# Paramitha Rusady

Pradnya Paramitha Chandra Devy Rusady (born August 11, 1966, in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia) is an Indonesian actress, singer and presenter of Sundanese descent.

## Career

She was born in Makassar, August 16, 1966. Her parents are Raden Mas Yus Rusady Wirahaditenaya and Raden Ayu Mary Zumarya, a dance teacher.
Rusady has worked as a model and singer, as well as an actress in films and soap operas. In her youth, she starred in the romance movie Ranjau-Ranjau Cinta, along with Rano Karno. She appeared in the documentary Dibawah Nyiur Melambai and in Si Kabayan, paired with Didi Petet. After a long hiatus, she returned to acting in 2011, appearing in the soap opera Anugerah.
As a teenager she played musical instruments and wrote a number of songs. In 2009 she released the single "Bulan Ke Tiga".

## Personal life

On June 23, 2000, she married Gunawan, a soap opera actor who was seven years younger than her. They divorced in October 2002 without having children. On May 20, 2004, she married Nenad Bago of Croatia. He changed his name to Muhammad Hamzah Akbar after converting to Islam. They have one son, and divorced in 2012.

## Discography
### Studio albums

* Jatuh Hati (1988)
* Nona Manis (3 Dara; with Ita Purnamasari and Sylvana Herman) (1990)
* Malam Minggu (3 Dara; with Ita Purnamasari and Sylvana Herman) (1991)
* Tanpa Dirimu (1991)
* Hanya Cinta (3 Dara; with Ita Purnamasari and Sylvana Herman) (1993)
* Tiada Lagi Asmara (1994)
* Sakral Cinta (2000)
* Best of the Best Paramitha Rusady (2003)
* Part of Your World – EP (2018)

### Compilation albums

* Datang Kembali (1992)
* Jangan Ada Air Mata (1996)
* Kidung (3 Bidadari; with Desy Ratnasari and Yuni Shara) (1999)

### Soundtrack albums

* Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; with Adi Bing Slamet) (1986)
* Janjiku (Original Television Series Soundtrack) (1997)
* Karmila (Original Television Series Soundtrack) (1998)

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Ranjau-Ranjau Cinta | Mimi | Lead role |
| 1985 | Romantika | Tia | Lead role |
| 1985 | Kidung Cinta | Zein | Lead role |
| 1986 | Secawan Anggur Kebimbangan | | Supporting role |
| 1986 | Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji | Maria | Lead role |
| 1986 | Ketika Musim Semi Tiba | Ma Icih | Lead role |
| 1986 | Didadaku Ada Cinta | Marita Cendrawasih | Lead role |
| 1987 | Aku Benci Kamu | Uun | Lead role |
| 1988 | Namaku Joe | Fia | Lead role |
| 1988 | Cinta Anak Jaman | Heidy | Lead role |
| 1989 | Makelar Kodok | Fifi | Lead role |
| 1989 | Si Kabayan Saba Kota | Nyi Iteung | Lead role Nominated - 1989 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Leading Actress Won - 1989 Bandung Film Festival for Best Leading Actress |
| 1989 | Si Kabayan dan Gadis Kota | Nyi Iteung | Lead role |
| 1989 | Lebih Asyik Sama Kamu | Indriani | Lead role |
| 1990 | Blok M | Cindy | Supporting role Nominated - 1990 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1990 | Makelar Kodok Untung Besar | Freza | Supporting role |
| 1990 | Dua Kekasih | Rieke | Lead role |
| 1990 | Boleh-Boleh Aja | Vina | Lead role |
| 1990 | Boss Carmad | Sutirah | Lead role Nominated - 1991 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Leading Actress |
| 1990 | Pagar Ayu | Ika | Lead role |
| 1990 | Lupus IV: Anak Mami Sudah Besar | Pia | Lead role |
| 1990 | Catatan Si Boy IV | Cindy | Supporting role |
| 1991 | Catatan Si Boy V | Cindy | Supporting role |
| 1991 | Pesta | Wendy | Lead role |
| 1992 | Kuberikan Segalanya | Fitri | Supporting role Nominated - 1989 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1992 | Selembut Wajah Anggun | Anggun | Lead role Nominated - 1992 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Leading Actress |
| 2012 | Ummi Aminah | Zarika | Supporting role Nominated - 2012 Bandung Film Festival for Best Female Supporting Role |
| 2016 | My Journey: Mencari Mata Air | Maya | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Untuk Angeline | Mrs. Dewi | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Nariti, Romansa Danau Toba | Sarma Damanik | Supporting role |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 1974 - 1979 | Ci Luk Baa | Herself | Presenter | |
| 1982 - 1987 | Akuarium | Herself | Presenter | |
| 1987 - 1989 | Capcom TV | Herself | Presenter | |
| 1993 | None | Mitha/Lolo | Supporting role | TPI |
| 1993 - 1994 | Hati Seluas Samudera | Mirna | Lead role | RCTI |
| 1994 - 1996 | Untukmu Segalanya | Sandra | Lead role | RCTI |
| 1995 | Simphony Dua Hati | Sonia | Lead role | RCTI |
| 1995 - 1996 | Halimun | | Lead role | RCTI |
| 1996 | Aku Bersujud | | Lead role Nominated - 1997 Festival Sinetron Indonesia for Best Female Leading Role | RCTI |
| 1997 | Janjiku | Laras/Nada | Lead role Won - 1997 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Actress Won - 1997 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Drama Series Program | RCTI |
| 1998 | Karmila | Doctor Karmila | Lead role Won - 1998 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Actress Won - 1998 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Drama Series Program | Indosiar |
| 1998 - 2000 | Edu Games vs. CAPCOM | Herself | Presenter | |
| 1998 - 1999 | Jangan Rebut Suamiku | Sinta | Lead role | Indosiar |
| 1998 - 1999 | Permataku | Annisa | Lead role Nominated - 1999 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Actress | RCTI |
| 1999 - 2000 | Wajah Penuh Cinta | Astrid | Lead role | RCTI |
| 2000 | Kau Bukan Milikku | | Lead role | Indosiar |
| 2000 - 2001 | Berikan Aku Cinta | Amara | Lead Role | Indosiar |
| 2000 - 2001 | Cinta Tak Pernah Salah | Paramita | Lead role Nominated - 2000 Panasonic Awards for Favorite Actress | RCTI |
| 2001 | Maha Pengasih | Sinta | Lead Role | SCTV |
| 2001 - 2004 | Alam Fantasi | Herself | Presenter | |
| 2001 - 2002 | Kesetiaan Bidadari | Bidadari | Lead Role | Trans TV |
| 2002 - 2003 | Jangan Ambil Nyawaku | Non | Lead Role | Trans 7 |
| 2003 | Bagito | | | ANTV |
| 2004 - 2005 | Siapa Paling Pintar? | Herself | Presenter | Trans TV |
| 2005 | Hidayah | | Episode: "Janda Soleha Berhati Emas" | Trans TV |
| 2005 | Pintu Hidayah | | Episode: "Surga Ditelapak Kaki Ibu" | RCTI |
| 2006 | Iman | | | SCTV |
| 2006 | Turun Ranjang | Dian | Lead role | Indosiar |
| 2006 | Maha Kasih | | Episode: "Ingin Punya Anak" | RCTI |
| 2006 | Ibu Pertiwi | Pertiwi | Lead Role | RCTI |
| 2006 | Do'a | | Episode: "Do'a Ibu" | Indosiar |
| 2006 - 2007 | Biar Cinta Bicara | | Lead role | Indosiar |
| 2007 | Istri Kedua | Yeni | | TPI |
| 2010 - 2011 | Dia Anakku | Maya | Supporting role | Indosiar |
| 2010 - 2011 | Putri yang Ditukar | Mayang | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2011 - 2012 | Anugerah | Runia | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2012 | Karunia | Amara | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2012 - 2013 | Kutunggu Kau di Pasar Minggu | Mrs. Sari | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2013 | Jodohku | Lestari | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2016 | Surga Yang Kedua | Mrs. Shania | Supporting role Won - 2016 SCTV Awards for Most Famous Supporting Actress | SCTV |
| 2016 | OK-JEK | Herself | Guest role (Episode 18) | NET. |
| 2018 | The East | Ratih (Bima's Mother) | Guest role | NET. |
| 2019 | Fitri | Fitri | Lead role | ANTV |

### Television film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2002 | Calon Menantu vs Calon Mertua | Marfuah | Lead role | SCTV |
| 2005 | Ketabahan Nurlela | Nurlela | Lead role | |
| 2009 | Kado Terindah | | | |
| 2011 | Asal Mula Selat Bali | | | |
| 2013 | Ketika Bung di Ende | Inggit Ganarsih | Lead role | TVRI |
| 2022 | Januari di Bulan Desember | Januari | Lead role | TVRI |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Awards | Category | Recipients | Result |
| 1989 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Si Kabayan Saba Kota | Nominated |
| 1990 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress | Blok M | Nominated |
| 1991 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Boss Carmad | Nominated |
| 1992 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actress | Selembut Wajah Anggun | Nominated |
| 1992 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress | Kuberikan Segalanya | Nominated |
| 1997 | Festival Sinetron Indonesia | Best Female Leading Role | Ku Bersujud | Nominated |
| 1997 | Panasonic Awards | Favorite Actress | Janjiku | Won |
| 1998 | Panasonic Awards | Favorite Actress | Karmila | Won |
| 1999 | Panasonic Awards | Favorite Actress | Permataku | Nominated |
| 2000 | Panasonic Awards | Favorite Actress | Cinta Tak Pernah Salah | Nominated |
| 2000 | C&R Magazine | Choice Artist | Paramitha Rusady | #2 |
| 2012 | Festival Film Bandung | Best Female Supporting Role | Ummi Aminah | Nominated |
| 2016 | SCTV Awards | Most Famous Supporting Actress | Surga Yang Kedua | Won |
| 2017 | Seleb On News Awards | Most Hits Senior Celeb | Paramitha Rusady | Nominated |