Desy Ratnasari

Desy Ratnasari is a multifaceted Indonesian talent renowned for her work as an actress, model, singer, television host, and politician. She entered the entertainment industry at a young age, winning second place in the GIRL Cover contest at just 14 years old, surpassing fellow artist Bella Saphira. This early success propelled her into a flourishing career in film and television.

Desy became a household name through her engaging performances in films and popular soap operas, such as “Olga Roda Roda,” “Blok M,” where she shared the screen with Didi Petet and Paramitha Rusady, and “Si Kabayan.” She also starred alongside child actors Joshua Suherman and Anjasmara in the film “Joshua Oh Joshua.” Her role in the soap opera “Not Ordinary Women” earned her the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1997 Indonesian Soap Festival, cementing her status as a leading figure in the soap opera genre throughout the 1990s.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to television, Desy Ratnasari received the prestigious Best Television Star award at the Panasonic Awards twice—in 1997 and 1999—based on public voting across Indonesian networks. In addition to her entertainment career, Desy ventured into politics, being elected as a member of the Indonesian Parliament from the National Mandate Party in 2014, a role she fulfilled until 2019. Her diverse achievements have established her as a prominent figure in Indonesian culture.