Kezia Warouw Explained
Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw (born 18 April 1991) is an Indonesian National Narcotics Board,[1] [2] [3] TV presenter, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Puteri Indonesia 2016. She represented Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant,[4] and placed "Top 13", the second highest placement that an Indonesian representative has achieved. She also won "Miss Phoenix Smile" and placed as a Top 10 in Best in National Costume competition at Miss Universe 2016. She is the fifth Indonesian and the first Minahasan to be called as Miss Universe Finalists.
Personal life, career and education
Kezia was born and grew up in North Sulawesi, with a Minahasan tribe descent. She started in a contest as Noni North Sulawesi and Puteri Indonesia North Sulawesi 2016. She graduated from the Esa Unggul University with a degree in engineering informatics.[5] Kezia worked as a bank officer.[6] She also made her own android application in order to promote eco-tourism in Indonesia. On 16 May 2016, Kezia was chosen as The Ambassador of National Narcotics Board of the Republic of Indonesia by head of National Narcotics Board of the Republic of Indonesia, Budi Waseso.[1] [2] [3]
On 2 September 2018, Kezia Warouw married Indonesian National Police Officer Christian Rante Padang, to whom she had been engaged since 1 September 2017.[7] [8] On 24 November 2020, she gave birth to a daughter, Kylie Dyke Rantepadang in Manado, North Sulawesi.[9] [10]
Pageantry
Puteri Indonesia 2016
On 19 February 2016, Kezia represented the North Sulawesi province at Puteri Indonesia 2016.[11] Kezia was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2016 at the finals held at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, by the outgoing predecessor of Puteri Indonesia 2015 and Top 15 Miss Universe 2015 Anindya Kusuma Putri of Central Java.[12] [13]
Kezia was the second woman from North Sulawesi to be selected as the winner of the Puteri Indonesia, after Angelina Sondakh in 2001.[14] As Puteri Indonesia 2016 she began volunteering for Smile Train Indonesia.[15]
Kezia crowned together with another Puteri Indonesia 2016 Queens; Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan; Felicia Hwang Yi Xin of Lampung, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata; Intan Aletrinö of West Sumatra and Puteri Indonesia Perdamaian; Ariska Putri Pertiwi of North Sumatra.[16]
Miss Universe 2016
Kezia represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on 30 January 2017.[17] [18] where she continued Indonesia's stake in the Miss Universe pageant[19] [20] by placing in the semifinals for a fourth consecutive time finishing as a "Top 13 finalist"[21] [22] [23] [24] and become one of the Top 10 in Best National Costume with Golden Garuda Pancasila National Costume designed by Jember Fashion Carnaval.[25] [26] [27] [28]
She is also wearing evening gown designed by Ivan Gunawan.[29] During pre-pageant activities Kezia was a catwalk model for Mindanao Tapestry: The Neo-Ethnic Fashion of Renee Salud and the Mindanao Weavers (T'nalak), held in SM City Davao.[30] [31] During Mindanao Tapestry: The Neo-Ethnic Fashion week, Kezia won "Miss Phoenix Smile" by local sponsor Phoenix Petroleum.[32] [33] [34] [35]
Filmography
Kezia has presenting on several variety talk show.
Talk show
Year | Title | Genre | Role | Film Production | Ref. |
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2017–present | | | as Herself | | [36] [37] |
2019–present | | | as Herself | | [38] [39] |
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See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: Putri Indonesia Siap Jadi Kader dan Duta Anti Penyalahgunaan Narkoba. National Narcotics Board (Indonesia). May 16, 2016.
- News: Putri Indonesia 2016 Hadiri Pemusnahan Barang Bukti Narkoba. National Narcotics Board (Indonesia). June 30, 2016.
- News: 10 Puteri Indonesia 2016 Diangkat BNN Jadi Duta Anti Narkoba. Detik News. May 16, 2016.
- Web site: Indonesia, Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw - Miss Universe 2016 Contestant. Miss Universe Organization. January 23, 2016.
- News: Selamat Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw, The Winner of Putri Indonesia 2016, Alumni Fakultas Ilmu Komputer Universitas Esa Unggul. Esa Unggul University. June 10, 2016.
- News: Cordoves. Nicole. Meet the Ms. Universe 2016 candidates. January 23, 2016. Manila Bulletin. December 25, 2016. December 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161225151447/http://news.mb.com.ph/2016/12/25/meet-the-ms-universe-2016-candidates/. dead.
- News: Umumkan Hamil, 10 Potret Kezia Warouw dan Suami yang Jarang Diekspos. Times of Indonesia. June 16, 2020.
- News: Celoteh Kezia Warouw Senangnya Berseragam Bhayangkari Pertama Kali. Liputan 6. January 16, 2019.
- News: 9 Potret Gemas Baby Kylie, Putri Kezia Warouw yang Jago Berpose. Times of Indonesia. December 21, 2020.
- News: Arti Nama Anak Pertama Kezia Warouw, Top 13 Miss Universe 2016. Times of Indonesia. November 28, 2020.
- News: Dream come true for Puteri Indonesia. The Star (Malaysia). February 28, 2016.
- News: 5 Fun Facts about Kezia Warouw Who Will Represent Indonesia in Miss Universe 2017. Tatler Indonesia. January 26, 2017.
- News: WATCH: Get to know Miss Universe Indonesia, one of the pageant's top contenders. Rappler. Sakinah Ummu Haniy. 24 January 2017.
- News: 10 Potret Anyar Kezia Warouw, Putri Indonesia 2016 yang Makin Glowing!. Times of Indonesia. February 20, 2016. id.
- News: MEET THE CANDIDATE, INDONESIA - KEZIA WAROUW. Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 20, 2016.
- Web site: Kezia Roslin crowned Puteri Indonesia. 22 February 2016. The Jakarta Post. February 28, 2016.
- News: Kezia Warouw reunited with her 'twin' Maxine Medina. GMA Network. June 10, 2017.
- News: FOTO: Puteri Indonesia Kezia Warouw berkeliling Filipina bersama kontestan 'Miss Universe 2016'. Rappler. December 13, 2016. id.
- News: Southeast Asian candidates stand out strong in Miss Universe 2016. Manila Times. January 22, 2017.
- News: Miss Universe bets swing by Siargao. Expat Newspaper Philippines on Issuu. George Tapan. January 28, 2017.
- News: Indonesian among Miss Universe 2016's top 13 contestants. The Jakarta Post. January 30, 2017.
- News: Indonesia's Kezia Warouw Reaches Miss Universe Top 13. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). January 30, 2017.
- News: Indonesia Berhasil Masuk Top 13 Miss Universe 2016. Kompas Gramedia Group. 30 January 2017. id.
- News: Miss Universe 2016 Grand Finale Coronation Night. Bangkok Post. January 30, 2017.
- News: Puteri Indonesia to wear Garuda costume at Miss Universe pageant. The Jakarta Post. January 10, 2017.
- News: Puteri Indonesia Kezia Warouw's Garuda costume for Miss Universe 2016 is seriously badass (PHOTOS). Coconuts Media. January 11, 2017.
- News: Miss Indonesia's national costume is positively golden. GMA Network. January 14, 2017.
- News: Puteri Indonesia to Represent 'Unity in Diversity' with Garuda Costume at Miss Universe 2016. Indonesia Expat. January 14, 2017.
- News: Rancangan Ivan Gunawan Untuk Ajang Miss Universe. Harper's Bazaar Indonesia. February 1, 2017.
- News: Renee Salud's Mindanao Tapestry features Miss U beauties. The Philippine Star. January 29, 2017.
- News: 3 Ms Universe entries bag Mindanao Tapestry awards. Edge Mindanao Newspaper on Issuu. Jermaine L. Dela Cruz. January 29, 2017.
- News: PHL, Indonesia, Venezuela bag special awards in Mindanao Tapestry Fashion Show. GMA Network. January 20, 2017.
- News: Miss Universe ladies wear neo-ethnic Mindanao tapestry. SunStar. January 27, 2017.
- News: Miss Universe bets in Davao: adventurous in nature trip, elegant in fashion show. Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 20, 2017.
- News: Miss Indonesia sends out message to haters during 65th Miss U rehearsals. GMA Network. January 29, 2017.
- Web site: Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw as The Host On Selebrita Awards 2017. Trans7. February 19, 2018.
- Web site: Bumil Kece! 9 Potret Memesona Presenter Kezia Warouw dengan Baby Bump. Times of Indonesia. September 22, 2020.
- Web site: Kezia Warouw Tetap Kerja di Tengah Pandemi Corona. Detik News. April 1, 2020.
- Web site: Tetap Profesional di Tengah Pandemi, Kezia Warouw Berusaha Tenang. Detik News. April 1, 2020.