Datin Wira Poppy Capella Swastika (born October 22, 1991) (née Tan), often styled as Madame Poppy Capella, is an Indonesian former pageant director, singer, actress, and businesswoman. She grew up in Singapore and moved back to Indonesia, where she became a singer and actress.[1][2] Capella was formerly the national director of Miss Universe Indonesia and Miss Universe Malaysia beauty pageants under PT. Capella Swastika Karya organization, where she also served as chairman.[3][4][5]

Poppy Capella
Born
Poppy Capella Swastika

(1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 33)
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • businesswoman
Spouse
Datuk Wira Justin Lim Hwa-Tat
(m. 2019)

Early life

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Capella was born in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia to a Catholic parents of Chinese descent; Ryo Capello Tan Hok-Sie, from Surabaya and Isabella Ongkowidjaja, from Denpasar.[6] She moved to Singapore in 1997 together with her family. She is the eldest sibling of two younger sisters. Initially, her father, working as an interior-architect decided to take her to Singapore on a promise of temporary vacation. As a young student, Capella finished her study at Cedar Girls' Secondary School in Singapore, and later found her interest in acting and singing Indonesian folk music Dangdut.[7]

After high school, Capella enrolled in Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music of National University of Singapore, Singapore to continue her BMus. Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Music and Society.[8][9] In 2012, she gained a popularity after releasing her first single named "Bukan Seperti Film", "Honey Bunny" and a duo collaboration with Ayu Ting Ting in "Ta..Ti..Tut" directed by her aunt Inul Daratista.[10][11] In 2019, Capella married Datuk Wira Justin Lim Hwa-Tat, a prominent Malaysian political figure and businessman at the St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, thereby sharing in two children. Capella and her husband are well-experienced in various fields such as Shipping, Commodities, Structured Financing, Fund Raising, Aviation and Trading Sectors.[12][13][14]

Miss Universe Indonesia and Malaysia

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On 8 February 2023, a new Miss Universe Indonesia organization was formed under the same ownership with Miss Universe Malaysia.[15] The license is owned by Capella, which is also the national director of the pageant under PT. Capella Swastika Karya and Just Capella Sdn. Bhd. management.[16][17] The press launch of the pageants was attended by the Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, 2nd runner-up and top 5 of Miss Universe 2022, Andreína Martínez and Gabriëla Dos Santos, respectively.[18][19]

Discography

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Capella is also a singer songwriter, who has released several singles since 2012, she was debuted under her own aunt Inul Daratista management.[10][11]

Music videos

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Year Title Record Label Ref.
2012 Bukan Seperti Film
"Not like a Movie"
Nagaswara [10]
2012 Honey Bunny Nagaswara [10]
2018 Ta..Ti..Tut Media Nusantara Citra [10]
2021 And I'm Going Down Universal Music Indonesia [10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ini Sosok Pedangdut yang Jadi Pemilik Miss Universe Indonesia". CNBC Indonesia. February 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Ni Komang Erviani (February 23, 2023). "'New' Miss Universe Indonesia launches in Bali". The Jakarta Post.
  3. ^ Petir Garda Bhwana (February 20, 2023). "Miss Universe 2022 Visits Bali to Attend Indonesian Beauty Pageant". Tempo (Indonesian magazine).
  4. ^ "Miss Universe Indonesia stresses pageant is for women only amid confusion over trans eligibility". Coconuts Media. February 24, 2023.
  5. ^ David Tusing (February 20, 2023). "Why are organisations cutting ties with Miss Universe?". The National (Abu Dhabi).
  6. ^ Arie Puji Waluyo (May 9, 2018). "Poppy Capella Mencoba Bertahan dalam Gugatan Cerai Suaminya". Tribun Network.
  7. ^ Fardi Rizal (February 11, 2023). "Intip Profil Poppy Capella, Pedangdut yang Kini Jadi Pemilik Lisensi Miss Universe". Merdeka.
  8. ^ Rizky Aisyah, Ayu Prasandi (August 9, 2023). "SOSOK Poppy Capella, Penyanyi Dangdut yang Ikut Terseret dalam Kontroversi Miss Universe Indonesia". Tribun Network. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Rifan Aditya (August 8, 2023). "Profil Poppy Capella, Karier hingga Kehidupan Pribadi Pemilik Lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia". Suara. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "Poppy Capella Album, Singles and Music". Apple Music. March 20, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Poppy Capella Biography". Media Nusantara Citra. October 20, 2019.
  12. ^ "DATIN WIRA POPPY CAPELLA & DATUK JUSTIN LIM HWA TAT (Managing Director) Biography". sersol.com.my. November 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "Lee Kim Yew, Tan Choon Hwa & Justin Lim to buy more SMTrack shares?". New Straits Times. January 13, 2022.
  14. ^ "Lim Hwa Tat "Justin" Managing Director, Sersol BHD". Bloomberg. January 13, 2022.
  15. ^ PRESS CONFERENCE MISS UNIVERSE INDONESIA 2023 | NEW LICENSE HOLDER MISS UNIVERSE INDONESIA, retrieved February 9, 2023
  16. ^ "Hello Universe! ยลโฉมเครื่องบินส่วนตัวสุดหรูหรา Miss Universe Private Jet". Hello! Thailand Magazine. February 23, 2023.
  17. ^ BERNAMA (October 2, 2023). "Just Capella to Bring Fresh Energy to Beauty Pageant Industry". Bernama. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "Just Capella beri nafas baharu industri ratu cantik". bharian.com.my. February 13, 2023.
  19. ^ Thashine Selvakumaran (February 23, 2023). "The search for the next Miss Universe Malaysia; The goal of pageants is to empower women to have a positive effect on their community". The Sun Daily.