Jessica Iskandar

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Jessica Iskandar
Jessica Iskandar on Ini Talkshow.jpg
Jessica Iskandar on Ini Talkshow in 2016
Born (1988-01-29) January 29, 1988 (age 35)
Nationality Indonesian
Other namesJedar
Occupation(s) Celebrity, Model, Businessperson, Presenter, Singer, Comedian and Writer
Years active2005 - present
Spouses
Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard
(m. 2014;div. 2015)
(m. 2021)
Children2
Parent(s)Hardi Iskandar (Father)
Wulandari (Mother)
RelativesHenry Iskandar (Brother)
Dennis Iskandar (Brother)
Yudi Iskandar (Brother)
Erick Iskandar (Brother)

Jessica Iskandar (born 29 January 1988) is an Indonesian actress, model, presenter, singer, businessperson, comedian and writer. [1] She is also known by her nickname, Jedar.

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Early life

Born in Jakarta, Jessica Iskandar grew up in an interfaith family, as her father, Hardi Iskandar, is a Muslim and her mother, Wulandari, is a Protestant Christian. She is the youngest in the family and the only daughter' having 5 older brothers.

Jessica Iskandar finished her high school education at Bunda Mulia School. She continued her studies at Trisakti University, Jakarta, majoring in Interior Design. After three semesters, she decided to quit the university to concentrate on her career.

Career

Jessica Iskandar began her career as a model. She attended John Casablanca modeling school. She made her first movie debut in 2005 as Kara in Dealova. [2] Her next movie was Diva (2007) which was produced in Malaysia. [3]

From 2008 to 2012 Jessica Iskandar starred in several soap operas and FTV (Television Movie) such as Gadis Pengantar Telur (2010) with Vino Bastian, Cinta Pura-Pura Nyasar (2010) alongside Rio Dewanto and Vicky Nitinegoro. [4] [5]

In February 2013, Jessica Iskandar published her first autobiography, JEDAR: Jessica Iskandar. In December 2014, Jessica Iskandar published her second autobiography, Jedar Power: Love, Life, Lord which recounted her experiences while she was expecting her first child, El Barack Alexander. [6]

Jessica Iskandar began her career as a Presenter at Dahsyat on RCTI from March 2011 to 2013. In 2012, Jessica Iskandar was appointed as Indonesia Earth Hour ambassador. [7]

In September 2018, Jessica Iskandar was invited to serve as a guest judge in Asia's Next Top Model Season 6 Episode 6 in Thailand. [8]

In 2018, Jessica Iskandar started co-hosting a talkshow on TransTV, Ngopi Dara, with Nia Ramadhani. [9]

Currently, Jessica Iskandar owns a fashion and cosmetic line, villa rental, as well as her own bakery which was named after her son. [10]

Personal life

On 11 December 2013, Jessica Iskandar married Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard Erbgraf von Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee at Gereja Yesus Sejati, a Protestant Church in Jakarta. Ludwig was a German citizen who was 2 years younger than Jessica Iskandar and the eldest son of Hereditary prince Johannes Franz Xaver Willibald Maria Joseph Philipp Jeningen Leonnard Fürst von Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee, Châtelain of the Castle of Wolfegg and Head of the House of Waldburg. The wedding was attended by several of her relatives.

On 8 January 2014, the marriage was registered at the Civil Registry Office. [11]

On 21 July 2014, Jessica Iskandar gave birth to the couple's only child, a son named El Barack Alexander, in the United States of America.

On 13 October 2014, Jessica's husband filed a petition requesting annulment at South Jakarta state court. He also filed a lawsuit at East Jakarta state questioning the validity of marriage license. [12] The first trial was set on 12 November 2014.

On 14 April 2015, East Jakarta state court dismissed the lawsuit with regards to the validity of the marriage license. [13]

On 15 October 2015, the petition for annulment was granted and Jessica Iskandar was officially divorced. [12]

On 15 June 2019, Jessica Iskandar officially announced her engagement to Richard Kyle, after one year of dating. [14]

Jessica Iskandar was a wet nurse for Gempita Nora Marten, the daughter of her friend Gisella Anastasia and Gading Marten. [15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2005DealovaKarra
2007 Diva Mera
2009 Coblos Cinta Sasha
2009NazarCindy
2010Istri Bo'onganDini
2012 Kung Fu Pocong Perawan Memey

Soap Opera

Music Video

YearTitleArtist
2013Tanpa DirimuKilling Me Inside
2012Cinta Tanpa AlasanPutih

Television Movie

Album

YearTitle AlbumNotes
2010Cerita CintaMini Album

Television Show

YearTitleChannel Television
2011 - 2013 Dahsyat RCTI
2011 - presents Pesbukers ANTV
2011 - 2012Target Operasi RCTI
2011 - 2012 The Hits Trans TV
2012 Wayang Bandel Trans TV
2012 Waktunya Kita Sahur Trans TV
2014 Ceplas Ceplos Trans7
2015 - 2016 Everybody Superstar Trans TV
2018 - presents Ngopi Dara Trans TV
2018 - presents Netijen Trans TV

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResultRef.
2011 2011 Dahsyatnya Awards RCTI Outstanding Guest HostNominated
2012 2012 Dahsyatnya Awards RCTI Nominated
Yahoo! OMG AwardsMost Wanted FemaleNominated
2015Silet Awards RCTI Razored LifeWon
Fokus Selebriti Awards SCTV The Most Controversional CaseWon [16]
2016Mom & Kids Awards MNCTV Mom & KidsNominated
Ada-Ada Aja Awards GTV (Indonesia) Outstanding ArtistWon
Silet Awards RCTI Razored Hot MomWon
2017Insert Awards Trans TV Favorite Viral CelebrityWon
Selebriti on News Awards MNCTV Most Wow MomNominated
2018Insert Awards Trans TV Fashionable Mom & Kids (with El Barack)Won [17]
Couple Sweetheart (with Richard Kyle)Won [18]
Favourite Celebrity Gang (with Girls Squad)Won
Silet Awards RCTI Razored Romance (with Richard Kyle)Nominated

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