Bunga Citra Lestari

Bunga Citra Lestari, born March 22, 1983, in Jakarta, isn’t just a familiar name in Indonesia—she’s practically a household staple at this point. Seriously, if you’ve watched any big Indonesian films in the last decade, odds are you’ve seen her face light up the screen. She’s got this crazy range too; she’s nailed everything from heart-wrenching drama to breezy romantic comedies. People mostly remember her for Habibie & Ainun, that 2012 tearjerker that pretty much everyone and their grandma saw. It’s not just her acting, though—there’s some serious producing chops behind the scenes. Then there’s Jilbab Traveler: Love Sparks in Korea, where she basically charmed her way through snowy Seoul and made you want to book a flight ASAP. And don’t even get me started on 3 Srikandi—she played one of those bold, groundbreaking women athletes, and honestly, you could feel the energy through the screen. Beyond the movies, her life’s had its ups and downs. She was married to Ashraf Sinclair, which was kind of a power couple situation until his tragic passing. Through it all, Bunga’s kept working, kept surprising fans, and stayed totally herself. She’s got that rare ability to make you laugh one minute and cry the next, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. If you’re into Indonesian cinema, you really can’t ignore her.