Cinta Laura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cinta Laura Kiehl
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Cinta Laura Kiehl
August 17, 1993 Quakenbrück, Germany
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Nationality | Indonesian |
Alma mater | Columbia University Jakarta International School |
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Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
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Instruments | Vocal |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Sony Music Entertainment |
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Cinta Laura Kiehl (born August 17, 1993) is a famous Indonesian actress, singer, and model. She is known for her work in both Indonesian and Hollywood films and TV shows.
In 2019, Cinta Laura was chosen as an ambassador for the Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection. This means she helps to speak out against violence towards women and children.
Early Life and School
Cinta Laura grew up in many different countries. These included the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, and Indonesia. When she was 12 years old, she moved to Indonesia.
She became a national swimmer for Indonesia! She won many medals, including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze, in various swimming competitions.
Cinta Laura later went to Columbia University in New York. She studied hard and graduated with excellent grades in May 2014. After finishing university, she moved to Los Angeles. There, she started her acting career in Hollywood. She signed contracts with big companies like Netflix and Grindstone Entertainment Group.
Career Highlights
Starting Her Journey in 2007
Cinta Laura began her career in February 2007. Her first TV show was called Cinderella: Apakah Cinta Hanyalah Mimpi?. It was very popular and had 310 episodes. Because of this show, she became well-known. She even won the "2007 Indonesia's Best Actress" award at the SCTV Awards.
Music and Movies (2007–2012)
In 2007, Cinta Laura also starred in her first movie, Oh Baby. She sang songs for the movie's soundtrack too. The movie's songs were very popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.
Soon after, she released her first music album, Cinta Laura (2010). It sold over a million copies! In 2010, she won the Wannabe Artist Award at the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards.
She also filmed more TV shows like Upik Abu dan Laura (2008) and Air Mata Cinta (2009). These shows were also very successful. Later, she released more songs from her second album, Hollywood Dreams (2012).
Hollywood and New Music (2013–Present)
In 2013, Cinta Laura moved to Los Angeles to act in Hollywood movies. She appeared in After the Dark (2013). She also worked with Grindstone Entertainment Group on films like The Ninth Passenger (2018).
She has been in several Netflix and Lifetime movies. Some of these include Crazy for the Boys (2018), TAR (2018), Goodnight (2018), and The Nanny is Watching (2018). For her role in Goodnight, she won "Best Film Actress" at the 2019 Latino Film awards.
In 2019, Cinta Laura returned to music after seven years. She released new English songs like Caliente and Vida. She also starred in more Indonesian films, such as Target (2018), MatiAnak (2019), and Jeritan Malam (2019).
Filmography
Movies
Film | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Note | Genre |
2007 | Oh Baby | Baby | Indonesian film | comedy film |
2010 | Seleb Kota Jogja (SKJ) | Gadis | Indonesian film | comedy film |
2013 | After the Dark | Utami | American film | science fiction |
2016 | 3 Pilihan Hidup | Laura | Indonesian film | reality film |
2018 | The Ninth Passenger | Nicole | American film | horror-thriller film |
Crazy For The Boys | Madison | romance film | ||
TAR | Camilla Landry | horror-thriller film | ||
Goodnight | Lisa | horror film | ||
The Nanny Is Watching | Rachel | psychological thriller film | ||
Drama Drama | Madison | romance | ||
Target | Cinta | Indonesian film | comedy film | |
2019 | MatiAnak | Ina | horror-thriller film | |
Jeritan Malam | Wulan | horror film |
Television Shows
Television drama | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Production | Episodes |
2007 | Cinderella (Apakah Cinta Hanyalah Mimpi?) | Cinta | MD Entertainment | 310 eps. |
2008 | Cinta | Cinta | 3 eps. | |
Upik Abu dan Laura | Laura | SinemArt | 110 eps. | |
2009 | Air Mata Cinta | Cinta | 53 eps. |
Variety Shows
Television series | |||
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Year | Title | Shows | |
2010 | Ayo Nge-dance Bareng Cinta | SCTV | |
2013 - 2014 | Yuk Keep Smile | Trans TV | |
2021 - 2022 | Indonesia Mencari Bakat | Trans TV |
Music Albums
Studio Albums
Year | Title | Popular Songs | Sales | Awards |
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2010 | Cinta Laura |
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2012 | Hollywood Dreams |
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Singles (Songs)
Year | Title | Album/Notes |
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2008 | "Penghianat Cinta" | Sang Juara by Duo Maia |
2009 | "Let's Get the Beat" | Ost. Beat Hits (featured Afgan) |
2011 | "Who's That Girl" | Twenty Ten by Guy Sebastian |
2019 | "Vida" | Single |
2019 | "Caliente" | Single |
2020 | "Cloud 9" | Single |
2021 | "Markisa" | Single |
2022 | "Suka Kamu" | Single |
2022 | "It's You" | Single |
2022 (remix) | "Oh Baby (2022)" | Single |
2023 | "Bo$$y" | Single (with Gerald & Ramengvrl) |
2023 | "Loco" | Single |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2007 | Finalis Top Model Indonesia | Model | N/A | Won |
SCTV Awards 2007 | Aktris Ngetop (Best Actress) | Won | ||
Gadis Magazine | Breakthrough Awards | Won | ||
Panasonic Awards 2007 | Aktris Panasonic Awards (Actress of the Year) | Nominated | ||
2008 | Best Actress | Trax Magazine | Won | |
Teen Magazine | Won | |||
Gadis Magazine | Won | |||
Hai Magazine | Won | |||
Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 2008 | Trax Magazine | Won | ||
Teen Magazine | Won | |||
Gadis Magazine | Won | |||
Hai Magazine | Won | |||
Favorite Female Singer | Nominated | |||
Favorite Actress | Won | |||
Indonesian Star Wannabe Award | Nominated | |||
2009 | Anugerah Planet Muzik 2009 | Best Vocal - Song (New Female Singer) | Oh Baby | Nominated |
Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 2009 | Favorite Actress | N/A | Nominated | |
2010 | Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 2010 | Favorite Female Singer | Nominated | |
Favorite Actress | Nominated | |||
Indonesian Star Wannabe Award | Won | |||
2011 | SCTV Music Awards 2011 | Best Album | Cinta Laura | Nominated |
Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 11 | Favorite Female Singer | N/A | Nominated | |
Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2011 | Best Dance/Electronica Music Performance | Cinta Atau Uang | Won | |
FTV Awards | Favorite Theme Song | Nominated | ||
2013 | Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2013 | Best Electronic Dance/Dance Production Work | Tulalit (feat. Rayi Putra) | Nominated |
2014 | MNC Lifestyle Award | Education Icon | Won | |
2016 | Pop Awards 2016 | Female Pop Awards | N/A | Nominated |
2019 | Latino 5th Annual Film Festival | Best Female Actress | Goodnight | Won |
2020 | Forbes | Most Influential Artist | ||
2021 | Fimela | Most Magnificent Celebrity | Won | |
2022 | Piala Maya | Video Klip Terbaik | Nominated | |
2022 | Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best Female Dance Solo | Won | |
2023 | Beautyfest Asia | Most Influential Woman | Won | |
2023 | Insert Award | Favorite Female Celebrity | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Cinta Laura para niños