Rano Karno
Rano Karno | |
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Governor of Banten | |
In office 12 August 2015 – 11 January 2017 Acting: 13 March 2014 – 12 August 2015 | |
President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Joko Widodo |
Preceded by | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
Succeeded by | Wahidin Halim |
Deputy Governor of Banten | |
In office 11 January 2012 – 13 March 2014 | |
President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
Governor | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
Preceded by | Mohammad Masduki |
Succeeded by | Andika Hazrumii |
Deputy Regent of Tangerang | |
In office 22 March 2008 – 19 December 2011 | |
President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
Governor | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
Preceded by | Moch. Norodom Sukarno |
Succeeded by | Hermansyah |
Member of thePeople's Representative Council | |
In office 1 October 2019 – 1 October 2024 | |
Member of thePeople's Consultative Assembly | |
In office 1 October 1997 – 1 October 1999 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jakarta,Indonesia | 8 October 1960
Citizenship | Indonesian |
Political party | Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle |
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 anIndonesianactor and politician who served as Governor ofBantenfrom 2014 to 2017. As a result of his fame gained from his acting career, he is known for starring in the 1979 filmGita Cinta dari SMA.
Biography
[edit]Karno was born on 8 October 1960 as[1]the son of actorSoekarno M. Noer,who was ofMinangkabaudescent with ancestral roots inBonjol,Pasaman,West Sumatra(although he was born and brought up in the capital to parents from the said village) and his ethnic local-bornBetawiwife, Lily Istiarti Soekarno, and grew up inKemayoran,Central Jakarta.[1][2]Due to his father's low earnings, he was raised in poverty; he later quipped that his family had had one plate to feed five people, like a populardangdutsong.[2]Although the family's finances would not have been enough to see him through his schooling, he was able to finish his schooling after the fees were reduced by half.[2]As an escape from his family's poverty, Karno would go to aBalai Pustaka-run library and read classic works ofIndonesian literature,including novels such asAbdul Muis'Salah Asuhanand the traditional folktaleMalin Kundang.[2]
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 ofMalin Kundangand, 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]
AfterMalin Kundang,in 1972 Karno starred in the film adaptation ofSi Doel Anak Betawi(Doel, the Betawi Child).[2]After the film's success, Karno starred in several other films, includingRio Anakku(Rio, My Child;1974) andDi Mana Kau Ibu?(Where Are You Mother?;1974).[2]In 1979, he starred as Galih inArizal's filmGita 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 ofSi 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 thePeople's Consultative Assembly,and from 2002 to 2007, Karno served asUNICEF 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 ofThe Last Barongsai.[4]
Political career
[edit]In 2008, Karno ran for deputy regent (wakil bupati) ofTangerangas 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 incumbentFauzi Bowoon theIndonesian Democratic Party – Struggleticket.[6]Despite showing an early lead,[6]in early July Karno cancelled his candidacy for governor of Jakarta to run as Deputy Governor of Banten as the running mate of incumbent Bantan governorRatu Atut Chosiyah.[7]On 30 October the Banten General Elections Commission announced that Chosiyah-Karno had won the election, with 50% percent of the votes; in mid-December 2011 he resigned as Deputy Regent of Tangerang.[5]He was to be sworn in on 11 January 2012 and was expected to serve until 2017.[5]
After Ratu Atut was arrested for a graft case, Karno took over her position and became governor in 2015.[8]He tried to run for a second term in the2017 gubernatorial election,but was defeated byWahidin Halim.[9]
In 2024, Karno will run as a candidate forVice governor of Jakartato accompanyPramono Anungwho is theCabinet Secretaryin the2024 Jakarta gubernatorial electionand register with the Jakarta General Election Commission on August 28, 2024.[10]
Accolades
[edit]At the 1974Indonesian Film Festival,Karno won a Citra Award for Best Child Actor for his work in the filmRio Anakku;that same year, he won Best Child Actor at theAsia Pacific Film FestivalforDi Mana Kau Ibu?.[2]Six years later, he won another Citra Award for his role inTaksi.[2]In 1995, he won Best Actor and Best Director for the serialSi Doel Anak Sekolahan.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Karno is married to Dewi Indriati, with whom he has a daughter and a son.[2]As of July 2011[update],he was valued atRp13 billion (US$1.5 million).[11]
Selected filmography
[edit]As of 2008[update],Karno has acted in more than 70 films.[12]
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Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
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Indonesian Film Festival | 1984 | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | 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 |
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- Footnotes
- ^abcTokohIndonesia.com, Si Doel, Wagub.
- ^abcdefghijklmnopqrsHamdani 2010, Indonesian Star Rano.
- ^The Jakarta Post 2010, Reva thrilled to be acting.
- ^The Jakarta Post 2011, Rano's movie on Chinese-Indonesians.
- ^abcdFidrus 2011, Rano quits Tangerang.
- ^abThe 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.Archivedfrom the original on 1 October 2018.Retrieved29 March2018.
- ^"Court rejects petition, Wahidin-Halim to lead Banten".The Jakarta Post.5 April 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 30 March 2018.Retrieved29 March2018.
- ^https://news.detik.com/pilkada/d-7512488/pramono-anung-rano-karno-resmi-daftar-cagub-cawagub-jakarta-ke-kpu-dki
- ^The Jakarta Post 2011, Ratu Atut richest.
- ^The Jakarta Post 2008, Rano Karno hospitalised.
- ^https://www.antaranews.com/berita/578704/rano-karno-terima-lencana-melati-gerakan-pramuka
- Bibliography
- Fidrus, Multa (15 December 2011)."Rano quits Tangerang post".The Jakarta Post.Archivedfrom the original on 11 June 2015.Retrieved1 January2012.
- Hamdani, Syviana (12 October 2010)."Indonesian Star Rano Karno Is One for the Books".Jakarta Globe.Archived fromthe originalon 13 November 2010.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Rano's movie on Chinese-Indonesians".The Jakarta Post.3 September 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Rano Karno and Fauzi Bowo most popular Governor candidates: survey".The Jakarta Post.27 May 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 8 August 2011.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Rano Karno hospitalized for dengue".The Jakarta Post.18 November 2008.Archivedfrom the original on 4 March 2016.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Rano Karno to run in Banten polls".The Jakarta Post.7 July 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 8 September 2011.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Ratu Atut richest Banten hopeful with Rp 38b".The Jakarta Post.7 October 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 26 December 2011.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Reva thrilled to be acting in Rano Karno's movie".The Jakarta Post.6 April 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved1 January2012.
- "Si Doel, Wagub Banten"[Doel, Deputy Governor of Banten].TokohIndonesia.com(in Indonesian). Archived fromthe originalon 3 March 2016.Retrieved1 January2012.
- Holmstrom, John.The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995.Norwich, Michael Russell, 1996, p. 332.