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, Rita Effendy, Reza Artamevia, and

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. At the 2000

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, Bebi received the award for Best Record of the Year for "Mencintaimu" (sung by Krisdayanti). In 2012, Bebi wrote "Do You Really Love Me" as a collaboration with American vocal group

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. He became one of the judges for the first season of ''

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'', alongside

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and Rossa.

Private life

He married Meisya Siregar on December 14, 2004 and together they have 3 children.

Discography

As the vocalist of Bima * ''Sebuah Awal'' (1996) As the vocalist of Romeo * ''Romeo'' (1998) * ''Bunga Terakhir'' (1999) * ''Wanita'' (2002) * ''Lelaki Untukmu'' (2006) As composer and solo artist * ''The Singer-Songwriter'' (2005) * ''Bebi Romeo Various Artist'' (2011) * ''Bebi Romeo Mega Hits'' (2012) * ''Bebi Romeo Masterpiece'' (2012)

References

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