Dian Sastrowardoyo

Who is Dian Sastrowardoyo?

Diandra Paramita Sastrowardoyo, more popularly known as Dian Paramita Sastro or Dian Sastrowardoyo, is an Indonesian model and actress.

In 1996, she was the cover girl of Gadis, a teen magazine in Indonesia. She later became popular as Daya, the protagonist in Pasir Berbisik. Dian finally kick-started her career on the big screen with a starring role in the boxoffice hit Ada Apa Dengan Cinta. Since then she has established herself as one of Indonesia's most bankable actresses, starring in films such as, Banyu Biru, Ungu Violet and Belahan Jiwa. as well as foreign movies such as, Puteri Gunung Ledang, which was produced in Malaysia.

Recent television appearances include playing Raya in Dunia Tanpa Koma and a brief stint as the host of the game show Kuis Super Milyarder Tiga Milyar.

In 2010, Sastrowardoyo starred in Fana: The Forbidden Love, produced by Dalton Alka Cinema, a film company from Turkey. Fana was scheduled to appear early 24 December 2010, the sixth anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, however it was banned in Aceh because of sexual themes. In the film, Sastrowardoyo tested her acting skill with her portrayal of Gayo, a blind Muslim transgender who falls in love with her brother Azzam, played by Dude Harlino. In addition to Harlino, Dian was also paired with characters played by Christine Hakim and Deddy Mizwar.