Areil Putri Tari, known professionally as Ariel Tatum, is an accomplished Indonesian actress, model, and singer. Born into a family with deep artistic roots, Ariel’s mother is the daughter of Citra Award-winning actress Joice Erna, while her father is the son of Murry, a member of the iconic music group Koes Plus.

Ariel’s career in entertainment began at the tender age of eight when she appeared in a Unilever Lifebuoy shampoo advertisement in 2004. This marked the start of a series of television advertisements, showcasing her talent and charm. Her big-screen debut came in 2005 with the family musical drama “Ariel dan Raja Langit,” directed by Harry Dagoe Suharyadi.

In addition to her acting prowess, Ariel explored her musical talents. In 2012, she performed a duet with Ari Lasso on the song “Karena Aku Telah Denganmu,” which became a hit. Her musical journey continued with singles like “Tanpa Kata” in 2016 and “Sampai Mati” in 2019, the latter of which she wrote herself. Ariel also collaborated with Glenn Fredly on the song “Coklat,” featured on his final album.

In June 2017, Ariel took a brief hiatus from television and social media to focus on her non-profit organization, the Community of Children of the Country, which aims to improve the lives of underprivileged children. She made a public return in November 2017 on the Sarah Sechan show.

Ariel expanded her artistic repertoire in 2018 by performing in the theatrical production “Langit 7 Bidadari” at the Garuda Theater, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. She continued to make waves in the film industry with roles in “Selesai” (2021), directed by Tompi, and “Sepeda Presiden” by Garin Nugroho, where she portrayed Binar. Additionally, she starred as Fatimah in Mouly Surya’s war drama “Perang Kota,” adapted from Mochtar Lubis’s novel “Jalan Tak Ada Ujung.”

Ariel Tatum remains a prominent and versatile figure in Indonesian entertainment, admired for her contributions to film, music, and philanthropy.