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Pradikta Wicaksono

Pradikta Wicaksono (Dikta) is an Indonesian singer and actor, known for Yovie & Nuno, solo music, acting roles, and judging Indonesian Idol.

1. Early Life and Background

Pradikta Wicaksono's formative years were spent in Jakarta, where he was born into a family with musical roots.

1.1. Birth and Family

Pradikta Wicaksono was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 10, 1986. He is the second of five siblings. His father, Dicky Sulaksono, was a bassist for the music group Rasela.

1.2. Education

Wicaksono pursued higher education at Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) University, where he studied Communication Science. He later withdrew from his studies at the university.

2. Music Career

Wicaksono's professional journey in music began with band involvement, leading to significant success with Yovie & Nuno before he ventured into solo and other group projects.

2.1. Yovie & Nuno

Pradikta Wicaksono joined the Indonesian music group Yovie & Nuno in 2007 as a vocalist, performing alongside Dudi Oris. During his tenure, the band released successful albums such as *The Special One*, *Winning Eleven*, and *Still The One*, and became known for songs like "The Special One" and "Still the One." After fifteen years with the band, Wicaksono announced his official departure from Yovie & Nuno on June 1, 2022.

2.2. Solo Activities

Following his time with Yovie & Nuno, Pradikta Wicaksono has focused on his independent musical endeavors, primarily under the name Dikta Project, where he functions as both vocalist and guitarist. As a solo artist, he has released singles including "Galau" in 2012 and "Setia" in 2024.

2.3. Other Music Activities

In addition to his work with Yovie & Nuno and his solo projects, Wicaksono is also a guitarist and vocalist for The Greytown Brothers, a blues music group fronted by Jakarta-based bluesman Kongko Cadillac. He has also been involved in music video productions, appearing in "Merelakan" by Rizky Febian in 2021, which served as the theme song for the film *Kata*, and "Dealova" by Fadhilah Intan in 2024, the theme song for the film *Dealova*.

3. Acting Career

Pradikta Wicaksono has established a notable presence in the Indonesian acting scene, taking on various roles across films, television series, web series, and FTV productions.

3.1. Film

Wicaksono has appeared in several feature films:

  • 2016: *Romansa: Gending Cinta di Tanah Turki* as Timmy
  • 2021: *Love of Fate* as Arjuna
  • 2021: *Vidkill* as Theo
  • 2024: *Dealova* as Abi
  • 2024: *Bolehkah Sekali Saja Ku Menangis* as Baskara Mahardika
  • 2024: *Aku Jati, Aku Asperger* as Daru
  • To be announced: *Kata* as Biru

3.2. Television Series and Web Series

His television work includes both traditional series and web-based productions:

  • 2015-2016: *Stereo* as Vigo (2 seasons, 50 episodes)
  • 2017: *Cinta dan Rahasia* as Rizky Langit Wibawa (2 seasons)
  • 2017: *OK-JEK* as Bastian
  • 2018: *Webseries IBOMA* as Ari (Episodes 2, 4, and 5)
  • 2018: *Kenapa Belum Nikah?* as Dimas (Episode 1)
  • 2018-2020: *Di Balik Kubikal* as Ben
  • 2019: *Spring to Summer* as Galang
  • 2019: *Journal of Terror: Afterlife* as Prana / Prapta
  • 2020: *Jejak Rasa Sasa* as Dikta
  • 2022: *Indonesia Biner* as Alex Suryadi Wijaya
  • 2023: *Cinta Dua Masa* as Langit Bagaskara

3.3. FTV

Wicaksono has also acted in made-for-television films (FTV):

  • 2018: *Balada Kue Keranjang* as Delon

3.4. Short Films

His involvement in short films includes:

  • 2021: *Cukup Sekian & Terima Kasih* as Aryo

4. Discography

Pradikta Wicaksono's discography includes releases with Yovie & Nuno and his solo projects.

4.1. With Yovie & Nuno

During his time as a member of Yovie & Nuno, the band released the following albums:

  • The Special One* (2007)
  • Winning Eleven* (2010)
  • Still The One* (2015)

4.2. Solo

4.2.1. Singles

As a solo artist, Pradikta Wicaksono has released the following singles:

  • "Galau" (2012)
  • "Setia" (2024)

5. Other Activities

Beyond his primary music and acting careers, Pradikta Wicaksono has engaged in various other public activities, including television appearances as a judge.

5.1. Television Appearances

Pradikta Wicaksono has made several appearances on television programs. Notably, he served as a co-judge on the twelfth season of *Indonesian Idol*, a prominent Indonesian singing competition.