Alberthiene Endah
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Rr. Alberthiene Endah Kusumawardhani Sutoyo (16 September), better known as Alberthiene Endah, is an Indonesia
n biographer, novelist, and journalist
. She is known for her in-depth biographies
of Indonesian celebrities, such as Chrisye
and Krisdayanti
. She has been called "the most sought after biographer in [Indonesia]."
, West Java
, but grew up in Depok
. She was interested in writing from a young age, and decided to become a journalist while in junior high school. Upon graduating senior high school she majored in Dutch literature
at Universitas Indonesia.
Endah received her first job working for the magazine Hidup in 1993. In 1996, she started at the women's magazine Femina
. While working at Femina, Endah interviewed many people, among them Jennifer Lopez
, Xanana Gusmão
, and Krisdayanti
, who asked her to write her biography. That biography was released in 2003 under the title Seribu Satu KD.
In 2004, Endah resigned from her position at Femina to focus on her career as a freelance writer and lead the editorial board at Prodo magazine. During this time, she was approached by several public figures and asked to write their biography.
She also released her first novel, Don't Give Me Drugs , in 2004. Don't Give Me Drugs received an award from the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency for her "effort in combating drugs" and first place at the 2005 Adikarya Awards. In 2005, Don't Give Me Drugs was adapted
into the film The Last Second .
Between May and November 2006, Endah worked on writing musician Chrisye
's biography while he was battling lung cancer. She has called it her "most special" work and Chrisye's willingness to be interviewed "like a miracle."
In 2010 she announced that she was working on a biography of actress Luna Maya
. Endah has stated that she plans on writing a full biography, not just about the star's recent sex tape
scandal
.
When writing biographies, Endah participates in the subjects day to day activities. She has called writing biographies "like dating [the subject]", because of the need to be involved in their activities. She has accompanied subjects on tour, in video editing
sessions, and during their fight against cancer
.
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 biographer, novelist, and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
. She is known for her in-depth biographies
Biography
A biography is a detailed description or account of someone's life. More than a list of basic facts , biography also portrays the subject's experience of those events...
of Indonesian celebrities, such as Chrisye
Chrisye
Chrismansyah Rahadi , better known by his stage name Chrisye , was an Indonesian progressive-pop singer and song writer of mixed Chinese-Indonesian descent. He was born in Jakarta on 16 September 1949, and died there on 30 March 2007 following a long battle with lung cancer. He recorded 21 solo...
and Krisdayanti
Krisdayanti
-External links:*...
. She has been called "the most sought after biographer in [Indonesia]."
Biography
Endah was born in BandungBandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
, West Java
West Java
West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...
, but grew up in Depok
Depok
Depok is a city in West Java province, Indonesia on the western border of DKI Jakarta in the Jabodetabek metropolitan region. The "de" in Jabodetabek refers to Depok, while the word "depok" itself comes from Sundanese language meaning hermitage or abode of one living in seclusion.It has an area of...
. She was interested in writing from a young age, and decided to become a journalist while in junior high school. Upon graduating senior high school she majored in Dutch literature
Dutch literature
Dutch literature comprises all writings of literary merit written through the ages in the Dutch language, a language which currently has around 23 million native speakers...
at Universitas Indonesia.
Endah received her first job working for the magazine Hidup in 1993. In 1996, she started at the women's magazine Femina
Femina (Indonesia)
Femina is an award winning women's magazine owned by Femina Group and the first women’s publication in Indonesia. It was first published in September 1972....
. While working at Femina, Endah interviewed many people, among them Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
, Xanana Gusmão
Xanana Gusmão
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão GCL is a former militant who was the first President of East Timor, serving from May 2002 to May 2007...
, and Krisdayanti
Krisdayanti
-External links:*...
, who asked her to write her biography. That biography was released in 2003 under the title Seribu Satu KD.
In 2004, Endah resigned from her position at Femina to focus on her career as a freelance writer and lead the editorial board at Prodo magazine. During this time, she was approached by several public figures and asked to write their biography.
She also released her first novel, Don't Give Me Drugs , in 2004. Don't Give Me Drugs received an award from the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency for her "effort in combating drugs" and first place at the 2005 Adikarya Awards. In 2005, Don't Give Me Drugs was adapted
Film adaptation
Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a feature film. It is a type of derivative work.A common form of film adaptation is the use of a novel as the basis of a feature film, but film adaptation includes the use of non-fiction , autobiography, comic book, scripture, plays, and even...
into the film The Last Second .
Between May and November 2006, Endah worked on writing musician Chrisye
Chrisye
Chrismansyah Rahadi , better known by his stage name Chrisye , was an Indonesian progressive-pop singer and song writer of mixed Chinese-Indonesian descent. He was born in Jakarta on 16 September 1949, and died there on 30 March 2007 following a long battle with lung cancer. He recorded 21 solo...
's biography while he was battling lung cancer. She has called it her "most special" work and Chrisye's willingness to be interviewed "like a miracle."
In 2010 she announced that she was working on a biography of actress 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 :...
. Endah has stated that she plans on writing a full biography, not just about the star's recent sex tape
Celebrity sex tape
A celebrity sex tape is typically an amateur pornographic video recording involving one or more celebrity famous person which has been, intentionally or unintentionally, made available publicly....
scandal
Sex scandal
A sex scandal is a scandal involving allegations or information about possibly-immoral sexual activities being made public. Sex scandals are often associated with movie stars, politicians, famous athletes or others in the public eye, and become scandals largely because of the prominence of the...
.
Personal life
Endah is married to Indonesian photographer Dio Hilaul.When writing biographies, Endah participates in the subjects day to day activities. She has called writing biographies "like dating [the subject]", because of the need to be involved in their activities. She has accompanied subjects on tour, in video editing
Video editing
The term video editing can refer to:* Linear video editing, using video tape* Non-linear editing system , using computers with video editing software* Offline editing* Online editing...
sessions, and during their fight against cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
.