Dhalia
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,_p11.jpg) Dhalia in Lewat Djam Malam | |
| Born | Dhalia 10 February 1925 |
| Died | 14 April 1991 (aged 66) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
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Dhalia (Perfected Spelling: Dhalia; 10 February 1925 – 14 April 1991) was an Indonesian actress active for over fifty years. She was nominated for three Citra Awards at the Indonesian Film Festival, winning one.
Biography
Dhalia was born in Medan, northern Sumatra, on 10 February 1925, to Tengku Katam.[1] Her father, a stagewriter, named his theatrical troupe Dhalia Opera after her. For her formal education, she studied at a Muhammadiyah-run elementary school then at a Muhammadiyah-run junior high school. In her spare time she focused on acting for her father's troupe.[2] By the 1940s she was already recognised for her singing prowess, although her father intended for her to continue her studies in Islam at Al-Azhar University, Cairo.[3][4]
In 1941 Dhalia made her feature film debut in
During the Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949), film production almost stopped.[8] Dhalia only returned to the screen in 1952, completing three films that year. By 1955 she had completed eighteen films, taking such roles as the title character in Chandra Dewi (1952) and the prostitute Laila in Lewat Djam Malam (1955).[9] Between 1956 and 1972 Dhalia made no films. After she returned to the industry,[9] she was no longer offered leading roles, instead taking supporting roles.[2] She made her last film in 1990, with the 1980s as the most productive period in her career.[9]
She died in Jakarta on 14 April 1991.[2]
Awards
During her career Dhalia was nominated for three
Filmography
During her fifty-year career Dhalia acted in some fifty-two films.[9]
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References
- ^ Biran 1979, p. 115.
- ^ a b c d Filmindonesia.or.id, Dhalia.
- ^ Biran 2009, p. 270.
- ^ Tjasmadi 1983, p. 191.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Panggilan Darah.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Moestika dari Djenar.
- ^ Biran 2009, pp. 334, 340.
- ^ Biran 2009, pp. 367–370.
- ^ a b c d Filmindonesia.or.id, Filmografi Dhalia.
- ^ Filmindonesia.or.id, Penghargaan Dhalia.
Works cited
- Biran, Misbach Yusa, ed. (1979). Apa Siapa Orang Film Indonesia 1926–1978 [What and Who: Film Figures in Indonesia, 1926–1978]. Sinematek Indonesia. OCLC 6655859.
- ISBN 978-979-3731-58-2.
- "Dhalia". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- "Filmografi Dhalia" [Filmography for Dhalia]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- "Moestika dari Djenar". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- "Panggilan Darah". filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- "Penghargaan Dhalia" [Awards for Dhalia]. filmindonesia.or.id (in Indonesian). Konfiden Foundation. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- Tjasmadi, Muhammad Johan, ed. (1983). Indonesian Film Festival Information. Jakarta: Indonesian Film Festival. p. 342.
