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Syifa Hadju: Ten Years of Stardom and Still Rising

Syifa Hadju has spent the last decade turning screen time into staying power—and now, her influence is making its way into fashion.

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More than a decade after making her debut, Indonesian actress and singer Syifa Hadju Rumi has grown from a familiar television face into one of the country’s most recognizable young stars. With 22 million followers on Instagram and a career spanning television, film, music, and fashion, her influence reaches well beyond the screen.

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Syifa Hadju, Indonesian actress and singer
Syifa Hadju, Indonesian actress and singer

An Enduring Career

Hadju entered the entertainment industry in 2014, taking on roles in soap operas and television films before becoming a familiar face on Indonesian screens. Her breakthrough came two years later with Mermaid in Love (2016), where her growing popularity helped propel the series into a second season.

By 2019, Hadju had made the leap to the big screen, taking on roles across teen dramas, romance, and horror. The move expanded her repertoire beyond television and established her as a versatile presence in Indonesian entertainment.

Her career eventually expanded beyond acting, with Hadju venturing into music and releasing her own singles. Across television, film, and music, she has built a presence that extends beyond any single medium—one that has also caught the attention of the fashion world.

Making Her Fashion Mark

Beyond the screen, Hadju has also become a name to watch in fashion. Her polished approach to dressing has placed her in the orbit of labels like Chanel, Gucci, and Coach, while her appearances at New York Fashion Week and Chanel’s Métiers d’Art have brought her to some of fashion’s most coveted front rows.

At Chanel’s Métiers d’Art in Seoul
At Chanel’s Métiers d’Art in Seoul

After more than a decade in the spotlight, Hadju has built the kind of career that refuses to stay in one lane. From television and film to music and fashion, her growing influence reflects a star whose reach continues to extend far beyond the screen.


Featured Image and Photos: SYIFA HADJU RUMI (via Instagram)

Frequently Asked Questions

Syifa Hadju Rumi is an Indonesian actress and singer who debuted in 2014 and has since built a career across television, film, and music. She has also become a recognizable presence in fashion, appearing at events tied to Chanel, Gucci, and Coach.

Syifa Hadju’s breakthrough came with Mermaid in Love (2016), a television series whose popularity helped drive it into a second season. The role established her as a familiar face in Indonesian television before she expanded into film in 2019.

Syifa Hadju has 22 million followers on Instagram, a following built over a decade-long career spanning television, film, and music. Her social media reach has extended her visibility beyond entertainment into the fashion industry.

Syifa Hadju has been associated with Chanel, Gucci, and Coach, and has attended New York Fashion Week and Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show in Seoul. Her presence at these events reflects her growing profile within international fashion circles.

Yes, Syifa Hadju has released her own singles, expanding her career beyond acting into music. This move added a third medium to a career that began in television in 2014 and later extended into film and fashion.

Moira Del Rosario

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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