Who is Alfito Deannova? Biodata, Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth, Nationality & More

Alfito Deannova is a veteran journalist, news anchor, and content director who has been working in the Indonesian media industry for more than two decades. He is currently the Content Director at PT Trans Digital Media (Detik Network, presenter), a subsidiary of Trans Media, one of the largest media conglomerates in Indonesia. He is also the host of Alfito Show, a talk show that covers various topics such as politics, social issues, culture, and entertainment.
Birthday, Mom, Dad, Education
Alfito Deannova was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 17, 1976 (age: 47 years, as of 2023). He is the son of Gintings, a prominent figure from the Karo ethnic group in North Sumatra. He has a keen interest in politics and history since he was a child. He used to read books about Soekarno, the first president of Indonesia, and the G30S/PKI incident, a failed coup attempt by the Communist Party of Indonesia in 1965.
He pursued his education at the Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, majoring in Accounting. He graduated in 2000 and continued his studies at the same university, earning a Master’s degree in Political Communication in 2004.
Alfito Deannova Wiki/Bio, Nationality
Name | Alfito Deannova Gintings |
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Date of birth | September 17, 1976 |
Place of birth | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Ethnicity | Karo |
Religion | Islam |
Education | Bachelor of Accounting, University of Indonesia; Master of Political Communication, University of Indonesia |
Occupation | Journalist, news anchor, content director |
Spouse | Rencany Indra Martani |
Children | Laqisya Phillianova Gintings, Lavere Fallenova Gintings, Lajema Tresnanova Gintings |
Profile | Instagram- @alfitodeannovagintings Wikipedia- @Alfito_Deannova Homepage- Newsunzip |
Career in Journalism and Broadcasting

Alfito Deannova started his career in journalism and broadcasting in 1996, when he was still a college student. He became a radio announcer at Suara Kejayaan 101.6 FM, a local radio station in Jakarta, until 1999. He then joined SCTV, one of the leading national television stations in Indonesia, as a news reporter and anchor. He covered various events and issues, such as the bomb attack at the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta in 2000, the political transition from Abdurrahman Wahid to Megawati Soekarnoputri in 2001, and the Bali bombings in 2002. He also hosted several news programs, such as Liputan 6 Pagi, Liputan 6 Petang, and Liputan 6 Malam.
In 2007, he left SCTV and joined tvOne, a new television station established by VIVA Group, a media company owned by businessman Aburizal Bakrie. He became one of the main news anchors and journalists at tvOne, presenting news and current affairs programs, such as Kabar Pagi, Kabar Siang, Kabar Petang, Kabar Malam, and Kabar Utama. He also hosted his own talk show, Alfito, where he interviewed various guests, such as politicians, celebrities, activists, and experts.
In 2014, he decided to leave tvOne and join CNN Indonesia, a joint venture between Trans Media and Turner International. He became the Senior Editor and Anchor at CNN Indonesia, leading the editorial team and presenting news and analysis programs, such as CNN Indonesia Newsroom, CNN Indonesia Connected, and CNN Indonesia Prime Time.
In 2018, he was appointed as the Content Director at PT Trans Digital Media (Detik Network, presenter), a digital media company that operates several online platforms, such as detik.com, detikNews, detikFinance, detikSport, detikHot, detikInet, detikHealth, detikFood, detikTravel, and detikX. He is responsible for overseeing the content production and distribution across the platforms, as well as developing new strategies and innovations to enhance the quality and reach of the content. He also continues to host his talk show, Alfito Show, on detik.com and Trans TV, a sister company of PT Trans Digital Media.
Net Worth
2021 | $1.5 million |
2022 | $2 million |
2023 | $3 million |
Height, Weight
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Weight: 82 kg or 181 lbs
- Eye color: Black
- Body measurements: Not available
- Skin color: brown
- Hair color: Dark brown
Meet the Moderators of the First Vice Presidential Debate: Liviana Cherlisa and Alfito Deannova

The first vice presidential debate of the 2023 Indonesian election will take place on Thursday, January 18, at 8 p.m. The debate will feature two pairs of candidates: Ma’ruf Amin and Sandiaga Uno from the incumbent coalition, and Prabowo Subianto and Anies Baswedan from the opposition coalition. The debate will focus on the topics of education, health, human resources, social, and culture.
The debate will be moderated by two experienced journalists and presenters: Liviana Cherlisa and Alfito Deannova. Both of them work for Kompas TV, one of the leading television stations in Indonesia. They have been preparing for the debate by studying the issues, the candidates, and the rules of the debate.
Liviana Cherlisa is a 33-year-old presenter who hosts the program Sapa Indonesia on Kompas TV. She has been in the media industry since 2010, when she joined TPI (now MNCTV) as a news anchor. She also participated in the Miss Indonesia 2009 pageant, representing Maluku Utara. She graduated from the Faculty of Broadcasting at Al Azhar University Indonesia. She is a Muslim and enjoys taekwondo, diving, and snorkeling.
Alfito Deannova is a 47-year-old journalist and news anchor who hosts the program Insight with Desi Anwar on CNN Indonesia, a joint venture between Trans Media and Turner International. He also serves as the content director of Detik Network, a subsidiary of Trans Media that operates several online media platforms. He started his career as a radio announcer at Suara Kejayaan 101.6 FM in 1996, and then joined Liputan 6 SCTV in 2000. He moved to tvOne in 2007, and then to CNN Indonesia in 2014. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia, majoring in accounting, and then obtained his master’s degree in political communication from the same university. He is married to Rencany Indra Martani, a former news anchor at TPI, and has three children. He is a Muslim and of Karo descent, an ethnic group from North Sumatra.
Both Liviana and Alfito have expressed their excitement and readiness to moderate the first vice presidential debate. They hope to facilitate a constructive and informative dialogue between the candidates and to help the voters make an informed decision. They also hope to maintain their professionalism and neutrality and to avoid any bias or controversy. They have received support and advice from their colleagues and seniors in the media industry, as well as from the public.
Alfito Deannova’s Personal Life and Achievements

Alfito Deannova is married to Rencany Indra Martani, a former news anchor at TPI (now MNCTV), another national television station in Indonesia. They have three children: Laqisya Phillianova Gintings, Lavere Fallenova Gintings, and Lajema Tesnova Gintings. He is a devout Muslim and often shares his religious views and activities on his social media accounts.
He has received several awards and recognitions for his work and contribution in the media industry, such as:
- The Best News Anchor at the Panasonic Gobel Awards in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
- The Best News Presenter at the Indonesian Television Awards in 2016 and 2017.
- The Best Talk Show Host at the Indonesian Television Awards in 2018.
- The Best News Program at the Asian Television Awards in 2019 for CNN Indonesia Prime Time.
- The Best Digital Media at the Indonesia Digital Popular Brand Award in 2020 for detik.com.
He is also active in various social and professional organizations, such as:
- The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), where he has served as the Chairman of the Jakarta Chapter since 2018.
- The Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI), where he has served as the Secretary-General since 2019.
- The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), where he has served as a member of the Supervisory Board since 2020.
- The Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI), where he has served as a member of the Advisory Board since 2021.
Alfito Deannova is a prominent and influential figure in the Indonesian media industry, who has been working as a journalist, news anchor, and content director for more than two decades. He is known for his professionalism, credibility, and integrity in delivering news and information to the public. He is also a respected and admired leader, mentor, and role model for many aspiring and young journalists in Indonesia. He is a proud son of the Karo ethnic group, a devoted husband and father, and a faithful Muslim. He is Alfito Deannova, the Content Director at PT Trans Digital Media (Detik Network, presenter).