Chelsea Islan

Chelsea Islan
Chelsea Islan
	Chelsea Islan in 2019
Born	Chelsea Elizabeth Islan; 2 June 1995 (age 30); Queens, New York City, U.S.
Occupations	Actress; Model;
Years active	2005–present
Notable work	Di Balik 98; Rudy Habibie; A Copy of My Mind; May the Devil Take You; May the Devil Take You Too;
Height	167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse	Rob Clinton Kardinal (m. 2022)
Parent	Samantha Barbara (mother)
Relatives	Robert Joppy Kardinal (father-in-law)
Website	chelseaisdreamy
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Chelsea Elizabeth Islan (born 2 June 1995) is an American-born Indonesian actress. She has received two consecutive Citra Award nominations in the Best Actress category for Di Balik 98 (2015) and Rudy Habibie (2016).

Islan rose to fame for her role in the popular sitcom Tetangga Masa Gitu which aired from 2014 to 2017 alongside Sophia Latjuba, Deva Mahenra, and Dwi Sasono. She won four consecutive Indonesian Choice Awards for Actress of the Year from 2015 until 2018, the last year the award show was held.

Early life

Chelsea Islan was born in Queens, New York City,^[1]She is the only child in her family to an Indonesian mother and an American father, Islan moved to Jakarta to start elementary school and stay until she finished high school at the Mentari Intercultural School.^[2] As an elementary student, she appeared in a stage play of Once on This Island.

Career

She made her feature film debut in the 2013 drama film Refrain alongside Afgansyah Reza and Maudy Ayunda before achieving mainstream success with the action film Street Society and the biographical film Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar as well as the sitcom Tetangga Masa Gitu in 2014.^[2]^[3]

Before this, in 2005, she starred in a Wall's ice cream commercial.

She appeared opposite Boy William in the historical drama Di Balik 98 in 2015 and another biographical drama Rudy Habibie in 2016. Both roles garnered Islan consecutive nominations at the 2015 and 2016 Citra Awards in the Best Actress category, which she lost to Tara Basro (A Copy of My Mind) and Cut Mini (Athirah) respectively.

For her role in the 2016 biopic film 3 Srikandi, Islan won the 2016 Maya Award for Best Supporting Actress, the 2017 Indonesian Movie Award for Favorite Supporting Actress, as well as a Best Actress Award at the 2016 Bandung Film Festival. Also in 2016, she appeared as a doctor in the Mo Brothers' action film Headshot.

She was cast in the lead role of Alfie for Timo Tjahjanto's solo directorial debut May the Devil Take You, which was released in 2018 to critical and commercial success. She reprised the role in the 2020 sequel May the Devil Take You Too and is set to appear in the third installment May the Devil Take You: Dajjal.^[4]

Islan has appeared in multiple commercials for brands such as L'Oreal, Garnier, Tokopedia, Pizza Hut, Oppo, Magnum, Rexona, and Matahari Department Store.

Personal life

Islan established 'Youth of Indonesia', a youth community dedicated to be a platform to contribute to Indonesia and protect the values of pluralism, on the 88th anniversary of the 1928 Youth Pledge on 28 October 2016. She also serves as president of the community^[5]^[6]^[7] She was named an Innovative Young Leader at the 2017 Southeast Asian Leaders Summit in Jakarta.^[8] Islan married Indonesian politician Rob Clinton Kardinal in Jakarta Cathedral, on 8 December 2022.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2013	Refrain	Annalise	^[9]
2014	Street Society	Karina	^[10]
2014	Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar	Merry Riana	^[11]
2015	Di Balik 98	Diana	^[12]
	Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto	Stella	^[13]
	Love You... Love You Not	Amira	^[14]
2016	3 Srikandi	Lilies Handayani	^[15]
	Headshot	Ailin	^[16]
	Pinky Promise	Chelsea	^[17]
	Rudy Habibie	Illona Ianovska	^[18]
2017	Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2	Keira	^[19]
2018	May the Devil Take You	Alfie Wijiya	^[20]
2020	May the Devil Take You Too	Alfie Wijiya	^[21]
2024	Godam & Tira	Susie / Tira
TBA	May the Devil Take You: Dajjal	Alfie Wijiya	^[4]
TBA	Patriot	Susie / Tira

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2014–2017	Tetangga Masa Gitu	Bintang Howard Bornstein	NET TV	^[22]
2016	When You Wish upon Sakura	Elly	WakuWaku Japan	^[23]

Music video

Year	Title	Artist	Refs.
2013	''Tak Lagi Sama''	Noah	^[24]^[25]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2014	3rd Maya Awards	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Street Society	Nominated
2015	2nd Indonesian Choice Awards	Actress of the Year	Herself	Won
	9th Indonesian Movie Awards	Best Actress	Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar	Nominated
		Best Chemistry		Nominated	shared with Dion Wiyoko
		Favorite Actress		Nominated
	35th Citra Awards	Best Actress	Di Balik 98	Nominated
2016	3rd Indonesian Choice Awards	Actress of the Year	Herself	Won
	36th Citra Awards	Best Actress	Rudy Habibie	Nominated
	5th Maya Awards	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	3 Srikandi	Won
	Bandung Film Festival	Best Actress		Won
2017	11th Indonesian Movie Awards	Best Supporting Actress		Nominated
	11th Indonesian Movie Awards	Favorite Supporting Actress		Won
	4th Indonesian Choice Awards	Actress of the Year	Herself	Won
	4th Indonesian Choice Awards	Creative and Innovative Person of the Year		Nominated
2018	5th Indonesian Choice Awards	Actress of the Year		Won

Magazine and Tabloids

Tabloid Wanita Indonesia March 2016, August 2016
Majalah Femina 13–19 August 2016 (with Bunga Citra Lestari & Tara Basro)

References

^ ^a ^b PASTRY - Bisnis Bareng Pacar Kenapa Enggak? (Chelsea Islan & Rob Clinton), October 2021, retrieved 21 January 2022
^ ^a ^b Diananto, Wayan (28 September 2014). "Waktu Kecil, Chelsea Islan Ikut Futsal, Go Kart, dan Taekwondo" [Chelsea Islan played soccer, go-kart, and taekwondo when she was a kid]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Bhisma, Mahardian Prawira (28 July 2016). "Cerita Chelsea Islan Masuk ke Dunia Film" [Chelsea Islan story entering film industry for the first time]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Chelsea Islan". IMDb. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
^ Setiawan, Tri Susanto (26 November 2017). "Alasan Chelsea Islan Terlibat di Komunitas Youth of Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan explained her reasons to get involved in Youth of Indonesia community]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Suwarta, Thomas Harming (27 November 2017). "Chelsea Islan Menantang Anak Muda Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan challenging young Indonesians]. Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Putri, Teatrika Handiko (26 November 2017). "Chelsea Islan: Bangun Kebhinekaan melalui Youth of Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan: Embracing diversity through Youth of Indonesia]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ "Chelsea Islan Raih Penghargaan Innovative Young Leader 2017" [Chelsea Islan awarded the Innovative Young Leaders 2017]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 12 April 2017. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Sasongko, Darmadi (15 June 2013). "Chelsea Elizabeth Akui Karakter di 'REFRAIN' Cermin Pribadinya" [Chelsea Elizabeth admits character in 'Refrain' is her personal mirror]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Kurniawan, Ari (20 February 2014). "2 Karakter Berbeda Chelsea Islan di "Street Society"" [2 Different characters of Chelsea Islan in "Street Society"]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ "Main di 'Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar', Chelsea Islan Punya Persamaan dengan Merry Riana" [Playing in 'Merry Riana: A Million Dollar Dream', Chelsea Islan got a resemblance to Merry Riana]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 23 December 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Masrifah, Alviana Harmayani (13 April 2015). "Chelsea Islan Ingin 'Di Balik 98' Jadi Film Pendidikan" [Chelsea Islan wants 'Behind 98' to be educational film]. Sindo News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Syaifullah, Asep (8 August 2016). "Niat Magang, Chelsea Islan Diminta Main Di 'Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto'" [Intending to apprentice, Chelsea Islan was requested to play in 'Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto']. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Priherdityo, Endro (13 August 2015). "'Love You Love You Not', Film Adaptasi 'Mentah'" ['Love You Love You Not', a raw adaptation film]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Probowati, Dian; Mendrofa, Desman (14 August 2016). "Bunga Citra Lestari, Tara Basro, dan Chelsea Islan Menghidupkan 3 Srikandi" [Bunga Citra Lestari, Tara Basro, and Chelsea Islan revive 3 Srikandi]. Femina (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Tampubolon, Hans David (6 December 2016). "Review: A bloody, poetic homage to martial arts". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Wira, Ni Nyoman (2 September 2016). "Chelsea Islan to star in film inspired by breast cancer survivors". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
^ "Reza Rahadian, Chelsea Islan to Star in 'Rudy Habibie'". Jakarta Globe. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
^ Setiawan, Tri Susanto (8 May 2017). "Ini Peran Chelsea Islan dalam "Ayat-ayat Cinta 2"" [This is Chelsea Islan's role in "Ayat-ayat Cinta 2"]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2018.
^ Kumampung, Dian Reinis (11 July 2018). "Chelsea Islan: 'Sebelum Iblis Menjemput' Itu Film Horor Terobosan Baru" [Chelsea Islan: 'Before the Devil Picked up' is the new breakthrough horror film]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 July 2018.
^ Jumat, Wib (28 February 2020). "Teror Kutukan Masih Berlanjut dalam "Sebelum Iblis Menjemput Ayat 2"". indozone.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
^ Romdlon, Nur (20 January 2017). "Sudah tamat, yuk nostalgia lagi keseruan sitkom 'Tetangga Masa Gitu'" [Has been ended, let's nostalgic 'Tetangga Masa Gitu' sitcom]. Brilio.net (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ Syaifullah, Asep (11 August 2016). "'When You Wish Upon A Sakura', FTV Jepang Kenangan Manis Chelsea Islan" [Japan FTV 'When You Wish Upon A Sakura', a sweet memories to Chelsea Islan]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ "Chelsea Elizabeth Islan Gugup Beradegan Mesra dengan Ariel" [Chelsea Elizabeth Islan feels nervous to act as couple with Ariel]. Solopos (in Indonesian). 17 July 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
^ "NOAH – "Tak Lagi Sama" (Official Video)" [NOAH – "No Longer Together" (Official Video)]. YouTube. Musica Studios. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2018.

External links

Chelsea Islan at IMDb
Chelsea Islan on Instagram

[Birth_place-1] PASTRY - Bisnis Bareng Pacar Kenapa Enggak? (Chelsea Islan & Rob Clinton), October 2021, retrieved 21 January 2022

[TB_Childhood-2] Diananto, Wayan (28 September 2014). "Waktu Kecil, Chelsea Islan Ikut Futsal, Go Kart, dan Taekwondo" [Chelsea Islan played soccer, go-kart, and taekwondo when she was a kid]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[3] Bhisma, Mahardian Prawira (28 July 2016). "Cerita Chelsea Islan Masuk ke Dunia Film" [Chelsea Islan story entering film industry for the first time]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[:0-4] "Chelsea Islan". IMDb. Retrieved 29 January 2021.

[5] Setiawan, Tri Susanto (26 November 2017). "Alasan Chelsea Islan Terlibat di Komunitas Youth of Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan explained her reasons to get involved in Youth of Indonesia community]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[6] Suwarta, Thomas Harming (27 November 2017). "Chelsea Islan Menantang Anak Muda Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan challenging young Indonesians]. Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[7] Putri, Teatrika Handiko (26 November 2017). "Chelsea Islan: Bangun Kebhinekaan melalui Youth of Indonesia" [Chelsea Islan: Embracing diversity through Youth of Indonesia]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[8] "Chelsea Islan Raih Penghargaan Innovative Young Leader 2017" [Chelsea Islan awarded the Innovative Young Leaders 2017]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 12 April 2017. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[9] Sasongko, Darmadi (15 June 2013). "Chelsea Elizabeth Akui Karakter di 'REFRAIN' Cermin Pribadinya" [Chelsea Elizabeth admits character in 'Refrain' is her personal mirror]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[10] Kurniawan, Ari (20 February 2014). "2 Karakter Berbeda Chelsea Islan di "Street Society"" [2 Different characters of Chelsea Islan in "Street Society"]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[11] "Main di 'Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar', Chelsea Islan Punya Persamaan dengan Merry Riana" [Playing in 'Merry Riana: A Million Dollar Dream', Chelsea Islan got a resemblance to Merry Riana]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 23 December 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[12] Masrifah, Alviana Harmayani (13 April 2015). "Chelsea Islan Ingin 'Di Balik 98' Jadi Film Pendidikan" [Chelsea Islan wants 'Behind 98' to be educational film]. Sindo News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[13] Syaifullah, Asep (8 August 2016). "Niat Magang, Chelsea Islan Diminta Main Di 'Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto'" [Intending to apprentice, Chelsea Islan was requested to play in 'Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto']. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[14] Priherdityo, Endro (13 August 2015). "'Love You Love You Not', Film Adaptasi 'Mentah'" ['Love You Love You Not', a raw adaptation film]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[15] Probowati, Dian; Mendrofa, Desman (14 August 2016). "Bunga Citra Lestari, Tara Basro, dan Chelsea Islan Menghidupkan 3 Srikandi" [Bunga Citra Lestari, Tara Basro, and Chelsea Islan revive 3 Srikandi]. Femina (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[16] Tampubolon, Hans David (6 December 2016). "Review: A bloody, poetic homage to martial arts". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[17] Wira, Ni Nyoman (2 September 2016). "Chelsea Islan to star in film inspired by breast cancer survivors". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 9 January 2018.

[18] "Reza Rahadian, Chelsea Islan to Star in 'Rudy Habibie'". Jakarta Globe. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.

[19] Setiawan, Tri Susanto (8 May 2017). "Ini Peran Chelsea Islan dalam "Ayat-ayat Cinta 2"" [This is Chelsea Islan's role in "Ayat-ayat Cinta 2"]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2018.

[20] Kumampung, Dian Reinis (11 July 2018). "Chelsea Islan: 'Sebelum Iblis Menjemput' Itu Film Horor Terobosan Baru" [Chelsea Islan: 'Before the Devil Picked up' is the new breakthrough horror film]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 July 2018.

[21] Jumat, Wib (28 February 2020). "Teror Kutukan Masih Berlanjut dalam "Sebelum Iblis Menjemput Ayat 2"". indozone.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.

[22] Romdlon, Nur (20 January 2017). "Sudah tamat, yuk nostalgia lagi keseruan sitkom 'Tetangga Masa Gitu'" [Has been ended, let's nostalgic 'Tetangga Masa Gitu' sitcom]. Brilio.net (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[23] Syaifullah, Asep (11 August 2016). "'When You Wish Upon A Sakura', FTV Jepang Kenangan Manis Chelsea Islan" [Japan FTV 'When You Wish Upon A Sakura', a sweet memories to Chelsea Islan]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[24] "Chelsea Elizabeth Islan Gugup Beradegan Mesra dengan Ariel" [Chelsea Elizabeth Islan feels nervous to act as couple with Ariel]. Solopos (in Indonesian). 17 July 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2018.

[25] "NOAH – "Tak Lagi Sama" (Official Video)" [NOAH – "No Longer Together" (Official Video)]. YouTube. Musica Studios. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2018.

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Chelsea Islan
Chelsea Islan in 2019
Born	Chelsea Elizabeth Islan (1995-06-02) 2 June 1995 (age 30) Queens, New York City, U.S.^[1]
Occupations	Actress Model
Years active	2005–present
Notable work	Di Balik 98 Rudy Habibie A Copy of My Mind May the Devil Take You May the Devil Take You Too
Height	167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse	Rob Clinton Kardinal (m. 2022)
Parent	Samantha Barbara (mother)
Relatives	Robert Joppy Kardinal (father-in-law)
Website	chelseaisdreamy