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Devi Dja

Indonesian-born American actress and dancer (1914–1989)

PersonDied aged 74humanQ12481369

Also known as Miss Dja

Born: August 1, 1914
Died: January 19, 1989
Birthplace: Yogyakarta
Place of death: Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Citizenship: Indonesia
, United States
Occupation: actor
, dancer
Spouse: Willy A. Piedro(1930–1952)
, Acee Blue Eagle
, Ali Assan(until 1985)
Languages spoken, written or signed: Indonesian
, English

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Devi Dja, better known as Miss Dja, was an Indonesian-born American actress, dancer, and singer. A member of the Dardanella Opera group, founded by Willy A. Piedro, who later became her husband. She moved with him to the United States around 1940, and remained there for the rest of her life as a professional entertainer, taking American citizenship.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray1945 · 1945 film by Albert Lewin

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Sex or gender: female
Child: Ratna Assan
Father: Adiredjo
Mother: Sriami
Given name: Devi
Birth name: Misria Dja
Nickname: Soetidjah
Miss Dja
Ibu Devi Dja Assan
Start of work period: 1930
End of work period: 1989
Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park

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