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Top 10 Remarquable Facts about Maudy Ayunda

Maudy Ayunda is an ambitious young Indonesian of many talents. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and activist. She was born on 19 December 1994 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Ayunda has triumphed in her different strengths and Indonesia, she is celebrated as a role model to the youth. Her passion for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics is evident in her active participation in matters relating to the same on her social platforms.

Her involvement in social, economic, and political affairs granted her the privileged to accompany David Cameron during his visit to Jakarta. Cameron was the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

She is quite an academic and she has surprising realities that you鈥檙e not aware of. Take a look at these outstanding truths about Maudy Ayunda that you might not know.

1. Maudy Ayunda is not her official name

Her real name is Ayunda Faza Maudya. She twisted it to create an appealing stage name. This act is not unique in the field of art. American model Gigi Hadid whose name is Jelena Noura Hadid and Park Seo-Joon the South Korean actor are a few of the celebrities who follow suit. Park鈥檚 birth name is Park Yong-kyu.

2. Maudy Ayunda began acting at 11 years

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Ayunda鈥檚 lead role in 2005, Untuk Rena film was her actress debut task. She played Rena in this film whose theme is centered on a peaceful and happy orphanage setting.

In the film, Rena shows anxiety whenever prospective parents visit the orphanage and she causes trouble. She does this to shield her fear of being separated from her orphanage brothers and sisters.

The Untuk Rena film won Best Female Leading Role in 2006 at the Jakarta Film Festival. Maudy has starred in many other movies under different capacities like supportive role, lead role, and voice-over.

3. Maudy Ayunda is an Oxford graduate

She joined St Hilda’s College one of the constituent centers of the University of Oxford in England. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).

Studying abroad was a game changer for her. She was discouraged from applying for studies at Oxford. But her persistence prevailed. Hence inspired some of her writing like the 2018 book titled Dear Tomorrow. The book is about triumph over setbacks.

4. Maudy Ayunda is famous for her duet “By My Side”

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The songbird collaboration with American musician David Choi birthed the “By My Side” duet. The song was a commercial success in Indonesia after its release in January 2014. In the same year, she won Female Singer of the Year by the Indonesian Choice Awards. She has continued to produce hits with a global impact throughout her career.

5. Ayunda was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Maudy Ayunda made it to the Forbes ranking of 30 Under 30 Asia in 2020. Her recognition can be attributed to her interest in social, economic, and political involvement with notable influence in the space in her country.

6. Maudy speaks five languages

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Maudy Ayunda鈥檚 love for languages began in her early schooling. She participated in speech competitions in her school and at one time was a runner-up in one of the contests.

Over the years she boasts fluency in five different languages. Ayunda can communicate in English, Spanish, Javanese, Mandarin, and her native Indonesian language.

7. Ayunda Maudy worked with Walt Disney Pictures in 2016

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Walt Disney Pictures, an American production studio, and Walt Disney Company subsidiary chose Maudy for a soundtrack. Maudy鈥檚 voice is behind the soundtrack “Seberapa Jauh Ku Melangkah” in the animated musical adventure film Moana.

Some markets call the television series Vaiana or Oceania. It was released on 23 November 2016 in the U.S.A. “Seberapa Jauh Ku Melangkah”, is Indonesian translation of “How Far I’ll Go”.

8. Maudy鈥檚 song 鈥淯ntuk Apa鈥� earned a Multi-Platinum award

The multi-Platinum award is an RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certification. Third in rank after Gold and Platinum. Its awarded based on a set threshold count of downloads and on-demand music streams.

The song Untuk Apa by songstress Maudy Ayunda received a Multi-Platinum award for selling 200000 plus copies. The tune was one of her 2015 singles. The other two were “Cinta Datang Terlambat” and “Bayangkan Rasakan” which also measured up well in the music arena.

9. She is a modern slavery activist

Ayunda Maudy is an active champion against modern slavery. She uses her social media influence to promote her message on issues related to forced labor, marriage, and dangerous labor.

With a huge following, she has received national attention on the matter. Her vocal stands earned her an appointment as a spokesperson against modern slavery in March 2017. Her appointment happened in Jakarta at the Vice Presidential Palace. She was also appointed as spokesperson for November 2022, G20 summit in Indonesia.

10. Maudy Ayunda is a published author

Her first book was A Forest of Fables. It鈥檚 a Children’s fairy tale published in 2005. In 2018 she wrote Dear Tomorrow: Notes to My Future Self.

Other writers have written about her. Maudy was the subject of a journal article done by a student called Hernalia Citra Dewi. Hernalia based her academic research journal on code-switching among Indonesian celebrities on social media. She named Ayunda as an example.

Maudy is often featured in academic papers and journal articles. Many of the mentions she has received from academics are most cases students interested in and examining her use of code-switching and code-mixing. A search on Google Scholar is proof of that.

Maudy Ayunda has a collection of awards. Her wins include the 2006 Jakarta Film Festival, Best Female Leading Role. Best Theme Song by Maya Awards in 2012. Female Singer of the Year in 2014 by Indonesian Choice Awards.

She also won the Lifestyle Award in Education at the I Fashion Festival in 2015. Her nominations in different categories and industries are countless. She is a role model to the young people in Indonesia and beyond.