Medan, North Sumatra
1. Chairil Anwar (1922)
Poet
Indonesian poet and writer responsible for seventy poems, including "Aku," "Diponegoro," and "Doa." His innovative poetic style is characterized by varied line lengths and the colloquial use of the Indonesian...
2. Cut Meyriska (1993)
TV Actress
Indonesian soap opera star who rose to fame first for her appearance as Miss Hello Kitty on the series Catatan Hati Seorang Istri. She has also gone on to earn...
3. Rika Alfiany (1995)
Makeup Artist
New York-based freelance makeup artist who's worked for print editorials, promotional ad campaigns, and apparel companies.
4. Difa Ryansyah (2002)
Pop Singer
Indonesian singer, actor and host who came to the public's attention after becoming a finalist on the reality show Little Idol in 2013. He has also performed in the movies Suka-Suka...
5. Alfie Alfandy (1990)
Movie Actor
Film and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of Bo'im in the 2013 film Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus. He also appeared in the lead role in the 2014 film Hijrah...
6. Winda Khair (1993)
TV Actress
Indonesian actress who's best known for playing Desi in the 2013 TV movie Cintaku untuk Neng Lilis. She also appeared in the TV movies Ada Cinta di kampung Kambing and Air Mancur In Love.
7. Veronica Tan (1977)
Political Wife
Political wife of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who was elected governor of Jakarta in 2017. They married in 1997.
8. Gita Bhebhita (1987)
Comedian
Stand up comedian who became known as a participant on season four of the competition series Stand Up Comedy Indonesia on Kompas TV. She has also hosted programs such as...
9. Kimmy Jayanti (1991)
Movie Actress
Indonesian model and actress who is known for appearing in television, film, and a variety of commercial endorsements.
10. Joko Anwar (1976)
Indonesian Film Director
Indonesian director, writer, and producer known for his work on the movies Kala, Forbidden Door, and A Copy of My Mind. Although most of his work has been more dramatic,...
11. Melaney Ricardo (1981)
TV Show Host
Indonesian radio presenter who became known on Hard Rock channel Jakarta and Trax FM. She has also been a TV presenter for numerous game shows such as Do Not Stop...
12. Rendy Pandugo (1985)
Pop Singer
Popular music performer who is best known for songs such as "I Don't Care," "Sebuah Kisah Klasik," and "Silver Rain." In 2017, he released the album The Journey through Sony...
13. Michelle Ziudith (1995)
TV Actress
Indonesian actress who became a star with her role as Yasmin on the popular soap opera Love in Paris. She has also branched out into the world of singing with...
14. Indah Nevertari (1992)
World Music Singer
Singer who was voted the winner of the first season of the talent show Rising Star Indonesia in 2014. Following her victory, she released a number of well-received singles, including "Biarlah Sendiri,"...
15. Tengku Dewi Putri (1988)
DJ
DJ who has found critical and commercial success with such releases as Please Dont Buy EP (2015) and Omar Winata (2015). She is also an actress who has acted in films...
16. John Juanda (1971)
Poker Player
Poker player who has won over four World Series of Poker bracelets.
17. Wiganda Pradika (1991)
Indonesian Footballer
ganda Pradika is an Indonesian footballer that currently plays for PSMS Medan in the Indonesia Super League. He also the captain of reserve team.
18. Legimin Raharjo (1981)
Indonesian Footballer
Legimin Raharjo is an Indonesian footballer he normally plays as a midfielder and his height is 172 cm. He is playing for the Indonesia national football team normally people called...
19. Muhammad Yasir (1985)
Indonesian Footabller
Muhammad Yasir Syamsuddin is an Indonesian footballer.
20. Jaka Singgih (1958)
Indonesian Businessman
Jaka Aryadipa Singgih is an Indonesian businessman.
21. Erika Remberg (1932)
Actress
Erika Remberg is an Austrian film actress. She appeared in 31 films between 1950 and 1970. She was born in Medan Indonesia.
22. Bona Septano (1987)
Badminton Player
Bona Septano is a badminton player from Indonesia.
23. Irfan Raditya (1988)
Indonesian Footballer
Irfan Raditya is an Indonesian footballer who is currently playing for Malaga C. F. His former clubs include Arema Indonesia. and the Indonesian national football team. He was recruited from...
24. Saktiawan Sinaga (1982)
Indonesian Footballer
Saktiawan Sinaga is an Indonesian footballer. He normally plays as a forward and his height is 171 cm. He is currently playing for the Indonesia national football team. His debut...
25. Sunaryati Hartono (1931)
Indonesian Politician
Prof. Dr. Carolina Felicita Gerardine Sunaryati Hartono S. H. is an Indonesian attorney professor of law and government official. She has been vice chairman of the National Ombudsman Commission...
26. Rizal Nurdin (1948)
Indonesian Politician
TNI Major General Haji Tengku Rizal Nurdin was the 14th and 15th Governor of North Sumatra Indonesia. He served from 1998 until his death on September 5 2005. In that...
27. Wijay (1982)
Indonesian Footballer
jay or Vijay is an Indonesian footballer of Indian Indonesians descent who plays as a midfielder for Mitra Kukar FC in the Indonesia Super League.
28. Jan van Breda Kolff (1894)
American College Basketball Coac
Jan Michael van Breda Kolff is an American former college and professional basketball player and college basketball head coach. The son of coaching great Butch van Breda Kolff V. B....
29. Gert Jan van Woudenberg (1951)
Dutch Rower
Gert Jan van Woudenberg is a retired Dutch rower. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the coxed fours together with Evert Kroes Adrie Klem Martin Baltus and Jos...
30. Taufik Akbar (1951)
Engineer Astronaut Candidate
Taufik Akbar is an Indonesian engineer and former astronaut candidate. After graduating at the Bandung Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1975 he worked...
31. Amir Sjarifuddin (1907)
Prime Minister Of Sweden
Amir Sjarifuddin Harahap also spelled Amir Sjarifoeddin Harahap was a socialist politician and one of the Indonesian Republic's first leaders becoming Prime Minister during the country's National Revolution. A Christian...
32. Anwar Congo (1940)
Actor
33. Raja Inal Siregar (1938)
Indonesian Politician
Raja Inal Siregar was governor of North Sumatra from 1988 to 1998. He died in the Mandala Airlines Flight 091 crash. He was said to be on his way to...
34. Herman Batak (1983)
Indonesian Footballer
Herman Batak is an Indonesian footballer who currently plays for Arema FC in the Indonesia Super League.
35. Syamsul Arifin (1952)
Actor
36. Muhammad Sabani (1982)
Indonesian Footballer
Muhammad Sabani is an Indonesian footballer who currently plays for PSAP Sigli in the Indonesia Super League. Sabani is married to Melysa Fitri and has two children Falah and Balqis....
37. Pia Zebadiah Bernadeth (1989)
Indonesian Badminton Player
Pia Zebadiah Bernadet is a female badminton player from Indonesia. She is the sister of men's doubles world and Olympic champion Markis Kido.
38. Muhammad Bayu Pangisthu (1996)
Indonesian Badminton Player
Muhammad Bayu Pangisthu is an Indonesian badminton player.
39. Lindswell Kwok (1991)
Indonesian Martial Artist
Lindswell or Lindswell Kwok is a Indonesian female wushu athlete in the Taijiquan and Taijijian division.
40. Anda Hendrawan (1984)
Indonesian Footballer
Anda Hendrawan is an Indonesian footballer that previously played for Persiram Raja Ampat in the Indonesia Super League.
41. Dita Indah Sari (1972)
Indonesian Trade Unionist
Dita Indah Sari is an Indonesian trade union and socialist activist. As a human rights campaigner during the Suharto regime she was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in 1996 on...
42. Batara Eto (1979)
Japanese Businessman
Batara Eto formerly known as Batara Kesuma is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of mixi a Japanese social networking site. He was born 1979 in Medan Indonesia. He graduated...
43. Ricky Yacobi (1963)
Indonesian Footballer
Ricky Yacobi is a former Indonesian football player. He was born 1963 in Medan. He normally plays as a striker and used to be Indonesian football star in 1980s. His...