Anjasmara Prasetya is an Indonesian

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. Anjasmara began his career as a

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and then starred in the

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and July'' with his then-wife Dian Nitami.

Personal life

Anjasmara Prasetya or Anjasmara, was born in

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on 13 November 1975, and began his career as a model. Prasetya came to know his wife, Dian Nitami, during modelling and soap opera activities, Anjas formally proposed to Dian on 17 June 1999. The couple have two children, Sasikirana and Arka Setya Andipa Asmar. They also have adopted two children, Amanda Annette Syariff and Luther Aldi Syariff. As a

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, Anjasmara faced big problems when his picture, taken for an exhibition event, gained criticism of religious mass organizations. Photos featuring nude pictures of Anjasmara with photo model Isabel Yahya were considered

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. After Anjasmara was examined at the police department, he admitted regret for what he did. The religious mass organizations withdrew demands originally aimed at Anjas afterwards.

Career

He was the finalist cover boy in one teenager magazine. After that he became involved in fashion modeling. He was first seen on national television playing in "Hati Seluas Samudra" with Elma Theana and Jeremy Thomas. He starred in the soap opera ''Romi and Juli'' with his future wife, Dian Nitami. His role as a stupid and funny man in the soap opera ''Si Cecep'' resulted in him winning the SCTV Award, Most Popular Actor category. Anjas played as a father in the movie ''Joshua, Oh, Joshua'' that was produced in 2000. Afterwards, Anjas starred in ''

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'' in 2006.

Filmography

#''Joshua, Oh, Joshua'' (2000) #''Koper'' (2006)

Soap operas

#''Hati Seluas Samudra'' #''Romi dan Yuli'' #''Mutiara Cinta'' #''Wah Cantiknya!!!'' #''Wah Cantiknya!!! 2'' #''Si Cecep'' #''Mukjizat Allah'' #''Cintaku Di Rumah Susun'' #''Cinta Indah'' #''Sulaiman'' #''Cinta Indah 2'' #''Indahnya Karunia-Mu'' #''Titipan Illahi'' #''UFO'' #''Anugerah''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anjasmara 1975 births Living people Indonesian male actors People from Blitar