Titi Kamal Biography

Indonesian actress and model

Kurniati Kamalia or better known as *i Kamal (born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 7 December 1981) is an Indonesian actress and model of Palembang descent.

Biography

Kurniati Kamalia was born in Jakarta on 7 December 1981 to Kamal Badri from Palembang and Elly Rosniati of Bengkulu, both of Palembang descent; she is the youngest of the couple's five children. She started modelling in the 1990s. In 1997, she was Aneka magazine's cover girl of the year.

In 2002, Kamal played a high school student alongside Dian Sastrowardoyo in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (What's Up with Love?). This led to her becoming "one of the most sought-after young actresses" in the country. The following year she had minor role in Eiffel I'm in Love / Eiffer Aku Sedang Jatuh Cinta as the girlfriend of the male lead, played by Samuel Rizal; Kamal's character ultimately plays second fiddle to the female lead, played by Shandy Aulia. In the scene in which Kamal's character Intan arrives in Paris, slow motion reminiscent of Halle Berry's introduction in Die Another Day is used; Kamal was introduced in a similar manner in several subsequent films.

In 2005, Kamal played in several television serials, including Hantu Jatuh Cinta (Ghosts Falling in Love) and Pura-pura Buta (Pretending to be Blind). That same year, she opened the first of her chain of restaurants. In 2006, Kamal starred as a pop rocker turned dangdut singer in Mendadak Dangdut (Suddenly Dangdut).

In 2008, Kamal performed in D.O. (Drop Out) as a sexually deprived, socially awkward teacher. She modeled her character on women in similarly themed comedies such as The Art of Seduction and Good Luck Chuck. That same year she performed in Hanung Bramantyo's Doa yang Mengancam (The Threatening Prayer) as a poor pros*ute; while preparing for the role, she paid a poor woman for the right to follow the woman and see how she dealt with life.

On 20 February 2009 Kamal released her debut music album. *led Lebih Baik Sendiri, the album featured a duet with Anji, the lead vocalist of Drive. In 2010 she released a single en*led "Happy".She is the "current" face / brand amb*ador for Ultima II cosmetics.

Style

Kamal kept her hair long and straight for ten years, due to contractual obligations with hair product companies. In 2010, coinciding with the launch of a new single, she changed her style to a ponytail. She prefers not to act in horror movies, considering them low brow. Instead, she chooses movies that she is likely to watch herself.

Personal life

Kamal married actor Christian Sugiono in Perth, Australia, on 6 February 2009. The couple had two wedding receptions, one in Australia and the other in Jakarta.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

Footnotes
    Bibliography
    • "About me". *i Kamal Official Website (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • Febriani, Prih Prawesti (4 May 2010). "Lagu Baru, *i Kamal Ubah Model Rambut setelah 10 Tahun" . Tempo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • Mustholih (2 November 2009). "*i Kamal Bertahan Pada Bisnis Restoran" . Tempo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • Ryanto, Tony (19 December 2003). "What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i, a wedding singer for Wulan and Adilla". The Jakarta Post. 31 March 2009. Archived from the original on 13 September 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i Kamal-Cristian Sugiono Akhirnya Tahu..." . Tempo (in Indonesian). 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 29 July 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i Kamal: Mendadak Dangdut". Tempo (in Indonesian). 8 May 2006. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i Kamal misses playing in movies". The Jakarta Post. 10 November 2005. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i Kamal to take up singing for her supper". The Jakarta Post. 11 February 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • "*i to play hooker in new film". The Jakarta Post. 22 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 August 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
    • Yazid, Nauval (29 March 2008). "*i Kamal: Looking for diversity in her roles". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2012.

    External links

    • (in Indonesian) Official website
    Titi Kamal