List of Chinese Indonesians
This is a list of notable Chinese Indonesians. It contains the names of various Chinese Indonesian figures, by both ethnicity and ancestry. The list is sorted by the first letter of their name and family name.
Academics
- Arief Budiman, sociologist, professor at the University of Melbourne, formerly at Satya Wacana Christian University, and brother of Soe Hok Gie
- Aggy Tjetje, Indonesian academician
- Hadi Soesastro, economist, political scientist, founder and former executive director of Centre for Strategic and International Studies
- Indrawati Oey, food scientist
- James Danandjaja, anthropologist
- Jusuf Wanandi, political scientist
- Leo Suryadinata, sinologist
- Ong Hok Ham, historian
- Tjan Tjoe Som, sinologist
- Mely G. Tan, sociologist
- Merlyna Lim, professor and Canada Research Chair
- Soe Tjen Marching, academic, composer, and writer
- Wang Gungwu, historian
- Yohanes Surya, psychist and author
Activists
- Aw Tjoei Lan, social activist, philanthropist, community leader, and founder of the charity organization Ati Soetji
- Dede Oetomo, gender and LGBT rights activist
- Lie Eng Hok, Indonesian independence activist and political prisoner, declared a Pioneer of Independence in 1959
- Melki Sedek Huang, activist and sex offender; formerly served as chairman of the Student Executive Board at University of Indonesia
- Phoa Keng Hek, social activist, founding president of Tiong Hoa Hwe Koan, and one of the founders of Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Soe Hok Gie, activist
- Thung Sin Nio, women's rights activist, physician, economist and politician
- Yap Thiam Hien, human rights lawyer
Architect
- Liem Bwan Tjie, pioneering figure of modern Indonesian architecture
Authors
- Clara Ng, novelist
- Kho Ping Hoo, short story writer and novelist
- Khoe Trima Nio, short story writer and novelist
- Kwee Kek Beng, journalist and writer
- Kwee Tek Hoay, writer, important proponent of Tri-Dharma, credited with the publication of Dharma Moestika and a list of publications
- Lie Kim Hok, teacher and writer who authored Tjhit Liap Seng and Malajoe Batawi
- Lie Loan Lian Nio, translator of Chinese novels into Malay
- Lie On Moy, translator of Chinese stories into Malay and journalist
- Lie Sim Djwe, translator and novelist
- Marga Tjoa, novelist
- Mira W., novelist
- Myra Sidharta, writer and academician
- Nio Joe Lan, writer, journalist, and history teacher
- Nyonya The Tiang Ek, real name Lie Djien Nio, writer, journalist and translator
- Oen Tjhing Tiauw, writer, playwright, cultural activist and politician
- Tan Boen Soan, writer and journalist
- Tan Gin Ho, writer and associated with the influential Tan family of Cirebon
- Tan Hong Boen, writer and translator
- Tan Tjeng Nio, author of a book of Syair poems published in 1897
- Thé Tjong-Khing, Dutch children's book artist, and author
- The Liep Nio, writer
- Thio Tjin Boen, journalist and author of Tjerita Oeij Se
- Tio Ie Soei, writer and author of ''Sie Po Giok''
Beauty queens
- Astrid Yunadi, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2011 and top 15 finalist of Miss World 2011
- Ayu Gani, winner of Asia's Next Top Model
- Imelda Fransisca, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2005 and runner up Miss ASEAN 2005
- Karenina Sunny Halim, half-American contestant of Miss Indonesia 2009
- Kevin Lilliana, half-Sundanese contestant of Miss Indonesia International 2017 and winner of Miss International 2017
- Kezia Warouw, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2016 and top 13 finalist of Miss Universe 2016
- Maria Selena, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2011
- Nadine Chandrawinata, actress, model, and contestant of Puteri Indonesia 2005
- Natasha Mannuela Halim, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2016 and 2nd runner-up of Miss World 2016
- Sandra Angelia, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2008
- Sonia Fergina Citra, contestant of Miss Universe Indonesia 2018, top 10 finalist of Miss Oriental Tourism 2012, and contestant of Miss Universe 2018
- Vania Larissa, contestant of Miss Indonesia 2013 and top 10 finalist of Miss World 2013
Businesspeople
- Alexander Tedja, businessman, founder of Pakuwon Jati
- Alim Markus, businessman, founder and owner of Maspion
- Anthoni Salim, businessman and investor, current chairman of First Pacific
- Andrew Darwis, entrepreneur and founder of Kaskus
- Arsyad Rasjid, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Bachtiar Karim, businessman and owner of Musim Mas
- Boenjamin Setiawan, businessman and owner of Kalbe Farma
- Burhan Uray, entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Carlo Tabalujan, founder of PT Nestlé Indonesia, Danmotor Vespa and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
- Cherie Nursalim, vice chairman of Giti Corporation
- Ciputra, philanthropist, founder of Ciputra Development, and Forbes 23rd richest Indonesian
- Djoko Susanto, conglomerate and businessman, founder of AlfaCorp
- Eddie Lembong, businessman and founder of Pharos Indonesia
- Edwin Soeryadjaya, businessman and the owner of Saratoga Investment
- Eka Tjandranegara, one of the founders and the current owner of Mulia Group
- Eka Tjipta Widjaja, businessman and conglomerate, founder of Sinar Mas
- Hary Tanoesoedibjo, founder of MNC Group and Perindo Party
- James Riady, businessman, deputy chairman of the Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate
- Jusuf Hamka, Chinese Muslim businessman and politician
- Kan Keng Tjong, businessman and tycoon
- Khouw Khe Hien, pioneering aviator
- Kimun Ongkosandjojo, co-founder of Jamu Air Mancur
- Liem Seeng Tee, businessman, founder of Sampoerna
- Liem Sioe Liong, founder Salim Group and BCA
- Leo Ko Guan, founder of SHI International Corp, the 3rd largest shareholder in Tesla, Inc.
- Low Tuck Kwong, businessman, founder of Bayan Resources
- Michael Bambang Hartono, founder of Djarum and owner of BCA
- Mochtar Riady, founder of Lippo Group
- Njoo Han Siang, pioneer of Indonesian banking and filming industry
- Nyonya Meneer, businesswomen, founder of the Nyonya Meneer Jamu company
- Oei Tiong Ham, business magnate and tycoon
- Oei Tjie Sien, tycoon, founder of Kian Gwan
- Prajogo Pangestu, business magnate, investor, philanthropist
- Robert Budi Hartono, founder of Djarum and owner of BCA
- Sofjan Wanandi, owner of Gemala Group
- Sugianto Kusuma, business tycoon and owner of Agung Sedayu group.
- Sukanto Tanoto, founder of Raja Garuda Mas International
- Surya Wonowidjoyo, cigarette entrepreneur and founder of Gudang Garam
- Susilo Wonowidjojo, cigarette entrepreneur and owner of Gudang Garam
- Sutanto Djuhar, co-founder of Salim Group
- Tahir, founder of Mayapada Bank
- Tan Khoen Swie, publisher
- Teddy Yip, founder of Macau Grand Prix
- Tio Tek Hong, Colonial era businessman, pioneer of the Indonesian music recording industry and founder of the Tio Tek Hong store
- Tjong A Fie, businessman and banker
- Tjong Yong Hian, businessman
- Tong Djoe, businessman
- Tomy Winata, businessman and founder of Artha Graha Group
- William Soeryadjaya, founder of Astra International
- William Tanuwijaya, entrepreneur and founder of Tokopedia
- Yap Goan Ho, translator and publisher
Criminals
- Anton Medan, former crime boss
- Djoko Tjandra, playboy, tycoon's heir and criminal
- Eddy Tansil, businessman and runaway criminal
Economists
- Christianto Wibisono, economics analyst
- Thee Kian Wie, economic historian and founder of LIPI
Entertainers
- Abimana Aryasatya, actor
- Agnez Mo, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, actress, presenter, rapper, author, businesswoman, dancer, model, and philanthropist
- Ateng, comedian
- Ayu Ting Ting, dangdut singer
- Baim Wong, actor
- Boy William, actor
- Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, actress and model
- Christian Sugiono, actor and model
- Chrisye, singer
- Clarine Clay, actress and writer
- Daniel Mananta, presenter, model, and fashion designer
- David Noah, musician, member of the band Noah
- Deddy Corbuzier, presenter and magician
- Didik Nini Thowok, dancer
- Dion Wiyoko, presenter and actor
- Eriska Rein, actor and model
- Ernest Prakasa, comedian
- Fendy Chow, model and actor
- Fitria Yusuf, fashion model and writer
- George Rudy, actor and presenter
- Gisella Anastasia, actress, singer, and model
- Glenn Alinskie, actor
- Goh Soon Tioe, conductor, pedagogue, and violinist
- Hamzah Sulaeman, actor
- Heaven Tanudiredja, fashion designer
- Henky Solaiman, actor, producer and screen writer
- Hessel Steven, model and actor
- Hoo Eng Djie, songwriter and poet
- Ian Antono, Rock musician and songwriter, member of God Bless
- Jahja Ling, conductor, music director
- Jaya Suprana, businessman, head of Jamu Jago, comedian, composer, and musician
- Jenny Tan, presenter
- Joe Taslim, actor, model and martial artist
- Julie Estelle, actress and model
- Jonas Rivanno, actor and model
- Kevin Liliana, actress and model
- Kevin Lim, singer and songwriter
- Leila Tong, actress
- Lo Lieh, actor
- Mariana Renata, actress and model
- Melvis, Elvis impersonator
- Mey Chan, singer
- Morgan Oey, actor, singer
- Natasha Wilona, actress
- Nathan Hartono, singer
- Nicky Astria, singer
- Okan Kornelius, actor and model
- Peter Sudarso, actor
- Rafael Landry Tanubrata, singer, songwriter, dancer
- Rich Brian, rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter
- Roy Kiyoshi, actor and television personality
- Sandra Angelia, presenter and model
- Sandra Dewi, actress and presenter
- Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Sud, musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright and batik artist
- Shavlyne, actress
- Shanice Margaretha, actress and model
- Shindy Huang, actress and model
- Sisca Kohl, internet celebrity
- Stefan William, actor and singer
- Tan De Seng, musician and artist, maestro of Karwitan
- Tan Tjeng Bok, actor
- Tan Tjoei Hock, journalist and director
- Teguh Karya, director
- Teguh Slamet Rahardjo, actor and comedian
- The Teng Chun, director
- Titi DJ, pop singer, songwriter, and beauty pageant titleholder
- Vania Larissa, singer
- Verdi Solaiman, actor
- Willy Dozan, actor and martial artist
- Wilbert Ross, Filipino actor, singer and dancer whose paternal grandfather is an Indonesian of Chinese descent who migrated to Davao, Philippines
- Warren Hue, rapper, singer, record producer and songwriter
- Wim Umboh, director
- Wong Brothers, directors
- Yoshi Sudarso, actor
- Zack Lee, actor and model