Lulu Zaharani

In this article, the surname is Widodo, her Indonesian patronymic surname; Zaharani Krisna is her middle name.

Lulu Zaharani
Zaharani in August 2023
Born	Lulu Zaharani Krisna Widodo (2003-12-16) December 16, 2003 (age 21) Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia
Alma mater	Bandar Lampung University
Occupations	Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Ambassador[1][2] model athlete beauty pageant titleholder
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)^[citation needed]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023 Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023 Miss Charm Indonesia 2024
Hair color	Dark brown
Eye color	Dark brown
Major competition(s)	Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023 (Winner) Puteri Indonesia 2023 (2nd Runner-Up – Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023) Miss Charm 2024 (Withdrew)

Lulu Zaharani Krisna Widodo (born December 16, 2003) is an Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Ambassador,^[1][2] model, athlete, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023.^[3][4] Zaharani was scheduled to represent Indonesia at Miss Charm 2024,^[5] but she chose to withdraw and replaced by the next titleholder.^[6][7][8]

Early life and education

Zaharani spoke as one of the Ambassadors for the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority on May 12, 2023

Zaharani was born on December 16, 2003, in Bandar Lampung in Lampung, Indonesia. She completed her high school education from SMAN 1 Tumijajar in Tulang Bawang Barat Regency, Lampung. Currently, she is a Communication Science student from Bandar Lampung University in Bandar Lampung, Lampung. Zaharani started her career as a retired Paskibraka for Lampung Province in 2019.^[9]

Career

In May 2023, along with fellow winners Puteri Indonesia 2023, Farhana Nariswari Wisandana and Yasinta Aurellia, Zaharani was appointed as one of brand ambassadors for Bank Central Asia (BCA) Indonesia.^[10][11] The appointment was conveyed by Mustika Ratu Entertainment (MRE) which is a subsidiary of PT Mustika Ratu Tbk. Apart from that, the appointment of brand ambassadors is also part of a collaboration between PT Bank Central Asia and Puteri Indonesia 2023 to find women with potential to promote products from Bank Central Asia.^[12][13]

Pageantry

Zaharani (right) after her coronation as the winner of Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023, along with two other winners and Putri Kus Wisnu Wardani, Chair of the Advisory Board of Puteri Indonesia Foundation

Zaharani started her beauty pageant career by taking part in the Muli Menganai Tulang Bawang Barat Election and was selected as 1st Runner-Up in Muli Tulang Bawang Barat 2020, then took part in the Muli Menganai ambassador contest for Tulang Bawang Regency and was successfully selected as Muli Tulang Bawang 2022. Then in August 2022, Zaharani was selected as Muli Lampung 2022 in the 2022 Muli Mekhanai Lampung Province contest.^[14]

Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023

At the end of 2022, not long after being selected as Muli Lampung 2022, Zaharani began to participate in beauty pageants by competing in the provincial level contest Puteri Indonesia 2023 which was held at the Radisson Hotel in Bandar Lampung on December 24, 2022. At the end of the event, she was successfully selected as the title winner.^[15] After successfully holding the title of Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023, Zaharani has the right to represent the province of Lampung in the national level beauty pageant Puteri Indonesia 2023.

Puteri Indonesia 2023

After holding the title of Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023, Zaharani represented the province of Lampung in the national beauty contest Puteri Indonesia 2023 which was held at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta on May 19, 2023.

In the final round, Zaharani was asked by the Chair of the Advisory Board of Puteri Indonesia Foundation, Putri Kus Wisnu Wardani about whether there is a difference between doing good and doing right.^[16][17] She answered:

"In my opinion, doing good and doing right are two different things. Doing good is when we say something that can be accepted by many people, doing it from heart to heart. But doing the right thing is doing it logically, it's true in the situation. Thank You."

Zaharani was crowned 2nd Runner-Up with the title Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023 by Adinda Cresheilla from East Java as the previous titleholder. She also placed in the top three for Best Make-Up and Best Evening Gown. As Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023, Zaharani has the right to compete representing Indonesia in the Miss Charm 2024 pageant. Due to the postponement of the contest, she then withdrew and was replaced by Melati Tedja, the next titleholder.^[6][7][8]

References

1. Dewi Hendriyani, I Gusti Ayu (May 27, 2023). "Siaran Pers: Menparekraf: Unggulkan Wisata Bahari, Desa Wisata Kelawi Masuk 75 Besar ADWI 2023". Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (kemenparekraf.go.id) (in Indonesian). Retrieved December 26, 2023.
2. Dewi Hendriyani, I Gusti Ayu (October 2, 2023). "Siaran Pers : Wamenparekraf: Batik Warisan Budaya yang Perlu Dipopulerkan, Dikenakan, dan Dikreasikan". Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (kemenparekraf.go.id) (in Indonesian). Retrieved December 26, 2023.
3. Rohlita, Melida (15 May 2023). Ari Suryanto (ed.). "Lulu Zaharani Dari Lampung Lolos Tiga Besar Puteri Indonesia 2023". Radar Lampung. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
4. "Lulu Zaharani Krisna, Mahasiswi UBL Raih Top 3 Best Evening Gown dan Best Make Up di Ajang Puteri Indonesia 2023". Universitas Bandar Lampung (UBL). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
5. Geh, Lampung (20 May 2022). "Lulu Zaharani Krisna: Runner up II Puteri Indonesia 2023 asal Lampung". Kumparan. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
6. Salma, Dina Fadillah (13 May 2024). "8 Kebaya Melati Tedja, Miss Charm Indonesia 2024 yang Menawan!". IDN Times. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
7. Ruswannur, Wandi (7 May 2024). Marno (ed.). "Melati Tedja, Miss Charm Indonesia 2024 Sebut Pendidikan Mampu Mengubah Kehidupan". ketik.co.id. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
8. Prima, Berkat (8 May 2024). "Melati Tedja Akan Menjadi Wakil Indonesia di Ajang Miss Charm 2024". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
9. "Lagi, Dua Anggota PPI Tubaba Lolos Jadi Pengibar Bendera Pusaka Nasional". Lampost. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
10. Rita Hartati, Euis (8 June 2023). "Gandeng Mustika Ratu Entertainment, BCA Tunjuk Puteri Indonesia sebagai Brand Ambassador". Investor Daily. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
11. "Jadi Brand Ambassador BCA, Pencapaian Prestisius Para Puteri Indonesia 2023". Kompasiana. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
12. Dwi Putri, Maria Rosari (8 June 2023). Siti Zulaikha (ed.). "BCA tunjuk Putri Indonesia sebagai duta merek". Antara. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
13. "Gandeng Mustika Ratu Entertainment, BCA Tunjuk Puteri Indonesia 2023 Jadi Brand Ambassador". Liputan6. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
14. Pratama, Riyo (5 August 2022). Tri Yulianto (ed.). "Muli Tulang Bawang Zaharani dan Mekhanai Pesawaran Arya, Juara Muli Mekhanai Lampung 2022". Tribun Lampung. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
15. Pratama, Riyo (24 December 2022). Muhammad Azhim (ed.). "Lulu Zaharani Krisna Dinobatkan Sebagai Juara Grand Final Puteri Indonesia Lampung 2023". Tribun Lampung. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
16. Faishal Adrian, Ahmad (20 May 2023). "Finalis 3 besar Pemilihan Puteri Indonesia 2023 jawab pertanyaan soal baik dan benar". Antara. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
17. Dwy Yulianti, Nindya (20 May 2023). "Ini Jawaban 3 Besar Finalis Puteri Indonesia 2023 soal Berbuat Baik dan Berbuat Benar". Pikiran Rakyat Depok. Retrieved 16 June 2023.

External links

• Lulu Zaharani on Instagram
• Puteri Indonesia official website
• Miss Charm official website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Feby Annisa Irene Garcia	Puteri Lampung 2023	Succeeded by Nabilah Rohma Balqis
Preceded by Adinda Cresheilla	Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata 2023	Succeeded by Permata Juliastrid