Profile and Career Journey of Peggy Melati Sukma, Now Leaving the Entertainment World and Living in New Zealand

Peggy Melati Sukma, known as a soap opera star from the 90s, is now living a different life. After a career in the entertainment industry for many years, she decided to leave that world.

Now, she resides in New Zealand with her husband. Her activities no longer revolve around the entertainment world, but rather managing a farm and engaging in da'wah activities.

This significant change brings new experiences for Peggy, including her direct involvement in managing the farming business.

1. Starting a Career in the Entertainment World

Profile of Peggy Melati (credit: YouTube/Khadijatee Foundation)

Peggy Melati Sukma is the daughter of Raden Ating Sukma and Aty Latieva Attamimi. She became known to the public when she starred in the soap opera Si Kabayan as Iteung.

Thanks to her role, she was nominated for Best Leading Actress in the Comedy Category at the Indonesian Soap Opera Festival 199. Her popularity increased further after starring in the soap opera Gerhana, where she created the catchphrase "pusing!" which was later trademarked.

2. Music Career, Presenter, and Literary World

Profile of Peggy Melati (credit: YouTube/Khadijatee Foundation)

Not only acting, Peggy also pursued a career in music. She released two albums, Aku Kangen Padamu (1998) and My Wish (2000).

In addition, Peggy has also been active as a presenter in various television programs, such as Smile, Rejeki Nomplok, and Klise. She was even nominated for Favorite Female Talk Show Host at the Tabloid Citra and Panasonic Awards in 1996.

3. Career on the Theater Stage

Profile of Peggy Melati (credit: YouTube/Khadijatee Foundation)

Since junior high school, Peggy has been active in the theater world. However, her busy schedule on screen caused her to take a break for a while.

In 2006, she returned to the stage by performing in Srikandi Larasati Kembar at the Jakarta Arts Building. In the same year, she also participated in a world children's theater festival in Germany.

4. Social Activities and Her Role at the UN

Profile of Peggy Melati (credit: YouTube/Khadijatee Foundation)

Outside the entertainment world, Peggy is known as someone who is active in various social activities.

In 2006, she was entrusted by the Minister of Women's Empowerment to speak at the UN regarding the Women's Protection Law in New York. Additionally, she also became an Education Equality Ambassador and a Technology Ambassador appointed by the Ministry of Research and Technology.

5. Personal Life and Marriage

Peggy married businessman Wisnu Tjandra, who serves as the President Director of Bank Artha Graha Internasional.

However, on October 12, 2011, she filed for divorce after considering the decision for a year. Their divorce was finalized on November 14, 2011.

6. Settling in New Zealand with Husband

On February 1, 2023, the public was shocked by the news of Peggy's marriage to Reza Abdul Jabbar, a merchant, researcher, and prominent cleric from Indonesia in New Zealand.

This marriage was revealed after a video uploaded by Arie Untung on his YouTube channel circulated on social media. Since getting married, Peggy has chosen to settle in New Zealand with her husband.

7. Managing a Farm and Focusing on Da'wah

Peggy's life now is the complete opposite of her life as a celebrity. In New Zealand, she is busy managing a farm with her husband and children.

She revealed that her husband is also involved in managing the farm. In fact, Peggy herself does not hesitate to get directly involved in taking care of the animals on her farm.

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