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{{Infoboxinfobox person

| name = Jessica Iskandar

| image = Jessica Iskandar on Ini Talkshow.jpg

| birth_placenationality = [[Jakarta]], = [[Indonesia|Indonesian]]

| occupation = [[Celebrity]], [[Model (person)|Model]], [[Television presenter|Presenter]], [[Singer]], [[Comedian]] and [[Writer]]

| height = 170 cm

| spouse =* {{marriage|Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard|2014|2015|reason=divorced}}<br>
* {{marriage|[[:ID:Vincent Verhaag|Vincent Verhaag]]|2021}}

| children = 2

| parents = Hardi Iskandar <small>(Father)</small> <br /> Wulandari <small>(Mother)</small>

| relatives = Henry Iskandar <small>(Brother)</small> <br> Dennis Iskandar <small>(Brother)</small> <br> Yudi Iskandar <small>(Brother)</small> <br> Erick Iskandar <small>(Brother)</small>

'''Yesisca Iskandar''' or known as '''Jessica Iskandar''' (born 29 January 29, 1988) is an Indonesian [[actress]], [[model]], [[Television presenter|presenter]], [[singer, businesswoman, comedian and writer]].<ref name=Bradley>Bradley, Grant. "[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10848009 Stars get Indonesia hungry for NZ travel]." ''[[New Zealand Herald]]''. Saturday 17 November 17, 2012. Retrieved 18 January 18, 2013. "Indonesian celebrity chef Farah Quinn arrived yesterday to film cooking shows that will be fronted by model and actress Jessica Iskandar."</ref> She is also known by her nickname, ''Jedar''.

Born in [[Jakarta]], Jessica Iskandar grew up in an interfaith family, as her father, Hardi Iskandar, is a [[Muslim]] and her mother, Wulandari, is a [[ChristianityProtestantism|Protestant Christian]]. She is the youngest in the family and the only daughter,' having 45 older brothers.

Jessica Iskandar finished her high school education at Bunda Mulia School. She continued her studies at [[Trisakti University]], [[Jakarta]], majoring in Interior Design. After three semesters, she decided to quit the university to concentrate on her career.

Jessica Iskandar began her career as a model. She attended John Casablanca modeling school. She made her first movie debut in 2005 as Kara in ''[[Dealova]].''<ref>{{Cite web|title=5 Transformasi Jessica Iskandar dari Perjuangannya di Film Dealova & Kini Siap Dipinang Richard Kyle|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2019/12/30/5-transformasi-jessica-iskandar-dari-perjuangannya-di-film-dealova-kini-siap-dipinang-richard-kyle|access-date=2020-07-15 July 2020|website=Tribunnews.com|language=id-ID}}</ref> Her next movie was ''[[Diva (Malaysian film)|Diva]]'' (2007) which was produced in [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-14 February 2020|title=The Romantic Tale of Richard Kyle and Jessica Iskandar|url=https://www.prestigeonline.com/tw/people-events/people/the-romantic-tale-of-richard-kyle-and-jessica-iskandar/|access-date=2020-07-15 July 2020|website=Prestige Online - Taiwan|language=en-US}}</ref>

From 2008 to 2012, Jessica Iskandar starred in several soap operas and FTV (Television Movie) such as ''[[Gadis Pengantar Telur]]'' (2010) with [[Vino Bastian]], ''[[Cinta Pura-Pura Nyasar]]'' (2010) alongside [[Rio Dewanto]] and [[Vicky Nitinegoro]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Profil Jessica Iskandar, Si Artis Serba Bisa|url=https://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2020/02/07/143320210/profil-jessica-iskandar-si-artis-serba-bisa|access-date=15 July 2020-07-15|website=KOMPAS.com|language=id}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bintang.com|title=Mereka yang Pernah Singgah di Hati Jessica Iskandar|url=https://today.line.me/id/article/Mereka+yang+Pernah+Singgah+di+Hati+Jessica+Iskandar-mogygw|access-date=15 July 2020-07-15|website=LINE TODAY}}</ref>

In February 2013, Jessica Iskandar published her first autobiography, [[JEDAR: Jessica Is JessicaIskandar]]. In December 2014, Jessica Iskandar published her second autobiography, [[Jedar Power: Love, Life, Lord]] which recounted her experiences while she was expecting her first child, El Barack Alexander.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/12/23/guess-what-jessica-iskandar-releases-biography.html|title=Guess what?: Jessica Iskandar releases biography|date=23 December 23, 2014}}</ref>

Jessica Iskandar began her career as a Presenter at [[Dahsyat]] on RCTI from March 2011 to 2013. In 2012, Jessica Iskandar was appointed as Indonesia [[Earth Hour]] ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://earthhour-jakarta-blog.tumblr.com/|title=Earth Hour Jakarta, Indonesia}}</ref>

In September 2018, Jessica Iskandar was invited to serve as a guest judge in [[Asia's Next Top Model]] Season 6 Episode 6 in [[Thailand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2018/10/02/202752510/|title=Jessica Iskandar is a guest judge in Asia's next top model 2018|date=October 2, October 2018}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

In 2018, Jessica Iskandar started co-hosting a talkshow on TransTV, Ngopi Dara, with [[Nia Ramadhani]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/ngopidara_ttv/|title=NGOPI DARA TRANS TV (@ngopidara_ttv) • Instagram photos and videos|website=www.instagram.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

Currently, Jessica Iskandar owns a fashion and cosmetic line, villa rental, as well as her own bakery which was named after her son.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://magazine.elitehavens.com/influencer-of-the-day-jessica-iskandar/|title=Influencer of the Day: Jessica Iskandar|date=2019-07-10 July 2019|website=Elite Havens MAGAZINE|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

On December 11, December 2013, Jessica Iskandar married Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard [[Graf|Erbgraf]] von [[Waldburg-Waldsee|Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee]] at Gereja Yesus Sejati, a Protestant Church in Jakarta. Ludwig was a German citizen who was 2 years younger than Jessica Iskandar and the eldest son of [[Hereditary prince]] Johannes Franz Xaver Willibald Maria Joseph Philipp Jeningen Leonnard [[Fürst]] von [[Waldburg-Waldsee|Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee]], ''[[Châtelain]]'' of the [[Schloss Wolfegg|Castle of Wolfegg]] and Head of the [[House of Waldburg]]. The wedding was attended by several of her relatives.

On 8 January 8, 2014, the marriage was registered at the Civil Registry Office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wartakota.tribunnews.com/2014/05/21/jessica-iskandar-ternyata-sudah-menikah-setahun-lalu|title=Jessica Iskandar Ternyata Sudah Menikah Setahun Lalu|website=Warta Kota|language=id-ID|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

On 21 July 21, 2014, Jessica Iskandar gave birth to the couple's only child, a son named El Barack Alexander, in the United States of America.

On October 13, October 2014, Jessica Iskandar's husband filed a petition requesting annulment at South Jakarta state court. He also filed a lawsuit at East Jakarta state questioning the validity of marriage license.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://hariansib.com/Hiburan/Pengadilan-Batalkan-Pernikahan-Ludwig-Franz-Willibald---Jessica-Iskandar|title=Pengadilan Batalkan Pernikahan Ludwig Franz Willibald - Jessica Iskandar|website=HarianSIB.com - Sinar Indonesia Baru|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref> The first trial was set on 12 November 12, 2014.

On 14 April 14, 2015, East Jakarta state court dismissed the lawsuit with regards to the validity of the marriage license.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2015/04/14/151454310/Gugatan.Pembatalan.Perkawinan.Jessica.Iskandar-Ludwig.Ditolak|title=Gugatan Pembatalan Perkawinan Jessica Iskandar-Ludwig Ditolak|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|website=KOMPAS.com|language=id|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

On October 15, October 2015, the petition for annulment was granted and Jessica Iskandar was officially divorced.<ref name=":0" />

On June 15, June 2019, Jessica Iskandar officially announced her engagement to Richard Kyle, after one year of dating.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/3990425/jelang-tunangan-jessica-iskandar-dan-richard-kyle-kenang-masa-perkenalan|title=Jelang Tunangan, Jessica Iskandar dan Richard Kyle Kenang Masa Perkenalan|last=Liputan6.com|date=2019-06-15 June 2019|website=liputan6.com|language=id|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

Jessica Iskandar was a [[wet nurse]] for Gempita Nora Marten, the daughter of her friend Gisella Anastasia and [[Gading Marten]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jabar.tribunnews.com/2015/06/25/heboh-artis-jessica-iskandar-menyusui-anak-gading-martin|title=Heboh! Artis Jessica Iskandar Menyusui Anak Gading Martin|website=Tribun Jabar|language=id-ID|access-date=2019-08-28 August 2019}}</ref>

| 2011–20132011 - 2013 || ''[[Dahsyat]]'' || [[RCTI]]

| 2011 - presents || ''[[Pesbukers]]'' || [[ANTV]]

| 2011–20122011 - 2012 || ''Target Operasi'' || [[RCTI]]

| 2011–20122011 - 2012 || ''[[The Hits]]'' || [[Trans TV]]

| 2015–20162015 - 2016 || ''[[Everybody Superstar]]'' || [[Trans TV]]

| 2018 - presents || ''[[Ngopi Dara]]'' || [[Trans TV]]

| 2018 - presents || ''[[Netijen]]'' || [[Trans TV]]

[[Category:Indonesian former Sunni Muslims]]

[[Category:Converts to Christianity from Sunni Islam]]