Lydia Arlini Wahab Explained

Lydia Arlini Wahab
Miss International Indonesia 1974
Miss Universe Indonesia 1975
Competitions:Miss Asia Pacific International 1974
(Miss Crowning Glory)
Miss International Indonesia 1974
(Winner)
Miss International 1974
(Unplaced)
Miss Universe Indonesia 1975
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1975
(Unplaced)
Birth Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Birth Name:Lydia Arlini Wahab
Alias:Lydia Wahab
Alma Mater:University of Indonesia
Birth Date:13 December 1953
Eye Color:Brown
Hair Color:Brown

Lydia Arlini Wahab (born 13 December 1953) is an Indonesian lawyer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who initially won Miss International Indonesia 1974 and later Miss Universe Indonesia 1975, she went on to represents Indonesia and competed in both Miss International 1974 and Miss Universe 1975 respectively. Wahab became the very first Indonesian woman to win two major national crowns in Indonesia pageantry, She was the very first crossover candidate to accomplish this feat by represent Indonesia at the two of the Big Four international beauty pageants.[1] [2]

Early life, background and career

Wahab was born on 13 December 1953, to a Betawis parents.[3] [4] She obtained her Master of Law degree from University of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, and currently works as a lawyer and accountant.[5]

On 6 August 1976, a year after competing in Miss Universe 1975, Wahab married an Indonesian National Armed Forces, Lieutenant commander Rianzi Julidar,[5] [6] they married according to Lampung cultural customs, the wedding was attended by several well-known Indonesian artists. Soon after her marriage, Wahab giving a birth to her daughter Prisa Adinda Arini Rianzi on 6 January 1988, who later become a singer and actress.[7] [8] [9]

On 10 July 2017, Wahab had to face stage 3C ovarian cancer. Since then, Wahab became a cancer survivor, she began to change her lifestyle to be healthier by doing exercises.[10] Wahab also participates in the Indonesian Cancer Foundation, "Yayasan Sahabat Bangsal Anak", to provide motivation to the young cancer survivors in Indonesia.[11]

Pageantry

Miss Asia Pacific International

Wahab represented Indonesia in the 7th edition of Miss Asia Pacific International 1974, hold in Manila, the Philippines, during the finale coronation night she won a "Miss Crowning Glory" special award.[12]

Miss International

After being crowned Miss International Indonesia 1974 at the age of 21, Wahab represented Indonesia in Miss International 1974 and was the fifth Indonesian woman to compete in the Miss International beauty pageant. The pageant was held in Tokyo, Japan.[13]

Miss Universe

As the winner of Miss Universe Indonesia 1975,[14] Wahab represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1975 pageant, Wahab became the second Indonesian woman to ever compete in Miss Universe history, she travelled to San Salvador, El Salvador.[5] [15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Lenggang Kontes di Tengah Protes. Fajar Riadi. historia.id. 23 April 2017.
  2. News: Jejak Indonesia di Miss Universe, Laksmi DeNeefe Jadi Perwakilan Ke-26. Ria Monika. pilihanindonesia.com. 23 December 2022.
  3. News: Lydia Arlini Wahab dan Anak-anaknya. Bunga Surawijaya. Tempo. 30 November 1983. 15 April 2023.
  4. News: Lydia Arlini Wahab, Mantan Miss Indonesia, Lydia Arlini Wahab, di Jakarta, 1983. Dodo Karundeng. Tempo. 30 November 1983. 15 April 2023.
  5. News: Ratu Indonesia Menikah. Tempo. 14 August 1976. 15 April 2023.
  6. News: Sosok Prisa Rianzi Gitaris Band Metal Ternama, Ternyata Anak Jendral Bintang Dua. Alpen Martinus. Tribun Network. 30 September 2021. 15 April 2023.
  7. News: Profil Prisa Rianzi, Gitaris Wanita dengan Hits "Kau Curi Lagi" Bersama J-Rocks. Azizah Pamugarwati. Kompas. 4 March 2013. 15 April 2023.
  8. News: Mengenal Prisa Rianzi Mantan Duet J-Rocks Sempat Menepi Kini Comeback Ke Dunia Musik. Nur Fajriani R.. Tribun Network. 4 March 2020. 15 April 2023.
  9. News: Ingat Prisa Adinda? Anak Jendral, Dulu Terkenal Kolaborasi Dengan J-Rocks, Ini Kabarnya. Alpen Martinus. Tribun Network. 1 March 2022. 15 April 2023.
  10. News: Kisah Inspiratif Mantan Miss Indonesia yang Berjuang Melawan Kanker. Nur Fajriani R.. batamnews.co.id. 10 July 2017. 15 April 2023.
  11. News: Kisah Inspiratif Mantan Putri Indonesia Saat Berjuang Melawan Kanker. Aisyah Kamaliah. Detik News. 9 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170916233723/https://health.detik.com/read/2017/07/09/164931/3553489/763/Mereka%20yang%20Memilih%20Menikah%20di%20Usia%2030%2C%20Adalah%20Wanita%20Hebat%20dengan%20Segudang%20Cita-cita . 15 April 2023. 16 September 2017 .
  12. Web site: Indonesian Beauty Queens in New Order of Government. beautiesofindonesia.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160130205752/http://www.beautiesofindonesia.com/2014/02/indonesian-beauty-queens-in-new-order.html. 2016-01-30.
  13. News: Jadi Impian Setiap Perempuan, Kontes Kecantikan Ternyata Pernah Dilarang. Bernas. 10 March 2018.
  14. News: Menunggu Restu Dari Atas. Tempo. 20 March 2016.
  15. News: "Senjata" Miss World Yang Ditakuti. Gadis Arivia. jurnalperempuan.org. 3 September 2013. 15 April 2023.