Jessica Veranda Biography: Husband, Movies, Awards, Net Worth, Songs, Age, Height, Parents

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja, widely known as Jessica Veranda or Ve, is an Indonesian singer, dancer, actress, model, and former idol who became one of the most prominent figures in JKT48 as a first-generation member.

She stood out for her fashionable style, shy-yet-confident personality with the catchphrase “Meskipun aku pemalu, aku tetap fashionable. Namaku Veranda, Panggil aku Ve,” and her consistent top rankings in member elections, winning first place in both the 2nd (2015) and 3rd (2016) Senbatsu Sousenkyo, making her a central face of the group.

After graduating from JKT48 in 2017, she pursued a solo career in music, acting in projects like Roman Peony (2024) and Dua Ruang.

Profile

• Full Name: Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja
• Stage Name: Jessica Veranda
• Born: 19 August 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Actress, Model, Former Idol
• Height: 1.64m
• Parents: Treesye Bonita Lontoh, and Josi Tanumihardja
• Siblings: Rendy Immanuel, Aaron Joshua
• Spouse: Willy Thomas (m. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja was born on August 19, 1993, in Jakarta, Indonesia. She grew up as the second of three siblings with her older brother Rendy Immanuel and younger brother Aaron Joshua.

Her parents, Treesye Bonita Lontoh and Josi Tanumihardja, both worked at Dentsu Indonesia before their marriage.

She entered the entertainment world early, appearing in television commercials, educational programs as a host, and minor acting roles in sinetron and films under the name Jessica Lontoh.

Jessica attended Yayasan Tarumanagara and later graduated cum laude from Universitas Tarumanagara with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design (Desain Komunikasi Visual) in 2017. Her ethnicity is mixed Chinese-Indonesian, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja launched her professional journey as a child actress and model before auditioning for JKT48’s first generation in 2011.

She joined as a trainee on November 2, 2011, and was promoted to Team J on December 23, 2012, during the group’s initial team formation.

She quickly gained recognition for her fashionable image, strong dance skills, and consistent senbatsu selections in early singles like Heavy Rotation and River, while also building a dedicated fanbase called Veloved.

Her early contributions included theater performances and helping establish JKT48’s presence through live shows and promotions.

She achieved standout success in the JKT48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo elections, placing 2nd in the 1st (2014), then securing 1st place and center position in the 2nd (2015) for Refrain Penuh Harapan and 3rd (2016), marking her as a top member with back-to-back wins.

She joined JKT48 Band as bassist in 2015 and designed the cover art for the album Mahagita (2016).

She starred in Viva JKT48 (2014) and participated in key singles like Manatsu no Sounds Good!, Flying Get, and Gingham Check, while overcoming personal challenges like a lymphoma diagnosis in 2015.

Her leadership and visibility made her one of the group’s most influential figures before announcing graduation on March 4, 2017, with the ceremony on April 22, 2017, and final performance on May 26, 2017.

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja transitioned to independent projects after leaving JKT48, focusing on solo music, modeling, and acting in films such as Dua Ruang and Roman Peony.

She was affiliated with Hainick Kreatif management and took on roles as anti-piracy ambassador for Indonesian cinema.

Her legacy includes elevating JKT48’s fashion and performance standards, inspiring fans through resilience, and maintaining a successful post-idol career in entertainment with ongoing media appearances and creative work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jcvrnd19
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @jcvrnd19

Personal Life

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja married Willy Thomas on December 17, 2022, coinciding with JKT48’s 11th anniversary concert, and the couple remains together without children.

She keeps her romantic life private, focusing on her career, faith, and personal interests like fashion, reading Sherlock Holmes novels, and sky-gazing.

She maintains close friendships within the industry, including with former JKT48 members Devi Kinal Putri, Shania Junianatha, and Jessica Vania.

Filmography

• Viva JKT48 (2014)
• Roman Peony (2024)
• Dua Ruang

Discography

• Heavy Rotation (2013)
• Mahagita (2016)
• Refrain Penuh Harapan (2015, center)
• Manatsu no Sounds Good! (2013)
• Flying Get (2013)
• Gingham Check (2014)

Net Worth

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her main sources of income stem from her prominent role in JKT48 through singles, albums, performances, and endorsements, along with post-graduation work in acting, modeling, solo music projects, and management affiliations.