Claudia Natasia is an Indonesian author and philanthropist. At age 16, she published her first realistic fiction novel, Just Like Butterflies, which details the experience of an adopted girl suffering from post traumatic disorder. The book was published in 2010 and reprinted in 2014. It was one of the titles selected to represent Indonesia at the World Book Fair.
All proceeds from Just Like Butterflies were used to improve the education condition of children in the city of Ambon. Aside from her interest in improving the educational welfare of Indonesian children, Natasia is also concerned with poverty alleviation. She has written extensively about this issue and has worked on efforts to help raise awareness for the cause.
Natasia is the oldest daughter from a family of entrepreneurs in Jakarta, Indonesia. She was educated at Sekolah Pelita Harapan. She received her Bachelors and MBA degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and is now residing in San Francisco, California, where she continues to work as a product leader in tech startups. [1] [2]
Ayu Utami is an Indonesian writer who has written novels, short-stories, and articles. Saman (1998) is widely considered her masterpiece. It was translated into English by Pamela Allen in 2005. By writing about sex and politics, Utami addressed issues formerly forbidden to Indonesian women, a change referred to as sastra wangi.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is an international airport serving Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is located 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Makassar's city centre and is operated by PT. Angkasa Pura I. The current terminal was opened on 20 August 2008. The airport is the main gateway for flights to the eastern part of Indonesia, and named after Sultan Hasanuddin (1631–1670), a Sultan of Gowa, who fought against the Dutch East India Company in the 1660s.
Aluna Sagita Gutawa, better known as Gita Gutawa, is an Indonesian singer. She is also the daughter of composer Erwin Gutawa.
Marga Tjoa was an Indonesian popular romance and children's literature writer better known by the pen name Marga T. One of Indonesia's most prolific writers, she first became well known in 1971 for her serial Karmila which was published as a book in 1973 and later made into a film. As of 2006, she had published 38 novels.
Laksmi Pamuntjak is an Indonesian novelist, poet, journalist and food critic based in Jakarta. In 2016, she won the LiBeraturpreis for the German translation of her debut novel, Amba/The Question of Red. In 2018, the movie adaptation of her second novel, Aruna dan Lidahnya, won two prizes at the Festival Film Indonesia. In 2020, her third novel, Fall Baby, won the Singapore Book Award for Best Literary Work. She also writes widely on culture and politics including for the Jakarta Post and the Indonesian newsmagazine Tempo, as well as international publications such as South China Morning Post and the Guardian.
Yuli Rachmawati, better known as Julia Perez, abbreviated as Jupe, was an Indonesian Dangdut singer and actress. In the early 2010s, she became known for her outspoken statements against conservative Muslim clerics, who deemed her as too erotic for Indonesian audiences.
Kerenina Sunny Halim is an Indonesian-American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Indonesia 2009. She represented Indonesia at the Miss World 2009 in South Africa in November–December the same year.
Zivanna Letisha Siregar is an Indonesian talk show host, book writer, philanthropist, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Puteri Indonesia 2008, She has a chance to represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2009 Pageant in Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, where she didn't make into the Top 15, but she won "Miss Popularity" award.
Vindy Lee is an Indonesian celebrity chef, TV personality and cookbook author of the Sexy Food, Food Lover & The Best Indonesian Recipes of Professional Chefs in 2022. Known as the "Viral Chef" of Indonesia, her etiquette and table manners skills has gained popularity throughout various social media platforms. In June 2022, her menu has been featured in Westin Hotel, Jakarta. She previously hosted several television shows including her own cooking show, Sexy Food, on Transvision (Indonesia); a ready meal food delivery project in Jakarta, which features her signature Beauty Secret Meals
Rr. Alberthiene Endah Kusumawardhani Hilaul-Sutoyo, better known as Alberthiene Endah, is an Indonesian biographer, novelist, and journalist. She is known for her in-depth biographies of Indonesian celebrities, such as Chrisye and Krisdayanti. She has been called "the most sought after biographer in [Indonesia]."
Happy Salma is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. She is one of the most influential figures in Asia, according to the Tatler Malaysia in 2020.
Djenar Maesa Ayu, also known as Nay, is an Indonesian novelist, short story writer, actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Her work has variously been described as "provocative and lurid", and unique and brave. Because of the boldness of the topics she writes about, Ayu is considered to a member of the informal movement labeled sastra wangi.
Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! is a 2008 Indonesian film directed by Djenar Maesa Ayu. Starring Titi Rajo Bintang, Henidar Amroe, and Ray Sahetapi, it tells the life story of Adjeng, who was sexually abused as a child by her mother's boyfriend. Filmed over 18 days after several years of development, the film adapted two of Ayu's short stories from her debut anthology of the same name. Owing to its low budget of Rp 620 million, its cast and crew were mostly amateurs and students, although several established actors appeared at reduced rates.
Ucu Agustin is an Indonesian journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker.
Martha Christina Tiahahu was a Moluccan freedom fighter and National Heroine of Indonesia.
Clara Ng is an Indonesian writer who is known for both adult fiction and children's literature.
Mira Lesmanawati or better known as Mira Lesmana is an Indonesian film director, producer and songwriter of mixed Dutch, Javanese and Madurese descent. She is the elder sister of Indonesian jazz musician, Indra Lesmana.
Okky Madasari is an Indonesian novelist and sociologist known for her portrayals of the social and political conditions in Indonesia. She largely focuses her writing on resistance against injustice and the struggle for freedom and humanity.
Paula Bataona Renyaan was an Indonesian police general and politician. She was the first woman to hold the office of Vice Governor in Indonesia, serving as the Vice Governor of Maluku from 1998 to 2003.