Happy Salma
Jero Happy Salma Wanasari (born 4 January 1980), known professionally as Happy Salma, is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. In 2020, Tatler Asia named her as one of the most influential figures in Asia.
Happy Salma

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- Name
- Jero Happy Salma Wanasari
- Born
- 4 January 1980
- Birthplace
- Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia
- Spouse
- Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa (2010)
- Occupation
- Celebrity, Writer, Theatrical producer
- Awards
- Citra Award (2010)
- Nationality
- Indonesia.
- Education
- University of Indonesia and Trisakti University.
- Honours
- Asia's Most Stylish Indonesia and Asia's Most Influential Indonesia.
- Languages
- Indonesian.
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Jero Happy Salma Wanasari (born 4 January 1980), known professionally as Happy Salma, is an Indonesian actress, theater producer and jewelry entrepreneur. In 2020, Tatler Asia named her as one of the most influential figures in Asia.
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Happy Salma (born 1980) is an actor, actress and film director, among other activities, of Indonesian nationality. The actor was born in Sukabumi. Happy Salma was educated at Trisakti University and University of Indonesia.
Languages used include Indonesian. Honours include Asia's Most Influential Indonesia and Asia's Most Stylish Indonesia.
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Key facts
• Name — Jero Happy Salma Wanasari • Born — 4 January 1980 • Birthplace — Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia • Spouse — Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa (2010) • Children — 2 • Occupation — Celebrity, Writer, Theatrical producer • Parents — Dachlan Suhendra (father) Iis Rohaeni (mother) • Awards — Citra Award (2010)
Theater
Theater
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". In 2009, Happy Salma played a monologue "Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk" in Amsterdam, Bern-Swiss, 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), Java War "Opera Diponegoro" (2011), "Monolog Inggit" (2011 - 2014), "Roro Mendut" (2012), "#3Perempuanku, Bukan Bunga Bukan Lelaki" (2015), several theater performances with "Indonesia Kita" 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, which produced numerous major performances, such as Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi and Cinta Tak Pernah Sederhana in 2019.
Tulola Jewelry
Tulola Jewelry
Beside acting and literature, Happy Salma also manage a jewelry business under the brand Tulola, which she founded with Sri Luce Rusna and Franka Makarim. Tulola has a unique concept with design that explore Indonesian literature, culture, and nature. Happy Salma has a role as Founder and Creative Conceptor. 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. In 2013, Tulola launched "Pitaloka" Collection that inspired by a tale of the Bubat War in 1367 and beautiful Sundanese princess Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi. 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. Then, Tulola launched many series of collection including "Lingkaran Semesta" (2016), "Truth" (2017), "Ubud" (2018), "Dewi Sri" (2018), "Perjalanan Kenangan" (2019), "Puspita" (2019) inspired by 5 character of Yogyakarta Princess (Putri Keraton Yogyakarta), "Nusantara" (2019) a collaboration with Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian, Indonesian singer Andien and Eva Celia, "Dengan Tanganku, Aku Merakit Mimpimu" (2019) inspired by a book entitled "Kuantar ke Gerbang" written by Ramadhan K.H., and "Jiwa Penuh Sinar" (2021). Tulola now has several stores in Bali and Jakarta, including Seminyak, Kemang, Plaza Senayan, and Plaza Indonesia. For further information about Tulola Jewelry can be found at www.shoptulola.com
Personal life
Personal life
On 3 October 2010, Happy Salma married Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa, a Balinese Prince from Ubud. They married at the Ubud Palace, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The couple have two children: Tjokorda Sri Kinandari Kerthyasa (b. 2015) and Tjokorda Ngurah Rayidaru Kerthyasa (b. 2018). She converted from Islam to Hinduism upon marriage, becoming queen and a member of the Lordship of Ubud.
Book
Book
• "Pulang" (2006) • "Telaga Fatamorgana" (2008) • "Hanya Salju dan Pisau Batu" (2010), a collaboration with Pidi Baiq • "The Warrior Daughter" (2015), a creative biography of Desak Nyoman Suarti
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Her recorded language was Indonesian. Her recorded confession was Hinduism. She was the child of Dachlan Suhendra. She married Tjokorda Bagus Dwi Santana Kertayasa. 2 children are recorded: Tjokorda Sri Kinandari Kerthayasa and Tjokorda Ngurah Rayidaru Kerthyasa.
Identity
Identity
Happy Salma is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as actress, model, writer and film director.

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Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1980
Happy Salma was born on 4 January 1980.
Film
• Illustration — Happy Salma at the Indonesian Film Festival, 2015 Happy Salma has received many awards for acting, including: Best Supporting Actress at the 2008 Bandung Film Festival (Rinduku Cintamu), 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, as well as Best Performance and Best Short Film in Plaza Indonesia Short Film Festival 2016 for short film "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya". 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. She directed a shot film "Kamis ke-300" and "Ibu dan Anak Perempuannya". In 2020, Happy Salma directed a series entitled "Masakan Rumah" which were screened in Mola TV. 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 Hollywood Reporter, the response to the film was positive in critical spaces, if not in the larger market. 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). She also won Movie Actress of The Year by Film Pilihan Tempo 2022 for her role in the film Before, Now, and Then (Nana).
Primary material
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reference work
- “Happy Salma”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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authority record
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q5653028: Happy Salma
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Awards and nominations
• 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 • Favourite Supporting Actress
Literature
Happy Salma started her career in the entertainment industry as an actress in numerous sinetron (Indonesian soap operas). While pursuing her career in the entertainment industry, she realized her passion in Indonesian literature. She published two short stories books, namely Pulang (2006) which was nominated for Khatulistiwa Literary Award and Telaga Fatamorgana (2008). Her short stories also featured in Titian: Anthology of Pupular Short Stories (2008), Lobakan: Short Story Anthology (2009), 24 Sauh Short Story Collaboration (2009) 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). Lately, she wrote and published a creative biography of Desak Nyoman Suarti "The Warrior Daughter" (2015).
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- 1.Asia, Tatler. Tatler Hot List: The Most Influential Voices In Asia Right Now. Tatler Asia.
- 2.KapanLagi.com: Profil Happy Salma. KapanLagi.com.
- 3.Liputan6.com. Happy Salma Merilis Buku Pulang. liputan6.com. 6 November 2006.
- 4.antaranews.com. Happy Salma Berkeliling Kenalkan Sastra. Antara News. 13 December 2008.
- 5.Media, Kompas Cyber. Happy Salma dan "Telaga Fatamorgana". KOMPAS.com. 15 November 2008.
- 6.Titian: Antologi Cerita Pendek Kerakyatan - Oleh: Dyah Merta, Happy Salma, Harsutejo, Linda Christanty, Martin Aleida, Oka Rusmini, Pranita Dewi, Putu Oka Sukanta, Rieke Diah Pitaloka, Sihar Ramses Simatupang, Soeprijadi Tomodihardjo, T Iskandar AS, Yonathan Rahardjo.
- 7.Media, Kompas Cyber. Sebuah Buku "Dikeroyok" 24 Wanita. KOMPAS.com. 8 February 2010.
- 8.Hanya Salju Dan Pisau Batu. www.antarafoto.com.
- 9.antaranews.com. Desak Nyoman Suarti Raih "Kartini Award". Antara News. 21 April 2007.
- 10.developer, mediaindonesia com. Desak Nyoman Suarti, The Warrior Daughter. mediaindonesia.com. 29 August 2015.
- 11.Nyai Ontosoroh. www.antarafoto.com.
- 12.Solopos.com, Redaksi. Happy Salma terbang ke Eropa. Solopos.com. 21 November 2009.
- 13.VIVA, PT VIVA MEDIA BARU-. Happy Salma Tampil di 'Jabang Tetuko'. www.viva.co.id. 8 July 2011.
- 14.Peringati Ulang Tahun Diponegoro, Sardono W Kusumo Gelar Opera Sang Pahlawan. Republika Online. 3 November 2011.
- 15.Happy Salma Jadi Roro Mendut, Belajar Tari Jawa. 11 April 2012.
- 16.BeritaSatu.com. Sebuah Sindiran dari "#3Perempuanku, Bukan Bunga Bukan Lelaki". beritasatu.com.
- 17.Fimela.com. Ada Cak Lontong dan Happy Salma di Pesta Para Pencuri. fimela.com. 4 July 2017.
- 18.Tentang Titimangsa Titimangsa. 4 June 2020.
- 19.Irfan, Muhammad. Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi: Tentang Kisah Amir yang Getir - Pikiran-Rakyat.com. www.pikiran-rakyat.com.
- 20.Irfan, Muhammad. Nyanyi Sunyi Revolusi: Tentang Kisah Amir yang Getir - Pikiran-Rakyat.com. www.pikiran-rakyat.com.
- 21.Liputan6.com. Sinetron Kepompong Juara Tanpa Saingan. liputan6.com. 26 April 2009.
- 22.Raih IKJ Awards, Happy Salma Kenang Pentas Pertama. 31 May 2014.
- 23.Ini 4 Pemenang PIFF Short Film Competition 2016. Sebelas Sinema. 7 February 2017.
- 24.Film Omnibus 'Rectoverso' Hadir di Hari Valentine. detikhot.
- 25.developer, medcom id. Film Kamis Ke 300 Jadi Bahan Diskusi Lembaga HAM Internasional. medcom.id. 28 July 2014.
- 26.Ubaidillah, Abu. Happy Salma Belajar Masak di Dapur Bali Gung Niang: Sup Bunga Jepun. detikfood.
- 27.Masakan Rumah. 2020.
- 28.Felperin, Leslie. 'Before, Now & Then' ('Nana'): Film Review Berlin 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. 12 February 2022.
- 29.Media, Kompas Cyber. Daftar Pemenang Indonesian Movie Actors Awards 2022. KOMPAS.com. 16 November 2022.
- 30.Tempo. Happy Salma: Aktris Film Pilihan Tempo 2022. 15 December 2022.
- 31.Tulola Jewelry.
- 32.Tulola Founders. Tulola Jewelry.
- 33.Juwita Malam Collection for Tulola - Photoshoot FTV - video Dailymotion. Dailymotion. 30 January 2012.
- 34.Sparkling creativity. The Jakarta Post.
- 35.Happy Salma dan Sri Luce Rusna Wujudkan Perhiasan dari Karya Pramoedya. Tribunnews.com.
- 36.developer, mediaindonesia com. Tulola Jewelry Luncurkan Koleksi Terbaru. mediaindonesia.com. 24 November 2016.
- 37.developer, mediaindonesia com. Tulola Jewelry Rilis Koleksi Terbaru Truth. mediaindonesia.com. 27 November 2017.
- 38.Media, Kompas Cyber. "Ubud adalah 'Obat', Saat Ketidakseimbangan dalam Hidup Menghampiri" Halaman all. KOMPAS.com. 3 May 2018.
- 39.Bjapps. journal.sociolla.com.
- 40.Fimela.com. Perjalanan Kenangan, Koleksi Perhiasan Kilas Balik 11 Tahun Perjalanan Tulola. fimela.com. 6 August 2019.
- 41.KREASI TULOLA JEWELLERY: Mahakarya 'Puspita' bagi Putri Keraton Yogyakarta. 13 October 2019.
- 42."Nusantara", Koleksi Tulola Jewelry yang Terinspirasi dari Artis Kenamaan. IndieMarketFest Blog. 29 November 2019.
- 43.Indonesia, Herworld. Peluncuran Karya Koleksi Art-Wear Tulola Terbaru. Herworld Indonesia.
- 44.Ngantung, Daniel. Perhiasan 'Mantra' Optimisme dari Tulola Jewelry di Masa Pandemi. wolipop.
- 45.Tulola Jewelry Resmikan Gerai Ke-4 di Plaza Indonesia. kumparan.
- 46.Happy Salma Menikah, Namanya Bertambah Panjang. 3 October 2015.
- 47.Happy Salma's conversion from Islam to Hinduism.
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