Who is Gisela Thesa?

Gisela Belicia Alma Thesalonica Silalahi, better known as Gisela Thesa, has become a young figure attracting public attention. As the 2026 Puteri Indonesia DKI Jakarta 2 titleholder, Gisela brings a profile that combines academic achievement, professional maturity, and a strong sense of social responsibility.

Background and Personal Life

Gisela was born in Jakarta on March 16, 2002, Gisela grew up in an environment that shaped her into a communicative and insightful person. She is daughter of Hotner Silalahi and Endang br. Manalu from Bataknese herritage. She grew up in Bogor, West Java, and received her education there, where she graduated from SMA Negeri 6 Bogor. she also has a younger sister, Michelle Silalahi.

Educational Background

Education has been a key foundation for Gisela's career. She graduated from the University of Indonesia (UI), majoring in Business Administration in the Faculty of Administrative Sciences (FIA). During her studies, she was known for her active and high-achieving career, which equipped her with a strategic mindset in the world of business and public communication.

Career History and Achievements

Before stepping onto the Puteri Indonesia stage, Gisela had already built a solid career in the professional and communications world:

• B2B Partner Growth: Professionally, she has experience working in the field of business partner growth (B2B Partner Growth).
• Public Speaker & Moderator: Gisela has over six years of experience as a professional bilingual host and moderator. She has worked with a variety of clients, from multinational corporations to government institutions.
• Pageant World & Organization: She won the Abang None Jakarta competition at the municipal level in 2022 before being selected as a finalist for Puteri Indonesia 2026.

Through her advocacy movement, "From Whisper to Power," Gisela is now focused on using her platform to encourage young people to speak up and make a real contribution to the nation.