# Dhalia > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dhalia > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dhalia.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhalia > Source revision: 1342391982 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) This article is about the Indonesian actress. For the Brazilian director, see [Heitor Dhalia](/source/Heitor_Dhalia). For other uses, see [Dalia](/source/Dalia_(disambiguation)). **Dhalia** ([Perfected Spelling](/source/EYD): **Dahlia**; 10 February 1925 – 14 April 1991) was an Indonesian actress active for over fifty years. She was nominated for three Citra Awards at the [Indonesian Film Festival](/source/Indonesian_Film_Festival), winning one. She was the part of [Classical Indonesian cinema](/source/Classical_Indonesian_cinema). ## Early life and education Dhalia was born on 10 February 1925 in [Medan](/source/Medan), [Dutch East Indies](/source/Dutch_East_Indies), as the only child of Tengku Katam and Karang Intan.[1] Her father was a stagewriter from Medan, who named his theatrical troupe Dhalia Opera after her.[citation needed] While her mother, was a stage actress and dancer.[citation needed] When she was a child, her mother died in [Tuban](/source/Tuban).[citation needed] Dhalia spends her formal education studied at a [Muhammadiyah](/source/Muhammadiyah)-run elementary school then at a Muhammadiyah-run junior high school.[citation needed] In her spare time she focused on acting for her father's troupe.[2] By the 1940s she was already recognised for her singing prowess, although her father intended for her to continue her studies in Islam at [Al-Azhar University](/source/Al-Azhar_University), [Cairo](/source/Cairo).[3][4] ### Illness and death Dhalia was diagnosed with [cervical cancer](/source/Cervical_cancer), and spent her last day at her rented house in [Menteng](/source/Menteng), [Central Jakarta](/source/Central_Jakarta), along with her daughter and granddaughter.[citation needed] She died there on 14 April 1991, at the age of 66.[2] ## Career Dhalia started her film career by starred in *[Terang Boelan](/source/Terang_Boelan)* (1937), as a supporting role.[citation needed] In 1941, she made her feature film debut in [Njoo Cheong Seng](/source/Njoo_Cheong_Seng)'s musical *[Pantjawarna](/source/Pantjawarna)*, produced by [Oriental Film](/source/Oriental_Film).[2] Her next two appearances saw her playing an orphan in [Sutan Usman Karim](/source/Sutan_Usman_Karim)'s drama *[Panggilan Darah](/source/Panggilan_Darah)*[5] and alongside [Rd Mochtar](/source/Rd_Mochtar) in *[Moestika dari Djemar](/source/Moestika_dari_Djemar)*, an adaptation of the *[One Thousand and One Nights](/source/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights)*.[6] Dhalia's last two films before Indonesia's independence were completed during the [Japanese occupation](/source/Japanese_occupation_of_the_Dutch_East_Indies) (1942–45): *[Berdjoang](/source/Berdjoang)* and *Hoedjan*. Both were works of pro-Japanese [propaganda](/source/Japanese_propaganda_during_World_War_II).[7] During the [Indonesian National Revolution](/source/Indonesian_National_Revolution) (1945–1949), film production almost stopped.[8] Dhalia only returned to the screen in 1952, completing three films that year. By 1955 she had completed eighteen films, taking such roles as the title character in *Chandra Dewi* (1952) and the prostitute Laila in *[Lewat Djam Malam](/source/Lewat_Djam_Malam)* (1954).[9] Between 1956 and 1972 Dhalia made no films. After she returned to the industry,[9] she was no longer offered leading roles, instead taking supporting roles.[2] She made her last film in 1990, with the 1980s as the most productive period in her career.[9] ## Awards During her career Dhalia was nominated for three [Citra Awards](/source/Citra_Awards). Her first nomination, in 1955, was for the film *[Lewat Djam Malam](/source/Lewat_Djam_Malam)*; she won the [Citra Award for Best Leading Actress](/source/Citra_Award_for_Best_Leading_Actress) for that performance. In 1981 and 1982 she received two nominations for the [Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress](/source/Citra_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress), for the films *Usia 18* and *Bukan Istri Pilihan*, respectively.[10] ## Filmography During her fifty-four year career Dhalia acted in some fifty-three films.[9] - *[Terang Boelan](/source/Terang_Boelan)* (1937) - *[Pantjawarna](/source/Pantjawarna)* (1941) - *[Panggilan Darah](/source/Panggilan_Darah)* (1941) - *[Moestika dari Djemar](/source/Moestika_dari_Djemar)* (1941) - *Boenga Sembodja* (1942) - *[Berdjoang](/source/Berdjoang)* (1943) - *Hoedjan* (1944) - *Sangkar Emas* (1952) - *Chandra Dewi* (1952) - *Sorga Terakhir* (1952) - *Halilintar* (1954) - *Antara Dua Sorga* (1954) - *Kopral Djono* (1954) - *[Lewat Djam Malam](/source/Lewat_Djam_Malam)* (1954) - *Kabut Desember* (1955) - *Peristiwa Didanau Toba* (1955) - *Last Tango in Jakarta* (1973) - *Cinta Putih (Bidan Aminah)* (1977) - *M-5 (Menantang Maut)* (1978) - *Sepasang Merpati* (1979) - *Usia 18* (1980) - *Mawar Jingga* (1981) - *Bukan Istri Pilihan* (1981) - *Ajian Macan Putih* (1982) - *Halimun* (1982) - *Warok Singo Kobra* (1982) - *Mereka Memang Ada* (1982) - *Sorta (Tumbuh Bunga di Sela Batu)* (1982) - *Ratu Buaya* (1983) - *Darah dan Mahkota Ronggeng* (1983) - *Bercinta dalam Badai* (1984) - *Kerikil-Kerikil Tajam* (1984) - *Saat-Saat Kau Berbaring di Dadaku* (1984) - *Titik-Titik Noda* (1984) - *Secangkir Kopi Pahit* (1984) - *Arie Hanggara* (1985) - *Pertunangan* (1985) - *Cinta di Awal Tigapuluh* (1985) - *Gadis Hitam Putih* (1985) - *Perceraian* (1985) - *Satria Bambu Kuning* (1985) - *Kemilau Cinta di Langit Jingga* (1985) - *Telaga Air Mata* (1986) - *Yang Perkasa* (1986) - *Pernikahan Dini* (1987) - *Aku Benci Kamu* (1987) - *Pernikahan Berdarah* (1987) - *Sumpah Keramat (Sumpah Pocong Lintang dan Bayu)* (1988) - *Jodoh Boleh Diatur* (1988) - *Nuansa Birunya Rinjani* (1989) - *Joe Turun ke Desa* (1989) - *Pendekar Jagad Kelana* (1990) - *Ketika Dia Pergi* (1990) ## References 1. Biran 1979, p. 115. 1. Filmindonesia.or.id, Dhalia. 1. Biran 2009, p. 270. 1. Tjasmadi 1983, p. 191. 1. Filmindonesia.or.id, Panggilan Darah. 1. Filmindonesia.or.id, Moestika dari Djenar. 1. Biran 2009, pp. 334, 340. 1. Biran 2009, pp. 367–370. 1. Filmindonesia.or.id, Filmografi Dhalia. 1. Filmindonesia.or.id, Penghargaan Dhalia. ## Works cited - Biran, Misbach Yusa (ed.) (1979). *Apa Siapa Orang Film Indonesia 1926–1978* [What and Who: Film Figures in Indonesia, 1926–1978]. Sinematek Indonesia. [OCLC 6655859](https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/6655859) - Biran, Misbach Yusa (2009). *[Sejarah Film 1900–1950: Bikin Film di Jawa](/source/Sejarah_Film_1900%E2%80%931950:_Bikin_Film_di_Jawa)* [History of Film 1900–1950: Making Films in Java] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Komunitas Bamboo working with the Jakarta Art Council. ISBN 978-979-3731-58-2. - ["Dhalia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140718040329/http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia) (in Indonesian). *filmindonesia.or.id*. Konfiden Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia) on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013. - ["Filmografi Dhalia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140306004634/http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia/filmography) [Filmography for Dhalia] (in Indonesian). *filmindonesia.or.id*. Konfiden Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia/award) on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013. - ["Moestika dari Djenar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131202194350/http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/title/lf-m018-41-689102_moestika-dari-djenar) (in Indonesian). *filmindonesia.or.id*. Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/title/lf-m018-41-689102_moestika-dari-djenar) on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2012. - ["Panggilan Darah"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131202204353/http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/title/lf-t013-41-347096_tjioeng-wanara) (in Indonesian). *filmindonesia.or.id*. Jakarta: Konfiden Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/title/lf-p014-41-201804_panggilan-darah) on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2012. - ["Penghargaan Dhalia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150827120104/http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia/award) [Awards for Dhalia] (in Indonesian). *filmindonesia.or.id*. Konfiden Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/name/nmp4bc420b30bec7_dhalia/award) on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2013. - Tjasmadi, Muhammad Johan (ed.) (1983). *Indonesian Film Festival Information*. Jakarta: Indonesian Film Festival. p. 342. ## External links - [Dhalia](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1263349/) at IMDb --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Dhalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhalia) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhalia?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.