Marshanda

Andriani Marshanda, better known as Marshanda, (born 10 August 1989) is an Indonesian actress, singer, songwriter, and mental health advocate of Minangkabau descent.

Biography
Marshanda is the eldest of three children, born to parents Riyanti Sofyan and Irwan Yusuf on 10 August 1989 in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the astrological sign Leo. She has a younger brother, Aldrian (Didi) and a younger sister, Allysa (Lisya). She lived in Semarang, Central Java when she was three years old, on the street adjacent to the campus of Pleburan V Undip. She remained there for two years.

Personal life
Chacha (or Marshanda) was associated with actor Baim Wong, but they eventually broke up. Chacha then began a relationship with television host and MTV Indonesia VJ, Ben Kasyafani. After dating for three years, Chacha and Kasyafani got married on 2 April 2011. Their wedding was held in the Bidakara Hotel in Pancoran, Jakarta. The event was arranged in the customs of Minangkabau, which is Chacha's ethnic background.

On 22 January 2013, Chacha gave birth to a daughter, Sienna Ameerah Kasyafani. The couple divorced in 2014. Both parents sought custody of their daughter, but in the first stage of the court decision, Kasyafani was granted custody.

On 13 June 2015, Marshanda graduated from Universitas Pelita Harapan.

Marshanda has been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and has become an advocate of bipolar disorder awareness. Since 2019, she has been speaking about bipolar disorder awareness at various seminars and podcasts. In 2022, she launched the #SeeingTheUnseen campaign in partnership with TikTok Indonesia, introducing a batik design inspired by the brain waves of people with bipolar disorder.

Studio album

 * Bidadari (Angel) (2000)
 * Marshanda (2005)
 * Taubat (Reptile) (2014)

Compilation album

 * Allah Yang Kucintai (2002)
 * Best of Female Idol (2004)
 * Broken Heart (2004)
 * Kisah Kasih di Sekolah (The Love Story in School) (2004)
 * Now and Forever (2004)
 * Dua Belas Lagu Islami Terbaik (Twelve Best Islamic Songs) (2004)