Maudy Ayunda | |
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Born | Ayunda Faza Maudya 19 December 1994 Jakarta, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesia |
Alma mater | University of Oxford (BA) Stanford University (MA) (MBA) |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur, Author |
Years active | 2005–present |
Organization(s) | Mod Media Collective, Maudy Ayunda Foundation, From This Island |
Title | Co-founder and CEO of From This Island |
Spouse | Jesse Choi (m. 2022) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop |
Labels | Trinity Optima Production |
Ayunda Faza Maudya, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., commonly known as Maudy Ayunda (born December 19,1994) is an Indonesian actress [1] , singer-songwriter [2] , entrepreneur [3] and author [4] . Known for her knack for storytelling and multifaceted talents, Ayunda has become a household name in Indonesia, particularly in the entertainment industry and the education sector.
Ayunda made her debut in the entertainment industry through the film “Untuk Rena” in 2005. After finding fame as a child actress, Ayunda gained further recognition for her iconic female lead roles in “Perahu Kertas” (2022), “Refrain” (2013), and “Habibie & Ainun 3” (2019), earning critical praise and a dedicated fan base.
In addition to her acting career, Ayunda is also a prominent figure in the music industry. She released her first album “Panggil Aku…”, featuring the hit single “Tiba-tiba Cinta Datang”, in 2011. With three studio albums and numerous film soundtracks under her belt, Ayunda is making a comeback to the music scene with her fourth studio album “Pada Suatu Hari [5] ” releasing in 2024. The new album marks a significant milestone in Ayunda’s musical journey, bringing in a fresher and more authentic perspectives into her works.
Also known for her advocacy in various social issues, particularly education [6] [7] [8] and youth empowerment [9] , Ayunda has been involved in initiatives that promote access to education and foster impactful ripples for Indonesia [10] , highlighting her commitment in both the entertainment and social sectors.
Her work has garnered various accolades, including a spot on Forbes Asia 30 Under 30, double nominations at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) [11] , and multiple nominations at the Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI) [12] . With her unique blend of artistry and intellect, Maudy Ayunda continues to inspire many.
Maudy Ayunda was born to parents Didit Jasmedi R. Irawan and Mauren Jasmedi (born 1968). She has a younger sister named Amanda Khairunissa. [13] She married Jesse Jiseok Choi, a Korean-American businessman, in May 2022. [14]
Maudy Ayunda was a runner-up in a speech competition at her school. She speaks English, Javanese, Indonesian, Mandarin, and Spanish. [15] [16] After graduating from the British School Jakarta, Ayunda enrolled at St Hilda's College [17] in University of Oxford to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and graduated in 2016. [18] [19] [20]
Maudy Ayunda has decided to join Stanford for her master's degree instead of Harvard, because the former offers a joint degree of MBA and Education, which is a combination of her passions. [21]
Maudy Ayunda's first film role was in Untuk Rena (2005) alongside Surya Saputra. Her next film was Sang Pemimpi (2009), directed by Riri Riza, where she played the role of Zakiah Nurmala, the protagonist's love interest. [22] Her song "Mengejar Mimpi" was featured on the soundtrack.
In 2011, Maudy Ayunda appeared in two musicals, Rumah Tanpa Jendela [23] and Tendangan dari Langit . In 2012, she had a role in Malaikat Tanpa Sayap , alongside Adipati Koesmadji.
Maudy Ayunda released her debut album, Panggil Aku..., in 2011 that featured 10 songs, one of which she wrote "Tetap Bersama". In 2012, her vocal of "Perahu Kertas", written by Dewi Lestari [24] was used for the soundtrack of Perahu Kertas.
In January 2014, she recorded a duet "By My Side" with David Choi. The song was well-received in Indonesia and released on iTunes Music Indonesia [25] [26] and as a YouTube video on 19 March 2014. [27] She released her second studio album Moments on 1 April 2015. In 2015, she also released three singles: "Cinta Datang Terlambat", "Bayangkan Rasakan" and "Untuk Apa" and earned a Multi-Platinum award for selling over 200.000 copies. [28]
In 2016, Walt Disney Pictures chose Maudy Ayunda to sing the soundtrack "Seberapa Jauh Ku Melangkah", Indonesian translation of "How Far I'll Go - Nice" for the film Moana . [29]
In 2020, Maudy Ayunda was named to Forbes ' "30 Under 30 Asia" list in the entertainment and sports category. [30]
In March 2022, she was appointed as a spokesperson for the upcoming G20 summit in Indonesia, scheduled to be held in November 2022 [31] Her appointment sparked criticism from some, with some saying that she has no experience in the diplomacy, international relations and calling it a "gimmick". [32] [33] [34] Bloomberg News questioned her appointment, calling it is a vanity appointment by the government to connect with the young population, while young Indonesians face high unemployment and rising living costs. [35] Wasito Raharjo, a political researcher at BRIN, says her appointment is an attempt to "dismiss criticism from the youth on critical issues."
Maudy Ayunda is involved in social, political and economic issues in Indonesia, especially those impacting the lives of young people. In 2015, she accompanied the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, during his visit to Jakarta. [18] [36] [37]
Maudy Ayunda is involved in the campaign against modern slavery, which includes forced labor, marriage and dangerous labor. In March 2017, she was appointed a spokesperson against modern slavery at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Through her work, she tries to acquaint her audience with the realities of modern slavery, and uses social media platforms to promote that message. [38] [39]
Title | Album details | Sales | Certifications |
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Panggil Aku... (Call Me...) |
| — | — |
Moments |
| 200,000+ | |
Oxygen |
| TBA | TBA |
Title | Album details |
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OST. Perahu Kertas (with Various Artists) |
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Title | Year | Album |
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"Aku Atau Temanmu" | 2011 | Panggil Aku... |
"Tiba-Tiba Cinta Datang" | ||
"Perahu Kertas" | 2012 | OST. Perahu Kertas |
"Tahu Diri" | OST. Perahu Kertas 2 | |
"Cinta Datang Terlambat" | 2013 | OST. Refrain |
"By My Side" (featuring David Choi) | 2014 | Moments |
"Bayangkan Rasakan" | ||
"Untuk Apa" | 2015 | |
"Sekali Lagi" | ||
"Jakarta Ramai" | 2016 | Oxygen |
"Seberapa Jauh Ku Melangkah" | OST Moana (Indonesian version) | |
"Satu Bintang di Langit Kelam" | 2018 | Oxygen |
"Kejar Mimpi" | Non-album single | |
"Kutunggu Kabarmu" | Oxygen | |
"Aku Sedang Mencintaimu" | 2019 | Aku Sedang Mencintaimu Piano Version |
Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
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2005 | Untuk Rena (For Rena) | Rena | Riri Riza | Lead role |
2009 | Sang Pemimpi (The Dreamer) | Zakiah Nurmala | Supporting role | |
2011 | Rumah Tanpa Jendela (A House without a Window) | Andini | Aditya Gumay | Supporting role |
Tendangan dari Langit (Kick from the Sky) | Indah | Hanung Bramantyo | Supporting role | |
2012 | Malaikat Tanpa Sayap (Angel without Wings) | Mura | Rako Prijanto | Lead role |
Perahu Kertas (Paper Boat) | Kugy | Hanung Bramantyo | Lead role | |
Perahu Kertas 2 (Paper Boat 2) | Kugy | Lead role | ||
2013 | Refrain | Niki | Fajar Nugros | Lead role |
2015 | 2014 | Laras | Rahabi Mandra, Hanung Bramantyo | Supporting role |
Battle of Surabaya | Yumna | Aryanto Yuniawan | Voice over | |
2016 | Rudy Habibie | — | Hanung Bramantyo | |
2017 | Trinity The Nekad Traveler | Trinity | Rizal Mantovani | Lead role |
2019 | Trinity Traveler | Lead role | ||
Habibie & Ainun 3 | Ainun | Hanung Bramantyo | Lead role | |
2021 | Losmen Bu Broto | Jeng Sri | Ifa Isfansyah & Eddie Cahyono | Lead role |
Title | Year | Notes | Ref. |
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A Forest of Fables | 2005 | Children's fairy tales | [45] |
Dear Tomorrow | 2018 | In English | [46] |
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Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2006 | MTV Indonesia Movie Awards | Most Favorite Rising Star | Untuk Rena | Nominated |
Jakarta Film Festival | Best Female Leading Role | Won | ||
2012 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Newcomer | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated |
Bandung Film Festival | Best Female Leading Role | Malaikat Tanpa Sayap | Nominated | |
Maya Awards | Best Theme Song | "Perahu Kertas" | Won | |
2013 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Original Soundtrack Production Work | Nominated | |
Best of the Best Newcomer | Nominated | |||
Indonesian Movie Awards | Favorite Soundtrack | "Perahu Kertas" (from Perahu Kertas film) | Nominated | |
Planet Music Awards | Best Artist (Female) | "Perahu Kertas" | Nominated | |
Best Song (Indonesia) | Nominated | |||
Yahoo! OMG Awards | Most Wanted Female | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated | |
Rising Star of the Year | Nominated | |||
2014 | SCTV Music Awards | Most Famous Female Solo Singer | Nominated | |
2015 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Female Solo Singer | Nominated | |
Outstanding Video Clip Director | "Bayangkan Rasakan" | Nominated | ||
Indonesian Choice Awards | Female Singer of the Year | Maudy Ayunda | Won | |
Selebrita Awards | Inspiring Celeb | Nominated | ||
Indonesian Music Awards | Best Pop Female Solo Artist | "Bayangkan Rasakan" | Nominated | |
Best Mix Engineer | Nominated | |||
Best Pop Collaboration | "By My Side" (featuring David Choi) | Nominated | ||
Best Pop Album | Moments | Nominated | ||
Best Recording Album Producer | Nominated | |||
Best of the Best Album | Nominated | |||
Planet Music Awards | Social Media Icon | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated | |
Mom & Kids Awards | Favorite Female Singer | Nominated | ||
I Fashion Festival | Lifestyle Award in Education | Won | ||
Hai Reader's Poll Music Awards | The Best Female | Nominated | ||
2016 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Female Solo Singer | Nominated | |
Outstanding Video Clip | "Untuk Apa" | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Video Clip Director | Nominated | |||
Pop Awards | Smart Pop Awards | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated | |
SCTV Music Awards | Most Famous Video Clip | "Untuk Apa" | Nominated | |
Indonesian Choice Awards | Female Singer of the Year | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated | |
2017 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Female Solo Singer | Nominated | |
Outstanding Song | "Jakarta Ramai" | Nominated | ||
Brand Ambassador Awards | Favorite Brand Ambassador | Maudy Ayunda (from LUX ) | Nominated | |
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