Gemala Hanafiah

Thank God I Surf

It has been my obsession as Indonesian, that live in the country with a very rich nature, to introduce Indonesia to the world especially to my fellow Indonesian.

As a Roxy Indonesia professional surfer, it is my passion to share stories about how great the waves of Indonesia.

Living in Jakarta won't stop me to do it.

Trough competitions I get my chances to explore surf spots that's hard to reach by most of the surfers. Trough my other profession as TV host (traveling programs), I broaden my experiences to get it touch with the nature and the cultures from all over Indonesia. From Aceh in the west to Papua in the East, from Sangihe in the North to Rote in the South.

Since 2009, I consistently write my stories on my blog: www.gemala.me . Trough my twitter (@g_hanafiah), Instagram (@g_hanafiah), and Facebook Page ( http://www.facebook.com/GemalaHanafiah ) I share stories and pictures of what I experience and feel.

In 2014 i launch my own travel story book, Ocean Melody. 2015 I finally had a chance to be a producer of my own travelling wwebseries : Wet Traveler (www.wettraveler.com)

By doing it, I get more information and knowledge, and I realized how blessed I am.

TV HOST
2008-2010 : Nuansa Seribu Pulau, TV One
2010-2012 : The Journey, RCTI
2012-2014 : Trekker, BChannel ( now RTV )
2014-Now : Pemburu Ombak, MNC Sport 2

Non surfing Award
2012 50 Youth Woman Netizen from Marketeers Mag

Surfing Awards
2013 3rd place ASC ( Asoan Surfing Competition) West Java Quiksilver Pro
2012 4th place ASC Quiksilver Pro Thailand
2012 4th place ASC Ripcurl Surf and Music Festival Halfway Bali
2011 3rd place ASC Quiksilver Pro Thailand
2011 4th place ASC Ripcurl Surf and Music Festival Halfway Bali
2010 1st place Occy’s Grom Comp Billabong, Cherating Malaysia
2010 3rd place ISC ( Indonesia Surfing Competition) Quiksilver Pro Keramas, Bali