Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema
Ardikoesoema in 2014
Born
Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema

(1948-03-13)March 13, 1948
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
DiedApril 8, 2018(2018-04-08) (aged 70)
Santo Borromeus Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Other namesNia Ardikoesoema
Alma materBandung Institute of Technology
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Indonesia 1974
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Indonesia 1974
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1974
(Unplaced)

Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema (March 13, 1948 – April 8, 2018) was an Indonesian architect, model and beauty pageant titleholder who initially won Miss Universe Indonesia 1974, she is the first woman from Indonesia making the nation debut in the Miss Universe history. Ardikoesoema represent Indonesia at the Miss Universe 1974 pageant in Manila, The Philippines.[1][2]

Early life, background and career

Ardikoesoema was born in Bandung, West Java on March 13, 1948, to a Sundanese parents.[3] She graduated valedictorian in grade school and salutatorian in high school. She graduated magna cum laude from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with architecture as her field of discipline.[3][4]

On April 8, 2018, at 20:59 WIB Ardikoesoema has passed away.[5][6] She died on Sunday, after undergoing intensive treatment at the Santo Borromeus Hospital, Bandung, West Java.[7][8] Nia, an alumnus of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) died at the fairly old age, 70 years old.[3][9][10]

Pageantry

Mojang Bandung and Putri Indonesia

Ardikoesoema starting her foray into the world of pageantry by joining "Mojang Bandung 1973" (also known as Ratu Jawa Barat at that moment),[11] a local pageant that select it winners for the tourism ambassador of Bandung.[3][12] During the finale coronation night she won the title,[3] later Ardikoesoema gain the right to represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1974 under the Andi Nurhayati Beauty directorship,[13] who hold the license for "Putri Indonesia (Princess of Indonesia)" national beauty pageant,[14][15] that send Indonesian woman as the nation representatives to the International pageants namely Miss Universe and Miss World.[16][17]

Miss Universe

As the winner of Miss Universe Indonesia 1974, Ardikoesoema represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1974 pageant, Ardikoesoema became the very first Indonesian woman making the nation debut in the Miss Universe history.[18][19][20] Ardikoesoema travelled to Manila, The Philippines, it was the first Miss Universe pageant to ever be held in Asia.[21][22] After competing at the pageant, Ardikoesoema receive the award from Indonesian World Records Museum as the "Beauty Pioneer who competed in Miss Universe pageant".[23][24]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fajar Riadi. "Lenggang Kontes di Tengah Protes". historia.id. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ Ria Monika. "Jejak Indonesia di Miss Universe, Laksmi DeNeefe Jadi Perwakilan Ke-26". pilihanindonesia.com. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Wakil Pertama Indonesia ke Ajang Miss Universe, Ternyata Mojang Parahyangan". jernih.co. December 27, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Muhammad Bimo Aprilianto (April 9, 2018). "Wakil Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe Wafat". Liputan 6. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Hestianingsih (April 9, 2018). "Wakil Pertama RI di Miss Universe Meninggal, Puteri Indonesia Berduka". Detik News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Nia Kurniasi, Wakil RI Pertama di Miss Universe 1974 Wafat". Fimela. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ P. Suryo R. (April 9, 2018). "Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia". Merah Putih. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Nur Hidayat Said (April 9, 2018). "Innalillah... Wakil Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia". rakyatku.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Danar (April 10, 2018). "Wakil Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe Tutup Usia". krjogja.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Rani Ayu Utami (April 9, 2018). "Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe, Nia Kurniasih Meninggal Dunia". akurat.co. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Cinta Almamater". Tempo (Indonesian magazine). December 20, 1975.
  12. ↑ Fefy Haryanto (July 25, 2017). "Nia Kurniasi, mojang Bandung wakil pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe". brilio.net. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Menunggu Restu Dari Atas". Tempo. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Indonesian Beauty Queens in New Order of Government". beautiesofindonesia.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Jadi Impian Setiap Perempuan, Kontes Kecantikan Ternyata Pernah Dilarang". Bernas. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  16. ↑ Gadis Arivia (September 3, 2013). ""Senjata" Miss World Yang Ditakuti". jurnalperempuan.org. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Kontes Bikini Miss Universe Sempat Jadi Kontroversi di Indonesia". Solopos. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  18. ↑ Suci Rahayu P.K. (April 11, 2018). "Nia Kurniasih – Tahun 1974 Wakili Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe, Ini Video Penampilannya". Tribun Network. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  19. ↑ Rahmi Anjani (April 9, 2018). "Nia Kurniasih Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal". Detik News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  20. ↑ Alika Noor Kholifah, Bimo Aria (April 9, 2018). "Cerita Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe 1974". VIVA.co.id. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  21. ↑ Margith Juita Damanik (April 9, 2018). "5 Fakta Nia Kurniasih: Perempuan Indonesia Pertama di Miss Universe". Times of Indonesia. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Usai ajang Miss Universe 40 tahun lalu, begini foto Nia Kurniasi kini". brilio.net. September 2, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  23. ↑ Muthia Syafira Mawardha (April 9, 2018). "Mengenang Nia Kurniasih, Wanita Pertama Indonesia di Ajang Miss Universe". kabarnesia.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Nia Kurniasih Wakil Pertama Indonesia di Miss Universe Meninggal Dunia". gelora.co. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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