Remember Leily Sagita, The Evil Mother in the Soap Opera "Tersanjung", Enjoying Social Gatherings at 72 Years Old

The name Leily Sagita may immediately remind you of a cruel, fierce antagonist character who is always the main source of conflict in soap operas from the 90s to the early 2000s. Her roles as a stepmother, evil mother-in-law, or mysterious figures like Mak Lampir are deeply ingrained in the audience's memory.

One of the most iconic moments was certainly when she appeared in the legendary soap opera "Tersanjung," which aired on Indosiar and achieved high ratings for many years.

Behind the "evil mother" character she has portrayed for decades, Leily Sagita in real life is a very different person. At the age of 72, Leily still looks beautiful, fresh, and full of spirit.

She is even active on social media and is not hesitant to accept endorsements for beauty and culinary products. Through her Instagram account, @leilysagitareal, she regularly uploads snapshots of her daily life—from moments of light exercise to gatherings with her old friends who are also artists.

Behind that, Leily has also shared a unique story about the side effects of her strong antagonist role. She admitted that she once had difficulty finding a housekeeper because many were afraid of her after seeing her acting on television. "They said I look scary, that I might get angry. But that’s just acting," she said with a laugh.

Known since the early days of her career as a model and film star in the 1980s, Leily then ventured into the soap opera world and immediately skyrocketed thanks to her tough and emotional roles. She herself admits to being proud to have starred in dozens of soap operas, but now she is starting to feel tired of playing antagonist characters. "From young to old, I keep being bad. It’s tiring too," she honestly stated.

Although known for her "villainous" roles, Leily actually shows an inspiring life: healthy, active, and continuously creating. She proves that age is not a barrier to spreading enthusiasm and being a role model.