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Happy Salma
Happy Salma on Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2012
Salma in 2012
Born (1980-01-04) January 4, 1980 (age 44)
Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s)Actress, writer, theatrical producer
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
SpouseTjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa (2010)
Children2
Parent(s)Dachlan Suhendra (father)
Iis Rohaeni (mother)
AwardsCitra Award (2010)

Happy Salma (born 4 January 1980) is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. In 2020, Tatler Asia named her as one of the most influential figures in Asia.[1]

Career

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Literature

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Happy Salma started her career in the entertainment industry as an actress in numerous sinetron (Indonesian soap operas).[2] While pursuing her career in the entertainment industry, she realized her passion in Indonesian literature. She published two short stories books, namely Pulang (2006)[3] which was nominated for Khatulistiwa Literary Award [4] and Telaga Fatamorgana (2008).[5] Her short stories also featured in Titian: Anthology of Pupular Short Stories (2008),[6] Lobakan: Short Story Anthology (2009), 24 Sauh Short Story Collaboration (2009)[7] and Dari Murai ke Sangkar Emas (2009). In addition, Happy Salma wrote a collaborative novel with Pidi Baiq entitled Hanya Salju dan Pisau Batu (2010).[8] Lately, she wrote and published a creative biography of Desak Nyoman Suarti "The Warrior Daughter" (2015).[9][10]

Theater

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Her passion in literature also led her to the theater or art performances. Her first debut on stage in 2007 as Nyai Ontosoroh in a performance entitled "Nyai Ontosoroh".[11] In 2009, Happy Salma played a monologue "Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk" in Amsterdam, Bern-Swiss,[12] and Taman Ismail Marzuki, whose story was adapted from the novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk by Ahmad Tohari and then followed by another performance, namely "Jabang Tetuko" (2011),[13] Java War "Opera Diponegoro" (2011),[14] "Monolog Inggit" (2011 - 2014), "Roro Mendut" (2012),[15] "#3Perempuanku, Bukan Bunga Bukan Lelaki" (2015),[16] several theater performances with "Indonesia Kita" [17] and again played a role as Nyai Ontosoroh in "Bunga Penutup Abad" (2016 - 2017).

In line with her love and passion in art performances, Happy Salma founded a Titimangsa Fondation for arts and culture,[18] which produced numerous major performances, such as Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi [19] and Cinta Tak Pernah Sederhana in 2019.[20]

Film

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Salma at the Indonesian Film Festival, 2015

Happy Salma has received many awards for acting, including: Best Supporting Actress at the 2008 Bandung Film Festival (Rinduku Cintamu),[21] Best Supporting Actress at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival (7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita), Best Supporting Actress and Favorite Supporting Actress at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards (7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita), Best Actress Award by Jakarta Art Institute in 2014,[22] as well as Best Performance and Best Short Film in Plaza Indonesia Short Film Festival 2016 for short film "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya".[23]

Apart from being actress, Happy Salma is a film director. She directed an omnibus film 'Rectoverso' along with Marcella Zalianty, Olga Lidya, Cathy Sharon, and Rachel Maryam.[24] She directed a shot film "Kamis ke-300" [25] and "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya".

In 2020, Happy Salma directed a series entitled "Masakan Rumah" which were screened in Mola TV.[26][27]

On 12 February 2022, actress Happy Salma attended the premiere of the competition film "Nana" (Before, Now & Then) directed by Kamila Andini at The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. According to Hollywoodreporter, "...lead actor Happy Salma offer a precisely calibrated, emotionally nuanced exploration of one woman going through a mid-life crisis in rural Indonesia during the 1960s that both looks and sounds stunning thanks to above-and-beyond craft contributions."[28]

"... Salma really has the most astonishingly beautiful face, enhanced with an immense range of expressive subtlety that’s reminiscent of Juliette Binoche, and the curvaceous figure of a young Sophia Loren, or Kim Kardashian if that’s your frame of reference. She also moves with an uncanny, slow grace, like she’s moving according to a frame rate from the silent era."[29]

In 2022, Happy Salma won Best Female Lead at the 2022 Indonesian Movie Actors Awards (IMAA) for her role as Nana in the film Before, Now, and Then (Nana). [30] She also won Movie Actress of The Year by Film Pilihan Tempo 2022 for her role in the film Before, Now, and Then (Nana).[31]

Tulola Jewelry

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Beside acting and literature, Happy Salma also manage a jewelry business under the brand Tulola,[32] which she founded with Sri Luce Rusna and Franka Makarim. Tulola has a very unique concept with design that explore Indonesian literature, culture, and nature. Happy Salma has a role as Founder and Creative Conceptor.[33] She adapt the initial inspiration to be created into jewelry design. For example, jewelry product that inspired by Indonesian music 'keroncong' is Juwita Malam Collection.[34] In 2013, Tulola launched "Pitaloka" Collection that inspired by a tale of the Bubat War in 1367 and beautiful Sundanese princess Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi.[35] In 2015, Tulola launched "Women of Bumi Manusia" that inspired by a great Indonesian literature namely Bumi Manusia or This Earth of Mankind written by Pramoedya Ananta Toer.[36] Then, Tulola launched many series of collection including "Lingkaran Semesta" (2016),[37] "Truth" (2017),[38] "Ubud" (2018),[39] "Dewi Sri" (2018),[40] "Perjalanan Kenangan" (2019),[41] "Puspita" (2019) inspired by 5 character of Yogyakarta Princess (Putri Keraton Yogyakarta),[42] "Nusantara" (2019) a collaboration with Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian, Indonesian singer Andien and Eva Celia,[43] "Dengan Tanganku, Aku Merakit Mimpimu" (2019) inspired by a book entitled "Kuantar ke Gerbang" written by Ramadhan K.H.,[44] and "Jiwa Penuh Sinar" (2021).[45]

Tulola now has several stores in Bali and Jakarta, including Seminyak, Kemang, Plaza Senayan, and Plaza Indonesia.[46] For further information about Tulola Jewelry can be found at www.shoptulola.com

Personal life

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On 3 October 2010, Happy Salma married Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa, a man of noble descent from Ubud, Bali.[47] They married in Puri Saren, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The couple has two children: Tjokorda Sri Kinandari Kerthyasa (b. 2015) and Tjokorda Ngurah Rayidaru Kerthyasa (b. 2018).

She converted from Islam to Hinduism, became queen and member of the Lordship of Ubud after marriage.[48]

Book

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  • "Pulang" (2006)
  • "Telaga Fatamorgana" (2008)
  • "Hanya Salju dan Pisau Batu" (2010), a collaboration with Pidi Baiq
  • "The Warrior Daughter" (2015), a creative biography of Desak Nyoman Suarti

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2010 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita Won
2013 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actress Air Mata Terakhir Bunda Nominated
2011 Indonesian Movie Actor Awards Best Supporting Actress 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita Won
Favourite Supporting Actress Won

References

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Footnotes
  1. ^ Asia, Tatler. "Tatler Hot List: The Most Influential Voices In Asia Right Now". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ "KapanLagi.com: Profil Happy Salma". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. ^ Liputan6.com (6 November 2006). "Happy Salma Merilis Buku Pulang". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ antaranews.com (13 December 2008). "Happy Salma Berkeliling Kenalkan Sastra". Antara News. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  5. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (15 November 2008). "Happy Salma dan "Telaga Fatamorgana"". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  6. ^ Titian: Antologi Cerita Pendek Kerakyatan - Oleh: Dyah Merta, Happy Salma, Harsutejo, Linda Christanty, Martin Aleida, Oka Rusmini, Pranita Dewi, Putu Oka Sukanta, Rieke Diah Pitaloka, Sihar Ramses Simatupang, Soeprijadi Tomodihardjo, T Iskandar AS, Yonathan Rahardjo.
  7. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (8 February 2010). "Sebuah Buku "Dikeroyok" 24 Wanita". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Hanya Salju Dan Pisau Batu". www.antarafoto.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  9. ^ antaranews.com (21 April 2007). "Desak Nyoman Suarti Raih "Kartini Award"". Antara News. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. ^ developer, mediaindonesia com (29 August 2015). "Desak Nyoman Suarti, The Warrior Daughter". mediaindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Nyai Ontosoroh". www.antarafoto.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  12. ^ Solopos.com, Redaksi (21 November 2009). "Happy Salma terbang ke Eropa". Solopos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  13. ^ VIVA, PT VIVA MEDIA BARU- (8 July 2011). "Happy Salma Tampil di 'Jabang Tetuko'". www.viva.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Peringati Ulang Tahun Diponegoro, Sardono W Kusumo Gelar Opera Sang Pahlawan". Republika Online (in Indonesian). 3 November 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  15. ^ "Happy Salma Jadi Roro Mendut, Belajar Tari Jawa". 11 April 2012.
  16. ^ BeritaSatu.com. "Sebuah Sindiran dari "#3Perempuanku, Bukan Bunga Bukan Lelaki"". beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  17. ^ Fimela.com (4 July 2017). "Ada Cak Lontong dan Happy Salma di Pesta Para Pencuri". fimela.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  18. ^ "Tentang Titimangsa | Titimangsa". 4 June 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  19. ^ Irfan, Muhammad. "Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi: Tentang Kisah Amir yang Getir - Pikiran-Rakyat.com". www.pikiran-rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  20. ^ Irfan, Muhammad. "Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi: Tentang Kisah Amir yang Getir - Pikiran-Rakyat.com". www.pikiran-rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  21. ^ Liputan6.com (26 April 2009). "Sinetron Kepompong Juara Tanpa Saingan". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ "Raih IKJ Awards, Happy Salma Kenang Pentas Pertama". 31 May 2014.
  23. ^ "Ini 4 Pemenang PIFF Short Film Competition 2016". Sebelas Sinema. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  24. ^ "Film Omnibus 'Rectoverso' Hadir di Hari Valentine". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  25. ^ developer, medcom id (28 July 2014). "Film Kamis Ke 300 Jadi Bahan Diskusi Lembaga HAM Internasional". medcom.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  26. ^ Ubaidillah, Abu. "Happy Salma Belajar Masak di Dapur Bali Gung Niang: Sup Bunga Jepun". detikfood (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  27. ^ "Masakan Rumah". 2020.
  28. ^ Felperin, Leslie (12 February 2022). "'Before, Now & Then' ('Nana'): Film Review | Berlin 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  29. ^ Felperin, Leslie (12 February 2022). "'Before, Now & Then' ('Nana'): Film Review | Berlin 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  30. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (16 November 2022). "Daftar Pemenang Indonesian Movie Actors Awards 2022". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  31. ^ Tempo (15 December 2022). "Happy Salma: Aktris Film Pilihan Tempo 2022". Tempo. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  32. ^ "Tulola Jewelry". Tulola Jewelry. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  33. ^ "Tulola Founders". Tulola Jewelry. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  34. ^ "Juwita Malam Collection for Tulola - Photoshoot | FTV - video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  35. ^ "Sparkling creativity". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  36. ^ "Happy Salma dan Sri Luce Rusna Wujudkan Perhiasan dari Karya Pramoedya". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  37. ^ developer, mediaindonesia com (24 November 2016). "Tulola Jewelry Luncurkan Koleksi Terbaru". mediaindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  38. ^ developer, mediaindonesia com (27 November 2017). "Tulola Jewelry Rilis Koleksi Terbaru Truth". mediaindonesia.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  39. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (3 May 2018). ""Ubud adalah 'Obat', Saat Ketidakseimbangan dalam Hidup Menghampiri" Halaman all". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  40. ^ "Bjapps". journal.sociolla.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  41. ^ Fimela.com (6 August 2019). "Perjalanan Kenangan, Koleksi Perhiasan Kilas Balik 11 Tahun Perjalanan Tulola". fimela.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  42. ^ "KREASI TULOLA JEWELLERY: Mahakarya 'Puspita' bagi Putri Keraton Yogyakarta". 13 October 2019.
  43. ^ ""Nusantara", Koleksi Tulola Jewelry yang Terinspirasi dari Artis Kenamaan". IndieMarketFest Blog (in Indonesian). 29 November 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  44. ^ Indonesia, Herworld. "Peluncuran Karya Koleksi Art-Wear Tulola Terbaru". Herworld Indonesia. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  45. ^ Ngantung, Daniel. "Perhiasan 'Mantra' Optimisme dari Tulola Jewelry di Masa Pandemi". wolipop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  46. ^ "Tulola Jewelry Resmikan Gerai Ke-4 di Plaza Indonesia". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  47. ^ "Happy Salma Menikah, Namanya Bertambah Panjang". 3 October 2015.
  48. ^ "Happy Salma's conversion from Islam to Hinduism". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
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