Biography
Who is Nafa Urbach?
Early life and music career
Nafa Urbach Indria Urbach was born in Magelang, Indonesia. She started her entertainment path as a singer with the track Bagai Lilin Kecil, which was written by Deddy Dores. Many people initially compared her musical style to singer Nike Ardilla. In her early years, she drew inspiration from Elvis Presley.
Over the following decades, she released numerous albums including Hatiku Bagai Terpenjara, Hati Tergores Cinta, and Hati Yang Kecewa. Her discography spans several years, with albums like Bilakah, Jujur Saja, and Berlari. She continued releasing music through the 2010s with singles such as Wanita Super and Cinta Abadi.
Family and marriage history
She is the third child of four siblings and has a brother named Alam Urbach. Her family connections also include being the aunt of pianist Joey Alexander. In her personal life, Nafa was previously in a relationship with actor Primus Yustisio from 1997 until 2001.
Nafa married actor Zack Lee in Jakarta on February 16, 2007. The couple had a daughter named Mikhaela Lee Jowono who was born in 2011. Before her marriage, she converted to Christianity. Nafa and Zack Lee eventually divorced on October 23, 2017.
Political career and public controversy
Nafa entered politics by running for a seat in the House of Representatives for Central Java's 6th electoral district. She first ran in 2019 but did not secure a seat. She ran again in the 2024 legislative election as a member of the NasDem Party, where she won a seat after receiving 67,000 votes.
In August 2025, Nafa faced public criticism for defending a proposed allowance hike for members of the House of Representatives. She claimed the extra funds were necessary for commuting costs. The backlash was significant, leading her to issue an apology and promise to donate the payments. Following widespread civil unrest and protests across the country, the NasDem Party announced her suspension from the legislative body on August 31, 2025.
Birthday and age
Nafa Urbach was born on June 15, 1980, which makes Nafa 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Nafa shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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