Biography
Who is Sandra Dewi?
Early life and education
Sandra Dewi: Born in Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia, on August 8, 1983, she is of Chinese, Japanese, and Palembang heritage. Her parents are Andreas Gunawan Basri and Chatarina Erliani, and she is the oldest of three siblings. She attended Catholic schools during her childhood in her hometown.
In 2001, she relocated to Jakarta with her family to pursue higher education. She enrolled at the London School of Public Relations. Her early public recognition included winning the Miss Enchanteur beauty pageant. Also, she served as a tourism envoy for West Jakarta in 2002. Later, in 2006, she participated in the Fun Fearless Female contest organized by Cosmopolitan Indonesia, where she secured second place.
Acting and modeling career
Her professional breakthrough occurred in 2007 when she starred in the comedy film Quickie Express. This performance earned her the Indonesian Movie Award for Best Newcomer in 2008. Following this success, she collaborated with artists Dewi Sandra and Luna Maya on the track Play, which was released for the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament.
She has appeared in multiple Indonesian soap operas and music videos, including the 2008 single Wonder Woman by Mulan Jameela. Beyond film and television, she has been a brand ambassador for numerous companies, including Nokia, Clear, Pond's, Toyota, and Sharp. In 2009, Yahoo! Indonesia recognized her as the most searched artist. She also represented Indonesia in the Super-Hair World Cup V, winning the tournament through online voting in 2018.
Corporate and professional work
Outside of entertainment, she holds a corporate role as the Director of Corporate Communication for PT Paramount Land. This organization is recognized as one of the largest property developers operating within Indonesia. Her work in this capacity focuses on corporate communications for the real estate firm.
Personal life and legal issues
She married businessperson Harvey Moeis in November 2016 during a ceremony held at Tokyo Disneyland. The couple has two sons together. She has publicly identified herself as a devout practicing Catholic.
In March 2024, her husband was identified as a suspect by the Indonesian Attorney General's Office regarding corruption allegations connected to tin trading permits at PT Timah Tbk. Authorities accused him of acting as a middleman for a private firm to manage mining areas illegally. This case resulted in the seizure of several vehicles belonging to the couple, including a Rolls-Royce and a Mini Cooper, alongside cash, gold, and electronic devices. In April 2024, she was summoned as a witness by the authorities. If found guilty of profiting from the funds, she faces potential legal penalties.
Birthday and age
Sandra Dewi was born on August 8, 1983, which makes Sandra 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Sandra shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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