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isella Anastasia, finalist of 2008s Indonesian Idol, was born in Surabaya, East Java, in 1990. Gaining additional recognition following her role on the Trans 7 comedy show Opera Van Java, this petite girl’s vocals also featured on Last Child’s hit single “Separuh Nafas Ini” (This Half Breath).

“I left my course at Bunda Mulia University in Ancol [North Jakarta], so I could focus on working in the entertainment industry. I don’t know when I will return to my studies, but one thing is sure, handling two things at once makes me dizzy!

“I usually work on Sunday’s but if I am free, I attend church with my mom, who I live with, here, in Jakarta.

“I do enjoy my private time. Sometimes, I will go to the mall on my own, to do some shopping or just relax at a beauty salon and treatments such as a hair creambath. I feel more comfortable shopping alone because if I am with my friends, we always want to check out different things and often end up separating anyway!

“When I am totally shattered, I usually want to be alone, so I will play games or just listen to music.

“Sometimes my boyfriend [Gading Marten] will come over and we will watch DVDs at home. He does not mind watching my favorite film genre, which is romantic drama — he will basically watch anything with me.

“I tried acting in a television film. It was fun even though the working hours were long. Nonetheless, I still prefer singing jobs.

“I try not to work all the time. In fact, I asked my management if I could have a holiday during Lebaran and they gave me nine days. So, I went to Bandung, West Java, with my family and also to Singapore with my friends.

“I am not an adventure-seeker when it comes to vacations. I am much more of a safe player who prefers to go to a place that defiantly offers comfort and makes me happy. I don’t like exploring a new place in case I get disappointed. This is why my favorite vacation destination is Bali.”

— As told to Indah Setiawati