About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1951-09-13
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Mira W

Overview

Mira Widjaja (Wong), or Mira W. (b. 13 September 1951), is a highly popular Indonesian author. In spite of her background being an ethnic Chinese of Cantonese extraction from the Peranakan Chinese diaspora community, her work now reaches audiences from the entire country. Her father, Othniel, was among the pioneers of the Indonesian movie industry. She writes in an accessible genre, and deals with topics such as romance, crime and hospital life. She was a medical doctor before establishing herself as a writer.

As of 1995, Mira has published over 40 novels, many of which have been cinematized, including Di Sini Cinta Pertama Kali Bersemi, Ketika Cinta Harus Memilih (When Love Must Choose) and Permainan Bulan Desember (Games in December). In total she has contributed the story to twenty-three films, making her debut as screenwriter in 1973's Jauh di Mata, directed by her brother Willy.

Known for

Acting
1965 The Tiger of Kemayoran Actor N/A
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Writing
2022 DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari Writing Novel 59
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2011 True Love Writing Story N/A
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1989 When Love Has Passed Writing Story N/A
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1988 Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) Writing Story N/A
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1987 Welts of Regret Writing Writer N/A
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1987 Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By) Writing Story N/A
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1986 Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji Writing Writer N/A
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1986 Love is But a Fragment of Lies Writing Writer N/A
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1985 Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA) Writing Screenplay N/A
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1985 Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA) Writing Story N/A
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1985 Kidung Cinta Writing Writer 59
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