Luna Maya

Luna Maya is an Indonesian actress, model, presenter, singer, businesswoman, and film director, known for her versatile career across entertainment and entrepreneurship. After garnering positive reception for her supporting role in the 2004 film ’30 Hari Mencari Cinta,’ Luna Maya quickly established herself as a versatile talent in the Indonesian entertainment industry. Following this breakthrough, she appeared in ‘Brownies’ in 2005 and earned a prestigious nomination for the Citra Award for Best Leading Actress in 2006 for her compelling performance in ‘Ruang.’ Maya’s early career also saw her active as an advertising and catwalk model for prominent brands, showcasing her broad appeal. Further cementing her public profile, she was honored as a torchbearer at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Expanding her artistic footprint, Maya ventured into music, releasing her studio album ‘Perjalanan’ in 2011 alongside several successful singles. Her creative endeavors extended behind the camera, where she directed the short film ‘Suci and The City,’ a music video, and segments of the 2013 feature film ‘Pintu Harmonika,’ for which she also served as an executive producer. Most notably, Luna Maya garnered widespread international recognition for her iconic portrayal of Suzzanna in the ‘Suzzanna New Generation’ horror film trilogy, starring in ‘Suzzanna: Buried Alive’ (2018), ‘Suzzanna: Santet Ilmu Pelebur Nyawa’ (2021), and ‘Suzzanna: Kliwon Friday Night’ (2023). Her influence in television grew significantly when she was appointed host and judge for ‘Indonesia’s Next Top Model,’ a role she held for three consecutive cycles starting in 2020, further solidifying her presence in reality programming.

Her entrepreneurial acumen, combined with her enduring presence as an actress, presenter, and director, underscores her dynamic appeal and marketability across film, television, and consumer industries.