Mariana Renata

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Mariana Renata
Born (1983-12-31) 31 December 1983 (age 40)
Ile-de-France, France
Nationality
Alma mater)
Occupations
Years active1997-present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
AgencyWilhelmina Models[1]
Innovative Artists

Mariana Renata Dantec (born 31 December 1983,

actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Janji Joni
(2005), The Matchmaker (2006), and Nic And Mar series (2015).

Early life and education

Born to a

Indonesian mother, Dantec started her modeling career at the age of 13 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2][3]

Dantec obtained an undergraduate degree in English Culture and Literature from the Paris-Sorbonne University and her Master of Commerce at the University of New South Wales in International Business.[4]

Career

During her modeling career, Dantec has walked on the Paris, Sydney, Milan and New York fashion

runways
, and has become a model for numerous global brands

In addition to modelling career, Dantec has appeared in several music videos. In 2003, Dantec was featured in the Asian-market version of

music videos.[2] The following year, Dantec was chosen as the new brand ambassador for Lux.[5]

In 2005, Dantec landed her first film, taking a supporting role in

short film The Matchmaker, directed by Cinzia Puspita Rini and produced by Nia Dinata. The film had its international premiere at The 11th Busan International Film Festival in Asian Shorts segment.[9]

Dantec then took a break from acting to finish her

Central American countries for a year.[10]

Since 2011, Dantec has been residing in New York City where she is represented by

Dantec then reunited with co-star Nicholas Saputra, eight years after Janji Joni, in a South Korean-Indonesian joint production film Someone’s Wife in the Boat of Someone’s Husband; a part of Jeonju International Film Festival's Jeonju Digital Project.[12] The film was screened at the 2013 Locarno Film Festival, as well.[13]

In January 2014, Dantec became the guest judge in

LINE's web series Nic And Mar. A story about rekindled lovers, it was released in March 2015 and aired weekly on Thursday and Friday through Line Story official account.[16][17]

In 2016, Dantec participated in the

pro-bono. She noted, "Many people living with HIV have no access to information and to care as well as treatment. Even in many countries they lose their rights to employment".[20]

Personal life

Dantec is the only child in the family. Her cousin, Renata Kusmanto, is a model and actress. Their mothers are twins. Her cousin-in-law, Fachri Albar, is an actor.[21] Dantec speaks fluent Indonesian, English and French.[22]

From 2005 to 2006, Dantec was romantically linked to Janji Joni co-star Nicholas Saputra.[23]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Director Note
2005 Janji Joni Angelique Joko Anwar
2006 The Matchmaker Kay Nia Dinata short film
2013 Someone’s Wife in the Boat of Someone’s Husband Halimah Edwin South Korean-Indonesian joint production; Jeonju Digital Project[24]
2015 Nic And Mar Mar 7 episodes, web series[17]

TV series

Year Title Role Network Note
2006 Dunia Tanpa Koma RCTI cameo

Reality show

Year Title Role Note Ref.
2014
Asia's Next Top Model (season 2)
guest judge Episode 11
2016 Voice of the Voiceless Yohana
ILO
Campaign
[19]

Music video appearances

Year Title Artist
1998 Dua Sedjoli Dewa 19
Setia Chrisye
2004 She's Out of My Life (Asia Version) Josh Groban
2005 Menunggumu Peterpan
2006 Cinta Yang Lain Ungu ft. Chrisye
2007 Balisong Rivermaya
2010 Mengagumimu Malika

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2005 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards Most Favorite Supporting Actress Janji Joni Won

References

  1. ^ "Mariana Dantec". Wilhelmina Models. 2011.
  2. ^ a b "5 Model Indonesia yang Berkarya di Kancah Internasional". Harper's Bazaar Indonesia (in Indonesian). 23 February 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Apa Kabar Mariana Renata?". Mata Mata (in Indonesian). 10 April 2018.
  4. Tempo magazine (Indonesia)
    ; retrieved 7 December 2010.
  5. ^ "Mariana Renata: Bintang Lux Baru". KapanLagi (Press release). 19 February 2004.
  6. ^ a b (18 October 2005). Dapat Peran Kecil, Mariana Renata Tak Kecewa, KapanLagi (in Indonesian); retrieved 7 December 2010.
  7. ^ "18th Tokyo International Film Festival Line Up". TIFF. 2005.
  8. ^ (9 August 2005). Mariana Renata Berjaya di Kancah Perfilman Nasional, KapanLagi (in Indonesian); retrieved 7 December 2010.
  9. ^ "The Matchmaker". BIFF. 2006.
  10. ^ "Mumpung Lajang, Mariana Renata Sibuk Travelling". Detik (in Indonesian). 13 April 2010.
  11. ^ "Mariana Dantec". Wilhelmina Models. 2011.
  12. ^ "Jeonju Digital Project 2013: Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband (2013)". Korean Film Biz Zone (Press release). 2013.
  13. ^ "Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband". Locarno Film Festival (Press release). 2013.
  14. ^ "TRESemmé Hadirkan Asia's Next Top Model 2 & Kenalkan Mariana Renata sebagai The Face of TRESemmé". Unilever (Press release) (in Indonesian). 9 January 2014.
  15. ^ "Mariana Renata Senang Jadi Gadis Komersil". Warta Kota (in Indonesian). 9 January 2014.
  16. ^ "Nicholas Saputra-Mariana Renata Jalin Asmara Lagi?". Kompas (in Indonesian). 12 March 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Watch The Official Music Soundtrack For Line Indonesia Mobile Drama "NIC AND MAR" presented by Simon Adams". Neighbourlist. 18 March 2015.
  18. ^ "The Voice of the Voiceless Campaign: Mariana Renata". ILO Indonesia (Press release). 2016.
  19. ^ a b "Actress Mariana Renata lends her voice in support of HIV testing at work". ILO (Press release). 12 July 2016.
  20. ^ "The Voice of the Voiceless Campaign: Mariana Renata". ILO Indonesia (Press release). 21 July 2016.
  21. ^ "Fachry Albar Resmi Suami Renata". Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). 13 June 2014.
  22. ^ "Pindah dari Perancis, Mariana Renata Hijrah ke Australia". KapanLagi (in Indonesian). 18 October 2005.
  23. ^ "Nicholas Saputra-Mariana Renata Bubar". Detik Hot (in Indonesian). 9 December 2006.
  24. ^ "Jeonju Digital Project 2013: Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband (2013)". Korean Film Biz Zone (Press release). 2013.

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