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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Ria Thielsch
|name = Ria Thielsch
|background = solo_singer
|background = solo_singer
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1951|8|25|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Manokwari]], [[New Guinea]] / [[Indonesia]]
|birth_name = Ria Thielsch
|birth_name = Ria Thielsch
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1951|8|25|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Manokwari]], [[Dutch New Guinea]]
|origin = [[Netherlands]]
|origin = [[Netherlands]]
|occupation = Model, Singer
|occupation = Singer, former model
|genre = [[pop music|pop]]
|genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
|years_active = 1978–1981
|years_active = 1968-present
|instrument = [[Singing]]
|instrument = [[Singing]]
|Labels = CNR/Carrere Records, [[Universal Music]]
|label = [[Carrere Records|Carrere]]
|associated_acts = [[Luv']], [[José Hoebee]], [[Marga Scheide]], [[Hans van Hemert]], [[Piet Souer]]
|associated_acts = [[Luv']], [[José Hoebee]]
}}
}}


'''Ria Thielsch''' (born in [[Manokwari]], [[Indonesia]], on 25 August 1951) is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] singer and model. She was a model and a member of the [[girl group]] [[Luv']] in 1980 and 1981. She was officially introduced to the public with the release of the album [[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]] (a LP which reached the gold status in the Netherlands) and the single [[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]] (a Top 5 single in [[Benelux]]). She is of [[Indo people|Indo]]/([[Dutch (ethnic group)|Dutch]]-[[Indonesia]]n) descent
'''Ria Thielsch''' (born 25 August 1951) is a Dutch singer and former model, most notable for being a former member of the [[girl group]] [[Luv']] after replacing [[Patty Brard]] in 1980. She was officially introduced to the public with the release of the album [[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]] and the single [[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]] (a Top 5 hit in [[Benelux]]). March 1981 saw Luv's first break-up. The trio went through lineup changes and made several comebacks. Between March 2016 and December 2018, Ria was active as a Luv' singer again. She is of [[Indo people|Indo]] ([[Dutch (ethnic group)|Dutch]]-[[Indonesia]]n) descent.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Ria Thielsch started her career as a model in the 1970s. In 1978, she was a [[limbo]] dancer and singer of the '''Ricardo & The Flames''' group <ref>[http://www.vintagephoto.eu/item-x.php?itemId=60913 Picture of Ricardo & The Flames in 1979]</ref> which recorded a single ('''Trinidad''') that was produced by Roy Beltman (who collaborated with the band [[BZN]]) and flopped.
Ria Thielsch started her career as a model in the late 1960s. In 1978, she was a [[Limbo (dance)|limbo]] dancer and singer of the '''Ricardo & The Flames''' group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vintagephoto.eu/item-x.php?itemId=60913|title=Picture of Ricardo & The Flames in 1979|website=Vintagephoto.eu|accessdate=28 August 2018}}</ref> which recorded a single, "Trinidad", that was produced by Roy Beltman (who collaborated with the band [[BZN]]) and flopped.{{fact|date=January 2019}}


==Luv'==
==Luv'==
In August 1980, after a couple of years of mainstream success, the pop trio [[Luv']] experienced trouble as [[Patty Brard]] suddenly left the formation. [[Hans van Hemert]] and [[Piet Souer]], the group's producers, had already written new material for a next album. The girls had legal obligations. Brard's departure caused InterLUV' ([[Luv']]s limited company) to lose an estimated $75.000 as many performances were cancelled. Patty was replaced by Ria Thielsch who like her had Indonesian and New Guinean origins. Ria knew [[Marga Scheide]], the blonde singer of [[Luv']], from modeling agencies. She was selected from 200 applicants.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=EiUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT87 Billboard Magazine (October 11 1980)] Article from the Billboard Magazine mentioning Ria Thielsch as Luv's new member Accessed: September 17, 2010</ref> Though she made some appearances by performing [[One More Little Kissie]] on stage and on TV, she was officially presented to the media when the album [[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]] and the single [[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]] came out. These records were smash hits in [[Benelux]]. Then, [[Luv']] was supposed to take part in the [[Yamaha Music Festival]] (officially known as the ''World Popular Song Festival'' and considered as the "Oriental Eurovision") in November 1980 with the song '''''Be My Lover Tonight'''''.<ref>[http://home.scarlet.be/~peterg3/Continents&Countries.htm#Netherlands Details about the Dutch participation in the World Popular Song Festival]</ref> Instead of it, Luv' cancelled their participation to this competition and performed in the [[Musikladen]] TV show in Germany.<br>
In August 1980, after a couple of years of mainstream success, [[Luv']] experienced trouble as [[Patty Brard]] suddenly left the formation. [[Hans van Hemert]] and [[Piet Souer]], the group's producers, had already written new material for a next album. The girls had legal obligations. Brard's departure caused InterLUV' (Luv's limited company) to lose an estimated $75.000 as many performances were cancelled. Patty was replaced by Ria Thielsch who like her had Indonesian and New Guinean origins. Ria knew [[Marga Scheide]], the blonde singer of Luv', from modelling agencies. She was selected from 200 applicants.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=EiUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT87 Billboard Magazine (11 October 1980)] Article from the Billboard Magazine mentioning Ria Thielsch as Luv's new member Accessed: 17 September 2010</ref> Though she made some appearances by performing [[One More Little Kissie]] on stage and on TV, she was presented to the media when the album [[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]] and the single [[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]] came out. These records were smash hits in [[Benelux]]. Then, Luv' was supposed to take part in the [[Yamaha Music Festival]] (officially known as the 'World Popular Song Festival') in November 1980 with the song "Be My Lover Tonight".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://home.scarlet.be/~peterg3/Continents&Countries.htm#Netherlands|title=Details about the Dutch participation in the World Popular Song Festival|website=Home.scarlet.be|accessdate=28 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305080550/http://home.scarlet.be/~peterg3/Continents%26Countries.htm#Netherlands|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Instead of it, Luv' cancelled their participation to this competition and performed in the ''[[Musikladen]]'' TV show in Germany.{{fact|date=January 2019}}
Soon after, [[Marga Scheide]] became overworked because [[Luv']] toured extensively Europe. That's why, in early 1981 the ladies stopped their concerts but continued the TV and radio performances. In March, an official statement announced Luv's break-up. The group made a farewell performance later, on 22 July 1981, on the '''Nederland Muziekland''' show on Veronica (TV channel) to promote the single [[Tingalingaling]]. Finally, CNR/Carrere Records released the compilation [[Goodbye Luv']].<br>
After [[Luv']], Ria continued her modeling career. In April 2003, she took part with [[José Hoebee]] in a [[Luv']] fan club day. Six months later, she attended with José and [[Hans van Hemert]] the release party of the compilation [[25 Jaar Na Waldolala]].


Soon after, [[Marga Scheide]] became overworked which brought Luv' to a standstill. In March 1981, a statement announced Luv's break-up. The group made a farewell performance later, on 22 July 1981, on the ''Nederland Muziekland'' show on Veronica (TV channel) to promote the single "[[Tingalingaling]]". Finally, CNR/Carrere Records released the compilation ''[[Goodbye Luv']]''.{{fact|date=January 2019}}
==Discography==


After Luv', Ria continued her modelling career until the early 1990s. She was in charge of Luv's styling in 1990 and 1991 when the group's lineup consisted of Marga Scheide, [[Diana van Berlo]] and [[Carina Lemoine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com/2017/08/we-luv-ria.html|title=All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): We Luv' Ria!!!|date=25 August 2017|website=Luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com|accessdate=28 August 2018}}</ref>

In April 2003, she took part with [[José Hoebee]] in a Luv' fan club day. Six months later, she attended with José and [[Hans van Hemert]] the release party of the compilation ''[[25 Jaar Na Waldolala]]''. In 2013, she was present at a meet'n greet party in [[Eindhoven]] and at the release party of Luv's photo book in 2015.

In late October 2015, the media speculated about a comeback of Luv'. A German talent agency announced on its website that Marga and José could be booked as Luv' for live shows. In interviews, the ladies remained vague about plans to reactivate the group. Finally, on 16 March 2016, Marga, José and Ria announced officially their comeback in ''[[De Telegraaf]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/25403631/__Patty_BUITENSPEL_in_het__nieuwe_Luv____.html |title=Patty BUITENSPEL in het 'nieuwe Luv'!&#124;Prive&#124; Telegraaf.nl |access-date=15 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521112834/http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/25403631/__Patty_BUITENSPEL_in_het__nieuwe_Luv____.html |archive-date=21 May 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and its sister magazine ''Privé''. [[Patty Brard]] was not involved in this reunion. Ria and Luv' toured the nostalgia circuit in the Netherlands and Belgium until 2018. On 4 January 2019, the group announced an unexpected line-up change in the Dutch media: TV personality Chimène van Oosterhout replaced Ria<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/2983922/chimene-van-oosterhout-nu-luv-zangeres|title=Privacy settings|website=Telegraaf.nl|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

==Discography==
'''Single''' with '''Ricardo & The Flames'''
'''Single''' with '''Ricardo & The Flames'''
* ''Trinidad'' (1979)
* "Trinidad" (1979)

<br />
'''Singles''' with [[Luv']]
'''Singles''' with Luv'
* ''[[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]]'' (CNR/[[Carrere Records]], 1980)
* "[[My Number One (Luv' song)|My Number One]]" (CNR/[[Carrere Records]], 1980)
* ''[[Tingalingaling]] (CNR/[[Carrere Records]], 1981)
* "[[Tingalingaling]] (CNR/Carrere Records, 1981)"

<br />
'''Album''' with [[Luv']]
'''Album''' with Luv'
* ''[[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]]'' (CNR/[[Carrere Records]], 1980)
* ''[[Forever Yours (Luv' Album)|Forever Yours]]'' (CNR/Carrere Records, 1980)

<br/>
'''Compilations''' with [[Luv']]
'''Compilations''' with Luv'
* ''[[Goodbye Luv']]'' (CNR/[[Carrere Records]], 1981)
* ''[[Goodbye Luv']]'' (CNR/Carrere Records, 1981)
* ''[[Luv' Gold]]'' (Arcade Records, 1993)
* ''[[Luv' Gold]]'' (Arcade Records, 1993)
* ''[[You're the Greatest LUVer]]'' (Mercury/PolyGram Germany, 1993)
* ''[[You're the Greatest LUVer]]'' (Mercury/PolyGram Germany, 1993)
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.popinstituut.nl/Encyclopedia/Person.aspx?id=1684&name=Ria+Thielsch Ria Thielsch's page on the Dutch Pop Institute Website]
* [http://www.muziekencyclopedie.nl/action/entry/Ria+Thielsch# Ria Thielsch's page on the Dutch Pop Institute Website]
* [http://muziek.clubs.nl/luv Luv's official fan club site (in Dutch)]
* [http://luvgirlgroup.blogspot.fr/ Blog in English about Luv']

* [http://allaboutluv.tripod.com Site in English about Luv']
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 5 December 2024

Ria Thielsch
Birth nameRia Thielsch
Born (1951-08-25) 25 August 1951 (age 73)
Manokwari, Dutch New Guinea
OriginNetherlands
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, former model
InstrumentSinging
Years active1968-present
LabelsCarrere

Ria Thielsch (born 25 August 1951) is a Dutch singer and former model, most notable for being a former member of the girl group Luv' after replacing Patty Brard in 1980. She was officially introduced to the public with the release of the album Forever Yours and the single My Number One (a Top 5 hit in Benelux). March 1981 saw Luv's first break-up. The trio went through lineup changes and made several comebacks. Between March 2016 and December 2018, Ria was active as a Luv' singer again. She is of Indo (Dutch-Indonesian) descent.

Early years

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Ria Thielsch started her career as a model in the late 1960s. In 1978, she was a limbo dancer and singer of the Ricardo & The Flames group[1] which recorded a single, "Trinidad", that was produced by Roy Beltman (who collaborated with the band BZN) and flopped.[citation needed]

Luv'

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In August 1980, after a couple of years of mainstream success, Luv' experienced trouble as Patty Brard suddenly left the formation. Hans van Hemert and Piet Souer, the group's producers, had already written new material for a next album. The girls had legal obligations. Brard's departure caused InterLUV' (Luv's limited company) to lose an estimated $75.000 as many performances were cancelled. Patty was replaced by Ria Thielsch who like her had Indonesian and New Guinean origins. Ria knew Marga Scheide, the blonde singer of Luv', from modelling agencies. She was selected from 200 applicants.[2] Though she made some appearances by performing One More Little Kissie on stage and on TV, she was presented to the media when the album Forever Yours and the single My Number One came out. These records were smash hits in Benelux. Then, Luv' was supposed to take part in the Yamaha Music Festival (officially known as the 'World Popular Song Festival') in November 1980 with the song "Be My Lover Tonight".[3] Instead of it, Luv' cancelled their participation to this competition and performed in the Musikladen TV show in Germany.[citation needed]

Soon after, Marga Scheide became overworked which brought Luv' to a standstill. In March 1981, a statement announced Luv's break-up. The group made a farewell performance later, on 22 July 1981, on the Nederland Muziekland show on Veronica (TV channel) to promote the single "Tingalingaling". Finally, CNR/Carrere Records released the compilation Goodbye Luv'.[citation needed]

After Luv', Ria continued her modelling career until the early 1990s. She was in charge of Luv's styling in 1990 and 1991 when the group's lineup consisted of Marga Scheide, Diana van Berlo and Carina Lemoine.[4]

In April 2003, she took part with José Hoebee in a Luv' fan club day. Six months later, she attended with José and Hans van Hemert the release party of the compilation 25 Jaar Na Waldolala. In 2013, she was present at a meet'n greet party in Eindhoven and at the release party of Luv's photo book in 2015.

In late October 2015, the media speculated about a comeback of Luv'. A German talent agency announced on its website that Marga and José could be booked as Luv' for live shows. In interviews, the ladies remained vague about plans to reactivate the group. Finally, on 16 March 2016, Marga, José and Ria announced officially their comeback in De Telegraaf,[5] and its sister magazine Privé. Patty Brard was not involved in this reunion. Ria and Luv' toured the nostalgia circuit in the Netherlands and Belgium until 2018. On 4 January 2019, the group announced an unexpected line-up change in the Dutch media: TV personality Chimène van Oosterhout replaced Ria[6]

Discography

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Single with Ricardo & The Flames

  • "Trinidad" (1979)

Singles with Luv'

Album with Luv'

Compilations with Luv'

References

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  1. ^ "Picture of Ricardo & The Flames in 1979". Vintagephoto.eu. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  2. ^ Billboard Magazine (11 October 1980) Article from the Billboard Magazine mentioning Ria Thielsch as Luv's new member Accessed: 17 September 2010
  3. ^ "Details about the Dutch participation in the World Popular Song Festival". Home.scarlet.be. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  4. ^ "All About LUV' (past, present, future and more): We Luv' Ria!!!". Luvgirlgroup.blogspot.com. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Patty BUITENSPEL in het 'nieuwe Luv'!|Prive| Telegraaf.nl". Archived from the original on 21 May 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Privacy settings". Telegraaf.nl. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
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