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Devi Dja better known as Miss Dja, was an Indonesian-born American actress, dancer, and singer.!
Devi Dja was born in on the island of Java.
Devi Dja
Indonesian-born American actress and dancer (1914–1989)
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Born | Misria Dja (1914-08-01)August 1, 1914 Yogyakarta, Dutch East Indies |
Died | January 19, 1989(1989-01-19) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Other names | Soetidjah Miss Dja |
Citizenship | Indonesia United States |
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Years active | 1927–1989 |
Spouses | Willy A. Piedro (m. 1930; died 1952)Ali Assan (m. 1951; died 1985) |
Children | Ratna Assan |
Relatives | Ali Joego (brother-in-law) |
Devi Dja (born Misria Dja; August 1, 1914 – January 19, 1989), 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 th