They’re the star-crossed lovers who stole each other’s and our hearts in AAMI adverts from 2012.
And on Friday, ‘Ketut’ – played by actor Kadek Mahardika – gave an update on how he and ‘Rhonda’ – played by Mandy McElhinney – are fairing through the insurance companies Facebook page.
‘Hi Australia, it’s Ketut here. I hear you all wanted to know how me and my beautiful wife Rhonda are doing,’ he said, confirming the pair have married.
Still together! Ketut from the iconic AAMI adverts delighted fans on Facebook on Friday by sharing by sharing that he and Rhonda have married and have children. The star-crossed lovers were portrayed in the ads by actors Mandy McElhinney and Kadek Mahardika
Ketut explained Rhonda wasn’t able to join him as she was in the middle of a very important job.
‘She’s in the other room homeschooling the kids,’ he said.
‘I hope you guys are all doing well on lockdown and keep it hot, like a sunrise,’ he finished with a wink, using the famous catchphrase he used to seduce Rhonda when she first visited Bali.
But where is Rhonda? Ketut explained Rhonda wasn’t able to join him as she was in the middle of a very important job. ‘She’s in the other room homeschooling the kids,’ he said
Fans of the iconic couple flooded Facebook, admitting this was exactly the good news story they needed.
‘The type of love story I need right now,’ wrote one woman.
Another added: ‘Not everything in 2020 is bad. Rhonda and Ketut are still together’.
Just what we needed! After a rough year, fans of the couple were delighted, exclaiming this was just the good news story we all needed right now
‘2020 is reinstated,’ shared another.
AAMI was able to coax Ketut out for another appearance after a fan expressed concern for how the couple was holding up amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a Facebook exchange, which has since gone viral, an AAMI spokesperson offered a cheeky response when asked by a fan how the pair were doing.
‘Hi there so it’s 2020 and I just wanna know if Rhonda and Ketut are still together during COVID,’ the fan asked.
AAMI replied: ‘Hey there Matt, thanks for checking in on them! Rhonda and Ketut are still together and doing well.
‘Naturally, they’ve had to cancel some holiday plans but are using the time to relax at home. Stay safe!’
‘Still together and doing well’: In a Facebook exchange, which has since gone viral, an AAMI spokesperson offered a cheeky response when asked by a fan how the pair were doing
Actors Mandy McElhinney and Kadek Mahardika portrayed Rhonda and Ketut in the famous AAMI commercials.
Mandy, 49, is also known for her roles in television shows including Love Child and Bad Mothers.
Kadek, 34, is a family man these days. He shares two young children, Mila and Lenny, with his wife, Laura Jack.
He also has an older son, RJ, from a previous relationship.
Remember this? The Rhonda and Ketut adverts first appeared in 2012 to promote AAMI’s safe driver insurance. In the series of ads, Rhonda meets her younger lover while on holiday in Bali, before their summer fling becomes a long-term relationship
Working actress: Mandy, 49, is also known for her roles in television shows including Love Child and Bad Mothers. Pictured at the Logie Awards in Melbourne on May 8, 2016
The former actor is believed to be working as a building site administrator in Melbourne, where his family is based.
The Rhonda and Ketut adverts first appeared in 2012 to promote AAMI’s safe driver insurance.
In the series of ads, Rhonda meets her younger lover while on holiday in Bali, before their summer fling becomes a long-term relationship.
Family: Kadek, 34, is a family man these days. He shares two young children, Mila and Lenny, with his wife, Laura Jack. He also has an older son, RJ, from a previous relationship