Chesterina Sim Zecha
Chesterina Sim Zecha (* 1943 in Indonesia ) is a former Indonesian dancer and actress . As a result of her marriage to a Malaysian prince in 1973, her name changed with the new title to Che Engku Chesterina .
Live and act
Chesterina Sim Zecha began training as a ballet dancer in England in 1956 . Her extraordinary talent was discovered by the choreographer Peter Wright during her appearances in the musical Flower Drum Song by Rodgers and Hammerstein . She then received the lead role of Odette in Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake at the Festival of Cork under Wright's direction . She then moved to the Stuttgart Ballet , where she was part of John Cranko's ensemble . From 1969 to 1972 she had a few appearances in German television productions.
After her marriage to a Malaysian prince in 1973 , she withdrew from the stage and film. She received the title Che Engku (Princess).
Filmography (selection)
- 1969: A Thousand and One Nights (TV series)
- 1971: The Opera Ball (TV movie)
- 1972: The Geisha (TV movie)
Web links
- Chesterina Sim Zecha in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Central School of Classical Ballet. Retrieved January 15, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zecha, Chesterina Sim |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indonesian dancer and actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Indonesia |