Rima Melati was born on August 22, 1939 in Tondano, Celebes, Netherlands, East Indies as Marjolien Tambajong. She is an actress, known for Ungu Violet (2005), Max Havelaar of de koffieveilingen der Nederlandsche handelsmaatschappij (1976) and Noda tak berampun (1970). She was previously married to Frans Tumbuan.