Biography
Who is Elfin Rappa?
Early life and education
Elfin Rappa was born in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 23, 1995. Her family background includes an Indo father and an Indonesian mother, with Portuguese descent on her father side. Growing up in her birthplace, she pursued higher education after completing her basic schooling.
She attended Sriwijaya University to further her studies. At this institution, she earned a bachelor degree in Business Management. Her education provided a foundation before she fully established her presence in the modeling and pageantry industries.
Modeling career
Elfin Rappa built a steady career in modeling alongside her studies and pageant pursuits. She achieved multiple placements in modeling contests across Indonesia during her youth. Her early recognition came when she won Cover Guest Aneka Yess Magazine in 2009.
She continued to secure titles and ambassador roles in the fashion industry. She served as a Brand Ambassador at Cardinal Awards in 2010. Also, she placed in the Top 3 of Star Teen High End Teen Magazine in 2011 and reached the Top 3 of Model of Indonesia in 2012.
Her local recognition grew when she won Gadis Palembang and Miss Teen Palembang in 2012. She also captured the title of Gadis South Sumatera in 2013, strengthening her status within regional modeling circuits before moving on to major national competitions.
Pageantry and competition
Elfin Rappa entered the provincial level of competition by participating in Puteri Indonesia South Sumatra 2014. Winning this event led to her being crowned Puteri Sumatera Selatan 2013. This victory earned her the right to represent her home province at the national Puteri Indonesia 2014 pageant.
At the national competition, she finished as the first runner-up behind Elvira Devinamira. Consequently, she received the title of Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2014. During the same coronation night, Lily Estelita Liana was crowned Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata, while the event was attended by Miss Universe Gabriela Isler.
Following her national success, Elfin Rappa traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to compete in the 54th edition of Miss International 2014. She achieved a placement in the Top 10 of the international event. Also, she won the special award for Best National Costume, utilizing a Sigar Lampung and Batik theme for her presentation.
Birthday and age
Elfin Rappa was born on December 23, 1995, which makes Elfin 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Elfin shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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