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- Birthday: 1990-11-16
- Born Place: Surabaya, Indonesia
Gisella Anastasia
Gisella Anastasia, often mononymously known as Gisel, is a prominent Indonesian singer, model, presenter, and actress. Born on November 16, 1990, in Surabaya, East Java, she first gained widespread recognition as the runner-up of the fifth season of "Indonesian Idol" in 2008.Following her success on "Indonesian Idol," Gisel expanded her career into acting and presenting, becoming a familiar face in various television shows and commercials. She has showcased her acting talent in a number of films, including "Cek Toko Sebelah" (2016), "Susah Sinyal" (2017), "Flight 555" (2018), "The Secret: Suster Ngesot Urban Legend" (2018), and "Laundry Show" (2019). More recently, she has been seen in "Anak Titipan Setan" (2023) and "Risky Business" (2024), and is cast in the upcoming 2025 psychological drama "A Normal Woman," where she portrays the character Erika. In "A Normal Woman," she plays a cheerful facial artist who, despite her seemingly easy demeanor, faces complexities in her role, which she describes as challenging to understand.Beyond her professional endeavors, Gisella Anastasia has been a subject of public interest due to her personal life. She was married to actor Gading Marten from 2013 to 2019, and they have a daughter, Gempita Nora Marten. In late 2020, Gisella Anastasia became embroiled in a highly publicized scandal involving a leaked intimate video, leading to her being named a suspect under Indonesia's stringent anti-pornography laws. This case sparked significant debate in Indonesia regarding privacy, the application of the law, and the impact of "cancel culture" on public figures. Despite the challenges, she has continued to pursue her career and has expressed remorse for the incident, emphasizing that the video was spread without her permission and was part of her past.

