Interesting Facts about Selvi Ananda, Gibran Rakabuming's Wife who Turns Out to be Former Princess of Solo and Flight Attendant

Kapanlagi.com - Selvi Ananda, who is now often the subject of public discussion after her husband, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, announced his candidacy as vice president in the 2024 general election.

Selvi Ananda is certainly not separate from her position as the daughter-in-law of President Jokowi. Selvi Ananda's name became known to the public after officially marrying Gibran Rakabuming Raka in 2015.

Before getting to know Gibran, Selvi Ananda once participated in the Putra Putri Solo contest in 2007, but did not win. However, in 2009, Selvi Ananda participated in the contest again and won the title of Putri Solo 2009.

In addition, Selvi also has experience as a flight attendant for one of the airlines that serves Hajj flights.

Who is Selvi actually? Let's look at interesting facts about Selvi Ananda. Compiled on Wednesday (06/03/2024).

1. Converted to Islam before marrying Gibran.

(Source: Instagram @selvi_gibran)

Later, after quitting her job as a banker, Selvi chose to convert to Islam. This decision was made a few months before she married Gibran.

Previously, Selvi was known as a follower of the Catholic religion, like her parents. Although she has a different religion from her parents, her family gave their blessing to Selvi's decision to convert.

2. Blessed with two children

(Source: Instagram @selvi_ananda_)

After marrying Gibran, Selvi now has a son and a daughter. Their first son is Jan Ethes Srinarendra, born on March 10, 2016.

Then, their second daughter is La Lembah Manah, who was born on November 15, 2019.

3. The girl who used to be the Princess of Solo

(Source: Instagram @doleytobing)

Before meeting Gibran, Selvi Ananda had participated in the Putra Putri Solo contest in 2007. However, she did not win the title at that time.

Two years later, Selvi participated again in the prestigious contest for young men and women in Solo. Finally, she won the title of Putri Solo in 2009.

Her gracefulness and friendliness made her name more well-known among the people of Solo.

4. Has been a host on local television

(Source: Instagram @Riomotret)

Selvi's experience as a host is one of her assets in participating in the Putra Putri Solo contest. She has been a presenter on a local TV station called Terang Abadi TV.

Selvi started her career as a presenter during her college days at STIE AUB Solo, and then successfully graduated from there in 2011.

5. Starting a career in a private bank and then working as a flight attendant

(Source: Instagram @selvi_ananda_)

After completing her studies at STIE AUB, Selvi also has experience working as a customer service in a private bank.

This experience is in line with her background as a graduate of S1 Accounting from STIE AUB. In addition, Selvi is known as an "idol" in her previous workplace because of her politeness.

Not only that, Selvi has also worked as a flight attendant in one of the airlines serving Hajj flights.

6. Experience in Modeling and Journalism

(Source: Instagram @selvi_ananda_)

Before joining the president's family, Selvi Ananda had tried various professions, from modeling to journalism.

Although offered to be a news presenter on national television, she chose to make it as a leisure activity only.

7. Child of a Food Vendor

(Source: Instagram @selvi_ananda_)

Selvi's parents relied on a food stall that served eel sambal in Gladag Langen Bogan (Galabo), Solo, to make a living.

Selvi often helps her parents at the stall. Galabo is known as a street food center located in front of the Solo Wholesale Center on Mayor Sunaryo Street.

During the day, only official stalls are open, but at night the street is closed and filled with tables and dining chairs.

According to neighbors, Selvi's family appears to be very humble, and they were still living in a rented place at that time.

8. What was Selvi Ananda's previous occupation?

Selvi Ananda not only worked as a bank employee, but also worked as a news announcer at TATV.

9. Where is Gibran's wife's ancestry from?

Of course, she is of Javanese descent, as both of her parents are from Java, either from Surakarta or Solo, Central Java.

10. In what year did Gibran get married?

On June 11, 2015, Gibran married Selvi Ananda, the former daughter of Solo.

11. Has Selvi Ananda converted to Islam?

Selvi's decision to convert to Islam before marrying President Jokowi's son was a topic of discussion in society. However, Jan Ethes Srinarendra's mother did not pay too much attention to the opinions about her. Selvi married Gibran just a few months after converting to Islam.

12. Who is Gibran to Jokowi?

Gibran Rakabuming Raka is the first child of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, and the First Lady, Iriana Jokowi.

(kpl/fta)