List of Famous people born in West Java, Indonesia
Rahmat Effendi
Rahmat Effendi, sometimes nicknamed Pepen, is an Indonesian politician of the Golkar party and the official mayor of Bekasi since 3 May 2012. Previously, he had served as the acting Mayor since 2011 in place of his predecessor who was arrested on corruption charges.
Muhammad Toha
Muhammad Toha was an Indonesian revolutionary and war hero, celebrated as a martyr in Indonesia for his act of self-sacrifice in Bandung during the Indonesian National Revolution.
Farah Quinn
Farah Farhanah is an Indonesian celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality, known for her culinary television shows. She was awarded the 2013 Panasonic Gobel Award as the Best Presenter for hobby and lifestyle television program.
Hanif Sjahbandi
Hanif Abdurrauf Sjahbandi is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 1 club Arema and the Indonesia national team.
Jan Ruff O'Herne
Jeanne Alida "Jan" Ruff-O'Herne was a Dutch Australian human rights activist known for campaigning internationally against war rape. During World War II, Ruff-O'Herne was forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army. After remaining silent for fifty years, from the 1990s until her death, Ruff-O'Herne spoke out publicly to demand a formal apology from the Japanese government and to highlight the plight of other "comfort women". On her death, the South Australian Attorney-General noted: "her story of survival is a tribute to her strength and courage, and she will be sorely missed not only here in South Australia, but around the world."
Ify Alyssa
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Djajang Nurdjaman
Djadjang Nurdjaman, also known as Djanur, is an Indonesian professional football coach and former player who is currently head coach of Liga 1 club PS Barito Putera. In his playing days, Djanur spent most of his years playing for Persib Bandung. One of the club's stars in the 1980s and 90s, Djadjang helped the club win three Perserikatan titles. He would also win two more top-flight titles with the club, the 1994–95 Liga Indonesia Premier Division as assistant coach and the 2014 Indonesia Super League as head coach.
Toeti Heraty
Toeti Heraty was an Indonesian poet.
Asep Sunandar Sunarya
Asep Sunandar Sunarya was a Sundanese wayang golek dalang. He was one of the most famous puppeteers in the genre.
Mieke Wijaya
Mieke Wijaya is an Indonesian actress who has won three Citra Awards.