Agni Pratistha Explained

Agni Pratistha
Birth Name:Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono
Puteri Indonesia 2006
Miss Universe Indonesia 2007
Nationalcompetition:Puteri Indonesia 2006
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(Best National Costume)
Birth Date:1987 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Canberra, Australia
Alma Mater:Bina Nusantara University
Eye Color:brown
Height:1.780NaN0
Hair Color:black
Children:3

Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono (born 8 December 1987) is an Indonesian actress,[1] graphic designer and beauty pageant titleholder who was the winner of Puteri Indonesia 2006 (Miss Universe Indonesia), she represented Indonesia in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant held in Mexico City, Mexico in May 2007, where she won her Best National Costume award.

Personal life

Kuswardono was born in Canberra, Australia to Javanese parents,[2] her sister is actress, Sigi Wimala.[3] [2] In 2004, she settled at Jakarta, Indonesia.[4] Her full name "Agni Pratistha" means invocation of the God of fire was inspired by the Hindu rituals, the name "Agni" means God of Fire in Sanskrit whereas "Pratistha" means invocation.[5] She holds a bachelor degree in graphic design from the Bina Nusantara University in Jakarta, Indonesia, after graduated she worked at CosmoGirl Indonesia as an Executive Editor from 2007 to 2012.[6] [2]

On 17 June 2013, Kuswardono married Ryan Anthony Monoarfa in Las Vegas, United States.[7] [8] The wedding reception was held on 14 December 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[7] [9] They have three children.[10] [11] [12] Kuswardono and her husband founded Chubby Max cookies and Ark Motion Images.[13] [14]

Pageantry

Puteri Indonesia 2006

Representing her province Central Java, Kuswardono was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2006[15] [16] at the finals held at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, on 25 August 2006 by the outgoing titleholder of Puteri Indonesia 2005, Nadine Chandrawinata of Jakarta SCR.[17] [18] She was crowned together with Rahma Landy Sjahruddin from Jakarta SCR who won the title of Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan at the end of the event.[19]

Miss Universe 2007

As Indonesia's representative in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant, Kuswardono travelled to Mexico City, Mexico in end of April to participate in the four weeks of quarantine events, rehearsals and preliminary competitions with the other seventy-seven delegates.[20] [21]

At the final, Kuswardono's Dayak inspired costume ended won Best National Costume award for the first time for Indonesia.[22] [23]

Filmography

As an actress, Kuswardono appeared on several films.[24] Kuswardono started her foray into acting in 2004, starred on Mengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun),[2] which was shown in the 2005 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[13] [25] In 2018, Agni starred in leading role in all three omnibus episodes of Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey (The Sea, Hekishu, and Variable No.3), directed by Japan's Daichi Matsunaga, Indonesia's Edwin and China's Degena Yun. The film was co-produced by Tokyo International Film Festival and Japan Foundation Asian Center, a part of biannual Asian Three-Fold Mirror Project. It had its world premiere at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival on October 26, 2018.[26] [27] [28]

Movies

Year Title Genre Role Film Production Ref.
2004 as Rara SinemArt [29]
2012 as Diana [30] [31] [32]
2012 as Isabella 13 Entertainment [33]
2013 as Isa Angka Fortuna Sinema [34]
2016 as Kartika Rahayu [35]
2018 as Jenti [36] [37] [38]
2018 Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey
  • Part 1: The Sea
  • Part 2: Hekishu
  • Part 3: Variable No.3
as Agnia
2023 as Nia Lubis [39] [40]

Awards and nomination

Kuswardono received the Model Star Award for her contribution to Indonesian modelling and acting at the 2012 Asia Model Festival Awards in Seoul, South Korea.[41] [42]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ingat Agni Pratistha Mantan Puteri Indonesia 2006? Hilang dari Layar Kaca Muncul Bawa Kabar Gembira. Tribun Network. June 22, 2019.
  2. Web site: Agni Pratistha Dikomplain Keluarga. Jawa Pos News Network (JPNN). January 28, 2011.
  3. Web site: 7 Potret kekompakan Sigi Wimala dan Agni Pratistha, sibling goals. brilio.net. July 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: Pertengahan Desember 2013 Agni Pratistha ke Pelaminan. Kompas. April 9, 2013.
  5. Web site: 10 Nama Bayi yang Terinspirasi dari Bahasa Sansekerta: Agni Pratistha. Kumparan. February 19, 2020.
  6. Web site: Resolusi Agni Pratistha di 2013, Jadi Psikopat & Rilis Buku Anak. detik.com. December 19, 2012.
  7. Web site: Guess what?: Agni to be married in December. The Jakarta Post. September 5, 2013.
  8. Web site: Agni Pratistha Ternyata Menikah Juni 2013. Tribun Network. December 14, 2013.
  9. Web site: Agni Sebar Kabar Hamil Di Instagram . 15 January 2014 . 15 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140116141235/http://blitz.rmol.co/read/2014/01/15/139984/Agni-Sebar-Kabar-Hamil-Di-Instagram- . 16 January 2014 . dead.
  10. Web site: Intip 10 Potret Memikat Agni Pratistha Momong Anak, Mommy Goals!. IDN Media. June 18, 2014.
  11. Web site: Jelang Lebaran, Agni Pratistha Dikaruniai Anak Kedua. detik.com. June 22, 2017.
  12. Web site: Ibu Penyayang, 10 Potret Agni Pratistha yang Punya Tiga Anak Cowok. Times of Indonesia. October 23, 2019.
  13. Web site: Agni Pratistha Indonesian Actress. Japan Foundation Asian Center (JFAC). November 20, 2018.
  14. Web site: Kerja dari Rumah, Agni Pratistha Tetap Bisa Main dengan Buah Hati. Liputan 6. May 1, 2020.
  15. Web site: Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2006. China Daily. August 26, 2006.
  16. Web site: Cerita Puteri Indonesia 2006 yang Kenal Lari karena Sakit. Kompas. June 6, 2018.
  17. Web site: Agni Pratistha, Putri Indonesia 2006. Antara (news agency). August 26, 2006.
  18. Web site: Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono at Miss Universe 2007. indonesiamatters.com. August 8, 2006.
  19. Web site: Rahma Landy Mantan Puteri Indonesia 2006. Tribun Network. January 28, 2014.
  20. Web site: Agni Pratistha, Adakah diskriminasi dalam ajang Miss Universe?. Rappler. December 23, 2015.
  21. Web site: Agni Pratistha Nyatakan Siap Ikuti Miss Universe 2007. KapanLagi.com. August 26, 2006.
  22. Web site: 3. Agni Pratistha, national costume bertema "Dayak". Times of Indonesia. January 23, 2017.
  23. Web site: 3. Agni Pratistha, Ini Bikini Putri Indonesia dari Artika Sampai Elvira, Terlalu Seksi?. Tribun Network. November 12, 2015.
  24. Web site: Agni Pratistha: Saving moments, money by staying at home. The Jakarta Post. May 12, 2013.
  25. News: Menonton Film Indonesia di Bioskop, Masih Diminati?. 13 September 2018. 26 February 2020. Kompas.
  26. News: Agni Pratistha dan Oka Antara tampil di omnibus "Asian Three-Fold Mirror". 31 July 2018 . 31 July 2018 . Antara (news agency).
  27. Web site: Tokyo Sun and Stars Shine as 31st TIFF Kicks Off. filmfestivals.com. October 29, 2018.
  28. News: TIFF releases trailer for 'Asian Three-fold Mirror' starring Nicholas Saputra. 13 September 2018. 26 February 2020. The Jakarta Post.
  29. Web site: Pemeran 'Mengejar Matahari' Jadi Finalis. detik.com. August 3, 2006.
  30. Web site: Soal Film "Cinta Tapi Beda", Hanung, Agni Pratistha, dan Raam Punjabi Akan Dipolisikan. 3 April 2013 . Kompas. January 22, 2014.
  31. Web site: Film "Cinta Tapi Beda" Dilaporkan Zulhendri: Langgar HAM Orang Minang . January 9, 2014.
  32. Web site: Penghargaan Khusus, Obat Kekecewaan Agni Pratistha. Tribun Network. April 3, 2013.
  33. Web site: Rencananya Agni Pratistha Menikah Akhir Tahun Ini. Tribun Network. June 21, 2013.
  34. Web site: Mengubah nasib dalam "9 Summers 10 Autumns". Antara (news agency). April 19, 2013.
  35. Web site: Agni Pratistha Turun 15 Kilogram demi Pinky Promise. Liputan 6. October 18, 2016.
  36. Web site: Message Man review – gorily efficient Indonesia-set actioner. The Guardian. February 13, 2018.
  37. Web site: Agni Mengaku Akan Bermain Dalam Sebuah Film Action Yang Diarahkan Sutradara Asal Australia Berjudul, 'Message Man'. wowkeren.com. September 4, 2013.
  38. Web site: Agni on 'Message Man'. IMDb. September 4, 2013.
  39. Web site: Sinopsis Hubungi Agen Gue!, Drama di Balik Kehidupan Artis. CNN Indonesia. 30 July 2023.
  40. Web site: 5 Cerita Menarik di Balik Pembuatan Serial Hubungi Agen Gue!. Marvela. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). September 7, 2023.
  41. Web site: Guess what?: Agni Pratistha nabs modeling award. The Jakarta Post. 6 February 2012.
  42. Web site: Agni Pratistha Raih Penghargaan Model Star Award. kapanlagi.com. February 2, 2012.