Kimberly Ryder Clarifies Citizenship Status Amidst Divorce and Asset Division
Jakarta, Indonesia – Actress Kimberly Ryder has addressed ongoing questions regarding her citizenship status following her recent divorce from businessman edward Akbar. The clarification comes as the couple navigates the division of assets acquired during thier marriage, with assets currently registered under Akbar’s name due to Ryder’s foreign national status at the time of purchase.
Ryder, born in Jakarta on December 7, 1986, to British father Nigel Ryder and Indonesian mother Irvina Zainal, a 1992 finalist in the Puteri Indonesia beauty pageant representing west sumatra, stated she has not yet formally become an Indonesian citizen, despite being born and raised in the country.
“I don’t know yet (if I want to become a citizen),” Ryder said during a recent appearance on the Ambyar morning show on Tuesday,August 12,2025. She emphasized that her decision isn’t based on bureaucratic requirements, stating, “Yes, people are born here, big here (it’s not a matter of requirements).”
Ryder explained that practical considerations, especially concerning her children, have influenced her decision. Her first child was born in the United Kingdom while she was pursuing studies there. she noted the online commentary she’s received, with some suggesting she remain a foreign national.
“At that time, as I was studying there (England). My first child was born in the UK too. In fact, many netizens said, ‘Already Sis Kim doesn’t need to be a citizen, just a foreigner’,” she shared with a laugh.
Following the divorce proceedings, Ryder indicated that assets will be transferred to her mother, Irvina Zainal, for management. The couple married on September 16, 2019, and finalized their divorce in early 2025.
Kimberly Ryder began her career in Indonesian entertainment in 2008, appearing in various soap operas and films. She remains an active figure in the Indonesian film industry, with recent roles in “Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga” (2018) and “Ghost Writer” (2019). Her continued presence in Indonesia demonstrates her commitment to her career and personal life within the country, despite her current citizenship status.
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