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        "id": 1876260,
        "msgid": "balis-child-creators-resya-and-mesya-gain-3-1-million-subscribers-and-millions-in-revenue-1784782273",
        "date": "2026-07-23 11:20:39",
        "title": "Bali's Child Creators Resya and Mesya Gain 3.1 Million Subscribers and Millions in Revenue",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_BALI",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Siblings Resya and Mesya from Tabanan, Bali, have turned their YouTube channel into a lucrative venture, amassing 3.1 million subscribers and earning tens of millions of rupiah monthly. Their father left his banking career to manage the channel, which evolved from sports content to showcasing Balinese dance and social dramas. The platform has also launched Mesya into the Balinese film industry and earned her provincial dance accolades.",
        "content": "<p>What began as a pastime has transformed the YouTube channel Resya\nMesya into one of Bali\u2019s leading digital creator platforms with millions\nof followers. The siblings from Samsam Village, Kerambitan District,\nTabanan Regency, not only provide entertainment but also promote\nBalinese culture, even propelling one of its main talents into the film\nworld. Behind the scenes, their father, I Dewa Gede Maresta Putera, is\nthe driving force and manager of the channel. The name Resya Mesya\ncombines the names of his two children, I Dewa Gede Resya Putra\nMahottama (15) and Desak Made Mesya Adelia Putri (12). The content\ncreation journey began in 2019, initially focusing on sports and\nmotocross with Resya as the sole talent, when he was just six years old\nand in kindergarten. The concept shifted with the arrival of Mesya, who\nwas then in third grade. Her passion for dance and active training at\nthe Gopal Dance Studio led the channel to feature more Balinese culture\nand traditional dance. During this transition, the family carefully\nbuilt storylines to retain their audience. As cultural content grew,\nthey innovated further by creating drama content addressing social\nissues and children\u2019s social lives. This shift opened new doors for\nMesya, who debuted in the film Bhineka Tunggal Ika in 2023, followed by\nSubak Spirit and Cening Nepukin Kawa in 2024. She is currently involved\nin the production of Meong, Bikul, dan Kisah Si Pemburu, scheduled for\nrelease in 2026. While Resya was initially the main face of the channel,\nhe now focuses on behind-the-scenes roles such as story writing and\nproduction direction. Mesya has also excelled in provincial dance\nfestivals, including the Governor\u2019s Cup. The family\u2019s commitment led\nMaresta to resign from his banking job in 2025 to fully support his\nchildren\u2019s creative pursuits. Despite their success, challenges remain,\nparticularly in refreshing story ideas as the children grow older. Their\npopularity has also impacted their social lives, with both siblings\nbecoming more recognised at school and inspiring peers to create\ncontent. Education remains a priority, with schedules carefully\nbalanced. Financially, the channel\u2019s first earnings were just Rp 1.9\nmillion, but monthly income now reaches tens of millions of rupiah,\nreinvested into equipment, education, savings, and operations. The\nchannel currently boasts 3.1 million YouTube subscribers, over 50,000\nInstagram followers, and around 30,000 on TikTok. The siblings have\ncollaborated with creators like Echa Laksmi and Sibliwira and\nparticipated in various ministry-held festivals. Commemorating National\nChildren\u2019s Day, they hope their work inspires other children to create\nwhile staying true to their identity, aiming to spread positive values\nand promote Balinese culture through entertaining and educational\ncontent.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/balis-child-creators-resya-and-mesya-gain-3-1-million-subscribers-and-millions-in-revenue-1784782273",
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