Jessica Iskandar (born 29 January 1988) is an Indonesian actress, model, presenter, singer.[1] She is also known by her nickname, Jedar.

Jessica Iskandar
Jessica Iskandar on Ini Talkshow in 2016
Born (1988-01-29) January 29, 1988 (age 36)
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s)Celebrity, Model, Presenter, Singer
Years active2005 - present
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Spouses
Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard
(m. 2014; div. 2015)
(m. 2021)
Children2
Parent(s)Hardi Iskandar (Father)
Wulandari (Mother)
RelativesHenry Iskandar (Brother)
Dennis Iskandar (Brother)
Yudi Iskandar (Brother)
Erick Iskandar (Brother)

Early life

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Born in Jakarta, Jessica Iskandar grew up in an interfaith family, as her father, Hardi Iskandar, is a Muslim and her mother, Wulandari, is a Protestant Christian. She is the youngest in the family and the only daughter' having 5 older brothers.

Jessica Iskandar finished her high school education at Bunda Mulia School. She continued her studies at Trisakti University, Jakarta, majoring in Interior Design. After three semesters, she decided to quit the university to concentrate on her career.

Career

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Jessica Iskandar began her career as a model. She attended John Casablanca modeling school. She made her first movie debut in 2005 as Kara in Dealova.[2] Her next movie was Diva (2007) which was produced in Malaysia.[3]

From 2008 to 2012, Jessica Iskandar starred in several soap operas and FTV (Television Movie) such as Gadis Pengantar Telur (2010) with Vino Bastian, Cinta Pura-Pura Nyasar (2010) alongside Rio Dewanto and Vicky Nitinegoro.[4][5]

In February 2013, Jessica Iskandar published her first autobiography, JEDAR: Jessica Iskandar. In December 2014, Jessica Iskandar published her second autobiography, Jedar Power: Love, Life, Lord which recounted her experiences while she was expecting her first child, El Barack Alexander.[6]

Jessica Iskandar began her career as a Presenter at Dahsyat on RCTI from March 2011 to 2013. In 2012, Jessica Iskandar was appointed as Indonesia Earth Hour ambassador.[7]

In September 2018, Jessica Iskandar was invited to serve as a guest judge in Asia's Next Top Model Season 6 Episode 6 in Thailand.[8]

In 2018, Jessica Iskandar started co-hosting a talkshow on TransTV, Ngopi Dara, with Nia Ramadhani.[9]

Currently, Jessica Iskandar owns a fashion and cosmetic line, villa rental, as well as her own bakery which was named after her son.[10]

Personal life

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On 11 December 2013, Jessica Iskandar married Ludwig Franz Willibald Maria Joseph Leonard Erbgraf von Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee at Gereja Yesus Sejati, a Protestant church in Jakarta. Ludwig was a German citizen who was 2 years younger than Jessica Iskandar and the eldest son of Hereditary prince Johannes Franz Xaver Willibald Maria Joseph Philipp Jeningen Leonnard Fürst von Waldburg Wolfegg Waldsee, Châtelain of the Castle of Wolfegg and Head of the House of Waldburg. The wedding was attended by several of her relatives.

On 8 January 2014, the marriage was registered at the Civil Registry Office.[11]

On 21 July 2014, Jessica Iskandar gave birth to the couple's only child, a son named El Barack Alexander, in the United States of America.

On 13 October 2014, Jessica Iskandar's husband filed a petition requesting annulment at South Jakarta state court. He also filed a lawsuit at East Jakarta state questioning the validity of marriage license.[12] The first trial was set on 12 November 2014.

On 14 April 2015, East Jakarta state court dismissed the lawsuit with regards to the validity of the marriage license.[13]

On 15 October 2015, the petition for annulment was granted and Jessica Iskandar was officially divorced.[12]

On 15 June 2019, Jessica Iskandar officially announced her engagement to Richard Kyle, after one year of dating.[14]

Jessica Iskandar was a wet nurse for Gempita Nora Marten, the daughter of her friend Gisella Anastasia and Gading Marten.[15]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2005 Dealova Karra
2007 Diva Mera
2009 Coblos Cinta Sasha
2009 Nazar Cindy
2010 Istri Bo'ongan Dini
2012 Kung Fu Pocong Perawan Memey

Soap Opera

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  • Kasmaran
  • Kanaya
  • My Best Friend's Sister
  • Cinta Anak Majikan

Music Video

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Year Title Artist
2013 Tanpa Dirimu Killing Me Inside
2012 Cinta Tanpa Alasan Putih

Television Movie

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  • Ketika Wila Patah Hati (2008) as Wila
  • Something About Bali (2010) as Bali
  • Gadis Pengantar Telur (2010) as Galuh
  • Cinta di Kandang Sapi (2009) as Seruni
  • Cinta Pura-Pura Nyasar (2010) as Melisa
  • Miss Clean Lebay (2012) as Mita
  • Jejaka in Paradise (2010) as Chika
  • Stay With Me Please (2010) as Lena
  • Cinta Tak Kenal Bosan (2010) as Tiara
  • Ada Cinta di Pulau Maimalu (2010) as Adelia
  • Jesi Bawa Lari Hatiku (2010) as Jesi
  • Buton Island's Romantic Story (2009) as Angki
  • Not My Sassy Girl (2011) as Sassy
  • Geng Vespa Terjerat Cinta (2011) as Cyntia
  • Never Ending Bakmi (2011) as Ami
  • Calo Cinta (2012) as Vina
  • Ilana Pergi Ilina Menanti (2011) as Ilana dan Ilina
  • Ketemu Cinta di Metromini (2010) as Tania
  • Bad Boy's Diary
  • Dibinatu Ada Cinta
  • Romansa di Pantai Panjang
  • Tiga Lawan Satu
  • Nona Sabrina
  • The Bad Luck Stiletto
  • Alunan Cinta
  • Nanno Si Nanny
  • Tertusuk Keris Cinta Ngatiman
  • Be My Valentine Siti Markonah
  • Cewek Cantikku
  • Cintaku Anak Majikan
  • Cinta Karung Beras
  • Kepentok Cinta Shahrukh Khan
  • Gue Berhak Jatuh Cinta
  • Jatuh Bangun Demi Cinta (2009)
  • Terjaring Cinta Nelayan Cantik
  • Aku Bidadarimu
  • Cintaku Dibuat Mainan
  • Tabrak Gue Dong
  • Jangan Deportasi Cintaku
  • Pangeran Kodok Mencari Cinta
  • Romantika Cinta di Pasar Kambing
  • SMS untuk Bidadariku
  • Bukalah Hatimu Sedikit Untukku
  • Juliet Sang Penakluk Arjuna
  • Badai Pasti Kembali
  • I Love You Juminten (2011)
  • Jaka Tarub Mencari Cinta

Album

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Year Title Album Notes
2010 Cerita Cinta Mini Album

Television Show

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Year Title Channel Television
2011 - 2013 Dahsyat RCTI
2011 - presents Pesbukers ANTV
2011 - 2012 Target Operasi RCTI
2011 - 2012 The Hits Trans TV
2012 Wayang Bandel Trans TV
2012 Waktunya Kita Sahur Trans TV
2014 Ceplas Ceplos Trans7
2015 - 2016 Everybody Superstar Trans TV
2018 - presents Ngopi Dara Trans TV
2018 - presents Netijen Trans TV
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Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Result Ref.
2011 2011 Dahsyatnya Awards RCTI Outstanding Guest Host Nominated
2012 2012 Dahsyatnya Awards RCTI Nominated
Yahoo! OMG Awards Most Wanted Female Nominated
2015 Silet Awards RCTI Razored Life Won
Fokus Selebriti Awards SCTV The Most Controversional Case Won [16]
2016 Mom & Kids Awards MNCTV Mom & Kids Nominated
Ada-Ada Aja Awards GTV (Indonesia) Outstanding Artist Won
Silet Awards RCTI Razored Hot Mom Won
2017 Insert Awards Trans TV Favorite Viral Celebrity Won
Selebriti on News Awards MNCTV Most Wow Mom Nominated
2018 Insert Awards Trans TV Fashionable Mom & Kids (with El Barack) Won [17]
Couple Sweetheart (with Richard Kyle) Won [18]
Favourite Celebrity Gang (with Girls Squad) Won
Silet Awards RCTI Razored Romance (with Richard Kyle) Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Bradley, Grant. "Stars get Indonesia hungry for NZ travel." New Zealand Herald. Saturday 17 November 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2013. "Indonesian celebrity chef Farah Quinn arrived yesterday to film cooking shows that will be fronted by model and actress Jessica Iskandar."
  2. ^ "5 Transformasi Jessica Iskandar dari Perjuangannya di Film Dealova & Kini Siap Dipinang Richard Kyle". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. ^ "The Romantic Tale of Richard Kyle and Jessica Iskandar". Prestige Online - Taiwan. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  4. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Profil Jessica Iskandar, Si Artis Serba Bisa". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  5. ^ Bintang.com. "Mereka yang Pernah Singgah di Hati Jessica Iskandar". LINE TODAY. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Guess what?: Jessica Iskandar releases biography". 23 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Earth Hour Jakarta, Indonesia".
  8. ^ "Jessica Iskandar is a guest judge in Asia's next top model 2018". 2 October 2018.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "NGOPI DARA TRANS TV (@ngopidara_ttv) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Influencer of the Day: Jessica Iskandar". Elite Havens MAGAZINE. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Jessica Iskandar Ternyata Sudah Menikah Setahun Lalu". Warta Kota (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Pengadilan Batalkan Pernikahan Ludwig Franz Willibald - Jessica Iskandar". HarianSIB.com - Sinar Indonesia Baru. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  13. ^ Media, Kompas Cyber. "Gugatan Pembatalan Perkawinan Jessica Iskandar-Ludwig Ditolak". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  14. ^ Liputan6.com (15 June 2019). "Jelang Tunangan, Jessica Iskandar dan Richard Kyle Kenang Masa Perkenalan". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Heboh! Artis Jessica Iskandar Menyusui Anak Gading Martin". Tribun Jabar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Jessica Iskandar Was Chosen To Be The Most Controversial Artist".
  17. ^ "Mom and Kids Fashionable Nominated Photos at Insert Awards 2018".
  18. ^ "the reaction of Jedar and Richo when they were awarded the Couple Sweetheart award".
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