Acha Septriasa
Encyclopedia
Jelita Septriasa better known by her stage name of Acha Septriasa, is an Indonesia
n actress. She was born in Jakarta
, Indonesia.
Septriasa began her entertainment career as a model in the Gadis Sampul pageant, held by the teen magazine Gadis in 2004. Her first film role was in 2005's Apa Artinya Cinta? (What is the Meaning of Love?), in which she had a supporting role. The following year, she rose to fame with the success of Heart
, in which she starred opposite Nirina Zubir
and her then-boyfriend Irwansyah
. She also sang for the soundtrack album
, produced by Melly Goeslaw
and her husband, with Irwansyah, which went double platinum
; two of her the singles, "Sampai Menutup Mata" ("Until I Close My Eyes") and the duet "My Heart", received international airplay.
The following year, Septriasa and Irwansyah starred in the teen romance Love is Cinta
. She also sang a duet with him for the film. That year she was identified as the fourth highest-paid Indonesian actress, at Rp. 180 million (US$ 15,000) per film. She released her first solo album, Keputusan Hati (Heart's Decision), in August 2009. That same year she became host of the Indonesian variety show
Dahsyat
and played in Krazy Crazy Krezy.
In 2010, Septriasa starred opposite Ayu Azhari and Julia Perez
in Sst... Jadikan Aku Simpanan (Sst... Make Me Your Mistress). She also released Menembus Impian (Achieving Dreams).
Septriasa is currently studying film production at Limkokwing University in Kuala Lumpur
. However, she also frequently returns to Indonesia; she shot her role for Love Story
, a story based on a traditional legend, opposite Irwansyah, while still taking classes in Malaysia. she has no plans to release a new album, as it is too time consuming.
type characters. As such, she prefers to keep her hair light brown or chestnut
.
; they broke up in 2008. She has also been rumoured to have been romantically involved with the lead singer of Ungu
, Pasha. Her friends are mostly male.
Septriasa enjoys playing sports and travelling. She started learning to swim at the age of one, then took up soccer in junior high school and became the basketball team captain in high school. She also enjoys cycling and regularly plays futsal
with her friends. She uses long holidays to travel, and often travels abroad.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n actress. She was born in 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...
, Indonesia.
Biography
Septriasa was born Jelita Septriasa in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 1 September 1989 to Sagitta Ahimshah and Rita Emza; she is the third of six children. Her younger sister, Juwita Septriasa, who looks like her, is also an entertainer. She first studied at Muhammadiyah Elementary School 6 from 1995 to 2001, then State Junior High School 73 from 2001 to 2004; both are in Tebet, South Jakarta. Her high school was State Senior High School 82, Jakarta, which she attended from 2004 to 2007.Septriasa began her entertainment career as a model in the Gadis Sampul pageant, held by the teen magazine Gadis in 2004. Her first film role was in 2005's Apa Artinya Cinta? (What is the Meaning of Love?), in which she had a supporting role. The following year, she rose to fame with the success of Heart
Heart (2006 film)
Heart is a 2006 Indonesian film directed by Hanny R Saputra and starring Nirina Zubir, Irwansyah and Acha Septriasa. The films soundtrack features the popular duet "My Heart" between Irwansyah and Acha Septriana, which won Best Song at the MTV Indonesia Movie Awards in 2006...
, in which she starred opposite Nirina Zubir
Nirina Zubir
Nirina Zubir is a popular MTV Movie Award winning Indonesian actress in modern Indonesian cinemaradio DJ and MTV VJ, appearing on television as a presenter, starring in commercials, acting the part of various characters and even showing up as an impromptu singer.- Early life :So Nirina, who...
and her then-boyfriend Irwansyah
Irwansyah
Irwansyah is an Indonesian actor and singer. Irwansyah released his first solo album, Soliter, in 2008.-Biography:Irwansyah was born in Jakarta on 6 March 1985. He has two younger brothers, Hafiz and Andhika...
. She also sang for the soundtrack album
Soundtrack album
A soundtrack album is any album that incorporates music directly recorded from the soundtrack of a particular feature film or television program. In some cases, not all the tracks from the movie are included in the album; however there are rare cases of songs in the trailers that do not appear in...
, produced by Melly Goeslaw
Melly Goeslaw
Mellyana Goeslaw Hoed , better known by her stage name Melly Goeslaw, is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. She began singing while in the fifth grade, then began writing songs and took work as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria in high school. This led to her family and her moving to Jakarta...
and her husband, with Irwansyah, which went double platinum
Double Platinum
Double Platinum is a 1999 musical telefilm starring Diana Ross and Brandy.-Plot:The story begins with a scene featuring star singer Olivia King leaving her daughter Kayla, who was an infant at the time. It is revealed that Kayla was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but in her later years, she would move...
; two of her the singles, "Sampai Menutup Mata" ("Until I Close My Eyes") and the duet "My Heart", received international airplay.
The following year, Septriasa and Irwansyah starred in the teen romance Love is Cinta
Love is Cinta
Love is Cinta is a 2007 Indonesian romantic drama film directed by Hanny Saputra and starring Irwansyah, Raffi Ahmad, Acha Septriasa and Nirina Zubir.-Cast:*Raffi Ahmad*Henidar Amroe*Irwansyah*Juwita Maritsa*Tio Pakusodewo*Andhika Pratama...
. She also sang a duet with him for the film. That year she was identified as the fourth highest-paid Indonesian actress, at Rp. 180 million (US$ 15,000) per film. She released her first solo album, Keputusan Hati (Heart's Decision), in August 2009. That same year she became host of the Indonesian variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
Dahsyat
Dahsyat
Dahsyat is an Indonesian Television show which is broadcast on Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia from Monday to Saturday at 07:30 AM and Sunday on 08:30 AM. The first episode of Dahsyat was aired on 24 March 2008. It subject matter is everything related to music, and each show is 2 hours long...
and played in Krazy Crazy Krezy.
In 2010, Septriasa starred opposite Ayu Azhari and Julia Perez
Julia Perez
Yuli Rachmawati, also known as Julia Perez or Jupe is an Indonesian actress, dangdut singer, model and announcer and political candidate. She has been dubbed "sex bomb" because of her sexy performances....
in Sst... Jadikan Aku Simpanan (Sst... Make Me Your Mistress). She also released Menembus Impian (Achieving Dreams).
Septriasa is currently studying film production at Limkokwing University in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. However, she also frequently returns to Indonesia; she shot her role for Love Story
Love Story (2011 film)
Love Story is a 2011 Indonesian film directed by Hanny Saputra. It stars Irwansyah and Acha Septriasa-Plot:Ranti and Galih are childhood friends whose villages are separated by a river. As children, they work together to try and bring education to their respective villages. As they grow older,...
, a story based on a traditional legend, opposite Irwansyah, while still taking classes in Malaysia. she has no plans to release a new album, as it is too time consuming.
Style
Septriasa is known for portraying girl next doorGirl next door
The cultural and sexual stereotype of the girl next door or the All-American girl is invoked in American contexts to indicate wholesome, unassuming femininity, as opposed to the culture's other female stereotypes such as the tomboy, the valley girl, the femme fatale, girly girl, or the slut. The...
type characters. As such, she prefers to keep her hair light brown or chestnut
Chestnut (color)
Chestnut, also known as Indian red, is a color, a medium brownish shade of red, and is named after the nut of the chestnut tree.As Indian red, it is named after the red laterite soil found in India. It is thus an earth tone as well as a red. It is composed of naturally occurring iron oxides. Other...
.
Personal life
Acha formerly dated her Heart and Love is Cinta costar, IrwansyahIrwansyah
Irwansyah is an Indonesian actor and singer. Irwansyah released his first solo album, Soliter, in 2008.-Biography:Irwansyah was born in Jakarta on 6 March 1985. He has two younger brothers, Hafiz and Andhika...
; they broke up in 2008. She has also been rumoured to have been romantically involved with the lead singer of Ungu
Ungu
Ungu are a Pop-Rock band formed in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1996 with Makki as the only remaining original member. The group comprises vocalist/guitarist Pasha, guitarist Enda & Onci, bassist Makki, keyboardist Gatz and drummer Rowman....
, Pasha. Her friends are mostly male.
Septriasa enjoys playing sports and travelling. She started learning to swim at the age of one, then took up soccer in junior high school and became the basketball team captain in high school. She also enjoys cycling and regularly plays futsal
Futsal
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"...
with her friends. She uses long holidays to travel, and often travels abroad.
Filmography
- Apa Artinya Cinta? (What is the Meaning of Love?; 2005)
- HeartHeart (2006 film)Heart is a 2006 Indonesian film directed by Hanny R Saputra and starring Nirina Zubir, Irwansyah and Acha Septriasa. The films soundtrack features the popular duet "My Heart" between Irwansyah and Acha Septriana, which won Best Song at the MTV Indonesia Movie Awards in 2006...
(2006) - Love is CintaLove is CintaLove is Cinta is a 2007 Indonesian romantic drama film directed by Hanny Saputra and starring Irwansyah, Raffi Ahmad, Acha Septriasa and Nirina Zubir.-Cast:*Raffi Ahmad*Henidar Amroe*Irwansyah*Juwita Maritsa*Tio Pakusodewo*Andhika Pratama...
(2007) - In the Name of Love (2008)
- Love(2008)
- Krazy Crazy Krezy (2009)
- Sst... Jadikan Aku Simpanan (Sst... Make Me Your Mistress; 2010)
- Menembus Impian (Achieving Dreams; 2010)
- Love StoryLove Story (2011 film)Love Story is a 2011 Indonesian film directed by Hanny Saputra. It stars Irwansyah and Acha Septriasa-Plot:Ranti and Galih are childhood friends whose villages are separated by a river. As children, they work together to try and bring education to their respective villages. As they grow older,...
(2011)
Discography
- OST Heart (2006)
- OST Love is Cinta (2007)
- Keputusan Hati (Heart's Decision; 2009)