Djenar Maesa Ayu

Indonesian novelist, short story writer, actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker
Person human Q1635435
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Djenar Maesa Ayu

Summary

Djenar Maesa Ayu is a human[1]. She was born in Jakarta[2]. She was born on January 14, 1973[3]. She worked as an actor[4], film actor[5], writer[6], film director[7], and novelist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Djenar Maesa Ayu was born in Jakarta[2].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu was born on January 14, 1973[3].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's father was Sjumandjaja[10].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's mother was Tutie Kirana[11].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu held citizenship in Indonesia[12].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's professions included actor[4].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu worked as a film actor[5].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu worked as a writer[6].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu worked as a film director[7].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's professions included novelist[8].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu worked as a screenwriter[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Koper[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Anak-Anak Borobudur[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet![16].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Kartini[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Cinta Bete[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Djenar Maesa Ayu is Dancing in the Rain[19].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu received the Citra Award for for Best Adapted Scenarios[20].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu received the Q56391634[21].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu is recorded as female[22].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's relative is recorded as August Melasz[24].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's relative is recorded as Farida Oetoyo[25].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's relative is recorded as Zoraya Perucha[26].
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu's relative is recorded as Aksan Sjuman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Djenar Maesa Ayu was born in Jakarta[2]. She was born on January 14, 1973[3]. Her father was Sjumandjaja[10]. Her mother was Tutie Kirana[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film actor[5], writer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], and screenwriter[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Koper[14], a film[28], directed by Richard Oh[29]; Anak-Anak Borobudur[15], a film[30], directed by Arswendo Atmowiloto[31]; Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet![16], a film[32]; Kartini[17], a film[33], directed by Hanung Bramantyo[34]; Cinta Bete[18], a film[35]; and Dancing in the Rain[19], a film[36], directed by Rudi Aryanto[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Citra Award for for Best Adapted Scenarios[20], a Citra awards[38], in Indonesia[39] and Q56391634[21], an award ceremony[40], in Indonesia[41].

Why It Matters

Djenar Maesa Ayu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Djenar Maesa Ayu born?

Djenar Maesa Ayu's place of birth was Jakarta[2].

Who were Djenar Maesa Ayu's parents?

Djenar Maesa Ayu's father was Sjumandjaja[10]. Djenar Maesa Ayu's mother was Tutie Kirana[11].

What did Djenar Maesa Ayu do for work?

Djenar Maesa Ayu worked as actor[4], film actor[5], writer[6], film director[7], and novelist[8].

What awards did Djenar Maesa Ayu receive?

Honors received include Citra Award for for Best Adapted Scenarios[20] and Q56391634[21].

References

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  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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