=== 2018–present: JKT48, breakthrough and rise to prominence ===
=== 2018–present: JKT48, breakthrough and rise to prominence ===
After graduating from [[elementary school]], Freya moved to [[Jakarta]] and immediately auditioned for JKT48 at the age of 12. Subsequent to that, on September 29, 2018, Freya started as a trainee member of Academy Class B in JKT48, thus initiating her career in entertainment industry. However, on October 25, 2018, she did not pass the initial stage of the Class B Academy Exam. As time went by, she was eventually promoted to Academy Class A on December 18, 2018.<ref name = "Bio Banyumas"/><ref name = "Bio IDN">{{Cite web|last=Suseno|first=Ines|date=February 13, 2024|title=Biodata dan Profil Freya JKT48, Lagi Ulang Tahun Hari Ini!|url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/ines-suseno/biodata-dan-profil-freya-jkt48|website=IDN Times|language=id|access-date=February 14, 2024}}</ref> She also participated in the JKT48 [[Senbatsu Sousenkyo]] in 2019, but did not rank in the top 32.
Freya has shown an interest in dancing and singing since her childhood.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shoffa Salma|first=|editor-last=Zulaikha|editor-first=Siti|date=October 17, 2023|title=JKT48 bicara soal perjalanan menjadi idola hingga saat ini|url=https://m.antaranews.com/berita/3778281/jkt48-bicara-soal-perjalanan-menjadi-idola-hingga-saat-ini|website=m.antaranews.com|language=id|access-date=February 18, 2024}}</ref> After graduating from [[elementary school]], Freya moved to [[Jakarta]] and immediately auditioned for JKT48 at the age of 12. Subsequent to that, on September 29, 2018, Freya started as a trainee member of Academy Class B in JKT48, thus initiating her career in entertainment industry. However, on October 25, 2018, she did not pass the initial stage of the Class B Academy Exam. As time went by, she was eventually promoted to Academy Class A on December 18, 2018.<ref name = "Bio Banyumas"/><ref name = "Bio IDN">{{Cite web|last=Suseno|first=Ines|date=February 13, 2024|title=Biodata dan Profil Freya JKT48, Lagi Ulang Tahun Hari Ini!|url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/ines-suseno/biodata-dan-profil-freya-jkt48|website=IDN Times|language=id|access-date=February 14, 2024}}</ref> She also participated in the JKT48 [[Senbatsu Sousenkyo]] in 2019, but did not rank in the top 32.
Later, on June 2, 2020, Freya joined JKT48's Team T.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lubis|first=Maya|date=June 3, 2020|editor-last=|editor-first=|title=9 Fakta Freya JKT48 Anggota Baru Tim T yang Hebohkan Warga Twitter|url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/amp/maya-fahel-lubis/9-fakta-freya-jkt48-anggota-baru-tim-t-c1c2?page=all|website=IDN Times|language=id|access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref><ref name = "Bio Banyumas"/> The following year, on March 12, 2021, she officially became a member of the seventh generation of JKT48 and transferred into JKT48 New Formation.<ref name = "Bio Banyumas">{{Cite news|last=Asrawati|date=April 17, 2023|editor-last=Esteban|editor-first=Risky|title=Profil dan Biodata Freya JKT48, Sosok Cantik Member JKT48 yang Viral Disebut Bidadari Makan Bakwan|url=https://www.banyumasterkini.com/sosok/6498498636/profil-dan-biodata-freya-jkt48-sosok-cantik-member-jkt48-yang-viral-disebut-bidadari-makan-bakwan|work=Banyumas Terkini|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508093205/https://www.banyumasterkini.com/sosok/6498498636/profil-dan-biodata-freya-jkt48-sosok-cantik-member-jkt48-yang-viral-disebut-bidadari-makan-bakwan|archive-date=May 8, 2023|access-date=June 27, 2023}}</ref><ref name = "Bio IDN"/> Freya has a ''Jikoshoukai'' or self-introduction that goes, "''Gadis koleris yang suka berimajinasi, terangi harimu dengan senyuman karamelku. Halo aku Freya!''" ("A choleric girl who loves to imagine, light up your day with my caramel smile. Hello I'm Freya!"). She has a fairly loyal fanbase among JKT48 fans, known as ''Freyanation''.<ref name="Bio Kompas" /><ref name="profil" /><ref>{{Cite news|author=Mahardika|first=Arvendo|date=February 13, 2022|editor=Mahardika|editor-first=Arvendo|title=Profil Freya JKT48 yang Berulang Tahun ke-16 Hari Ini, Gadis Koleris yang Siap Terangi Harimu!|url=https://www.aboutmalang.com/gaya-hidup/pr-1422667980/profil-freya-jkt48-yang-berulang-tahun-ke-16-hari-ini-gadis-koleris-yang-siap-terangi-harimu|work=AboutMalang|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213050111/https://www.aboutmalang.com/gaya-hidup/pr-1422667980/profil-freya-jkt48-yang-berulang-tahun-ke-16-hari-ini-gadis-koleris-yang-siap-terangi-harimu|archive-date=February 13, 2022|access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref>
Later, on June 2, 2020, Freya joined JKT48's Team T.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lubis|first=Maya|date=June 3, 2020|editor-last=|editor-first=|title=9 Fakta Freya JKT48 Anggota Baru Tim T yang Hebohkan Warga Twitter|url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/amp/maya-fahel-lubis/9-fakta-freya-jkt48-anggota-baru-tim-t-c1c2?page=all|website=IDN Times|language=id|access-date=November 13, 2023}}</ref><ref name = "Bio Banyumas"/> The following year, on March 12, 2021, she officially became a member of the seventh generation of JKT48 and transferred into JKT48 New Formation.<ref name = "Bio Banyumas">{{Cite news|last=Asrawati|date=April 17, 2023|editor-last=Esteban|editor-first=Risky|title=Profil dan Biodata Freya JKT48, Sosok Cantik Member JKT48 yang Viral Disebut Bidadari Makan Bakwan|url=https://www.banyumasterkini.com/sosok/6498498636/profil-dan-biodata-freya-jkt48-sosok-cantik-member-jkt48-yang-viral-disebut-bidadari-makan-bakwan|work=Banyumas Terkini|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508093205/https://www.banyumasterkini.com/sosok/6498498636/profil-dan-biodata-freya-jkt48-sosok-cantik-member-jkt48-yang-viral-disebut-bidadari-makan-bakwan|archive-date=May 8, 2023|access-date=June 27, 2023}}</ref><ref name = "Bio IDN"/> Freya has a ''Jikoshoukai'' or self-introduction that goes, "''Gadis koleris yang suka berimajinasi, terangi harimu dengan senyuman karamelku. Halo aku Freya!''" ("A choleric girl who loves to imagine, light up your day with my caramel smile. Hello I'm Freya!"). She has a fairly loyal fanbase among JKT48 fans, known as ''Freyanation''.<ref name="Bio Kompas" /><ref name="profil" /><ref>{{Cite news|author=Mahardika|first=Arvendo|date=February 13, 2022|editor=Mahardika|editor-first=Arvendo|title=Profil Freya JKT48 yang Berulang Tahun ke-16 Hari Ini, Gadis Koleris yang Siap Terangi Harimu!|url=https://www.aboutmalang.com/gaya-hidup/pr-1422667980/profil-freya-jkt48-yang-berulang-tahun-ke-16-hari-ini-gadis-koleris-yang-siap-terangi-harimu|work=AboutMalang|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213050111/https://www.aboutmalang.com/gaya-hidup/pr-1422667980/profil-freya-jkt48-yang-berulang-tahun-ke-16-hari-ini-gadis-koleris-yang-siap-terangi-harimu|archive-date=February 13, 2022|access-date=July 1, 2023}}</ref>
Raden Roro Freyanashifa Jayawardana (Javanese: ꦫꦣꦺꦤ꧀ꦫꦫ ꦦ꦳ꦽꦪꦤꦯꦶꦥ꦳ꦗꦪꦮꦂꦝꦟJavanese pronunciation:[RadènRåråFrèyanaśifajåyåwardhånå]; born February 13, 2006),[1][2] known professionally as Freya Jayawardana and mononymouslyasFreya, is an Indonesian singer and dancer, and a member of the seventh generation of JKT48 idol group, which was introduced in 2018.[3]
Early life
Freyanashifa Jayawardana was born in Tangerang on February 13, 2006. She is the first child of three siblings, with two younger brothers.[4]
Career
2018–present: JKT48, breakthrough and rise to prominence
Freya has shown an interest in dancing and singing since her childhood.[5] After graduating from elementary school, Freya moved to Jakarta and immediately auditioned for JKT48 at the age of 12. Subsequent to that, on September 29, 2018, Freya started as a trainee member of Academy Class B in JKT48, thus initiating her career in entertainment industry. However, on October 25, 2018, she did not pass the initial stage of the Class B Academy Exam. As time went by, she was eventually promoted to Academy Class A on December 18, 2018.[4][6] She also participated in the JKT48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo in 2019, but did not rank in the top 32.
Later, on June 2, 2020, Freya joined JKT48's Team T.[7][4] The following year, on March 12, 2021, she officially became a member of the seventh generation of JKT48 and transferred into JKT48 New Formation.[4][6] Freya has a Jikoshoukai or self-introduction that goes, "Gadis koleris yang suka berimajinasi, terangi harimu dengan senyuman karamelku. Halo aku Freya!" ("A choleric girl who loves to imagine, light up your day with my caramel smile. Hello I'm Freya!"). She has a fairly loyal fanbase among JKT48 fans, known as Freyanation.[1][2][8]
In September 2022, she became a representation member of JKT48 and was also invited to speak at the Indonesia Millennial and Gen-Z Summit 2022 held in Jakarta.[9][10]
Freya became a viral meme sensation on the internet in 2023.[11] In August of the same year, she became a representation member of JKT48 at the Tokyo Idol Festival 2023, and also on an official visit at the AKB48 Theater.[12][13][14] Also, she represented JKT48 at the AniManGaki 2023.[15][16]
In early 2024, Freya debuted on the movie industry with her appearance in the production of a horror movie entitled Kuasa Gelap, scheduled to commence shooting on February 10, 2024.[17]
Artistry
Freya is known among JKT48 fans and the public for her good manners and positive attitude. She is admired for her kindness and willingness to interact with fans, particularly those with disabilities.[4][18][19] Freya gained more popularity, especially on TikTok, after the viral video memes of her live broadcast on the SHOWROOM app.[20] Also, her popularity extends to fashion styles,[21][22] and e-commerce ventures, such as at the Shopee Live event, Freya, in collaboration with Zee or Christy, successfully create an uproar throughout Indonesia.[23][24]
Personal life
Freya is a descendant of Sultan Hamengkubuwono II and holds the noble title of Raden Roro. The noble title was added to her official identity when she turned 17 years old. While her mother is a Minangkabau who has lived in Lampung for a long time.[1][2][25]