Acting

Paramitha Rusady

Born 11 August 1966 · Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia · 60

Paramitha Rusady is an Indonesian actress and singer. Her parents were Raden Ayu Marry Zumarya and Raden Mas Yus Rusady Wirahaditen, who were art lovers. Her mother was a dance teacher and frequently stage drama. At the age of six, Rusady had played a role as Little Pinkan in the documentary Di Bawah Nyiur Melambai (1973), made by her own mother's production house. After the documentary, she put her involvement in the film world to a pause. In high school, she claimed to copy her sister's activities and hobbies, for example being a background singer on a vocal group led by his sister, Ully Sigar Rusady. It was only after receiving many offers as the star of advertisements and magazine covers, Rusady decided to act again. In 1985, after graduating high school, she was offered to be in Ranjau-Ranjau Cinta (1984) opposite actor Rano Karno and directed by Nasri Cheppy. Her name immediately skyrocketed. Rusady also acted in soap operas, while still developing her interest in singing.