Sexiest Legislative Candidates
Is it an election or a beauty pageant? Political parties used to hire sexy singers and actresses to enliven otherwise boring campaign rallies, which people were paid to attend. This year, many parties have recruited celebrities to run for office. Here are some of the legislative candidates getting attention for their looks. Not all of them are just pretty faces.
Destiara Talita (Tata)
Party: Indonesian Justice and Unity Party (PKPI)
Constituency: West Java District VIII (Indramayu and Cirebon regencies, Cirebon city).
Born: 23 December 1988 (25 on election day).
Occupation: Model. Finalist in Babes From Net, Season 2 (2013). Appeared in Popular and FHM magazines. Tweeted that she dislikes TV soap operas, infotainment and gossip shows, and instead prefers news about social issues and corruption.
Constituency: West Java District VIII (Indramayu and Cirebon regencies, Cirebon city).
Born: 23 December 1988 (25 on election day).
Occupation: Model. Finalist in Babes From Net, Season 2 (2013). Appeared in Popular and FHM magazines. Tweeted that she dislikes TV soap operas, infotainment and gossip shows, and instead prefers news about social issues and corruption.
Camelia Panduwinata Lubis (Camel Petir)
Party: Indonesian Justice and Unity Party (PKPI)
Constituency: Jakarta II (North Jakarta and Thousand Islands).
Born: 27 October 1985 (28 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer. Owns a beauty salon, cafe and boutique. Has a degree in accounting from Al Azhar University in Medan, North Sumatra.
Constituency: Jakarta II (North Jakarta and Thousand Islands).
Born: 27 October 1985 (28 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer. Owns a beauty salon, cafe and boutique. Has a degree in accounting from Al Azhar University in Medan, North Sumatra.
Angel Lelga Anggreyani
Party: United Development Party (PPP).
Constituency: Central Java’s District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 1 January 1984 (30 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and singer. Ex-wife of dangdut music 'King' Rhoma Irama, who is a presidential candidate for the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Constituency: Central Java’s District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 1 January 1984 (30 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and singer. Ex-wife of dangdut music 'King' Rhoma Irama, who is a presidential candidate for the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Rachel Maryam
Party: Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra)
Constituency: West Java District II (Bandung and West Bandung regencies). Served in the DPR for Gerindra for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 20 April 1980 (33 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and model. Was one of several models filmed by a hidden camera while getting undressed at the studio of Jakarta fashion photographer Budi Han in 1997. The nude footage ended up on DVDs and online. The exposure gave her career a boost.
Constituency: West Java District II (Bandung and West Bandung regencies). Served in the DPR for Gerindra for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 20 April 1980 (33 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and model. Was one of several models filmed by a hidden camera while getting undressed at the studio of Jakarta fashion photographer Budi Han in 1997. The nude footage ended up on DVDs and online. The exposure gave her career a boost.
Venna Melinda
Party: Democratic Party
Constituency: East Java District VI (Blitar and Kediri cities, Tulungagung regency). Served in the DPR for the Democrats over 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 20 July 1972 (41 on election day).
Occupation: Former Miss Indonesia (1994) and soap opera actress. Also appeared in health, fitness and dance DVDs. Has written a book on wellbeing.
Constituency: East Java District VI (Blitar and Kediri cities, Tulungagung regency). Served in the DPR for the Democrats over 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 20 July 1972 (41 on election day).
Occupation: Former Miss Indonesia (1994) and soap opera actress. Also appeared in health, fitness and dance DVDs. Has written a book on wellbeing.
Arzeti Bilbina
Party: National Awakening Party (PKB)
Constituency: East Java's District I (Surabaya city and Sidoarjo regency).
Born: 4 September 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Model, actress and reality show presenter.
Constituency: East Java's District I (Surabaya city and Sidoarjo regency).
Born: 4 September 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Model, actress and reality show presenter.
Ingrid Maria Palupi Kansil
Party: Democratic Party (Democrat)
Constituency: West Java District IV (Sukabumi city and regency). Served in the DPR for the Democrats for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 9 November 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Former TV commercial star and soap opera actress. Wife of Cooperatives Minister Syarief Hasan, who is 27 years her senior. Made the tabloid headlines in 2013, strongly denying rumors she had an affair with her stepson.
Constituency: West Java District IV (Sukabumi city and regency). Served in the DPR for the Democrats for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 9 November 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Former TV commercial star and soap opera actress. Wife of Cooperatives Minister Syarief Hasan, who is 27 years her senior. Made the tabloid headlines in 2013, strongly denying rumors she had an affair with her stepson.
Melinda Susilarini (Mel Shandy)
Party: National Democratic Party (NasDem)
Constituency: West Java District II (Bandung and West Bandung regencies).
Born: 26 September 1971 (42 on election day).
Occupation: Rock singer with several hits in the 1980s and 90s.
Constituency: West Java District II (Bandung and West Bandung regencies).
Born: 26 September 1971 (42 on election day).
Occupation: Rock singer with several hits in the 1980s and 90s.
Iyeth Bustami
Party: National Awakening Party (PKB)
Constituency: Riau District I (Bengkalis, Rokan Hulu, Rokan Hilir, Siak and Kepulauan Meranti regencies, Pekanbaru and Dumai cities). Seeking DPR seat.
Born: 24 August 1974 (39 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut and pop singer.
Constituency: Riau District I (Bengkalis, Rokan Hulu, Rokan Hilir, Siak and Kepulauan Meranti regencies, Pekanbaru and Dumai cities). Seeking DPR seat.
Born: 24 August 1974 (39 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut and pop singer.
Marissa Haque
Party: National Mandate Party PAN
Constituency: Bengkulu.
Born: 15 October 1962 (51 on election day).
Occupation: Former actress. Was a legislator with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) from 2004 until expelled in 2006 for becoming the running mate of Banten governor candidate Zulkieflimansyah of Party Syarikat Islam. In 2007 she joined PPP. In 2012 she joined PAN.
Constituency: Bengkulu.
Born: 15 October 1962 (51 on election day).
Occupation: Former actress. Was a legislator with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) from 2004 until expelled in 2006 for becoming the running mate of Banten governor candidate Zulkieflimansyah of Party Syarikat Islam. In 2007 she joined PPP. In 2012 she joined PAN.
Desy Ratnasari
Party: National Mandate Party (PAN)
Constituency: West Java District IV (Sukabumi city and regency).
Born: 12 December 1973 (40 on election day).
Occupation: Actress, singer and model. Famous for her alleged former relationship with Soeharto-era manpower minister and real estate mogul Abdul Latief.
Constituency: West Java District IV (Sukabumi city and regency).
Born: 12 December 1973 (40 on election day).
Occupation: Actress, singer and model. Famous for her alleged former relationship with Soeharto-era manpower minister and real estate mogul Abdul Latief.
Jane Shalimar
Party: National Democratic Party (NasDem)
Constituency: Jakarta District III (North Jakarta).
Born: 20 June 1980 (33 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and presenter.
Constituency: Jakarta District III (North Jakarta).
Born: 20 June 1980 (33 on election day).
Occupation: Actress and presenter.
Indri Yuli Hartati
Party: Indonesian Justice and Unity Party (PKPI)
Constituency: Central Java X (Pemalang, Pekalongan and Batang regencies, Pekalongan city).
Born: 1 July 1979 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Real estate agent and property developer. While many legislative candidates try to buy support by handing out food, t-shirts and money, Indri gives bras to women voters. She claims to have handed out 10,000 bras. Has also handed out underpants. Opposes polygamy.
Constituency: Central Java X (Pemalang, Pekalongan and Batang regencies, Pekalongan city).
Born: 1 July 1979 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Real estate agent and property developer. While many legislative candidates try to buy support by handing out food, t-shirts and money, Indri gives bras to women voters. She claims to have handed out 10,000 bras. Has also handed out underpants. Opposes polygamy.
Nonny Chirilda
Party: National Democratic Party (NasDem)
Constituency: West Kalimantan
Born: 14 November 1975 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Model. Founded a modelling school. German husband.
Constituency: West Kalimantan
Born: 14 November 1975 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Model. Founded a modelling school. German husband.
Melly Manuhutu
Party: National Democratic Party (NasDem)
Constituency: West Java District III (Cianjur regency and Bogor city).
Born: 5 July 1975 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Pop singer, model, actress.
Constituency: West Java District III (Cianjur regency and Bogor city).
Born: 5 July 1975 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Pop singer, model, actress.
Liza Natalia
Party: PAN
Constituency: West Java District VII (Bekasi, Karawang and Purwakarta).
Born: 18 February 1976 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer and zumba/fitness advocate. Wants Indonesians to become healthier, like her, by avoiding over-indulgence in rice and fried foods.
Constituency: West Java District VII (Bekasi, Karawang and Purwakarta).
Born: 18 February 1976 (38 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer and zumba/fitness advocate. Wants Indonesians to become healthier, like her, by avoiding over-indulgence in rice and fried foods.
Devy Permata Sary (Devi Permatasari)
Party: PAN
Constituency: South Sumatra I (Banyuasin, Musi Banyu Asin and Musi Rawas regencies, Lubuk Linggau and Palembang cities).
Born: 14 July 1973 (40 on election day).
Occupation: Soap opera actress, model and presenter.
Constituency: South Sumatra I (Banyuasin, Musi Banyu Asin and Musi Rawas regencies, Lubuk Linggau and Palembang cities).
Born: 14 July 1973 (40 on election day).
Occupation: Soap opera actress, model and presenter.
Dina Wahyuningrum
Party: Golkar
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 10 August 1979 (34 on election day)
Occupation: Expert staff for the House Representatives Commission XI on finance and banking.
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 10 August 1979 (34 on election day)
Occupation: Expert staff for the House Representatives Commission XI on finance and banking.
Rieke Diah Pitaloka
Party: PDIP
Constituency: West Java District III (Cianjur regency and Bogor city). Served in the DPR for PDIP for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 8 January 1974 (40 on election day)
Occupation: Author, TV star, human rights activist and a genuine politician. In 2012, she contested the West Java gubernatorial election with anti-corruption figurehead Teten Masduki as her running mate. They narrowly lost in a disputed result.
Constituency: West Java District III (Cianjur regency and Bogor city). Served in the DPR for PDIP for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 8 January 1974 (40 on election day)
Occupation: Author, TV star, human rights activist and a genuine politician. In 2012, she contested the West Java gubernatorial election with anti-corruption figurehead Teten Masduki as her running mate. They narrowly lost in a disputed result.
Okky Asokawati
Party: PPP
Constituency: Jakarta District II (Central Jakarta, South Jakarta and abroad). Served in the DPR for PPP for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 6 March 1961 (53 on election day).
Occupation: Former model, actress, presenter and fashion designer, she became a politician in 2009.
Constituency: Jakarta District II (Central Jakarta, South Jakarta and abroad). Served in the DPR for PPP for 2009-2014. Seeking re-election.
Born: 6 March 1961 (53 on election day).
Occupation: Former model, actress, presenter and fashion designer, she became a politician in 2009.
Meutya Hafid
Party: Golkar
Constituency: North Sumatra District I (Medan, Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai and Tebing Tinggi).
Born: 3 May 1978 (35 on election day).
Occupation: Former Metro TV presenter. In February 2005 she and a cameraman were kidnapped in Iraq and held hostage for a week. She later wrote a book about the ordeal. In 2010, Meutya contested the mayoral election in Binjai city in North Sumatra. She and her running mate Dhani Setiawan Isma were supported by Golkar, the Democratic Party, Hanura, PAN and other parties. They narrowly lost the election and claimed they were the victims of fraud, spoiled ballots and other irregularities. The Constitutional Court, which has a track record of awarding disputed election results to the highest bidders, rejected her demand for a recount. In August 2010, Meutya was appointed to the House of Representatives, replacing deceased Golkar legislator Burhanuddin Napitupulu. Despite being a former Metro TV presenter, she declined to join the Nasdem Party of Metro TV boss Surya Paloh.
Constituency: North Sumatra District I (Medan, Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai and Tebing Tinggi).
Born: 3 May 1978 (35 on election day).
Occupation: Former Metro TV presenter. In February 2005 she and a cameraman were kidnapped in Iraq and held hostage for a week. She later wrote a book about the ordeal. In 2010, Meutya contested the mayoral election in Binjai city in North Sumatra. She and her running mate Dhani Setiawan Isma were supported by Golkar, the Democratic Party, Hanura, PAN and other parties. They narrowly lost the election and claimed they were the victims of fraud, spoiled ballots and other irregularities. The Constitutional Court, which has a track record of awarding disputed election results to the highest bidders, rejected her demand for a recount. In August 2010, Meutya was appointed to the House of Representatives, replacing deceased Golkar legislator Burhanuddin Napitupulu. Despite being a former Metro TV presenter, she declined to join the Nasdem Party of Metro TV boss Surya Paloh.
Theodora Meilani Setyawati (Tia AFI)
Party: PKB
Constituency: Central Java District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 7 May 1982 (31 on election day)
Occupation: Singer. Came to prominence in 2004 when she won a singing talent show, Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI), Series 2.
Constituency: Central Java District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 7 May 1982 (31 on election day)
Occupation: Singer. Came to prominence in 2004 when she won a singing talent show, Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI), Series 2.
Murti Sari Dewi
Party: Gerindra
Constituency: Central Java District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 11 December 1971 (42 on election day)
Occupation: Movie star and radio actress, best known for playing the feisty heroine Lasmini in a series of action films.
Constituency: Central Java District V (Boyolali, Klaten and Sukoharjo regencies, Surakarta city).
Born: 11 December 1971 (42 on election day)
Occupation: Movie star and radio actress, best known for playing the feisty heroine Lasmini in a series of action films.
Lola Bandah
Party: PKPI
Constituency: West Java District X (Kuningan and Ciamis regencies, Banjar city).
Born: 3 May 1987 (26 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer. Achieved fame on a TV talent show.
Constituency: West Java District X (Kuningan and Ciamis regencies, Banjar city).
Born: 3 May 1987 (26 on election day).
Occupation: Dangdut singer. Achieved fame on a TV talent show.
Nova Riyanti Yusuf (NoRiYu)
Party: Democratic Party
Constituency: East Java District VI (Blitar and Kediri cities, Tulungagung regency).
Born: 27 November 1977 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Psychiatrist and novelist, whose works include 3some (2005). Entered politics in 2005. Served in the DPR for the Democratic Party for 2009-2014, representing Jakarta.
Constituency: East Java District VI (Blitar and Kediri cities, Tulungagung regency).
Born: 27 November 1977 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Psychiatrist and novelist, whose works include 3some (2005). Entered politics in 2005. Served in the DPR for the Democratic Party for 2009-2014, representing Jakarta.
Pusriva Wahid (Eva)
Party: Hanura
Constituency: Makassar City, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Makassar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: 9 January 1978 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Housewife, whose husband works as a contractor in Kalimantan. Gained prominence after a photo was circulated online, showing her appearing to smoke shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) through a straw. Hanura did not fire her but instead encouraged her to report the matter to police. She claimed the person who took the photo tried to blackmail her for Rp 25 million. Eva denied she was smoking drugs, claiming the photo was engineered and she had merely been sipping an energy drink through a straw.
Constituency: Makassar City, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Makassar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: 9 January 1978 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Housewife, whose husband works as a contractor in Kalimantan. Gained prominence after a photo was circulated online, showing her appearing to smoke shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) through a straw. Hanura did not fire her but instead encouraged her to report the matter to police. She claimed the person who took the photo tried to blackmail her for Rp 25 million. Eva denied she was smoking drugs, claiming the photo was engineered and she had merely been sipping an energy drink through a straw.
Joice Triatman
Party: NasDem
Constituency: Central Java District I (Semarang, Salatiga cities, Semarang, Kendal regencies).
Born: 2 April 1980 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Former bra model and TV commercial actress. Runner-up in Miss Indonesia 2005. Former news presenter on RCTI network.
Constituency: Central Java District I (Semarang, Salatiga cities, Semarang, Kendal regencies).
Born: 2 April 1980 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Former bra model and TV commercial actress. Runner-up in Miss Indonesia 2005. Former news presenter on RCTI network.
Ersa Hermawati
Party:NasDem
Constituency: Cianjur, West Java. Standing for the Cianjur Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Describes herself as an agent for change.
Constituency: Cianjur, West Java. Standing for the Cianjur Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Describes herself as an agent for change.
Yuneda Husain (Yayu)
Party: Golkar
Constituency: Makassar city, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Makassar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Runs a restaurant and a boutique. Campaigning on improving women’s rights. Says she wants to get into the local parliament to serve the people and not to enrich herself.
Constituency: Makassar city, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Makassar Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Runs a restaurant and a boutique. Campaigning on improving women’s rights. Says she wants to get into the local parliament to serve the people and not to enrich herself.
Ervina Udhin
Party: NasDem
Constituency: Bone regency, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Bone Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: 23 November 1979 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Clothing shop proprietor.
Constituency: Bone regency, South Sulawesi. Standing for the Bone Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: 23 November 1979 (34 on election day).
Occupation: Clothing shop proprietor.
Dian Ekawaty
Party: NasDem
Constituency: South Sulawesi District I (Makassar city, Gowa, Takalar, Jeneponto, Bantaeng and Kepulauan Selayar regencies).
Born: 29 March 1972 (42 on election day).
Occupation: Singer. Says she wants to avoid becoming like other female celebrities who have scandalous relationships with local government officials. Prefers Indonesian men to Western men.
Constituency: South Sulawesi District I (Makassar city, Gowa, Takalar, Jeneponto, Bantaeng and Kepulauan Selayar regencies).
Born: 29 March 1972 (42 on election day).
Occupation: Singer. Says she wants to avoid becoming like other female celebrities who have scandalous relationships with local government officials. Prefers Indonesian men to Western men.
Resi Fitriadi Guntari
Party: NasDem
Constituency: Bandung, West Java. Standing for the Bandung Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Teacher.
Constituency: Bandung, West Java. Standing for the Bandung Regional House of Representatives (DPRD II).
Born: Age not mentioned on her biodata.
Occupation: Teacher.
Vina Kusuma Dewi (Dhea Vina)
Party: PKB
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 18 February 1988 (26 on election day).
Occupation: Worked in sales at PT Trans Studio in Bandung. Team Leader at marketing company PT Melia Sehat Sejahtera.
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 18 February 1988 (26 on election day).
Occupation: Worked in sales at PT Trans Studio in Bandung. Team Leader at marketing company PT Melia Sehat Sejahtera.
Inda Trimafo Yudha
Party: Golkar
Constituency: Badung, Bali. Standing for the Bali Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD I).
Born: 18 December 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Managing director of a resort offering adventure holidays. A member of Pemuda Pancasila organization. Married to Australian Toby Garritt, who runs a chocolate business called Pod.
Constituency: Badung, Bali. Standing for the Bali Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD I).
Born: 18 December 1976 (37 on election day).
Occupation: Managing director of a resort offering adventure holidays. A member of Pemuda Pancasila organization. Married to Australian Toby Garritt, who runs a chocolate business called Pod.
Poppy Ramadhani
Party: Gerindra
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 18 July 1980 (33 on election day)
Occupation: Actress and model. Former Singapore Airlines stewardess. Miss Indonesia 2013 contestant, representing Riau province. Wife of Democratic Party legislator Daday Huday.
Constituency: West Java District I (Bandung and Cimahi cities).
Born: 18 July 1980 (33 on election day)
Occupation: Actress and model. Former Singapore Airlines stewardess. Miss Indonesia 2013 contestant, representing Riau province. Wife of Democratic Party legislator Daday Huday.
Yanti Muliawanti Syarifuddin
Party: Gerindra
Constituency: Bandung, West Java. Standing for the Bandung Regional House of Representatives.
Born: 15 October 1977 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Deputy chairperson of Gerindra’s Bandung Branch Leadership Council. Describes herself on a dating site as: “Simple... Selfish... Closed.”
Constituency: Bandung, West Java. Standing for the Bandung Regional House of Representatives.
Born: 15 October 1977 (36 on election day).
Occupation: Deputy chairperson of Gerindra’s Bandung Branch Leadership Council. Describes herself on a dating site as: “Simple... Selfish... Closed.”
Regina Andriane Saputri
Party: Democratic Party
Constituency: Jakarta District VIII. Standing for Jakarta Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD).
Born: 3 March 1983 (31 on election day).
Occupation: Singer. Often the subject of celebrity gossip TV shows because of alleged marital infidelity.
Constituency: Jakarta District VIII. Standing for Jakarta Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD).
Born: 3 March 1983 (31 on election day).
Occupation: Singer. Often the subject of celebrity gossip TV shows because of alleged marital infidelity.
