Summary
Laura Basuki (born 9 January 1988) is an Indonesian model and actress of mixed Javanese, Chinese and Vietnamese descent.
Laura Basuki | |
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 Basuki at Berlinale 2022 | |
| Born | Laura Basuki 9 January 1988 |
| Alma mater | Atma Jaya University |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Leo Sandjaja (m. 2011) |
| Children | Owen Sandjaja |
| Awards | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress
2010 3 Hati Dua Dunia Satu Cinta 2020 Susi Susanti: Love All 2022 Before, Now & Then |
Early life edit
Basuki was born in Berlin on 9 January 1988 to an Indonesian-Chinese dad and a Vietnamese mom. As a teenager, she intended to be a doctor. However, her mother pressured her into becoming a model.[1][2][3] The 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) tall Basuki, who weighed 49 kilograms (108 lb), enrolled at the OQ Modeling School in 2005.[2]
Career edit
Her first modelling job was at a bridal pageant showing the works of Bijan Wanaatmadja. This was followed by spots marketing products including Coca-Cola and Vaseline.[3] As the modelling work kept her too busy to study medicine, Basuki began studying economics.[2]
In 2008, Basuki was cast in her first role, Gara-Gara Bola (Because of Football), after the producer Nia Dinata saw Basuki's face in a magazine. She played the role of a bookie's wife after a month of coaching. Gara-Gara Bola garnered her two awards at the 2009 Indonesian Movie Awards.[2][3]
Two years later, Basuki played a Catholic woman in love with a Muslim man in Tiga Hati, Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta (Three Hearts, Two Worlds, One Love), which was a critical success.[1][2] For her work, Basuki received a Citra Award for Best Actress at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival.[4] Also in 2010, Basuki served as an emcee hosting a quiz show for the MNC Group; the programme, broadcast during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, was about football.[2]
Basuki married businessman Leo Sanjaya in 2011.[1] In early 2012, she played a journalist in Agus Kuntz' film Republik Twitter (The Twitter Republic).[5] Basuki's fourth film, Di Timur Matahari (East of the Sun), debuted on 12 June 2012. A children's movie directed by Ari Sihasale, it followed Basuki's character Vina as she moved to Papua with her Papuan husband.[1] For the shooting, she spent over a month in the mountainous inner regions of the island, bathing only weekly.[6]
In 2013 she was in a film entitled Madre, and followed by a role in 2015's film Love and Faith.[7] Later, she starred as badminton legend Susi Susanti in 2019's biopic film Susi Susanti: Love All.[8] For her portrayal of Susanti, Basuki won the Citra Award for Best Actress in 2020.[9]
In 2022, Basuki starred in Kamila Andini's Before, Now & Then, a beguiling drama set in 1960s Indonesia. The film had its international premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. At the festival, Basuki was honored with Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance.[10]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gara-gara Bola | Laura |
| 2010 | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Delia |
| 2012 | Republik Twitter | Hanum |
| 2012 | Di Timur Matahari | Vina |
| 2013 | Madre | Meilan Tanuwidjaja |
| 2014 | Haji Backpacker | Suchun |
| 2015 | Love and Faith | Lim Kwee Ing |
| 2018 | Terbang: Menembus Langit | Candra Dewi |
| 2018 | Doyok Otoy Ali Oncom: Cari Jodoh | Ayu |
| 2018 | The Returning | Natalie |
| 2019 | Susi Susanti: Love All | Susi Susanti |
| 2022 | Before, Now & Then | Ino |
| 2022 | Cek Toko Sebelah 2 | Natalie |
| 2023 | Innocent Vengeance | Amanda |
| 2023 | Sleep Call | Dina |
| 2023 | 24 Hours with Gaspar | Kik |
| 2023 | Kapan Hamil? | Nadya |
| 2024 | Yohanna | Yohanna |
Webseries edit
| Year | Title | Role | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sunshine | Matahari | VIU Indonesia | Viu |
FTV edit
| Year | Title | Role | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Antara Aku dan Bobo | Dindi | |
| 2011 | Mendadak Ningrat | Putri | |
| 2012 | Delman Cinta di Kota Kembang | Melati | |
| 2012 | Cinta Wedang Ronde | Cinta | |
| 2013 | 23 Hari Cinta Matematika | Rania | |
| 2016 | Love is Crazy | Kamelia |
Commercial edit
- Lays
- Hadalabo
- Mandiri
Video clip edit
| Song title | Singer |
|---|---|
| Hapus Aku | Nidji |
| Seandainya | The Titans |
| Kau | T-Five |
| Detik Terakhir | Lyla |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won |
| 2013 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Madre | Nominated |
| 2014 | Maya Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Haji Backpacker | Nominated |
| 2018 | Maya Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Terbang: Menembus Langit | Nominated |
| 2019 | Maya Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Susi Susanti: Love All | Nominated |
| 2020 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Susi Susanti: Love All | Won |
| 2022 | 72nd Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance | Before, Now & Then | Won |
| 2023 | Marie Claire Asia Star Awards[11] | Asia Wide Award | 24 Hours with Gaspar | Won |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Dwyer 2012, Twists in Fate.
- ^ a b c d e f Kurniasari 2011, Laura Basuki.
- ^ a b c Nova 2009, Laura Basuki, Si Pemalu.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2010, Actress Laura Basuki.
- ^ Tibshraeny 2012, 'Republik Twitter'.
- ^ Dewi 2012, Laura Basuki: Belajar Sederhana.
- ^ "Laura Basuki". IMDb.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2018, Biopic of Susi Susanti.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2020, FFI 2020.
- ^ VOI 2022, Laura Basuki Wins Silver Bear.
- ^ Lee, Seo-hyun (6 October 2023). "마리끌레르 아시아스타어워즈 2023" [Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023] (in Korean). Marie Claire. Retrieved 6 October 2023 – via Naver.
Sources edit
- "Actress Laura Basuki wins Citra award". The Jakarta Post. 8 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- Dewi, Trifosa (June 2012). "Laura Basuki: Belajar Sederhana" [Laura Basuki: Learning to be Simple]. Femina (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- Dwyer, Krissy (12 June 2012). "Twists in Fate on the Road to Fame". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- Kurniasari, Triwik (13 February 2011). "Laura Basuki: Ready to play the game". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- "Laura Basuki, Si Pemalu Yang Benci Clubbing" [Laura Basuki, The Shy Girl who Hates Clubbing]. Tabloid Nova (in Indonesian). 10 July 2009. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- Tibshraeny, Jenée (12 February 2012). "'Republik Twitter': The real love". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
- "Biopic of badminton legend Susy Susanti set for 2019 release". The Jakarta Post. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- "Horror movie 'Impetigore' wins big at FFI 2020". The Jakarta Post. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- "Thanks To Nana's Film, Laura Basuki Wins Silver Bear At Berlinale 2022". VOI. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
External links edit
- Laura Basuki at IMDb