Ayu Azhari | |
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| Born | Siti Khadijah Azhari (1969-11-19)November 19, 1969 (age 55) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Occupation(s) | Model,author |
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| Children | 6 |
| Awards | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress |
Siti Khadijah Azhari (born 19 November 1969), better known asAyu Azhari, is an Indonesian actress, model and author of mixedIndian andSundanese descent.
Azhari was born on 19 November 1969.[1] She comes fromBangka,[2] the oldest of seven children of H. Abdullah Azhari and Hj. Khairani.[3][4]
Azhari made her feature film début in 1984 inAkibat Buah Terlarang (Effects from the Forbidden Fruit). DirectorTeguh Karya, who saw her in the film, adopted her as a protégée. Her first role for him was as a minor character in the stage dramaPernikahan Darah (Blood Wedding), in which the director badgered her for not carrying her voice. In 1986 she played in Karya's filmIbunda (Mother).[1] She took a small role in Karya's last feature film,Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (Lover Left by the Train) in 1989.[5]
In 1990, Azhari received aCitra Award for Best Supporting Actress at theIndonesian Film Festival for her role inDua Kekasih (Two Lovers)[1]
By the early 2000s, Azhari was one of the highest paid television stars in Indonesia. It was rumoured that she earnedRp. 20 million (US$2,200) per episode, a rumour which Azhari denied. She had also released a studio album,Dung Indung.[1]
In 2003, Azhari wrote a book on the dangers ofvoyeurism after her sister, Sarah, was one of several female celebrities portrayed changing their clothes on an undergroundVCD. Research for the book included interviewing victims of voyeurism. When it was finished, three publishers offered to take the book.[6]
In 2010, Azhari registered with theIndonesian Democratic Party – Struggle (Partai Demokrat Indonesia – Perjuangan) to run for Deputy Regent ofSukabumi Regency.[7] She reportedly investedRp. 10 billion (US$1.1 million) in her campaign.[8] During her political campaign, her opponents spread racy pictures of a woman resembling her withFrank Zagarino; Azhari took it as an attempt to discredit her.[9] She was ultimately not chosen to run.[7]
In late 2011, Azhari released a cookbook filled with Bangkan recipes.[2]
Azhari has been married several times. Her first marriage was in 1990 to Djody Gondokusumo, with whom she had a son.[10] Within four years she had married Teemu Yusuf Ibrahim and had another two sons and one daughter.[11] As of 2010[update], she is married to musicianMike Tramp, best known as the vocalist of the hard rock bandWhite Lion. She has a total of six children.[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1990 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dua Kekasih | Won |
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