Interesting Facts about Dian Sastro Who Apparently Once Wanted to Commit Suicide

Kapanlagi.com - Dian Sastro, whose full name is Diandra Paramitha Sastrowardoyo, was born in Jakarta on March 16, 1982, to parents Ariawan Rusdianto Sastrowardoyo and Dewi Parwati Setyorini. She is the granddaughter of former fighter Sunario Sastrowardoyo.

Dian Sastro, who is married to Maulana Indraguna Sutowo, has two children. Despite playing the role of a wife and mother, Dian remains active as an actress and presenter, busy with new film projects as well as off-air and on-air agendas. Let's get to know more about the interesting facts about Dian Sastro, who apparently experienced depression and stress to the point of wanting to commit suicide.

Here are some interesting facts about Dian Sastro summarized on Wednesday (28/2/2024)

1. Starting a career as a Cover Girl

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Dian Sastrowardoyo began her journey in the entertainment world as a cover girl. Her career as a model paved the way to the stage of art. In 1996, her success in the cover girl contest opened the door to the world of acting.

2. Experiencing the desire to commit suicide

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In a conversation video uploaded on Wardah Beauty's YouTube channel, Dian Sastro revealed her story while talking with Dewi Sandra.

After her parents' divorce, Dian Sastro faced a heavy challenge when her father passed away due to liver disease. Before that, she also had to separate from her mother who went abroad to complete her studies.

Dian Sastro expressed her concerns by thinking, "I'm afraid I'll become a depressed and stressed person. I thought, 'That's it, it's over, maybe I should commit suicide, maybe it was easier.' I had that thought several times," Dian said.

However, Dian Sastro was able to ignore those thoughts because she still had her mother to wait for. Moreover, she believed that suicide was not a reasonable solution to solve problems.

3. S2 Graduate

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Dian Sastro, who has excelled in her acting career, also shows a strong commitment to education. As a graduate of the University of Indonesia with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, she then continued her studies in finance management for her master's degree.

This step has inspired many women to pursue their education with great enthusiasm.

4. Former Office Worker

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An artist who has now ventured into the world of directing previously had experience as an office worker. Dian was not playing around, she worked for 3.5 years at a consulting company.

5. Married to a Conglomerate

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In 2010, Dian Sastro married Maulana Indraguna Sutowo, a wealthy businessman who is also the CEO of PT Mugi Rekso Abadi, a company engaged in various fields such as retail, hotel, broadcasting, automotive, magazines, and beverages.

6. DPR Live Fan

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Surprisingly, she is a fan of DPR Live, as revealed in an episode of the Vindes podcast when she became a guest.

In a conversation with Vincent and Desta, she admitted that she is not generally interested in Kpop, but the songs she likes happen to be sung by DPR Live. In fact, Dian revealed that she attended her idol's concert held in Indonesia.

However, the most interesting fact is that her Instagram account is followed by DPR Live and they even sent her DMs.

7. What bachelor's degree does Dian Sastro have?

Finally, Dian Sastro successfully passed her thesis defense and received a bachelor's degree in philosophy.

8. What is Dian Sastro's profession?

Dian Sastro, a famous artist, has been appointed as a permanent lecturer to teach Introduction to Film in the Department of Media Production.

9. Which junior high school did Dian Sastro attend?

From elementary school to high school, Dian Sastro pursued her education in a Catholic private school. She attended SD Strada Van Lith II from 1988 to 1994, then continued to SMP St. Vincentius Otista from 1994 to 1997, and finally completed her secondary education at SMA Tarakanita 1 with a major in Language from 1997 to 2000.

10. What religion is Dian Sastro?

Dian Sastrowardoyo shares an inspiring story about her strong journey into Islam. Despite being born into the Catholic faith, deep questions that require rational answers drove her to embrace Islam.

11. Is Dian Sastro originally from Java?

Just from her name, it is evident that this talented actress has roots in Java. However, she is often known for the uniqueness of her facial features, which show mixed heritage.

12. Who did Dian Sastro marry?

In 2010, Dian Sastrowardoyo and Maulana Indraguna officially got married. After 13 years together, their happiness grew with the birth of their children, Shailendra Naryama Sastraguna Sutowo and Ishana Ariandra Nariratana Sutowo.

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