MATI - DEFRI JULIANT - PUSPA INDAH (Official Music Video). August 16, 2021. Koko Record. YouTube.
- Web site: September 12, 2021. Defri Juliant - Puspa Indah - SERINGGIT DUA KUPANG (Official Music Video). September 13, 2021. YouTube. Koko Record.
- Web site: October 21, 2021. Defri Juliant - PEMBURU HARTA (Official Music Video). October 21, 2021. Koko Record. YouTube.
- Web site: Riantrisnanto. Ruly. May 18, 2022. Defri Juliant Bereksperimen di Luar Dangdut, Luncurkan Single Pop Melayu Biarkan Semua Berlalu. Liputan 6. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220519075527/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4964724/defri-juliant-bereksperimen-di-luar-dangdut-luncurkan-single-pop-melayu-biarkan-semua-berlalu. May 19, 2022. June 2, 2022.
- News: Souisa. Vallesca. May 22, 2022. Guritno. Tubagus. Ketika Defri Juliant LIDA Putus Cinta dan Mencoba Biarkan Semua Berlalu. Bintang. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220527162156/https://www.tabloidbintang.com/film-tv-musik/kabar/read/173877/ketika-defri-juliant-lida-putus-cinta-dan-mencoba-biarkan-semua-berlalu. May 27, 2022. June 2, 2022.
- News: Afifullah. Iip. May 16, 2022. Yudha. Viktor. 5 Fakta Lagu 'Biarkan Semua Berlalu' Defri Juliant. IDN Times. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516133338/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/iip-afifullah/fakta-lagu-biarkan-semua-berlalu-defri-juliant-c1c2. May 16, 2022. June 2, 2022.
- News: Noviandi . Ferry . July 13, 2022 . Defri Juliant LIDA Rilis Lagu Ibu untuk Hadiah Ultah Sang Bunda . id . Suara . July 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220717034424/https://www.suara.com/entertainment/2022/07/13/153635/defri-juliant-lida-rilis-lagu-ibu-untuk-hadiah-ultah-sang-bunda . July 17, 2022.
- News: Riantrisnanto . Ruly . July 13, 2022 . Defri Juliant Beri Sang Ibunda Kado Ulang Tahun dengan Lagu Berjudul Ibu, Sempat Tertunda karena Produksi yang Panjang . id . . August 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715195855/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/5013127/defri-juliant-beri-sang-ibunda-kado-ulang-tahun-dengan-lagu-berjudul-ibu-sempat-tertunda-karena-produksi-yang-panjang . July 15, 2022.
- News: Riantrisnanto . Ruly . July 27, 2022 . Via Vallen Semringah Dirayu Defri Juliant, Chevra Yolandi Malah Sewot ke Istrinya . id . . August 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220802010044/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/5024782/via-vallen-semringah-dirayu-defri-juliant-chevra-yolandi-malah-sewot-ke-istrinya . August 2, 2022.
- News: Rosadi . Dian . July 25, 2022 . Via Vallen Kepergok Sang Suami sedang Dirayu oleh Peserta D'Academy 5 'Cincin Mana' . id . Merdeka . August 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220730200537/https://www.merdeka.com/artis/via-vallen-kepergok-sang-suami-sedang-dirayu-oleh-peserta-dacademy-5-cincin-mana.html . July 30, 2022.
- News: Rosadi . Dian . August 25, 2022 . Tampan & Punya Suara Bagus, Lesty Terkesima Lihat Defri Peserta D'Academy 5 . id . Merdeka . August 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220825115914/https://www.merdeka.com/artis/tampan-amp-punya-suara-bagus-lesty-terkesima-lihat-defri-peserta-dacademy-5.html . August 25, 2022.
- News: Afifullah . Iip . August 24, 2022 . Aksi Defri Juliant di Final Audition DA 5 Pukau Lesti dan Juri . id . IDN Times . August 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824014647/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/iip-afifullah/aksi-defri-juliant-di-final-audition-da-5-pukau-juri-c1c2 . August 24, 2022.
- News: Riantrisnanto . Ruly . August 26, 2022 . Lesti Kejora Terpesona Defri Juliant Peserta DA 5 di Depan Suami, Rizky Billar: Tobat Kau Lesti . id . . Anggie . Hernowo . August 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220826144557/https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/5052078/lesti-kejora-terpesona-defri-juliant-peserta-da-5-di-depan-suami-rizky-billar-tobat-kau-lesti . August 26, 2022.
- Web site: August 27, 2022 . I Love You - Defri Juliant - Puspa Indah (Official Music Video) . https://web.archive.org/web/20220829224557/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k962zUMBl4A . August 29, 2022 . August 28, 2022 . Koko Record. YouTube.
- Web site: September 12, 2022. Nostalgia Banget!! Defri (Kampar) VS Lingling (Wajo) "Bunga Surga" All SO Juri!! DA 5 Fifty Fifty. YouTube. Indosiar. October 4, 2022. id.
- Web site: September 22, 2022. Pakai Hati!! Defri (Kampar) "Sudah Tahu Aku Miskin" Raih 3 So Juri D'Academy 5 Wildcard. YouTube. Indosiar. https://web.archive.org/web/20220926050033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo_2qwUyJ1U. September 26, 2022. October 4, 2022. id.
- News: September 22, 2022. Defri Juliant Berharap Bisa Lolos Ke Final Top 24 Lewat Konser Wildcard. KapanLagi. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220929013324/https://www.kapanlagi.com/dangdut/defri-juliant-berharap-bisa-lolos-ke-final-top-24-lewat-konser-wildcard-041aad.html. September 29, 2022. October 4, 2022.
- News: September 27, 2022. Nggak Lolos ke Top 24 D'Academy 5, Defri & Cantika Coba Peruntungan di FTV. KapanLagi. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220927095229/https://www.kapanlagi.com/dangdut/nggak-lolos-ke-top-24-dacademy-5-defri-38-cantika-coba-peruntungan-di-ftv-a972dc.html. September 27, 2022. October 4, 2022.
- Web site: July 25, 2022. Terinspirasi Perjuangan sang Ibu, Defri Juliant Beri Persembahan Khusus dengan Rilis Lagu 'Ibu'. YouTube. Tribun. October 4, 2022.
- News: September 14, 2022. Eksklusif Defri Juliant DA5, Pedangdut Ganteng yang Curi Perhatian: Kisah Awal Manggung - Keinginan Jadi Model. KapanLagi. id. https://web.archive.org/web/20220929234816/https://www.kapanlagi.com/dangdut/eksklusif-defri-juliant-da5-pedangdut-ganteng-yang-curi-perhatian-kisah-awal-manggung-keinginan-jadi-model-782298.html. September 29, 2022. October 4, 2022.