| Happy Salma | |
| Birth Date: | 4 January 1980 |
| Birth Place: | Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia |
| Nationality: | Indonesian |
| Height: | 163 cm |
| Spouse: | Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa (2010–present) |
| Children: | Tjokorda Sri Kinandari KerthyasaTjokorda Ngurah Rayidaru Kerthyasa |
| Occupation: | Celebrity, Writer, Producer |
| Parents: | Dachlan Suhendra (father) Iis Rohaeni (mother) |
| Awards: | 1 Citra Awards |
Happy Salma (born 4 January 1980) is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. She is one of the most influential figures in Asia, according to the Tatler Malaysia in 2020.[1]
Happy Salma started her career in the entertainment industry as an actress in numerous sinetron (Indonesian soap operas).[2] While pursuing her career in the entertainment industry, she realized her passion in Indonesian literature. She published two short stories books, namely Pulang (2006)[3] which was nominated for Khatulistiwa Literary Award [4] and Telaga Fatamorgana (2008).[5] Her short stories also featured in Titian: Anthology of Pupular Short Stories (2008),[6] Lobakan: Short Story Anthology (2009), 24 Sauh Short Story Collaboration (2009)[7] and Dari Murai ke Sangkar Emas (2009). In addition, Happy Salma wrote a collaborative novel with Pidi Baiq entitled Hanya Salju dan Pisau Batu (2010).[8] Lately, she wrote and published a creative biography of Desak Nyoman Suarti "The Warrior Daughter" (2015).[9] [10]
Her passion in literature also led her to the theater or art performances. Her first debut on stage in 2007 as Nyai Ontosoroh in a performance entitled "Nyai Ontosoroh".[11] In 2009, Happy Salma played a monologue "Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk" in Amsterdam, Bern-Swiss,[12] and Taman Ismail Marzuki, whose story was adapted from the novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk by Ahmad Tohari and then followed by another performance, namely "Jabang Tetuko" (2011),[13] Java War "Opera Diponegoro" (2011),[14] "Monolog Inggit" (2011 - 2014), "Roro Mendut" (2012),[15] "#3Perempuanku, Bukan Bunga Bukan Lelaki" (2015),[16] several theater performances with "Indonesia Kita" [17] and again played a role as Nyai Ontosoroh in "Bunga Penutup Abad" (2016 - 2017).
In line with her love and passion in art performances, Happy Salma founded a Titimangsa Fondation for arts and culture,[18] which produced numerous major performances, such as Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi [19] and Cinta Tak Pernah Sederhana in 2019.[20]
Happy Salma has received many awards for acting, including: Best Supporting Actress at the 2008 Bandung Film Festival (Rinduku Cintamu),[21] Best Supporting Actress at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival (7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita), Best Supporting Actress and Favorite Supporting Actress at the 2011 Indonesian Movie Awards (7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita), Best Actress Award by Jakarta Art Institute in 2014,[22] as well as Best Performance and Best Short Film in Plaza Indonesia Short Film Festival 2016 for short film "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya".[23]
Apart from being actress, Happy Salma is a film director. She directed an omnibus film 'Rectoverso' along with Marcella Zalianty, Olga Lidya, Cathy Sharon, and Rachel Maryam.[24] She directed a shot film "Kamis ke-300" [25] and "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya".
In 2020, Happy Salma directed a series entitled "Masakan Rumah" which were screened in Mola TV.[26] [27]
On 12 February 2022, actress Happy Salma attended the premiere of the competition film "Nana" (Before, Now & Then) directed by Kamila Andini at The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. According to Hollywoodreporter, "...lead actor Happy Salma offer a precisely calibrated, emotionally nuanced exploration of one woman going through a mid-life crisis in rural Indonesia during the 1960s that both looks and sounds stunning thanks to above-and-beyond craft contributions."[28]
"... Salma really has the most astonishingly beautiful face, enhanced with an immense range of expressive subtlety that’s reminiscent of Juliette Binoche, and the curvaceous figure of a young Sophia Loren, or Kim Kardashian if that’s your frame of reference. She also moves with an uncanny, slow grace, like she’s moving according to a frame rate from the silent era."[29]
In 2022, Happy Salma won Best Female Lead at the 2022 Indonesian Movie Actors Awards (IMAA) for her role as Nana in the film Before, Now, and Then (Nana). [30] She also won Movie Actress of The Year by Film Pilihan Tempo 2022 for her role in the film Before, Now, and Then (Nana).[31]
Beside acting and literature, Happy Salma also manage a jewelry business under the brand Tulola,[32] which she founded with Sri Luce Rusna and Franka Makarim. Tulola has a very unique concept with design that explore Indonesian literature, culture, and nature. Happy Salma has a role as Founder and Creative Conceptor.[33] She adapt the initial inspiration to be created into jewelry design. For example, jewelry product that inspired by Indonesian music 'keroncong' is Juwita Malam Collection.[34] In 2013, Tulola launched "Pitaloka" Collection that inspired by a tale of the Bubat War in 1367 and beautiful Sundanese princess Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi.[35] In 2015, Tulola launched "Women of Bumi Manusia" that inspired by a great Indonesian literature namely Bumi Manusia or This Earth of Mankind written by Pramoedya Ananta Toer.[36] Then, Tulola launched many series of collection including "Lingkaran Semesta" (2016),[37] "Truth" (2017),[38] "Ubud" (2018),[39] "Dewi Sri" (2018),[40] "Perjalanan Kenangan" (2019),[41] "Puspita" (2019) inspired by 5 character of Yogyakarta Princess (Putri Keraton Yogyakarta),[42] "Nusantara" (2019) a collaboration with Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian, Indonesian singer Andien and Eva Celia,[43] "Dengan Tanganku, Aku Merakit Mimpimu" (2019) inspired by a book entitled "Kuantar ke Gerbang" written by Ramadhan K.H.,[44] and "Jiwa Penuh Sinar" (2021).[45]
Tulola now has several stores in Bali and Jakarta, including Seminyak, Kemang, Plaza Senayan, and Plaza Indonesia.[46] For further information about Tulola Jewelry can be found at www.shoptulola.com
On 3 October 2010, Happy Salma married Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa, a man of noble descent from Ubud, Bali.[47] They married in Puri Saren, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The couple has two children: Tjokorda Sri Kinandari Kerthyasa (b. 2015) and Tjokorda Ngurah Rayidaru Kerthyasa (b. 2018).
She converted from Islam to Hinduism, became princess and member of the Lordship of Ubud after marriage.[48]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress | 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita | |
| 2013 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Air Mata Terakhir Bunda | |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actor Awards | Best Supporting Actress | 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita | Won |
| Favourite Supporting Actress | Won |