Biography
Who is Bunga Citra Lestari?
Early life and career beginnings
Bunga Citra Lestari was born on March 22, 1983, in Jakarta, Indonesia. She grew up in Indonesia and attended SMA Negeri 70 Jakarta followed by Trisakti University. Her parents are Muchlis Rusli and Emmy Sjarif, and she has a sibling named Alam Persada.
She began her career as a model, appearing in HAI Magazine. She was later discovered at a shopping mall and cast in television series such as 7 Tanda Harin. She also appeared in a music video for Jikustik before establishing herself in various Indonesian television dramas like ABG and Penjaga Hati.
Rise in music and film
Her music career grew in 2004 when she worked as a featured vocalist with PAS Band. She recorded Saat Kau Pergi for the Dealova film soundtrack in 2005. Her debut studio album Cinta Pertama was released in 2006 and featured popular singles like Aku Tak Mau Sendiri.
Bunga also starred in the film Cinta Pertama, which featured the title track on its soundtrack. In 2007, she released the duet Aku dan Dirimu with Ari Lasso, winning an award at the Indonesian Music Awards. She released her second studio album, Tentang Harin, in 2008, featuring singles such as Pernah Muda.
Major acting and television work
In 2012, Bunga starred in the biographical film Habibie and Ainun, portraying the relationship of the former Indonesian president and his wife. The film became a major commercial success with millions of viewers. She later produced her own solo concert titled It's Me BCL Concert in March 2017.
She expanded into television as a judge on Indonesian Idol beginning in late 2017 and returning for the program's tenth season in 2019. She also collaborated with international artists such as Christian Bautista and performed with the Twilite Orchestra.
Personal life and height
Bunga Citra Lestari stands at a height of 168 centimeters. Her name translates to flower with an everlasting image, and she is widely known by her acronym BCL.
She married Malaysian actor Ashraf Sinclair in November 2008, and they had one son named Noah Aidan Sinclair. After her first husband passed away, she married Tiko Aryawardhana in December 2023 in Bali.
Birthday and age
Bunga Citra Lestari was born on March 22, 1983, which makes Bunga 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Bunga shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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