Mira W

Writing

Mira W

Born Jakarta, Indonesia 16 credits available

Biography

Mira Widjaja (Wong), or Mira W. (b. 13 September 1951), is a highly popular Indonesian author. In spite of her background being an ethnic Chinese of Cantonese extraction from the Peranakan Chinese diaspora community, her work now reaches audiences from the entire country. Her father, Othniel, was among the pioneers of the Indonesian movie industry. She writes in an accessible genre, and deals with topics such as romance, crime and hospital life. She was a medical doctor before establishing herself as a writer. As of 1995, Mira has published over 40 novels, many of which have been cinematized, including Di Sini Cinta Pertama Kali Bersemi, Ketika Cinta Harus Memilih (When Love Must Choose) and Permainan Bulan Desember (Games in December). In total she has contributed the story to twenty-three films, making her debut as screenwriter in 1973's Jauh di Mata, directed by her brother Willy.

Mira W is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Tiger of Kemayoran (1965), Perempuan Kedua (1990), Kupilih Cinta (2021), Kemilau Kemuning Senja (1980), DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari (2022), Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) (1988), Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By) (1987), Love is But a Fragment of Lies (1986). The recorded credits span 1965 to 2022, including 15 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forWriting
Movies15
TV shows1
Active years represented1965–2022
Place of birthJakarta, Indonesia

Also known as

Mira Widjaja · Mira W. · Mira Wong

Known for

16 titles