Guess What? Ira Maya Sopha

Guess What? Ira Maya Sopha

Can a fair and charming Cinderella become an effective public relations officer?

Yes. Former child star Ira Maya Sopha, known for her role as Cinderella in Shangrila's operetta in the l970s, has been Public Relations Manager of the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center since l994.

"As a public figure I have a special place in society. But people often ask me how I got my present job," Ira said.

Ira, who sang duets with Adi Bing Slamet when they where both kids, commented that every company has the right to hire a public figure.

"Public relations is the face of the company, the impression of the company. A public figure should also have an adequate educational background in this field otherwise he or she may fail to achieve the company's target," stressed Ira, who appeared mature in her three-piece business outfit.

Asked whether she had left her past world as a singer and movie star, Ira answered, "I am now preparing to release a new album. Hopefully, it will be a successful comeback."

Local fans shouldn't expect Ira Maya Sopha to have a ponytail or wear the short, colorful ruffled costume she appeared in on her best-selling album Bukit Berbunga in the late l970s. (27/raw)