Asmirandah Zantman (born 5 October 1989), also known as Asmirandah, is an Indonesian actress and singer. She began her career in the world of entertainment through the soap opera, Kawin Gantung.
Biography
Asmirandah was born 5 October 1989, in Jakarta, she is the last child of H. Anton Farmidji Zantman and Hj. Sani Suliwati. She is mixed due to the fact that her father is Dutch and her mother Betawi.
She started appearing in Indonesians soaps operas in early 2004. She progressed to older model roles in several commercials such as Coca-Cola and Suzuki, with her advantageous physical appearance and her long hair.
In 2012, Asmirandah published her first collection of short stories, Lovandah.
Personal life
Asmirandah has had a relationship with actor Dude Harlino in the late 2000s, but they eventually separated because of the age difference in 2011. In 2012, she confirmed her relationship with actor Jonas Rivanno despite their religious differences, which establishes a controversy in the Indonesian culture and has not been approved by Asmirandah's family.
Educated in a devout Muslim family, she converted to Protestantism and was baptized in July 2013, then married Jonas Rivanno in Singapore, on 22 December 2013. She denied the rumors of forced conversion, saying it was voluntary after dreaming of Jesus.
Today she uses the alias name Maria Wattimena, given by Rivanno.
Filmography
Feature films
Liar (Wild Ones; 2008) Ketika Cinta Bertasbih 2 (When love glorify 2; 2009) Dalam Mihrab Cinta (In the sanctuary of love; 2010) Jakarta Hati (Jakarta Heart; 2012) Rectoverso (Rectoverso; 2013) Isyarat (Signal; 2013)
Soap operas
Kawin Gantung 2
Inikah Rasanya? Cinta SMU 2 Arti Cinta Maha Kasih 2 Kau Masih Kekasihku Wulan Baby Doll Melody
Aisyah
Nona Dewa
Hingga Akhir Waktu
Kau Masih Kekasihku
Sekar
Nikita
Kemilau Cinta Kamila
Dari Sujud Ke Sujud
Binar Bening Berlian
ISkul Musikal
Separuh Aku
Mutiara Dari Surga
Discography
Ketulusan Cinta (2009) Salahkah Kita (2009) Bunga-Bunga Cinta (2010) Lagu Tema Agu Inkin Kamu (2011) Aku Jatu Hati (2012) Kesetiaanmu Selamatkanku (2015)