Oscar Lawalata

Asha Smara Darra (born Oscar Septianus Lawalata, 1 September 1977) is an Indonesian fashion designer.[1] She studied fashion at schools in Jakarta. She finished half of the 3-year term and then quit during the monetary crisis in 1998. She opened her own boutique along with her partner Novie.[2]

In 2023, Darra made her lead acting debut, starring as the titular role drama film Sara.[3] She got a nomination for Citra Award for Best Actress at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, becoming the first trans woman to do so.[4]

References

  1. ^ Cooper, Kindra (24 March 2013). "Oscar Lawalata: In worship of tradition". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Tokoh Indonesia". Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
  3. ^ Levana, Virgilery (3 October 2023). Lestari, Puput Puji (ed.). "18 Tahun Vakum Akting, Film Come Back Asha Smara Darra Masuk Busan International Film Festival". Voi.id. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  4. ^ Arum, Sekar (18 October 2023). "Rekognisi bagi Transpuan di Industri Film, Asha Smara Darra Masuk Nominasi di Festival Film Indonesia" [Trans recognition in the film industry, Asha Smara Darra is nominated at the Indonesian Film Festival]. Whiteboard Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2023.