Sophia Latjuba
| Sophia Latjuba | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 August 1970 West Berlin, West Germany |
| Residence | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Sophia Müller |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 1994 BASF Award for Best Album Arrangement. |
Sophia Latjuba (born 8 August 1970), currently known as Sophia Müller, is an Indonesian actress and singer.
Biography
Latjuba was born to Azzizurrahman Latjuba, a Bugis-Javanese, and Anna Muller, a German-Austrian, in West Berlin, West Germany, on 8 August 1970.[1][2] In her youth, she moved back to Indonesia with her father; she later reported that she felt closer to him than her mother.[3] She graduated from Senior High School 3 Jakarta.[4]
Latjuba made her film debut in 1987 with Bilur-Bilur Penyesalan (Stripes of Regret), while still in high school. She later appeared in numerous films, culminating with Kuldesak, directed by her then-sister-in-law Mira Lesmana which she appeared in for free, in 1998.[2][5] During her film career, Latjuba was considered a sex symbol;[1] Bruce Edmond, writing for The Jakarta Post, described her as being "many an Indonesian man’s fantasy woman" at the time.[3] She also released several albums, including Hanya Untukmu (Only For You), which won the 1994 BASF Award for Best Album Arrangement.[2]
When preparing his 2002 cover album Dekade (Decade), Chrisye approached Latjuba to perform two duets, "Kangen" ("Longing") and "Anggrek Bulan" ("Moon Orchid"), with him on the album; Latjuba accepted. She later performed in the Dekade Concert with him.[6][7]
On 22 December 2008, Latjuba moved to Los Angeles, United States, citing rising intolerance in Indonesia[1] and overcrowding in Jakarta.[3] After taking a break from acting,[1] she began auditioning for film roles in Los Angeles and taking acting classes to improve her professionalism.[3] As of April 2012, she still lives in the city, in part because her daughter is studying performing arts there.[8]
On October 2012, Latjuba had changed her name to Sophia Muller.
Personal life
Latjuba's first marriage, in 1992, was to jazz pianist Indra Lesmana;[9] the couple had one daughter, Eva Celia. Her second marriage, on 30 April 2005, was to American national Michael A. Villareal, with whom she has another daughter.[2][8] After formally divorce in USA, both legalize its divorce in South Jakarta Civil Court and is approved on 17 September 2014 by judge.[10]
Filmography
- Bilur-Bilur Penyesalan (Stripes of Regret; 1987)
- Rio Sang Juara (Rio the Champion; 1989)
- Valentine Kasih Sayang Bagimu (Valentine, Some Love For You; 1989)
- Ketika Cinta Telah Berlalu (When Love has Passed; 1989)
- Pengantin (Bride; 1990)
- Taksi Juga (Taxi Too; 1991)
- Catatan Si Boy V (Boy's Diary V; 1991)
- Kuldesak (1998)
- Tetangga Masa Gitu? (2014)
- " Comic 8 Casino Kinga Part 1(2015)
- " Comic 8 Casino Kinga Part 2(2016)
Discography
- Senyum Yang Hilang
- Lihat Saja Nanti
- Hanya Untukmu
- Hold On
- Kabut Di Kaki Langit
- Tak Kubiarkan
References
- Footnotes
- 1 2 3 4 Emond 2009, Sophia Latjuba: Moving.
- 1 2 3 4 KapanLagi.com, Sophia Latjuba.
- 1 2 3 4 Emond 2010, Sophia’s LA Story.
- ↑ Tempo 1990, Lihat Jerman Bersatu.
- ↑ Tempo 1998, Sophia Latjuba.
- ↑ Endah 2007, p. 318.
- ↑ Dekade album notes.
- 1 2 The Jakarta Post 2012, Sophia Latjuba wants.
- ↑ Tempo 1992, Indra Lesmana dan Sophia.
- ↑ Ferry Noviandi (17 September 2014). "Sophia Latjuba-Michael Villareal Resmi Bercerai".
- Bibliography
- Dekade (Media notes). Chrisye. Musica Studios. 2002.
- Emond, Bruce (29 March 2010). "Sophia's LA Story". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- Emond, Bruce (13 January 2009). "Sophia Latjuba: Moving on to New Life in LA". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- Endah, Alberthiene (2007). Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal [Chrisye: A Musical Memoir] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama. ISBN 978-979-22-2606-5.
- "Indra Lesmana dan Sophia Latjuba" [Indra Lesmana and Sophia Latjuba]. Tempo (in Indonesian). 6 June 1992. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Lihat Jerman Bersatu" [See Germany Unite]. Tempo (in Indonesian). 20 October 1990. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Sophia Latjuba". Tempo (in Indonesian). 1 December 1998. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Sophia Latjuba". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Sophia Latjuba wants to remain in LA". The Jakarta Post. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.