Sukma Ayu

Sukma Ayu was the fourth child of popular Indonesian writer and director Misbach Yusa Biran and actress Nani Widjaja. Her sister Cahya Kamila is also a film actress. After appearing as a model in advertisements for Emeron, Jas Juice etc., Sukma made her debut in television with the serial Wajah Perempuan. Subsequently she also appeared in other television soaps such as Terpesona , Jin & Jun and Doa dan Anugerah. However it was the 2002 sitcom Kecil-Kecil Jadi Manten that gave her wide recognition, critical acclaim and popularity among the audience. She played the lead role in the show, a tomboy named Rohaye. She shaved her head and undertook football coaching for her role. The show is widely considered as one of the best Indonesian teenage sitcoms. ==Death==

On 9 April 2004, Sukma Ayu suffered a fall at Central Jakarta while enjoying the weekend with her colleagues and had to undergo a surgery for a cut she obtained due to the fall. However following the surgery, she developed a hematoma and slipped into coma. She remained in coma for 5 months, and died at her residence in Sentul, Babakan Madang, on 25 September 2004, due to a heart attack at the age of 24. She was buried at TPU Sukma Stone Tread, Ciomas, Bogor. ==Television==

• Wajah Perempuan • Terpesona • Jin & Jun • Doa dan Anugerah • Tujuh Tanda Cinta • Kecil-Kecil Jadi Manten • Norak Tapi Beken ==References==