Agni Pratistha

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In this article, the surname is Kuswardono, her Javanese patronymic surname; Arkadewi is her Javanese matronymic surname.

Agni Pratistha
Kuswardono in 2007
Born
Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono

(1987-12-08) 8 December 1987 (age 36)
Canberra, Australia
Alma materBina Nusantara University
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[citation needed]
Spouse
Ryan Anthony Monoarfa
​
​
(m. 2013)​
Children3
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitlePuteri Indonesia 2006
Miss Universe Indonesia 2007
Hair colorblack[citation needed]
Eye colorbrown[citation needed]
Major
competition(s)		Puteri Indonesia 2006
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(Best National Costume)[1][2]

Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono (born 8 December 1987) is an Indonesian actress,[3] graphic designer[4] and beauty pageant titleholder who was the winner of Puteri Indonesia 2006 (Miss Universe Indonesia),[5][6][7] she represented Indonesia in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant held in Mexico City, Mexico in May 2007,[8][9] where she won her Best National Costume award.[1][2]

Personal life

Kuswardono was born in Canberra, Australia to Javanese parents,[10] her sister is actress, Sigi Wimala.[11][10] In 2004, she settled at Jakarta, Indonesia.[12] Her full name "Agni Pratistha" means invocation of the God of fire was inspired by the Hindu rituals, the name "Agni" means God of Fire in Sanskrit whereas "Pratistha" means invocation.[13] She holds a bachelor degree in graphic design from the Bina Nusantara University in Jakarta, Indonesia,[4] after graduated she worked at CosmoGirl Indonesia as an Executive Editor from 2007 to 2012.[4][10]

On 17 June 2013, Kuswardono married Ryan Anthony Monoarfa in Las Vegas, United States.[14][15] The wedding reception was held on 14 December 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[14][16] They have three children.[17] [18][19] Kuswardono and her husband founded Chubby Max cookies and Ark Motion Images.[20][21]

Pageantry

Kuswardono (left) during Miss Universe 2007 rehearsal at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City.

Puteri Indonesia 2006

Representing her province Central Java, Kuswardono was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2006[5][22] at the finals held at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, on 25 August 2006 by the outgoing titleholder of Puteri Indonesia 2005, Nadine Chandrawinata of Jakarta SCR.[6][7] She was crowned together with Rahma Landy Sjahruddin from Jakarta SCR who won the title of Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan at the end of the event.[23]

Miss Universe 2007

As Indonesia's representative in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant, Kuswardono travelled to Mexico City, Mexico in end of April to participate in the four weeks of quarantine events, rehearsals and preliminary competitions with the other seventy-seven delegates.[8][9]

At the final, Kuswardono's Dayak inspired costume ended won Best National Costume award for the first time for Indonesia.[1][2]

Filmography

As an actress, Kuswardono appeared on several films.[24] Kuswardono started her foray into acting in 2004, starred on Mengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun),[10] which was shown in the 2005 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[20][25] In 2018, Agni starred in leading role in all three omnibus episodes of Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey (The Sea, Hekishu, and Variable No.3), directed by Japan's Daichi Matsunaga, Indonesia's Edwin and China's Degena Yun. The film was co-produced by Tokyo International Film Festival and Japan Foundation Asian Center, a part of biannual Asian Three-Fold Mirror Project. It had its world premiere at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival on October 26, 2018.[26][27][28]

Movies

Year Title Genre Role Film Production Ref.
2004 Mengejar Matahari drama as Rara SinemArt [29]
2012 Cinta Tapi Beda romance as Diana Multi Vision Plus [30][31][32]
2012 Jakarta Hati romance as Isabella 13 Entertainment [33]
2013 9 Summers 10 Autumns romance as Isa Angka Fortuna Sinema [34]
2016 Pinky Promise drama as Kartika Rahayu Manoj Punjabi [35]
2018 Message Man action as Jenti Corey Pearson [36][37][38]
2018 Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey
  • Part 1: The Sea
  • Part 2: Hekishu
  • Part 3: Variable No.3
 action as Agnia [26][27][28]
2023 Hubungi Agen Gue! comedy as Nia Lubis Disney+ Hotstar [39][40]

Awards and nomination

Kuswardono received the Model Star Award for her contribution to Indonesian modelling and acting at the 2012 Asia Model Festival Awards in Seoul, South Korea.[41][42]

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2012 Asia Model Festival Awards Model Star Award Herself Won [41][42]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "3. Agni Pratistha, national costume bertema "Dayak"". Times of Indonesia. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "3. Agni Pratistha, Ini Bikini Putri Indonesia dari Artika Sampai Elvira, Terlalu Seksi?". Tribun Network. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Ingat Agni Pratistha Mantan Puteri Indonesia 2006? Hilang dari Layar Kaca Muncul Bawa Kabar Gembira". Tribun Network. 22 June 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Resolusi Agni Pratistha di 2013, Jadi Psikopat & Rilis Buku Anak". detik.com. 19 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2006". China Daily. 26 August 2006.
  6. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha, Putri Indonesia 2006". Antara (news agency). 26 August 2006.
  7. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono at Miss Universe 2007". indonesiamatters.com. 8 August 2006.
  8. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha, Adakah diskriminasi dalam ajang Miss Universe?". Rappler. 23 December 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha Nyatakan Siap Ikuti Miss Universe 2007". KapanLagi.com. 26 August 2006.
  10. ^ a b c d "Agni Pratistha Dikomplain Keluarga". Jawa Pos News Network (JPNN). 28 January 2011.
  11. ^ "7 Potret kekompakan Sigi Wimala dan Agni Pratistha, sibling goals". brilio.net. 13 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Pertengahan Desember 2013 Agni Pratistha ke Pelaminan". Kompas. 9 April 2013.
  13. ^ "10 Nama Bayi yang Terinspirasi dari Bahasa Sansekerta: Agni Pratistha". Kumparan. 19 February 2020.
  14. ^ a b "Guess what?: Agni to be married in December". The Jakarta Post. 5 September 2013.
  15. ^ "Agni Pratistha Ternyata Menikah Juni 2013". Tribun Network. 14 December 2013.
  16. ^ "Agni Sebar Kabar Hamil Di Instagram". 15 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  17. ^ "Intip 10 Potret Memikat Agni Pratistha Momong Anak, Mommy Goals!". IDN Media. 18 June 2014.
  18. ^ "Jelang Lebaran, Agni Pratistha Dikaruniai Anak Kedua". detik.com. 22 June 2017.
  19. ^ "Ibu Penyayang, 10 Potret Agni Pratistha yang Punya Tiga Anak Cowok". Times of Indonesia. 23 October 2019.
  20. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha Indonesian Actress". Japan Foundation Asian Center (JFAC). 20 November 2018.
  21. ^ "Kerja dari Rumah, Agni Pratistha Tetap Bisa Main dengan Buah Hati". Liputan 6. 1 May 2020.
  22. ^ "Cerita Puteri Indonesia 2006 yang Kenal Lari karena Sakit". Kompas. 6 June 2018.
  23. ^ "Rahma Landy Mantan Puteri Indonesia 2006". Tribun Network. 28 January 2014.
  24. ^ "Agni Pratistha: Saving moments, money by staying at home". The Jakarta Post. 12 May 2013.
  25. ^ "Menonton Film Indonesia di Bioskop, Masih Diminati?". Kompas. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  26. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha dan Oka Antara tampil di omnibus "Asian Three-Fold Mirror"". Antara (news agency). 31 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  27. ^ a b "Tokyo Sun and Stars Shine as 31st TIFF Kicks Off". filmfestivals.com. 29 October 2018.
  28. ^ a b "TIFF releases trailer for 'Asian Three-fold Mirror' starring Nicholas Saputra". The Jakarta Post. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  29. ^ "Pemeran 'Mengejar Matahari' Jadi Finalis". detik.com. 3 August 2006.
  30. ^ "Soal Film "Cinta Tapi Beda", Hanung, Agni Pratistha, dan Raam Punjabi Akan Dipolisikan". Kompas. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  31. ^ "Film "Cinta Tapi Beda" Dilaporkan Zulhendri: Langgar HAM Orang Minang". 9 January 2014.
  32. ^ "Penghargaan Khusus, Obat Kekecewaan Agni Pratistha". Tribun Network. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  33. ^ "Rencananya Agni Pratistha Menikah Akhir Tahun Ini". Tribun Network. 21 June 2013.
  34. ^ "Mengubah nasib dalam "9 Summers 10 Autumns"". Antara (news agency). 19 April 2013.
  35. ^ "Agni Pratistha Turun 15 Kilogram demi Pinky Promise". Liputan 6. 18 October 2016.
  36. ^ "Message Man review – gorily efficient Indonesia-set actioner". The Guardian. 13 February 2018.
  37. ^ "Agni Mengaku Akan Bermain Dalam Sebuah Film Action Yang Diarahkan Sutradara Asal Australia Berjudul, 'Message Man'". wowkeren.com. 4 September 2013.
  38. ^ "Agni on 'Message Man'". IMDb. 4 September 2013.
  39. ^ "Sinopsis Hubungi Agen Gue!, Drama di Balik Kehidupan Artis". CNN Indonesia. 30 July 2023.
  40. ^ Marvela (7 September 2023). "5 Cerita Menarik di Balik Pembuatan Serial Hubungi Agen Gue!". Tempo (Indonesian magazine).
  41. ^ a b "Guess what?: Agni Pratistha nabs modeling award". The Jakarta Post. 6 February 2012.
  42. ^ a b "Agni Pratistha Raih Penghargaan Model Star Award". kapanlagi.com. 2 February 2012.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Puteri Central Java
2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Puteri Indonesia
2006 		Succeeded by
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