Rano Karno
Rano Karno | |
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People's Representative Council | |
Assumed office 1 October 2019 | |
Member of the People's Consultative Assembly | |
In office 1 October 1997 – 1 October 1999 | |
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Born | Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle | 8 October 1960
Spouse | Dewi Indriati |
Relations | Rubby Karno, Tino Karno, Santy Karno, Suty Karno, Nurly Karno |
Children | Raka Widyarma, Deanti Rakasiwi |
Occupation | Actor, politician, film director |
Notable works | Si Doel Anak Betawi Gita Cinta dari SMA |
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Rano Karno (born 8 October 1960) is an Indonesian actor and politician who served as Governor of Banten from 2014 to 2017. As a result of his fame gained from his acting career, he is known for starring in the 1979 film Gita Cinta dari SMA.
Biography
Karno was born on 8 October 1960 as
His habit of reading later helped him to land his first acting job.[2] At the age of ten, he attended an audition for a film production of Malin Kundang and, displeased with the changes to the story, blurted out "That's not how the story goes."[2] The director, impressed with Karno's knowledge of the story, cast him.[2] At first, his father did not support his choice as the elder Noer was worried that Karno would continue to be poor.[2]
After Malin Kundang, in 1972 Karno starred in the film adaptation of Si Doel Anak Betawi (Doel, the Betawi Child).[2] After the film's success, Karno starred in several other films, including Rio Anakku (Rio, My Child; 1974) and Di Mana Kau Ibu? (Where Are You Mother?; 1974).[2] In 1979, he starred as Galih in Arizal's film Gita Cinta dari SMA (Love Song from High School); for a period after the film, he was rumoured to be dating his costar, Yessi Gusman.[2]
In 1990, Karno switched to directing; his serial adaptation of Si Doel Anak Betawi, although initially refused by studios for being too "provincial", was highly successful and ran for six seasons.[2] From 1997 to 2002, he served as a member of the People's Consultative Assembly, and from 2002 to 2007, Karno served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, promoting literacy.[1][2]
His first book, The Last Barongsai, was published in 2010;[2] that same year, he released another film, Satu Jam Saja (Just One Hour).[3]
As of September 2011[update], Karno was planning to make a film adaptation of The Last Barongsai.[4]
Political career
In 2008, Karno ran for deputy regent (wakil bupati) of Tangerang as the partner of incumbent regent (bupati) Ismet Iskandar.[5] The pair won the election and were expected to serve until 2013.[5] While serving as deputy regent Karno continued to be active in the world of entertainment.[2]
In early 2011, Karno began campaigning for governor of Jakarta against incumbent
After Ratu Atut was arrested for a graft case, Rano took over her position and became governor in 2015.[8] He tried to run for a second term in the 2017 gubernatorial election, but was defeated by Wahidin Halim.[9]
Accolades
At the 1974
Personal life
Karno is married to Dewi Indriati, with whom he has a daughter and a son.
Selected filmography
As of 2008[update], Karno has acted in more than 70 films.[11]
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
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Indonesian Film Festival | 1984 | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor
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Yang | Nominated |
1985 | Ranjau-ranjau Cinta | Nominated | ||
1987 | Arini (Masih Ada Kereta yang Akan Lewat) | Nominated | ||
1989 | Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api itu Lewat) | Nominated | ||
1990 | Taksi | Won | ||
1992 | Kuberikan Segalanya | Nominated |
References
- Footnotes
- ^ a b c TokohIndonesia.com, Si Doel, Wagub.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Hamdani 2010, Indonesian Star Rano.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2010, Reva thrilled to be acting.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2011, Rano's movie on Chinese-Indonesians.
- ^ a b c d Fidrus 2011, Rano quits Tangerang.
- ^ a b The Jakarta Post 2011, Rano Karno and Fauzi.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2011, Rano Karno to run.
- ^ "Rano Karno officially becomes Governor of Banten". Republika. 12 August 2015. Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Court rejects petition, Wahidin-Halim to lead Banten". The Jakarta Post. 5 April 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2011, Ratu Atut richest.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2008, Rano Karno hospitalised.
- Bibliography
- Fidrus, Multa (15 December 2011). "Rano quits Tangerang post". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- Hamdani, Syviana (12 October 2010). "Indonesian Star Rano Karno Is One for the Books". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 13 November 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Rano's movie on Chinese-Indonesians". The Jakarta Post. 3 September 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Rano Karno and Fauzi Bowo most popular Governor candidates: survey". The Jakarta Post. 27 May 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Rano Karno hospitalized for dengue". The Jakarta Post. 18 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Rano Karno to run in Banten polls". The Jakarta Post. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 September 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Ratu Atut richest Banten hopeful with Rp 38b". The Jakarta Post. 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Reva thrilled to be acting in Rano Karno's movie". The Jakarta Post. 6 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Si Doel, Wagub Banten" [Doel, Deputy Governor of Banten]. TokohIndonesia.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- Holmstrom, John. The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995. Norwich, Michael Russell, 1996, p. 332.
External links
- Rano Karno at IMDb