Agni Pratistha

Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono (born 8 December 1987) is an Indonesian actress, graphic designer[1] and beauty pageant titleholder who was the winner of Puteri Indonesia 2006 (Miss Universe Indonesia),[7][8][9] she representing Indonesia in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant held in Mexico City, Mexico in May 2007,[10][11] where she ended won Best National Costume award.[6]

Agni Pratistha
Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono on Miss Universe 2007 stage rehearsal
Born
Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono

(1987-12-08) 8 December 1987
Alma materBina Nusantara University[1]
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
TitlePuteri Indonesia 2006
Miss Universe Indonesia 2007
Spouse(s)
Ryan Anthony Monoarfa
(m. 2013)
[2]
Children
  • Rudra Arka Monoarfa (2014)[3]
  • Bhaga Soma Monoarfa (2017)[4]
  • Varuna Bayu Monoarfa (2019)[5]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorblack
Eye colorbrown
Major
competition(s)
Puteri Indonesia 2006
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(Best National Costume)[6]

Personal life

Agni was born in Canberra, Australia to a traditional Javanese parents, her only sibling is an actress, Sigi Wimala.[12] Later on 2004, she was settled at Jakarta, Indonesia.[13] Her full name "Agni Pratistha" means invocation of the God of fire was inspired by the Hindu rituals, the name "Agni" means God of Fire in Sanskrit whereas "Pratistha" means invocation.[14] She holds a bachelor degree in Graphic Design from the Bina Nusantara University in Jakarta, Indonesia,[1] after graduated she worked at CosmoGirl Indonesia as an Executive Editor from 2007 to 2012.[1]

On 17 June 2013, Agni was married with an Extreme E-Kart racing, Ryan Anthony Monoarfa[2] in Las Vegas, United States,[2] due to religions difference, the wedding was held outside Indonesia.[15] But the wedding reception was held on 14 December 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2][16] she is giving birth to her first son Rudra Arka Monoarfa on 18 June 2014,[3] her second son Bhaga Soma Monoarfa was born on June 22, 2017,[4] and her third son Varuna Bayu Monoarfa was born on October 23, 2019,[5] Currently, Agni is an entrepreneur, She founded Chubby Max cookies and Ark Motion Images together with her husband, Ryan Anthony Monoarfa.[17][18]

Pageantry

Puteri Indonesia 2006

Representing her province Central Java, Agni was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2006[7] at the finals held at the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, on 25 August 2006 by the outgoing titleholder of Puteri Indonesia 2005, Nadine Chandrawinata of Jakarta SCR.[8][9] She was crowned together with Rahma Landy Sjahruddin from Jakarta SCR who won the title of Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan at the end of the event.[19]

Miss Universe 2007

Agni Pratistha (left) during Miss Universe 2007 rehearsal at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City.

As Indonesia's representative in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant, Agni travelled to Mexico City, Mexico in end of April to participate in the four weeks of quarantine events, rehearsals and preliminary competitions with the other seventy-seven delegates.[10][11]

Agni was the close friend of the Miss Universe 2007 winner, Riyo Mori of Japan.[20] The final coronation was held at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City on 28 May 2007.[21] At the final coronation night, Agni's Dayak inspired costume ended won Best National Costume award for the first time for Indonesia.[6]

Filmography

As an actress, Agni appear on several cinema movies.[22] Agni started her foray into the world of acting in 2004, starred on Mengejar Matahari (Chasing the Sun), which was shown in the 2005 International Film Festival Rotterdam.[17][23] In 2018, Agni leading in all three omnibus episodes of Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey (The Sea, Hekishu, and Variable No.3), directed by Japan’s Daichi Matsunaga, Indonesia’s Edwin and China’s Degena Yun. The film was co-produced by Tokyo International Film Festival and Japan Foundation Asian Center, a part of biannual Asian Three-Fold Mirror Project. It had its world premiere at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival on October 26, 2018.[24][25][26]

Movies

YearTitleGenreRoleFilm ProductionRef.
2004Mengejar Matahariromance filmas RaraSinemArt[27]
2012Cinta Tapi Bedaromance filmas DianaMulti Vision Plus[28][29][30]
2012Jakarta Hatiromance filmas Isabella13 Entertainment[31]
20139 Summers 10 Autumnsromance filmas IsaAngka Fortuna Sinema[32]
2016Pinky Promisedrama filmas Kartika RahayuManoj Punjabi[33]
2018Message Manaction filmas JentiCorey Pearson[34][35][36]
2018Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: The Journey
  • Part 1: The Sea
  • Part 2: Hekishu
  • Part 3: Variable No.3
drama filmas Agni [24][25][26]

Awards and nomination

Agni Pratistha received trophy for their contribution to Indonesian modeling and acting world at the 2012 Asia Model Festival Awards in Seoul, South Korea.[37][38]

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2012 Asia Model Festival Awards Model Star Award Herself Won [37][38]

References

  1. "Resolusi Agni Pratistha di 2013, Jadi Psikopat & Rilis Buku Anak". detik.com. 19 December 2012.
  2. "Guess what?: Agni to be married in December". The Jakarta Post. 5 September 2013.
  3. "Intip 10 Potret Memikat Agni Pratistha Momong Anak, Mommy Goals!". IDN Media. 18 June 2014.
  4. "Jelang Lebaran, Agni Pratistha Dikaruniai Anak Kedua". detik.com. 22 June 2017.
  5. "Ibu Penyayang, 10 Potret Agni Pratistha yang Punya Tiga Anak Cowok". Times of Indonesia. 23 October 2019.
  6. "3. Agni Pratistha, national costume bertema "Dayak"". Times of Indonesia. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  7. "Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2006". China Daily. 26 August 2006.
  8. "Agni Pratistha, Putri Indonesia 2006". Antara (news agency). 26 August 2006.
  9. "Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono at Miss Universe 2007". indonesiamatters.com. 8 August 2006.
  10. "Agni Pratistha, Adakah diskriminasi dalam ajang Miss Universe?". Rappler. 23 December 2015.
  11. "Agni Pratistha Nyatakan Siap Ikuti Miss Universe 2007". KapanLagi.com. 26 August 2006.
  12. "7 Potret kekompakan Sigi Wimala dan Agni Pratistha, sibling goals". brilio.net. 13 July 2020.
  13. "Pertengahan Desember 2013 Agni Pratistha ke Pelaminan". Kompas. 9 April 2013.
  14. "10 Nama Bayi yang Terinspirasi dari Bahasa Sansekerta: Agni Pratistha". Kumparan. 19 February 2020.
  15. "Agni Pratistha Ternyata Menikah Juni 2013". Tribun Network. 14 December 2013.
  16. "Agni Sebar Kabar Hamil Di Instagram". 15 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  17. "Agni Pratistha Indonesian Actress". asian3mirror.jfac.jp. 20 November 2018.
  18. "Kerja dari Rumah, Agni Pratistha Tetap Bisa Main dengan Buah Hati". Liputan 6. 1 May 2020.
  19. "Rahma Landy Mantan Puteri Indonesia 2006". Tribun Network. 28 January 2014.
  20. "Japanese crowned as Miss Universe 2007". China Daily. 4 August 2007.
  21. "Miss Universe 2007 - Pageant Planet". www.pageantplanet.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  22. "Agni Pratistha: Saving moments, money by staying at home". The Jakarta Post. 12 May 2013.
  23. "Menonton Film Indonesia di Bioskop, Masih Diminati?". Kompas. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  24. "Agni Pratistha dan Oka Antara tampil di omnibus "Asian Three-Fold Mirror"". Antara (news agency). 31 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  25. "Tokyo Sun and Stars Shine as 31st TIFF Kicks Off". filmfestivals.com. 29 October 2018.
  26. "TIFF releases trailer for 'Asian Three-fold Mirror' starring Nicholas Saputra". The Jakarta Post. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  27. "Pemeran 'Mengejar Matahari' Jadi Finalis". detik.com. 3 August 2006.
  28. "Soal Film "Cinta Tapi Beda", Hanung, Agni Pratistha, dan Raam Punjabi Akan Dipolisikan". Kompas. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  29. "Film "Cinta Tapi Beda" Dilaporkan Zulhendri: Langgar HAM Orang Minang". 9 January 2014.
  30. "Penghargaan Khusus, Obat Kekecewaan Agni Pratistha". Tribun Network. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  31. "Rencananya Agni Pratistha Menikah Akhir Tahun Ini". Tribun Network. 21 June 2013.
  32. "Mengubah nasib dalam "9 Summers 10 Autumns"". Antara (news agency). 19 April 2013.
  33. "Agni Pratistha Turun 15 Kilogram demi Pinky Promise". Liputan 6. 18 October 2016.
  34. "Message Man review – gorily efficient Indonesia-set actioner". The Guardian. 13 February 2018.
  35. "Agni Mengaku Akan Bermain Dalam Sebuah Film Action Yang Diarahkan Sutradara Asal Australia Berjudul, 'Message Man'". wowkeren.com. 4 September 2013.
  36. "Agni on 'Message Man'". IMDb. 4 September 2013.
  37. "Guess what?: Agni Pratistha nabs modeling award". The Jakarta Post. 6 February 2012.
  38. "Agni Pratistha Raih Penghargaan Model Star Award". kapanlagi.com. 2 February 2012.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Anggina Maharani
Puteri Central Java
2006
Succeeded by
Elvaretta Nathania Gunawan
Preceded by
 Jakarta SCR 4
Nadine Chandrawinata
Puteri Indonesia
2006
Succeeded by
 East Java
Putri Raemawasti

Puteri Indonesia titleholders (2006)
Puteri Indonesia 2006
(Miss Universe Indonesia 2007)
 Central JavaAgni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono
Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2006
(Miss International Indonesia 2007)
 Jakarta SCR 5Rahma Landy Sjahruddin
Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2006
(Miss Asia Pacific Indonesia 2007)
 South KalimantanAnanda


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