Alberthiene Endah
Alberthiene Endah | |
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Born | 16 September[A][1] Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
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Nationality | Indonesian |
Period | 1993–present |
Rr. Alberthiene Endah Kusumawardhani Hilaul-Sutoyo (16 September),[A] better known as Alberthiene Endah, is an Indonesian biographer, novelist, and journalist. She is known for her in-depth biographies of Indonesian celebrities, such as Chrisye and Krisdayanti. She has been called "the most sought after biographer in [Indonesia]."[1]
Biography
Endah was born in
Endah received her first job working for the magazine Hidup in 1993.
In 2004, Endah resigned from her position at Femina to focus on her career as a
She also released her first novel, Don't Give Me Drugs (Indonesian: Jangan Beri Aku Narkoba), in 2004. Don't Give Me Drugs received an award from the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency for her "effort in combating drugs" and first place at the 2005 Adikarya Awards. In 2005, Don't Give Me Drugs was adapted into the film The Last Second (Indonesian: Detik Terakhir).[1]
Between May and November 2006, Endah worked on writing musician Chrisye's biography while he was battling lung cancer.[1] She has called it her "most special" work[2] and Chrisye's willingness to be interviewed "like a miracle."[1]
In 2010 she announced that she was working on a biography of actress Luna Maya. Endah has stated that she plans on writing a full biography, not just about the star's recent sex tape scandal.[3]
Personal life
Endah is married to Indonesian photographer Dio Hilaul.[1]
When writing biographies, Endah participates in the subjects day-to-day activities. She has called writing biographies "like dating [the subject]", because of the need to be involved in their activities.[1] She has accompanied subjects on tour, in video editing sessions, and during their fight against cancer.[1]
Bibliography
Her works include:[1]
Year | Title | Title in English | Notes |
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2003 | Seribu Satu KD | One Thousand and One KDs | First biography |
2004 | Panggung Hidup Raam Punjabi | Raam Punjabi's Life on the Stage | |
2004 | Dwi Ria Latifa: Berpolitik dengan Nurani | Politics with a Conscience | |
2006 | Venna Melinda Guide to Good Living: Bugar dan Cantik ala Venna Melinda | Fit and Beautiful the Venna Melinda Way | |
2007 | Anne Avantie: Aku, Anugerah dan Kebaya | Me, The Gift and Kebaya | |
2007 | Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal | A Musical Memoir | |
2008 | Titiek Puspa: A Legendary Diva | Titiek Puspa: A Legendary Diva | On Titiek Puspa |
2009 | Catatan Hati Krisdayanti — My Life, My Secret | Krisdayanti's Memoirs — My Life, My Secret | |
2010 | Memoar Romantika Probosutedjo : Saya dan Mas Harto | Probosutedjo's Romantic Memoir : Me and My Brother, Harto | |
2011 | Merry Riana — Mimpi Sejuta Dolar | Merry Riana — A Million Dollar Dream | |
2012 | Joko Widodo - Menyentuh Jakarta | Joko Widodo - Touching Jakarta |
Year | Title | Title in English | Notes |
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2004 | Jangan Beri Aku Narkoba | Don't Give Me Drugs | First novel |
2004 | Cewek Matre | The Material Girl | |
2004 | Jodoh Monika | Monika's Partner | |
2005 | Dicintai Jo | Loved by Jo | |
2008 | Selebriti | Celebrity | |
2009 | Ojek Cantik | The Beautiful Motorbike Taxi Driver | |
2009 | Nyonya Jetset | Miss Jetset |
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