Ayu Azhari

Biography

Ayu Azhari, is an Indonesian actress, singer, model, and politician. She made her feature film début in 1984 in "Akibat Buah Terlarang". Director Teguh 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 drama "Pernikahan Darah", in which the director badgered her for not carrying her voice. In 1986 she played in Karya's film "Ibunda". She took a small role in Karya's last feature film, "Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta" in 1989. In 1990, Azhari received a Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress at the Indonesian Film Festival for her role in "Dua Kekasih". By the early 2000s, Azhari was one of the highest paid television stars in Indonesia. In 2003, Azhari wrote a book on the dangers of voyeurism.

Known For

Filmography

as Kartika
as Bundo Sari
as Mbak Priya
as Mama Aggi
as Maryam (Ibu Margareth)
2011 L4 Lupus
as dr. Cakrawati
2010 Sweetheart
as Cynthia
2004 Virgin
as Drama Teacher
2001 Mermaid
as Intana
2000 Angel
as Ibu Peri Ratu
2000 Telegram
as Rosa
as Nina Bobo
1998 Tersanjung
as Indah Lestari
as Tanya
as Ani
1993 Tahu Beres
as
as Menul