Indonesian actress Faby Marcelia, known for her roles in popular sinetron like *Dunia Terbalik*, recently faced a deeply personal challenge when her daughter, Grandine Benedita Fiorano Narya, contracted typhoid fever [[1]].The actress, who is navigating single parenthood following her divorce from Revand Narya finalized in late 2023 [[2]], opened up about the difficulties of balancing career demands with the needs of her family during a vulnerable time.The incident highlights the frequently enough-unseen struggles faced by working parents, and the emotional toll of being torn between professional commitments and a child’s illness.
Jakarta –
Actress Faby Marcelia is opening up about the challenges of single parenthood and balancing a demanding career, revealing a recent scare involving her daughter.
Juggling the responsibilities of being a single mother and the primary provider for her family hasn’t been easy, especially when her child’s health is at stake. The Indonesian actress, known for her upbeat on-screen persona, has been navigating a difficult time behind the scenes.
Recently, Faby’s daughter, Grandine Benedita Fiorano Narya, known as Nona, was hospitalized in Bandung with typhoid fever. Simultaneously, Faby was committed to a work project in Jakarta, creating a stressful situation as she struggled to be there for her daughter.
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Faby felt immense guilt being separated from Nona during her illness. She rushed to Bandung as soon as possible, despite having a very limited window of time to spend with her daughter.
“I left here at 4 a.m. and arrived in Bandung at 6 a.m. But I had to return to Jakarta by 8 a.m. to make my evening shoot. So, I only got to see her for two hours,” Faby shared during an interview on Studio Rumpi: No Secret TTV Kapten P Tendean on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
She expressed a deep desire to be able to fully support her daughter, but acknowledged the realities of her career.
“It’s heartbreaking not being able to be with Nona full-time. I wish I could split myself in two, one here and one in Bandung,” she added.
Faby admits that balancing the roles of mother and father is exhausting. However, she feels she must project strength for her children and family.
The actress revealed she often keeps her sadness private, finding solace in quiet moments. “You have to be strong in front of everyone, especially the kids. I cry when I’m driving or taking a shower – that’s when it’s okay,” she confessed.
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