Eva Devi


Presillia Evawati, better known by the stage name Eva Devi, is an Indonesian actress and model. She was the first Chinese-Indonesian film star in Indonesia.

Early life

Devi was born on 17 November 1954 in Jakarta, Indonesia. She completed a high school education.
As of 1979, she resided in Tanjung Selor street in Central Jakarta.

Career

Devi started her career as a model and theatre actress in 1970. She made her film debut by in a supporting role in Mei Lan, Aku Cinta Padamu, followed by a leading role in Kenapa Kau Pergi. In 1974, Devi was cast by Pitrajaya Burnama for a role in his production Aminah dan Aminuddin. He asked about her availability to do nude scenes, and she assented. She starred in several films, such as Senyum Nona Anna, Pulau Puteri, and Bayang-bayang Kelabu. She also worked at a beauty salon.

Filmography