Maudy Ayunda
| Birthday | December 19, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Education | BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford; MA Education and MBA, Stanford University |
| Relationship Status | Married to Jesse Choi (since 2022) |
Biography
Maudy Ayunda, born Ayunda Faza Maudya on 19 December 1994 in Jakarta, is an Indonesian actress, singer-songwriter, author and entrepreneur. She began acting as a child in Untuk Rena (2005). She became known for lead roles in Perahu Kertas (2012), Refrain (2013) and Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019), and she has released four studio albums.
She studied at the University of Oxford and Stanford University. In 2022 she served as a spokesperson for Indonesia's G20 presidency. She has been named to Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 and has received nominations at the Indonesian Film Festival (Piala Citra) and the Anugerah Musik Indonesia.
She studied at the University of Oxford and Stanford University. In 2022 she served as a spokesperson for Indonesia's G20 presidency. She has been named to Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 and has received nominations at the Indonesian Film Festival (Piala Citra) and the Anugerah Musik Indonesia.
Early Life
Maudy is the elder daughter of Didit Jasmedi R. Irawan and Muren Murdjoko. Her younger sister, Amanda Khairunnisa, is an influencer who has also acted in films. She read from the age of three and has called education a refuge. She went to Al-Azhar and then Mentari Intercultural School, and finished secondary school at the British School Jakarta, where she was head of the student council.
She was accepted at Columbia University but took a gap year after graduating in 2011. She then studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. In 2019 she was offered places at both Harvard and Stanford. She chose Stanford, where she earned a master's in education and an MBA.
She was accepted at Columbia University but took a gap year after graduating in 2011. She then studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. In 2019 she was offered places at both Harvard and Stanford. She chose Stanford, where she earned a master's in education and an MBA.
Career
Miles Productions scouted her at school and cast her as the lead in Untuk Rena (2005). The role won her Best Leading Actress at the Jakarta Film Festival. At 11 she published a book of short stories and gave the proceeds to victims of the 2004 tsunami. She played Zakiah Nurmala in Sang Pemimpi (2009). Her debut album, Panggil Aku…, came out in 2011. In 2012 she played Kugy in the film adaptation of Dee Lestari's Perahu Kertas and sang its title song.
Her second album, Moments (2015), sold more than 200,000 copies. She recorded the Indonesian version of "How Far I'll Go" for Disney's Moana, released her third album Oxygen in 2018 and published the book Dear Tomorrow. In Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019) she played Hasri Ainun Habibie. Her role as Jeng Sri in Losmen Bu Broto (2021) brought her first Piala Citra nominations, for Best Supporting Actress and Best Theme Song.
In 2022 she was a spokesperson for Indonesia's G20 presidency and launched a YouTube channel mixing education and entertainment. In 2023 she co-founded the personal-care company From This Island, and in 2024 she released her fourth album, Pada Suatu Hari. She married Korean-American entrepreneur Jesse Choi in May 2022.
Her second album, Moments (2015), sold more than 200,000 copies. She recorded the Indonesian version of "How Far I'll Go" for Disney's Moana, released her third album Oxygen in 2018 and published the book Dear Tomorrow. In Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019) she played Hasri Ainun Habibie. Her role as Jeng Sri in Losmen Bu Broto (2021) brought her first Piala Citra nominations, for Best Supporting Actress and Best Theme Song.
In 2022 she was a spokesperson for Indonesia's G20 presidency and launched a YouTube channel mixing education and entertainment. In 2023 she co-founded the personal-care company From This Island, and in 2024 she released her fourth album, Pada Suatu Hari. She married Korean-American entrepreneur Jesse Choi in May 2022.
Maudy Ayunda: Quick Facts
How old is Maudy Ayunda?
Maudy Ayunda is 31 years old, born on December 19, 1994 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
What does Maudy Ayunda do?
Maudy Ayunda is known as an actress.
Is Maudy Ayunda married?
Maudy Ayunda's relationship status: Married to Jesse Choi (since 2022).
