Shenina Syawalita Cinnamon (born February 17, 1999) is an Indonesian actress. She gained widespread recognition for her leading role in the critically acclaimed 2021 film Penyalin Cahaya (international title: Photocopier), which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Citra Awards.
Early Life and Education
Shenina Cinnamon was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 17, 1999. She began her involvement in the entertainment industry at a young age, leading her to pursue an acting career. Details about her specific educational background are not widely publicized.Career
Shenina Cinnamon commenced her acting career in Indonesian television series in 2017, appearing in several popular sinetron (Indonesian soap operas) and web series. This early work helped establish her presence in the industry.Her breakthrough performance came in 2021 with the drama thriller Penyalin Cahaya (Photocopier). In the film, she portrayed Suryani, a student who investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her scholarship revocation. Her nuanced portrayal garnered significant critical praise, leading to a nomination for Best Actress at the prestigious Citra Awards (Festival Film Indonesia), the highest accolade in Indonesian cinema. The film itself was highly successful, winning multiple awards, including Best Picture at the Citra Awards and the Grand Prize at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.
Following Penyalin Cahaya, Cinnamon continued to expand her filmography with diverse roles across various genres. Her notable works include the comedy-drama Onde Mande! (2023), the romantic drama series Yang Hilang Dalam Cinta (2022) for Disney+ Hotstar, and the teen romantic drama film Dear David (2023). She is known for her versatility and commitment to character interpretation.
Filmography
Film
- Romansa: Gending Cinta di Tanah Turki (2016)
- Tumbal The Ritual (2018)
- Reuni Z (2018)
- Sabyan: Menjemput Mimpi (2019)
- Kukira Kau Rumah (2022)
- Penyalin Cahaya (Photocopier) (2021)
- Dear David (2023)
- Onde Mande! (2023)
- 24 Jam Bersama Gaspar (2023)
Television Series
- Roman Picisan the Series (2017)
- Catatan Harian Aisha (2018)
- Pesantren Rock n' Roll Reborn (2019)
- I Love You Baby (2019)
- Yang Hilang Dalam Cinta (2022)
Awards and Nominations
- Citra Awards (Festival Film Indonesia)
- 2021: Best Actress – Penyalin Cahaya (Nominated)