Sun, 05 Mar 2000

Guess What? Nia Daniati

For well-off parents, the sky is the limit when it comes to their children. Pop singer Nia Daniati spoils her only child, Olivia Nathania, with lavish beach-themed birthday parties at Hotel Mulia Senayan's pool. And top celebrities are among the girl's guests.

The 35-year-old singer said she threw such birthday parties every year to make her eight-year-old daughter happy. Nia and Olivia's father divorced when Olivia was still a baby.

"This party is the work of my friends. I want it to be ordinary and simple but everything is set. Besides, (the cost of) having a party here at the hotel is not much different," Nia said.

During the latest party, which was held last Sunday, Nia not only lavished her affections on her daughter, but also on the second grader's friends and guests.

Apart from handing out gifts, Olivia presented each of her friends and guests with vouchers entitling them to everything from a bicycle to a one-night stay at the hotel.

Nia said she would not pressure her daughter to follow in her footsteps and become a singer. "She can be whatever she wants," she said.

When asked whether her ex-husband financially assisted her in throwing these birthday parties, she said: "No ... I have some money, that's all. Besides, I get help from friends." (Endi Aras)