Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema Explained

Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema
Miss Universe Indonesia 1974
Competitions:Miss Universe Indonesia 1974
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1974
(Unplaced)
Birth Place:Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Birth Name:Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema
Alias:Nia Ardikoesoema
Alma Mater:Bandung Institute of Technology
Birth Date:13 March 1948
Death Place:Santo Borromeus Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Eye Color:Brown
Hair Color:Brown

Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema (March 13, 1948 – April 8, 2018) was an Indonesian architect, model and beauty pageant titleholder who initially won Miss Universe Indonesia 1974, she is the first woman from Indonesia making the nation debut in the Miss Universe history. Ardikoesoema represent Indonesia at the Miss Universe 1974 pageant in Manila, The Philippines.[1] [2]

Early life, background and career

Ardikoesoema was born in Bandung, West Java on March 13, 1948, to a Sundanese parents. She graduated valedictorian in grade school and salutatorian in high school. She graduated magna cum laude from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with architecture as her field of discipline.[3] [4]

On April 8, 2018, at 20:59 WIB Ardikoesoema has passed away.[5] [6] She died on Sunday, after undergoing intensive treatment at the Santo Borromeus Hospital, Bandung, West Java.[7] [8] Nia, an alumnus of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) died at the fairly old age, 70 years old.[3] [9] [10]

Pageantry

Mojang Bandung and Putri Indonesia

Ardikoesoema starting her foray into the world of pageantry by joining "Mojang Bandung 1973" (also known as Ratu Jawa Barat at that moment),[11] a local pageant that select it winners for the tourism ambassador of Bandung.[3] [12] During the finale coronation night she won the title,[3] later Ardikoesoema gain the right to represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1974 under the Andi Nurhayati Beauty directorship,[13] who hold the license for "Putri Indonesia (Princess of Indonesia)" national beauty pageant,[14] [15] that send Indonesian woman as the nation representatives to the International pageants namely Miss Universe and Miss World.[16] [17]

Miss Universe

As the winner of Miss Universe Indonesia 1974, Ardikoesoema represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1974 pageant, Ardikoesoema became the very first Indonesian woman making the nation debut in the Miss Universe history.[18] [19] [20] Ardikoesoema travelled to Manila, The Philippines, it was the first Miss Universe pageant to ever be held in Asia.[21] [22] After competing at the pageant, Ardikoesoema receive the award from Indonesian World Records Museum as the "Beauty Pioneer who competed in Miss Universe pageant".[23] [24]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: Jejak Indonesia di Miss Universe, Laksmi DeNeefe Jadi Perwakilan Ke-26. Ria Monika. pilihanindonesia.com. December 23, 2022.
  3. News: Wakil Pertama Indonesia ke Ajang Miss Universe, Ternyata Mojang Parahyangan. jernih.co. December 27, 2021. April 16, 2023.
  4. News: Wakil Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe Wafat. Muhammad Bimo Aprilianto. Liputan 6. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  5. News: Wakil Pertama RI di Miss Universe Meninggal, Puteri Indonesia Berduka. Hestianingsih. Detik News. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  6. News: Nia Kurniasi, Wakil RI Pertama di Miss Universe 1974 Wafat. Fimela. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  7. News: Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia. P. Suryo R.. Merah Putih. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  8. News: Innalillah... Wakil Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia. Nur Hidayat Said. rakyatku.com. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  9. News: Wakil Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe Tutup Usia. Danar. krjogja.com. April 10, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  10. News: Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe, Nia Kurniasih Meninggal Dunia. Rani Ayu Utami. akurat.co. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  11. News: Cinta Almamater. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). December 20, 1975.
  12. News: Nia Kurniasi, mojang Bandung wakil pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe. Fefy Haryanto. brilio.net. July 25, 2017. April 16, 2023.
  13. News: Menunggu Restu Dari Atas. Tempo. March 20, 2016.
  14. 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.
  15. News: Jadi Impian Setiap Perempuan, Kontes Kecantikan Ternyata Pernah Dilarang. Bernas. March 10, 2018.
  16. News: "Senjata" Miss World Yang Ditakuti. Gadis Arivia. jurnalperempuan.org. September 3, 2013. April 15, 2023.
  17. News: Kontes Bikini Miss Universe Sempat Jadi Kontroversi di Indonesia. Solopos. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  18. News: Nia Kurniasih – Tahun 1974 Wakili Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe, Ini Video Penampilannya. Suci Rahayu P.K.. Tribun Network. April 11, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  19. News: Nia Kurniasih Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal. Rahmi Anjani. Detik News. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  20. News: Cerita Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe 1974. Alika Noor Kholifah, Bimo Aria. VIVA.co.id. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  21. News: 5 Fakta Nia Kurniasih: Perempuan Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe. Margith Juita Damanik. Times of Indonesia. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  22. News: Usai ajang Miss Universe 40 tahun lalu, begini foto Nia Kurniasi kini. brilio.net. September 2, 2017. April 16, 2023.
  23. News: Mengenang Nia Kurniasih, Wanita Pertama Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe. Muthia Syafira Mawardha. kabarnesia.com. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.
  24. News: Nia Kurniasih Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia. gelora.co. April 9, 2018. April 16, 2023.