Alvin Adam had already made his mark as a TV and movie actor when the opportunity to join Metro TV arose. After appearing in critically-acclaimed films such as “Cau Bau Kan,” Adam joined Metro TV in November 2000 as host and producer for the network’s “Show Biz” program. He has since hosted numerous specials including “Kuis Sharp 1 Milway,” “Touch the Car Quiz” and “Metro TV’s Anniversary Special 2002.”

Adam is a graduate of the University of Indonesia Polytechnic’s Business Administration and Faculty of Law. He was born in Medan, Indonesia, and counts photography as one of his passions.

From business to sports, Aries Fadhilah approaches his job with enthusiasm and authority.

Born in Bogor, Indonesia, Fadhilah graduated with a degree in economics from Jakarta’s National Development University, and worked as a reporter for the financial publication “Daulat Rakyat.” He then made the jump to sports as a reporter for the Suaka Metro daily.

His career at Metro TV began in 2000, and he now hosts “Metro Sports” programs.

Candy Natazia Jorian had plans to become a physician, graduating from UKRIDA University in Jakarta with a major in medicine. But her career path turned to television following a one-year Mandarin language course at the Center of Chinese Language and Culture at the National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei.

Jorian was a founding member of the "Metro Xin Wen" team, which produces a daily Mandarin language news program. She anchors the Sunday edition of "Metro Xin Wen," utilizing her health background and focusing on traditional Chinese medication and techniques. She also helps lead the team as producer of special programs.

Born in Jambi, Jorian speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Dalton Tanonaka is the co-anchor of Metro TV’s weekly English-language news program “Indonesia Now,” the network’s first internationally-distributed program. He joined Metro TV in June 2006.

Tanonaka has had an extensive news career in Asia. He was the anchor of CNN International’s “BizAsia” and “TalkAsia” programs based in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he anchored programs for CNBC Asia and NBC Asia in Hong Kong, and NHK in Tokyo. He was a candidate for public office in his home U.S. state of Hawaii in 2002 and 2004.

Tanonaka has won numerous awards for his work, including being named “Best News Anchor/Presenter” at the Asian Television Awards in 1997. He was named “Best Newspaper Columnist” in Hawaii in 2000.

Born in Hawaii, Tanonaka graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University in the U.S. He is a member of the Asian-American Journalists Association. He also writes a monthly column for the Jakarta Post Weekender Magazine.

Tanonaka speaks English and conversational Japanese.

Her passion for spreading information began early in Elvita Khairani’s life. Born in Lhoukseumawe in Aceh, she planned on being a teacher before TV journalism called.

Khairani graduated from State University of Medan, majoring in English. While attending school, she worked as a reporter for government-owned TVRI. She joined Metro TV in November 2006, and now anchors various news programs including “Public Corner.”

Her off-air interests focus on volunteer work with youth in rural areas, such as with the Dayak tribe in Borneo. She speaks fluent Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Fifi Aleyda Yahya is the anchor of Metro TV’s daily news program “Metro Hari Ini.” She also serves as the network’s talent manager.

As the daughter of a diplomat, Yahya’s international upbringing prepared her well for her career in television. Born in Jakarta, Yahya lived and attended schools in Kuwait and Pakistan. She has a bachelor’s degree in management from Trisakti University in Jakarta.

In 1995, Yahya won the title of “Miss Jakarta (None Jakarta)” and a one-year promotion contract with the Jakarta city government.

Prior to joining Metro TV in 2001, Yahya worked in public relations with PT Telstra Nusantara and was an English-language anchor/reporter with TVRI. Her numerous high-profile interview subjects include political figures Amien Rais; the daughter of former president Suharto, Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana; and former president Megawati Sukarnoputri.

Yahya is active in community programs, serving as Vice Chairman of International Affairs for the Indonesian Board of Athletics. She speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Gadiza Fauzi is an anchor for Metro TV’s daily news programs including “Metro Pagi” and “Metro Siang.” She also anchors hourly news headlines.

Fauzi joined the network in June 2005. She graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, with a bachelor’s degree majoring in 3-D Visual Effects.

She speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English, and is a skilled painter.

Kania Sutisnawinata is one of Metro TV’s primetime news anchors on programs such as “Metro Hari Ini” and “Top Nine News.” She previously co-anchored “Indonesia Now” from its inception in September 2006 until February 2008. Her television career began as an anchor for SCTV in Jakarta.

An international background as the daughter of Indonesian government diplomat prepared her for her current duties. Born in Jakarta, she lived and attended schools in Czechoslovakia, Geneva, Los Angeles and Mexico City. She attended the United States International University in Mexico, and graduated from the University of Indonesia as a marketing majoring.

Sutisnawinata speaks Bahasa Indonesia, English and Spanish, and has won honors for her proficiency in French.

She’s worked in sales and dreamed of being a singer. But Lucia Saharui is right where she wants to be.

The native of Ternate in Maluku graduated from the University of Indonesia with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. After four years with a cement manufacturer, her television career began as an anchor/reporter at RCTI in Jakarta. She joined Metro TV in July 2006, and now anchors “Metro Malam” and “Headline News.”

She speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Meutya Hafid anchors the Metro TV primetime programs “Today’s Dialogue” and “Metro Hari Ini.”

Hafid has covered major news stories including military operations in Aceh and the second terrorist bombing in Bali, and moderated a forum with Iranian President Ahmadinejad and Indonesia’s religious leaders.

But it was in February 2005 when she became part of the news. In Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein, Hafid and her cameraman were kidnapped by masked gunmen and held for seven days. They were released unharmed after appeals from the Indonesian government and Metro TV President/Director Surya Paloh.

Hafid was born in Bandung. She graduated from the University of New South Wales, Australia, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. She began her media career as a public relations officer and announcer at Eastside Radio in Sydney, Australia. She joined Metro TV in 2002.

Hafid participated in the ASEAN Scholars Association scholarship project, and remains active in the Indonesian Australian Alumnae Association. She was the inaugural winner of the Elizabeth O’Neill Journalism Award in 2007, created in memory of the Australian journalist killed in a plane crash. Hafid is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Prabu Revolusi trained for a career in engineering. But when he found the work less than stimulating, he decided to enter what he calls the “dynamic” world of television news.

Revolusi joined Metro TV in June 2008, and anchors the daily programs Metro Pagi and Editorial Indonesia. He also anchors business cut-ins for the English-language Indonesia This Morning.

He was born in Bandung, and graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology majoring in physics and engineering. His professional career began as an engineer at Honeywell in Jakarta. He took the leap into journalism with Trans TV in 2006, working as an investigative journalist.

Revolusi speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English. His hobbies include driving and modifying cars.

Ralph Tampubolon is the anchor of Metro TV’s late-night program “Metro Malam.” He joined the company in March 2006, and has reported for several programs including “Indonesia This Morning” and “Indonesia Now.”

His international background helped shape his interests and career. Born in Jakarta, Tampubolon lived in Boston, Massachusetts, for five years. He graduated with a Master of Arts in Media Communication from Webster University in Cha-Am, Thailand.

Among his most notable interview subjects – Former Philippine president Corazon Aquino and former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. Prior to joining Metro TV, Tampubolon was a reporter with JakTV and TVRI in Jakarta. He also worked in radio at 101FM Radio One and M97FM.

Tampubolon is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English. His long-range goals include working in the film industry.

Shao Ying is an anchor on Metro TV’s Mandarin-language “Metro Xin Wen” program. He joined Metro TV in 2002.

Born in Pontianak, Shao Ying graduated from the University of Bina Nusantara in Jakarta. He majored in information technology.

Shao Ying speaks Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin and English. He coordinates the Mandarin section on Metro TV’s website.

Tascha Liudmila began her career as a print journalist before moving to television news. She joined Metro TV in February 2008, anchoring morning programs and headline news segments.

She was born in Jakarta, and graduated from the University of Pelita Harapan with a bachelor’s degree in social science. After reporting on crime and politics for SCTV in Jakarta from 2004-2006, she returned to school in the United Kingdom. She earned her master’s degree in international business from the University of Birmingham.

Liudmila speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Tommy Tjorko anchors several Metro TV programs including “Metro Siang” and “Public Corner.” He is also assistant producer for “News Flash” segments, and has anchored the English-language “Indonesia This Morning” program.

He joined Metro TV in 2003. His previous experience came as a radio host for Radio 4EB in Brisbane, Australia.

Tjokro was born in Braunschweig, Germany. He received his bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Central Queensland University in Brisbane. He also participated in the MBA program at Brisbane’s Queensland University of Technology.

In 2003, Tjokro was named Mr. Jakarta (Abang None) by a youth and culture organization promoting the city of Jakarta. He is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Wianda Pusponegoro anchors “Bisnis Hari Ini,” “Indonesia Solutions” and “Editorial Malam” for Metro TV. Her focus on economic stories has taken her to Indonesia’s major corporate boardrooms. She has interviewed Vice President Jusuf Kalla among other political leaders.

Born in Cirebon, Pusponegoro holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Indonesia. She began her career as a reporter intern at RCTI in 2000, then joined Metro TV for the launch of the 24-hour news channel in 2001.

She speaks Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Zelda Savitri is the anchor of the English-language weekday news program “Indonesia This Morning.”

Her professional career began on a Metro TV show business program in 2003. During that time, Savitri interviewed global artists such as Latin singer Enrique Iglesias, the pop group Blue, and Croatian pianist Maxim.

She is also actively involved in the production of programs, proficient in script-writing and editing, serving as assistant producer of Metro TV’s international program “Indonesia Now.”

Savitri was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. She graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with a degree in Media Studies, majoring in cinema studies and TV production. She speaks fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia.