JakartaDr Irene may have been the only Indonesian invited to last week’s wedding of Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, to Radhika Merchant, in a ceremony billed as the “wedding of the year” that drew celebrities and other famous people.
At the reception, Dr Irene stood out proudly in a kebaya designed by Anaz Khairnath. Sharing her joy on Instagram, she wrote, “Day one of Anant and Radhika Ambani’s wedding was filled with beautiful people. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and joy.”
The impressive guest list included Bollywood celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber, as well as Hollywood A-listers, Mehta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Samsung CEO Han Jung-hee, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, former British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
So who is Dr. Eileen, and why was she invited to such a prestigious event?
Born in Papua on 13 July 1985, Dr Irene is an active political activist. She ran as a legislative candidate for the Papua constituency for the Gerindra Party in the 2024 elections and served as spokesperson for Prabowo Subianto Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s presidential campaign.
Dr. Irene is currently a veterinarian and a social media personality. Before joining politics, she was a young socialite and a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Indonesia. She is a member of the glamorous celebrity group “Girl Squad,” which includes Jessica Iskandar, Nia Ramadhani, Jennifer Bakdim, and Chacha Frederica.
Aside from her lavish lifestyle, Dr. Irene has a deep love for her hometown. She serves as the director of Faunaland, a conservation zoo in Ancol, North Jakarta, where she aims to educate the younger generation about nature and the environment.
Dr. Irene has brought a Papuan feel to Faunaland by incorporating elements such as Asmat carved wooden bridges, cassowary shaped entrances and thatched roof cages resembling the homes of the Honai people of Wamena. Her efforts also promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia and especially her homeland of Papua.
Dr. Irene is proud of her roots and dreams of one day becoming a doctor and opening a clinic in her home country of Papua.
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