Top Indonesian Celebrities Turn Out to be Descendants of National Heroes

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesia, as a country rich in culture and history, especially in the context of the struggle of national heroes for independence. However, many may not realize that in the entertainment world, there are several famous Indonesian artists who have ancestral blood from national heroes.

One of them is Ashanty, a multi-talented artist who turns out to have a lineage of national heroes. Ashanty is the granddaughter of Prof. DR. KH Abdullah Siddik SH, a figure highly respected by the people of Bengkulu.

Curious about other artists who also have descendants of national heroes? Check out the complete information, quoted from various sources on Monday (6/11/2023).

1. 1. Ashanty

Ashanty (Source: Google/KapanLagi.com)

Ashanty, born in Jakarta on (4/11/1984), is actually the granddaughter of Prof. DR. KH Abdullah Siddik SH. Prof. DR. KH Abdullah Siddik SH is a highly respected figure among the people of Bengkulu and played an important role in supporting President Soekarno during his leadership.

Information about the proposal of Prof. DR. KH Abdullah Siddik SH as a national hero was shared by Ashanty through a post on her personal Instagram account, @ashanty_ash, some time ago.

2. 2. Celine Evangelista

Celine Evangelista (Source: Instagram/celine_evangelista)

Celine Evangelista, an artist born in Rome, Italy on (2/4/1992), has ancestry from Haji Fadeli Luran, who is famous as the founder of Islamic aspiration groups.

In addition, Celine's great-grandfather played a significant role in uniting the Muslim community in Makassar, South Sulawesi. In 2019, Celine shared a photo while visiting her great-grandfather's grave.

3. 3. Dian Sastrowardoyo

Portrait of Dian Sastrowardoyo (Source: Liputan6.com/IG/@therealdisastr)

Dian Sastrowardoyo, an artist born in Jakarta on (16/3/1982), is actually a descendant as a grandchild of Professor Mr. Sunario Sastrowardoyo. In 2016, Dian Sastrowardoyo once shared a photo collage containing herself with her grandfather.

Professor Mr. Sunario Sastrowardoyo is famous as an advisor in the Youth Congress II committee in 1928. This means that her grandfather is an important figure in the Youth Pledge event. In addition, he also played a role in two historical events, namely the 1925 Manifesto and the Youth Congress II.

4. 4. Maia Estianty

Portrait of Maia Estianty (Source: KapanLagi.com)

Maia Estianty, born in Surabaya on (27/1/1976), actually has a lineage that comes from the national hero, Raden Hadjie Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto, who is better known as HOS Cokroaminoto. HOS Cokroaminoto is known as a teacher and also once became the father-in-law of Ir. Soekarno, the first President of Indonesia.

Maia's family lineage comes from her father, Harjono Sigit, who is the grandson of the national hero. Through her personal Instagram account @maiaestiantyreal, she once shared a photo featuring her grandmother, Oetari Tjokoaminoto, who was the first wife of President Ir. Soekarno.

5. 5. Asri Welas

Portrait of Asri Welas (Source: KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto)

Asri Welas, who was born in Jakarta on (7/3/1979), is actually the seventh generation of Prince Diponegoro, who is better known as Prince Harya Dipanegara. Prince Harya Dipanegara played a central role in leading the Javanese War or Diponegoro War against the Dutch East Indies government from 1825-1830.

6. What is the Abbreviation for HOS Cokroaminoto?

Raden haji Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto or HOS Cokroaminoto, who was born in Ponorogo on August 16, 1882, and died on December 17, 1934, was one of the leaders of the first organization in Indonesia, namely the Islamic Association (SI), which was established in 1912.

7. Why is HOS Tjokroaminoto called a Hero?

Raden Mas Haji Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto, or HOS Tjokroaminoto, is a prominent hero who played a role in Indonesia's struggle for independence through his valuable contributions. He is famous as an educator who played a vital role in shaping several prominent Indonesian leaders, including one of them, Ir. Soekarno.

8. Who is the First National Hero in Indonesia?

This man, who hails from Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, was officially recognized as the First National Hero in Indonesia on August 30, 1959, by the decision of President Soekarno, making Abdul Muis the first National Hero in Indonesia.

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