Sandra Dewi
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Monica Nicholle Sandra Dewi Gunawan Basri (8 August 1983), better known as Sandra Dewi, is an Indonesian model and actress.
, Bangka
on 8 August 1983. The oldest of three children born to Andreas Gunawan Basri and Chatarina Erliani, she is a Catholic of Chinese extract. After growing up in Pangkal Pinang and attending Catholic schools, she moved to Jakarta
with her family in 2001 to attend the London School of Public Relations. Shortly afterwards, she won the Miss Enchanteur beauty contest and in 2002 was selected as Tourism Envoy for West Jakarta
. She later participated in the Fun Fearless Female, sponsored by Cosmopolitan Indonesia
, contest in 2006, in which she placed second.
Dewi achieved mainstream success with her role in the 2007 comedy Quickie Express
, for which she received the 2008 Indonesian Movie Award
for Best Newcomer. The following year, she collaborated with Dewi Sandra
and Luna Maya
on the song "Play", which was released for the UEFA Euro 2008 and she starred in Tarzan ke Kota, as well as singing some of the movie's songs.
Dewi has also acted in sinetron (Indonesian soap opera
s) and also music videos. In Hidayah, she played a Muslim character. She also performed in the video clip for Mulan Jameela
's 2008 single "Wonder Woman"; she did so without pay, later saying that the experience was more worthwhile. She was later named "the most searched artist" by Yahoo!
Indonesia.
Dewi has posed for Indonesia's version of For Him Magazine; the pictures were considered to possibly be against the then-recently passed Bill against Pornography and Pornoaction
. However, she says that she supports the law and would never agree to a "vulgar" shot. She has described herself as still being a devout practicing Catholic.
.
Dewi enjoys eating the Indonesian fishcake called pempek
; this was influenced by her father, who was originally from Palembang
. She has also eaten snake and monkey meat to help cure a breathing problem.
Biography
Dewi was born in Pangkal PinangPangkal Pinang
Pangkal Pinang is the largest town on the Indonesian island of Bangka and the capital of the province of Bangka-Belitung. It is located on Bangka's eastern coast at .Landmarks in the city include the Timah Museum, a Chinese temple, and the Pasir Padi beach....
, Bangka
Bangka
Bangka can refer to:* Bangka Island, an island of Indonesia* Bangka Regency, Indonesia* Bangka Strait, a strait of Indonesia* Bangka language, spoken in Indonesia* Tagalog: bangka, an outrigger canoe* Wanhua District, Taipei City...
on 8 August 1983. The oldest of three children born to Andreas Gunawan Basri and Chatarina Erliani, she is a Catholic of Chinese extract. After growing up in Pangkal Pinang and attending Catholic schools, she moved to Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
with her family in 2001 to attend the London School of Public Relations. Shortly afterwards, she won the Miss Enchanteur beauty contest and in 2002 was selected as Tourism Envoy for West Jakarta
West Jakarta
West Jakarta is a city within Jakarta Special District, Indonesia. It had a p[opulation of 2,278,825 at the 2010 Census; the administrative centre is at Puri Kembangan....
. She later participated in the Fun Fearless Female, sponsored by Cosmopolitan Indonesia
Cosmopolitan (magazine)
Cosmopolitan is an international magazine for women. It was first published in 1886 in the United States as a family magazine, was later transformed into a literary magazine and eventually became a women's magazine in the late 1960s...
, contest in 2006, in which she placed second.
Dewi achieved mainstream success with her role in the 2007 comedy Quickie Express
Quickie Express
Quickie Express is a 2007 Indonesian movie. Directed by Dimas Djayadiningrat, it stars Tora Sudiro, Aming, Sandra Dewi, and Lukman Sardi. It premiered on 22 November 2007 and won Best Film at the Jakarta International Film Festival...
, for which she received the 2008 Indonesian Movie Award
Indonesian Movie Awards
Indonesian Movie Awards is the appreciation for cinema person/production works that began in 2007. These awards are made because the result of FFI 2006 was quite disappointing for the Masyarakat Film Indonesia . But the IMA made not to compete with FFI...
for Best Newcomer. The following year, she collaborated with Dewi Sandra
Dewi Sandra
Dewi Sandra Killick, better known as Dewi Sandra, is an Indonesian actress and singer.-Biography:Sandra was born in Brazil on 3 April 1980. She is of mixed heritage; her father, John George Killick, was a British national and her mother, Prihartini, was Betawi. As a child, she was overweight; this...
and Luna Maya
Luna Maya
Luna Maya Sugeng is an Indonesian soap opera actress, and movie star. She started her career as an advertising and catwalk model.- Life and career :...
on the song "Play", which was released for the UEFA Euro 2008 and she starred in Tarzan ke Kota, as well as singing some of the movie's songs.
Dewi has also acted in sinetron (Indonesian soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
s) and also music videos. In Hidayah, she played a Muslim character. She also performed in the video clip for Mulan Jameela
Mulan Jameela
Mulan Jameela is a famous Indonesian solo singer.-Career with Ratu:Mulan started her career as a café singer and joined several bands. Her popularity began when she formed a duo Ratu with Maia Ahmad in 2005. The duo released an album on the Sony BMG label in August 2005, entitled Ratu & Friends...
's 2008 single "Wonder Woman"; she did so without pay, later saying that the experience was more worthwhile. She was later named "the most searched artist" by Yahoo!
Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is an American multinational internet corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The company is perhaps best known for its web portal, search engine , Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Answers, advertising, online mapping ,...
Indonesia.
Dewi has posed for Indonesia's version of For Him Magazine; the pictures were considered to possibly be against the then-recently passed Bill against Pornography and Pornoaction
Bill against Pornography and Pornoaction
The Bill against Pornography and Porno-Action was a bill proposed by the Indonesian legislative assembly, Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat on February 14, 2006....
. However, she says that she supports the law and would never agree to a "vulgar" shot. She has described herself as still being a devout practicing Catholic.
Personal life
She refers to her fans as "Sanders", and occasionally goes out with them when they play futsalFutsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
.
Dewi enjoys eating the Indonesian fishcake called pempek
Pempek
Pempek, mpek-mpek or empek-empek is a savoury fishcake delicacy from Palembang, Indonesia, made of fish and tapioca. Pempek is served with yellow noodles and a dark, rich sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuka or kuah cuko .-Origin:Pempek is the best-known of Palembang's dishes...
; this was influenced by her father, who was originally from Palembang
Palembang
Palembang is the capital city of the South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being a capital of a maritime empire. Located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra island, it has an area of 400.61 square...
. She has also eaten snake and monkey meat to help cure a breathing problem.
TV series
- Preman Kampus (Campus Thug)
- Saya Jameela (I Am Jameela; 2008)
- Elang (Eagle; 2008)
- Cinta Indah (Love is Beautiful; 2009)
- Hidayah (Guidance)
- Kejamnya Dunia (Cruelty of the World)
- Nurhaliza (2010)
- Langit dan Bumi (Sky and Earth; 2010)
- Cahaya Cinta (Love's Light)