The figure of Titi Kamal is certainly no longer a stranger to the Indonesian entertainment world. Titi has had a career in the entertainment world for 28 years, and that’s not just in one field.
This Indonesian artist, who has been identified with long black hair since she was young, has been talented as a magazine model, video clip model and advertising star. He has starred in a number of top domestic films and soap operas. Likewise with the world of singing, he has his own album.
After almost three decades have passed, Titi’s career continues to be durable and brilliant in various fields. As a modern woman, Titi shows that a person must be able to adapt, learn and grow at every opportunity. This is the story of Titi Kamal’s long career journey from a teenager to now 41 years old.
1. Profile of Titi Kamal
Titi Kamal and Christian Sugiono/Photo: Instagram.com/titi_kamall
Kurniati Kamalia, with the stage name Titi Kamal, is an actress, singer and model born in Newsdelivers.com, December 7 1981. The youngest of five children of Kamal Badri and Elly Rosniati, she has been interested in the world of art since she was a teenager. While attending SMA Negeri 48 Newsdelivers.com, Titi took part in extracurricular theater at her school.
Titi married her teenage lover and artist Christian Sugiono on February 6 2009 in Perth, Australia. Apart from actively appearing on the small screen, Titi Kamal also focuses on taking care of her two sons with Christian, namely Arjuna Zayan Sugiono and Kai Attar Sugiono.
2. Start your career as a model at a young age
Titi Kamal became a model for Kawanku magazine/Photo: Instagram.com/titi_kamall
This ageless looking artist has started his career since he was very young. In the 90s, Titi, who was still 15 years old, had her face appear on the pages of popular magazines at that time. Starting from taking photos for Kawanku magazine, Hai, Girl, to winning 1st Place for Cover Girl for Aneka Yess Magazine! in 1997.
Not satisfied with being a magazine model and advertising model, Titi appeared as a music video model in the song Putri belonging to the band Jamrud, Malam Indah belonging to Iwa K, Separuh Nafas belonging to Dewa 19, as well as other music videos belonging to Slank, Neo, Iwan Fals, Chrisye, and Rossa.
For a teenager her age at that time, Titi Kamal’s career could be said to be quite successful. Even so, Titi admitted that her career journey in the Indonesian entertainment world was not easy.
He experienced ups and downs at the start of his career. Starting from going everywhere by public transportation, participating in castings for hours, to being rejected several times. Thanks to her love for the world of acting, Titi is determined to continue to give her best until she has finally become a great artist.
3. Explore the world of films and soap operas
Titi Kamal in the past/Photo: Instagram.com/titi_kamall
The world of modeling is just the first step for Titi. He then entered the world of acting by starring in a number of popular films and soap operas. Titi Kamal made her debut in the film Tregedi (2000) and began to be involved in Indonesian box office films such as What’s Up with Love? (2002), Eiffel I’m in Love (2003), Suddenly Dangdut (2006), AADC? 2 (2014), Insha Allah Sah (2017) Makmum (2019) and Makmum 2 (2021), and most recently Tears at the Edge of the Sajadah (2023).
However, what really made her name famous was when she was trusted by Mira Lesmana and Riri Riza to play Maura in the film AADC? (2002) and paired with Dian Sastrowardoyo, Sissy Priscillia, Ladya Cheryl, and Adinia Wirasti.
Meanwhile, several soap opera titles that have starred this 41 year old woman include Kembang Padang Kelabu (2001), Muslimah (2008), Emak Ijah Pengen Ke Mecca (2014), Janji Suci (2019), and now she is playing in the soap opera Satu Cinta Two hearts.
4. Try your luck in the world of singing
Titi Kamal sings the song Jablai for the film Mendadak Dangdut/Photo: Imdb
This Palembang-Bengkulu woman confirmed her position as a multitalented artist by launching two singles entitled Jablai: Mendadak Dangdut and Rindu Semalam as well as an album entitled Better Alone in 2009.
According to Titi, singing the song Jablai for the soundtrack of the film Mendadak Dangdut was her most exciting experience.
5. Success in winning various awards
Titi Kamal at the Indonesian Movie Actors Awards/Photo: Instagram.com/titi_kamall
Titik Kamal’s dedication after working in the entertainment world for many years has been appreciated through a number of award nominations. Titi Kamal managed to take home the 2004 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards as Most Favorite Supporting Actress, the 2005 Bandung Film Festival as the Most Praiseworthy Female Main Actor in a Television Series, the 2007 Indonesian Movie Awards as the Best Singing Actor/Actress, and the 2022 Indonesian Journalist Film Festival as the Best Leading Actress. Horror Genre.
6. Transformed into a Socialite with the Cendol Gang
Titi Kamal with the Cendol Gang/Photo: Instagram.com/titi_kamall
Titi Kamal’s hard work for 28 years finally produced extraordinary results. Moreover, since being married to model, actor and businessman Christian Sugiono, Titi’s wealth has increased.
The proof is that Titi Kamal is part of the Cendol Gang, a socialite social gathering gang whose members include famous artists such as Luna Maya, Ashanty, Ayu Dewi, Nagita Slavina, Paula Verhoeven, Nia Ramadhani, Shiren Sungkar, Zaskia Sungkar, Ririn Ekawati, Olla Ramlan, Tya Ariestya , and also Aurel Hermansyah. After investigating, this gang of phenomenal artists’ monthly social gathering fees reach IDR 150 million, you know!
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