Melati Tedja

Melati Tedja
特賈
Tedja in 2024
Born (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999 (age 25)
EducationPelita Harapan University (SH)
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[citation needed]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Hair colorDark brown[citation needed]
Eye colorDark brown[citation needed]
Major
competition(s)

Melati Tedja (Chinese: 特賈; pinyin: Tè jiǎ; born 7 July 1999) is an Indonesian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan & Kebudayaan 2024.[1][2] She will represent Indonesia at the Miss Charm 2024 pageant which is scheduled to be held in United States.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

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Melati Tedja was born on 7 July 1999, in Palembang, South Sumatra.[6][7] Her father comes from Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan and her mother comes from Palembang in South Sumatra. Since childhood, she grew up and was raised in Palembang before she and her family decided to move to Surabaya in East Java in 2008. Melati has Chinese blood from her parents, she is also the first daughter in her family.[8][9]

Tedja attended Santa Maria Surabaya Junior High School, and then completed her high school studies at Petra 1 Surabaya Christian Senior High School in Surabaya.[9] In 2021, she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (SH) from Pelita Harapan University in Jakarta.[8][10]

Pageantry

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Miss Celebrity Indonesia 2016

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Tedja's first pageant was Miss Celebrity Indonesia 2016, where she represented Surabaya, on 13 October 2016, at Emtek's 6th Studio, Jakarta. She was unplaced, with the winner being Jasi Michelle Tumbel from Manado, North Sulawesi.[11]

Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur 2022 & 2024

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In 2021, she competed in the provincial contest for the selection of Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur 2022, held at the Grand Mercure Ballroom, Surabaya, East Java on 1 October 2021. She achieved first runner-up to the winner, Adinda Cresheilla from Malang.[12]

In 2024, Tedja competed again as a representative for Surabaya and won. The competition was held at the Novotel Samator Ballroom, Surabaya, East Java on 24 November 2023. She was crowned by her predecessor Yasinta Aurellia from Sidoarjo Regency. This win gave her the right to represent East Java province at Puteri Indonesia 2024.[13]

Puteri Indonesia 2024

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After winning Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur 2024, she then represented the province of East Java at the national beauty contest Puteri Indonesia 2024, on 8 March 2024, at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta. The pageant was held as part of International Women's Day celebrations.[14][15][16]

At the end of the event, Tedja was crowned the fourth winner with the title Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan & Kebudayaan 2024,[7][8][9] and was crowned by her predecessor Dinda Nur Safira from Yogyakarta SR, third runner-up at Puteri Indonesia 2023. She also received the Best Traditional Costume award.[citation needed]

Tedja's win maintained East Java's position as the province that won one of the final titles of the contest for 4 consecutive editions, after Ayu Maulida won Puteri Indonesia at Puteri Indonesia 2020, Adinda Cresheilla won Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata at Puteri Indonesia 2022, and Yasinta Aurellia won Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan at Puteri Indonesia 2023.[citation needed]

Miss Charm 2024

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In May 2024, Tedja was appointed to represent Indonesia at Miss Charm 2024.[3][4] Previously, the organization had appointed Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023 Lulu Zaharani to compete in this edition, but due to the long postponement of the contest, she finally decided to resign and agreed to be replaced.[3][4][5]

Advocacies and platforms

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Tedja is an educational activist, philanthropist and advocate who focuses on education in Indonesia and children's rights. Since May 2018, she has joined 1000 Guru (1000 Teachers),[17][18] a community platform whose aim is to provide guidance and access to education in poor areas of Indonesia.[19][20] On social media, Tedja initiated the #MELiveTheDream campaign to support her work.[4][21]

References

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  1. ^ Rifai, Muhammad Ayub (23 November 2023). "7 Potret Melati Tedja Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur 2024, Flawless!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. ^ Puspita, Arum (9 March 2024). "Biodata Melati Tedja,Gadis Surabaya Wakil Jawa TimurJadi Runner Up 3 Puteri Indonesia 2024". Surya (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Salma, Dina Fadillah (13 May 2024). "8 Kebaya Melati Tedja, Miss Charm Indonesia 2024 yang Menawan!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Ruswannur, Wandi (7 May 2024). Marno (ed.). "Melati Tedja, Miss Charm Indonesia 2024 Sebut Pendidikan Mampu Mengubah Kehidupan". ketik.co.id. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b Prima, Berkat (8 May 2024). "Melati Tedja Akan Menjadi Wakil Indonesia di Ajang Miss Charm 2024". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  6. ^ Putri, Kiko Amalia (12 March 2024). "Melati Tedja, Puteri Indonesia 2024 Alumnus JRBL yang Serba Bisa!". DBL.ID. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b Herfiana, Sarah (9 March 2024). "Biodata dan Profil Melati Tedja Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan 2024 Asal Jawa Timur: Pendidikan-Umur". Jatim Network. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Puspita, Arum (9 March 2024). Musahadah (ed.). "Biodata Melati Tedja, Gadis Surabaya Wakil Jawa Timur Jadi Runner Up 3 Puteri Indonesia 2024". Surabaya Tribunnews. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Markus, Jessica Julia (14 March 2024). "Melati Tedja dari Atlet Basket menjadi Puteri Indonesia". Kompasiana. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  10. ^ Mukti, Rr. Savira Ayu (9 March 2024). "Melati Tedja Asal Kota Mana? Ini Profil Runner Up III Puteri Indonesia 2024 Asal Jatim Sekaligus Puteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan 2024". Jatim Network. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  11. ^ Yuristiawan, Rivan (14 October 2016). "20 Wanita Bersaing Raih Gelar Miss Celebrity Indonesia 2016". Fimela (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  12. ^ Yuana, Lely (2 October 2021). "Adinda Cresheilla, Gadis Kota Malang Wakili Jatim di Ajang Puteri Indonesia 2022". Times Indonesia. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  13. ^ Rifai, Muhammad Ayub (26 November 2023). "Hasil Lengkap Final Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur 2024, Well Deserved!". IDN Times. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  14. ^ @dpidamu (29 August 2023). "GRAND FINAL PUTERI INDONESIA 2024: 8 MARET 2024". Retrieved 1 September 2023 – via Instagram.
  15. ^ "Pendaftaran Puteri Indonesia 2024 Dibuka, Yuk Intip Persyaratannya". NTB SATU. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  16. ^ Riani, Asnida (16 January 2024). "Pemilihan Puteri Indonesia 2024 Siap Terselenggara, Para Pemenang Bakal Wakili Indonesia di 3 Kontes Kecantikan Internasional". Liputan6. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  17. ^ Tawary, Supanji (14 February 2022). "Melati Tedja, Puteri Indonesia Jatim Favorit 2022 Aktif di Program 1000 Guru". Detik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  18. ^ Ruswannur, Wandi (15 February 2022). "Aktif di Program 1000 Guru, Ini Dia Sosok Melati Tedja Puteri Indonesia Jatim Favorit 2022". Sintesa News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  19. ^ Edy (9 March 2024). "Melati Tedja, Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan & Kebudayaan 2024 Aktif di Program 1000 Guru". Merah Putih (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  20. ^ Ruswannur, Wandi (20 February 2022). "Cerdaskan Anak Bangsa, Puteri Indonesia Jatim Favorit 2022 Gaungkan Program 1.000 Guru". TIMES Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Kunjungi Kota Pasuruan, Melati Putri Indonesia Ajak Anak-Anak Berani Meraih Mimpi". Diskominfo Kota Pasuruan (in Indonesian). 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Puteri Indonesia Jawa Timur
2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Dinda Nur Safira
(Yogyakarta)
(as 3rd Runner-Up)
Puteri Indonesia Pendidikan & Kebudayaan
2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Olivia Tan
(West Kalimantan)
Miss Charm Indonesia
2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent