Elvira Devinamira Explained

Alma Mater:Airlangga University
Birth Date:28 June 1993
Birth Place:Surabaya, East Java
Puteri Indonesia 2014
Miss Universe Indonesia 2014
Competitions:Puteri East Java 2014
(Winner)
Puteri Indonesia 2014
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2014
(Top 15)
(Best National Costume)
Eye Color:Dark brown
Hair Color:Dark brown

Elvira Devinamira Wirayanti (born 28 June 1993 in Surabaya, East Java) is an Indonesian actress, Model, Beauty Pageant titleholder who was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2014, and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant held at the FIU Arena at the Florida, United States, where she placed in the "Top 15" and won "Best National Costume" award for the second time for Indonesia, after Agni Pratistha in 2007. She is the third Indonesian and the first Javanese to be called as Miss Universe Finalists.

Early life and education

Elvira was born and raised in Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia to Javanese parents. She is the oldest child of two siblings. Elvira works as a model since she was 16, She graduated with a law degree from Airlangga University, SurabayaEast Java with Cum Laude honour.[1] [2] [3] She has reached number of achievements and has been part of the Indonesian delegation on an exchange Model United Nations-trip program to Seoul, South Korea, 24th Harvard Model United Nations Conference in 2011, and moreover was part of Indonesian delegation at Harvard National Model United Nations Conference 2012 in Boston, United States.[1] [2] [3]

Pageantry

Cak Ning Surabaya

Before stepping into the field of pageantry, Elvira took part in Local Tourism Beauty Pageant of her hometown Surabaya, called "Cak Ning Surabaya", where she ended up chosen as the 1st Runner-up at Cak Ning Surabaya.[2]

Puteri Indonesia East Java 2014

Elvira joined the contest at the provincial level of the Puteri Indonesia East Java 2014, and ended chosen as the winner of Puteri Indonesia East Java 2014.[2] [4]

Puteri Indonesia 2014

After qualifying the provincial title of Puteri Indonesia East Java 2014, Elvira represented the province of East Java in the national beauty contest, Puteri Indonesia 2014,[5] [6] [7] which was held in Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia on 29 January 2014. At the end of the competition, Elvira was successfully selected as the winner of Puteri Indonesia 2014 (Miss Universe Indonesia 2014),[8] [9]

Elvira was crowned by her successor Puteri Indonesia 2013 and Top 16 Miss Universe 2013, Whulandary Herman of West Sumatra.[10] [11] Elvira was crowned together with Elfin Pertiwi Rappa as Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2014 (Miss International Indonesia 2014) and Lily Estelita Liana as Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2014 (Miss Supranational Indonesia 2014).[12] [13] [14] The final coronation night was graced by the reigning Miss Universe 2013, Gabriela Isler of Venezuela as the selection committee.[15] [16]

Miss Universe 2014

As the winner of Puteri Indonesia 2014, Elvira represented Indonesia at the 63rd edition of Miss Universe 2014 in Doral, Miami, Florida - United States,[17] [18] [19] where she continued Indonesia's stake in the Miss Universe pageant by placing in the semifinals for a consecutive second time finishing as a "Top 15 semifinalist"[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] and won "Best National Costume".[25] [26] [27]

Elvira brought a national costume with the Borobudur Temple-inspired ensemble, the world largest Buddhist temple, in Magelang, Indonesia.[28] [29] The costume named "The Chronicle of Borobudur" designed by Jember Fashion Carnival. This is the second time for Indonesia to won "Best National Costume" award after Agni Pratistha in Miss Universe 2007.[30] [31] [32] She is also wearing evening gown named "Mystical Silent Maja" inspired by X-Men character, the gown designed by anaz khairunnas.[33] [34] Nicknamed a gown after an "X-Men" character because of the scalelike sequins that change color from silver to pink when she moves her hand up or down the dress, In the comics, Mystique's superpower is mimicking the voice and appearance of any person.[35]

Filmography

After returning to Indonesia, a year later Elvira received an offer to play in a film[36] directed by Ram Soraya and John de Rantau entitled "Single" and "Dilarang Menyanyi di Kamar Mandi". Elvira is quite proud of herself because at a very young age, Elvira has the opportunity to acting with a number of famous actors and actresses such as Raditya Dika, Rina Hasyim, Pandji Pragiwaksono, Surya Saputra and Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Since then, Elvira has appeared in several film and television films in Indonesia.[36]

Movies

Year Title Genre Role Film Production Ref.
2015as Vina [37] [38] [39]
2019as Sophie [40] [41] [42]

TV Films

Year Title Genre Role TV Network Ref.
2017-2020 Keluarga Besaras Bunga [43] [44]
2023-2024 as Kelly Kuswandi [45] [46]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Putri Indonesia 2014 Conferred Bachelor of Law after Pageant Contest. Airlangga University. May 30, 2016. June 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160605140843/http://news.unair.ac.id/en/2016/05/30/putri-indonesia-2014-conferred-bachelor-of-law-after-pageant-contest/. dead.
  2. Web site: Universitas Airlangga Pencapaian Alumni Berawal dari Cak dan Ning Surabaya. Airlangga University. June 2, 2020.
  3. Web site: Bahagia Akhirnya Putri Indonesia Arek Suroboyo itu Diwisuda. Jawa Pos. July 17, 2017.
  4. News: "Elvira Devinamira: The princess of perseverance". The Jakarta Post. February 7, 2014.
  5. News: Putri Indonesia 2014 Kunjungi Padang Pariaman. Padang Pariaman Regency Government. April 30, 2014. June 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626212249/https://padangpariamankab.go.id/2014/04/30/putri-indonesia-2014-kunjungi-padang-pariaman-60961/. dead.
  6. News: Putri Indonesia 2014 Kunjungi Padang Pariaman. Padang Pariaman Regency Government. April 8, 2014. June 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626210735/https://padangpariamankab.go.id/2014/04/08/putri-indonesia-2014-kunjungi-padang-pariaman/. dead.
  7. News: Minum Jamu Bersama di Kementerian Pemuda dan Olahraga. Ministry of Industry of The Republic of Indonesia. February 6, 2015. June 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150623055729/http://www.kemenperin.go.id/artikel/11049/Minum-Jamu-Bersama-di-Kementerian-Pemuda-dan-Olahraga. dead.
  8. Web site: Elvira Devinamira crowned Puteri Indonesia 2014. China Economic Daily. January 30, 2014.
  9. Web site: Miss Puteri Indonesia 2014: Elvira Devinamira. 30 January 2014 . Emirates 24/7. January 30, 2014.
  10. Web site: Elvira Devinamira crowned Puteri Indonesia 2014. China People's Daily. January 30, 2014.
  11. Web site: Miss Indonesia 2014 Says Scandalous Pics With KPK Chief Abraham Samad Not Real. Coconuts Media. January 15, 2015.
  12. Web site: Puteri Indonesia 2014 Queens. The Jakarta Post. January 30, 2014.
  13. Web site: Elvira Devinamira jadi Puteri Indonesia 2014. 29 January 2014 . Antara (news agency). January 29, 2014.
  14. Web site: Elvira Devinamira Wirayanti terpilih memenangkan gelar Puteri Indonesia 2014. 30 January 2014 . Liputan 6. January 30, 2014.
  15. News: Beauty queen; Miss Universe 2013, Gabriela Isler was happy to be back in Indonesia. The Jakarta Post. January 27, 2014.
  16. News: The Grand Final Putri Indonesia Pageant (PPI) 2014. Jakarta Convention Center. January 29, 2014. May 4, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170504231847/http://www.jcc.co.id/index.php/news-archive.html?start=220. dead.
  17. Web site: Putri Indonesia 2014 Elvira Devinamira in Miss Universe. Jakarta Globe. January 14, 2015.
  18. Web site: Miss Universe: New friends, countless dresses and 1 crown. The San Diego Union-Tribune. 23 January 2015 . January 23, 2015.
  19. Web site: Miss Universe hopefuls talk beauty, competition. Sun-Sentinel. January 20, 2015.
  20. Web site: Miss Universe 2014: Top 15 Model Bikinis!. Us Weekly. January 20, 2015.
  21. Miss Universe 2014 During The 63rd Annual Miss Universe® Pageant. PR Newswire. January 26, 2015.
  22. Web site: Photos: Miss Universe pageant 2015 in Miami. Florida Today. January 26, 2015.
  23. Web site: 'Kutukan' 15 Besar Miss Universe untuk Indonesia. CNN Indonesia. February 26, 2014.
  24. Web site: Miss Universe 2014: Top 15 Elvira Devinamira!. 25 January 2015 . Tucson Weekly News. January 26, 2015.
  25. News: Photo of the Day: Miss Indonesia's Borobudur Chronicles Costume. WSJ . The Wall Street Journal. January 26, 2015.
  26. Web site: Miss Indonesia Wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe Pageant. Jakarta Globe. January 26, 2015.
  27. Web site: Miss Indonesia Wins Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2014. 26 January 2015 . Cosmopolitan. January 26, 2015.
  28. Web site: Miss Universe 2014: Indonesia wins Best National Costume. 26 January 2015 . Rappler. January 26, 2015.
  29. Web site: Miss Indonesia Elvira Devinamira Wins Best Costume for Miss Universe 2015: See Her Amazing Look. 26 January 2015 . Us Weekly. January 26, 2015.
  30. Web site: 5 Boldest Indonesian National Costumes In Miss Universe. Tatler Indonesia. December 12, 2018.
  31. Web site: Indonesia Wins Best National Costume in Miss Universe Event. 19 October 2018 . Tempo (Indonesian magazine). October 19, 2018.
  32. Web site: Miss Indonesia Wins Best NationalCostume At Miss Universe 2014. Hollywood Life. January 25, 2015. January 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150127070536/http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/01/25/miss-indonesia-wins-best-national-costume-miss-universe-pic/. dead.
  33. Web site: Miss Universe: New friends, countless dresses and 1 crown. 23 January 2015 . Associated Press. January 26, 2015.
  34. Web site: All the strange, glorious, and WTF moments from Miss Universe 2015. 26 January 2015 . Vox. January 26, 2015.
  35. Web site: Miss Universe: New friends, countless dresses and 1 crown. Naples Daily News. January 21, 2015.
  36. Web site: Elvira Devinamira Kecanduan Berakting. CNN Indonesia. November 12, 2015. id.
  37. Web site: Bertinggi 177 cm, Elvira Devinamira ikutan 'SINGLE'. merdeka.com. November 10, 2015. id.
  38. Web site: Elvira Devinamira dan Raditya Dika Mesra di Single. Liputan 6. November 9, 2015. id.
  39. Web site: Pengalaman Pertama Puteri Indonesia 2014 di Film Komedi 'Single'. Detik News. November 9, 2015. id.
  40. Web site: Elvira Devinamira Dikritik Lantaran Adegan Mandi di Film Barunya. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). July 17, 2019. id.
  41. Web site: Elvira Devinamira Tolak Adegan Vulgar tanpa Busana. Republika (Indonesian newspaper). July 5, 2019. id.
  42. Web site: Ketika Kehadiran dan Kecantikan Elvira Devinamira Menghebohkan Laki-laki Warga Kampung Lapak. Tribun Network. July 13, 2019. id.
  43. Web site: Keluarga Besar, Sitkom tentang Mertua, Menantu dan Ipar dalam Satu Atap. Republika (Indonesian newspaper). March 10, 2017. id.
  44. Web site: Ketika Kehadiran dan Kecantikan Elvira Devinamira Menghebohkan Keluarga Besar. NET (Indonesian TV network). July 13, 2019. id.
  45. News: Sudah Tayang, Ini 5 Alasan Mengapa Harus Nonton Kitab Kencan, Vidio Original Series Terbaru Aurelie Moeremans. Liputan 6. Isyhari Maheswar. 19 January 2023. 19 January 2023.
  46. Web site: Kitab Kencan, The TV series. anamifilms.com. July 28, 2023. id.