Stefan William

Stefan William
Stefan William wearing a white shirt, looking directly at camera with slight smile
William in 2023
Born
Stefan William Umboh

(1993-08-11) 11 August 1993 (age 31)
California, United States
Nationality
  • Indonesian
  • American
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Known forAnak Jalanan, Anak Langit
Spouse
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(m. 2016; div. 2021)​

Steven William Umboh, also known as Steven William or Stefan William (born 11 August 1993),[1] is an Indonesian actor and singer. He is known for his roles in the soap operas Anak Jalanan and Anak Langit as well as the film Bestfriend? William is the vocalist of the Indonesian band the Junas Monkey (later shortened to the Junas), with whom he has released several singles and one EP. He was married to actress and singer Celine Evangelista from 2016 until 2021.

Biography

Personal life

Umboh was born in the United States and moved to Indonesia at the age of six. He is the grandson of Indonesian director Wim Umboh. William married actress and singer Celine Evangelista [id] on 10 November 2016.[2] The couple divorced in 2021.[3]

Career

William made a name for himself on Indonesian screens with roles in the soap operas Anak Jalanan, Boy, and Anak Langit. He has also appeared in several feature films, including Bestfriend? (2008) and Putih Abu-Abu dan Sepatu Kets (2009).

In 2011, William began singing with the band The Junas Monkey, which also included actors Ajun Perwira on guitar, Aditya Suryo on drums, and Bobie Antonio on bass. They released several singles and a self-titled EP, before going on an extended hiatus.[4][5] In 2020, The Junas Monkey made a comeback under the shortened name The Junas.[6]

Filmography

List of film/television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2006–2016 Anak Jalanan Boy Wirawan
2008 Bestfriend? Ditya Feature film
2009 Putih Abu-Abu dan Sepatu Kets Don Feature film
2011 Gol-Gol Fatimah Ridho
2017 Boy Boy
2017–2020 Anak Langit Hiro
2020 Anak Band Gilang
2021 Badai Pasti Berlalu Leo Pratama / Reihan
2022 Aku Jatuh Cinta Kevin Jayadiningrat

The Junas Monkey discography

EPs

  • The Junas Monkey (2012)

Singles

  • "Jadian" (2011)
  • "Ikut Aku" (feat. Icha Anisa, 2012)
  • "Karena Cinta" (2018)
  • "Cukup Dikenang Saja" (feat. Yasmin Napper, 2020)
  • "I Love You Baby" (2020)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Nominated works Category Results
2011 SCTV Awards 2011 Gol-Gol Fatimah Aktor Utama Ngetop Won
2016 Indonesian Kids Choice Awards 2016 Anak Jalanan Aktor Favorit
Dahsyatnya Awards 2016 Pasangan Terdahsyat (With Natasha Wilona [id])
Indonesian Television Awards 2016 Aktor Terpopuler Nominated
Panasonic Gobel Awards 2016 Aktor Terfavorit
2017 Indonesian Television Awards 2017 Boy Aktor Terpopuler
Panasonic Gobel Awards 2017 Anak Langit Aktor Terfavorit
SCTV Awards 2017 Aktor Utama Paling Ngetop
2018 Panasonic Gobel Awards 2018 Aktor Terfavorit
SCTV Awards 2018 Aktor Utama Paling Ngetop Won
2019 Panasonic Gobel Awards 2019 Aktor Terfavorit Nominated
SCTV Awards 2019 Aktor Utama Paling Ngetop Won
2020 SCTV Awards 2020
Anak Band
 Aktor Utama Paling Ngetop Nominated
— Artis Paling Sosmed
2021 Infotainment Awards 2021
Badai Pasti Berlalu
 Best Male Character (Leo) Pending
— Most Charming Male Celebrity Pending
Gorgeous Dad Pending
Indonesian Drama Series Awards 2021
Anak Band
 Pasangan Drama Series Terfavorit (With Natasha Wilona [id]) Pending

References

  1. ^ "Stefan William". kapalangi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. ^ Saut, Prins David (10 November 2016). "Stefan William dan Celine Evangelista Telah Resmi Menikah" [Stefan William and Celine Evangelista are officially married]. detikHOT (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Divorce Story, Mother Calls Celine Evangelista Has a Female Spouse". voi.id. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Steven William Seorang Gay?" [Is Steven William gay?]. kapalangi.com (in Indonesian). 3 August 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. ^ "The Junas Monkey Sudah Bubar?" [Has The Junas Monkey disbanded?]. m.liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 14 February 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Comeback, 10 Potret Gagah The Junas Band Papa Muda Stefan William Cs" [Comeback, 10 Portraits of The Junas Band]. idntimes.com (in Indonesian). 6 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2022.