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pageant, where she advanced to the semifinals and placed in the Top 16, ending a 7-year drought for

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. She is the second Indonesian and Sumatran to be called as

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who placed for the first time in

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Early life

Herman was born and raised in

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and she finished her high school in Padang before moving to Jakarta. In 2007 she decided to move to Jakarta and started a career in modeling, which she also continued her education, studying communication. Herman's step in modeling soared after competing in Wajah Femina 2008.

Pageantry

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Puteri Indonesia 2012-2013

Herman, who stands , competed as the representative of West Sumatera. She and the other 37 contestants from 33 provinces competed for the title. Winning the title, she is the second woman from West Sumatra to win the

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title. The first one was in 2002 with Melanie Putria won the title.

Miss Universe 2013

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at the

where she became the second Indonesian woman to place in the semifinals (after

in 2005), eventually finishing in the Top 16, 11th place overall. During the final swimsuit competition, she was one of only two semifinalists to wear a maillot one piece rather than the usual two-piece. However, she did wear a two piece for photo shoots throughout the pageant and also for Miss Universe 2013 official portrait shot by

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. She was also named 3rd Runner-Up in Best National Costume.

Filmography

Movies

Television

Awards and nomination

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Herman, Whulandary Living people 1987 births Minangkabau people Miss Universe 2013 contestants Miss Universe Indonesia winners Indonesian beauty pageant winners Puteri Indonesia winners Indonesian female models People from Pariaman People from West Sumatra