Gita Savitri Devi
Gita Savitri Devi (born in Palembang, July 27, 1992) is an Indonesian content creator, YouTuber, vlogger, blogger, social media influencer, and writer. She attended elementary and secondary school in Jakarta, graduating from SMA Negeri 78 Jakarta in 2009 at the age of 17.
In 2010, Gita continued her education at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, majoring in Pure Chemistry. She successfully completed both her undergraduate and graduate programs at the university. Since then, she has lived in Berlin with her husband, Paul Andre Partohap, until at least 2021.
As a hijab-wearing Muslim woman, Gita actively contributes to various digital platforms, discussing topics related to lifestyle, education, religion, and social issues. Her digital activities have made her a prominent figure on social media.
Career
Early Career
Gita Savitri Devi began her YouTube career on December 17, 2009, initially uploading song cover videos. Her activity on the platform intensified in 2016, while studying in Germany. Her content covers a wide range of topics, including information about the German education system, opinions on current issues, daily life vlogs, beauty tips, and even Q&A sessions.
YouTube Gita Savitri Devi
Gita Savitri Devi began her YouTube career in 2009, while still in high school, with her initial content consisting of song cover videos. After studying in Germany, she expanded her content to include vlogs about her daily activities, travels, positive discussions with Indonesian students, and reviews and opinions on various global and local issues. Topics covered include politics, social issues, culture, psychology, and Islam, particularly those of current public concern, such as gender equality.
Book Author
Gita Savitri Devi is also known as a writer. In 2017, she published a book titled "Rentang Kisah," an autobiography that describes her life journey from high school to her studies in Germany. The book reflects on various aspects of her life, including family relationships, her journey to finding true love, life choices, career, education, and her process of understanding Islam more deeply. "Rentang Kisah" received widespread attention, including from Falcon Pictures, a renowned Indonesian production house. The story was eventually adapted into a film of the same name.
Skincare and Clothing Business
Gita Savitri Devi and her partner founded a brand called Tesavara, initially focused on selling hijabs. Over time, Tesavara's products expanded to include clothing such as tops, bottoms, and accessories. Since its inception in 2017, the business has grown significantly, with product sales reaching multiple countries.
Furthermore, Gita, who currently works as a skincare formulator at a cosmetics company in Germany, also has a deep interest in skincare. This interest led her to launch her own skincare brand, Moin, which was launched in late June 2023.
Book
- Rentang Kisah (2017), GagasMedia, ISBN: 9789797809034
- A Cup of Tea; Mencari untuk Menemukan(2020), GagasMedia, ISBN: 9789797809577