Rano Karno | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Vice Governor of Jakarta | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2025 | |
| Governor | Pramono Anung |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Riza Patria |
| Governor of Banten | |
| In office 12 August 2015 – 11 January 2017 Acting: 13 March 2014 – 12 August 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
| Succeeded by | Wahidin Halim |
| Vice Governor of Banten | |
| In office 11 January 2012 – 13 March 2014 | |
| Governor | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Masduki |
| Succeeded by | Andika Hazrumy (2017) |
| Vice Regent of Tangerang | |
| In office 22 March 2008 – 19 December 2011 | |
| Regent | Ismet Iskandar |
| Preceded by | Norodom Sukarno |
| Succeeded by | Hermansyah |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 30 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Yulius Setiarto |
| Constituency | Banten III |
| Member of the People's Consultative Assembly | |
| In office 1 October 1997 – 30 September 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1960 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Party | PDIP (since 1999) |
Other political affiliations | Golkar (1997–1999) |
| Spouse |
Dewi Indriati (m. 1988) |
| Children | 2 |
| 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 has served as the vice governor of Jakarta since 20 February 2025. Previously, he served as governor of Banten from 2014 to 2017 and its vice governor from 2012 to 2014, the first governor or vice governor to be elected in two different provinces. As a result of his fame gained from his acting career, he is known for starring in the 1979 film Gita Cinta dari SMA and his role as Si Doel in various media starting from the 1972 film Si Doel Anak Betawi.
Early life
Karno was born on 8 October 1960[1] as the son of actor Sukarno M. Noor, who was of Minangkabau descent with ancestral roots in Bonjol, Pasaman, West Sumatra (although he was born and brought up in the capital to parents from the said village) and his ethnic local-born Betawi wife, Lily Istiarti Sukarno, and grew up in Kemayoran, 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 popular dangdut song.[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 a Balai Pustaka-run library and read classic works of Indonesian literature, including novels such as Abdul Muis' Salah Asuhan and the traditional folktale Malin Kundang.[2]
Entertainment career
Karno's 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 (titled Si Doel Anak Sekolahan), although initially refused by studios for being too "provincial", was highly successful and ran for six seasons.[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
From 1997 to 2002, Karno served as a member of the People's Consultative Assembly, and from 2002 to 2007, he served as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, promoting literacy.[1][2]
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 Fauzi Bowo on the Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle ticket.[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 governor Ratu 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 the 2017 gubernatorial election, but was defeated by Wahidin Halim.[9]
2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
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In 2024, Karno ran as a candidate for Deputy governor of Jakarta to accompany Pramono Anung who is the Cabinet Secretary in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election and registered with the Jakarta General Election Commission on 28 August 2024.[10]
Accolades
At the 1974 Indonesian Film Festival, Karno won a Citra Award for Best Child Actor for his work in the film Rio Anakku; that same year, he won Best Child Actor at the Asia Pacific Film Festival for Di Mana Kau Ibu?.[2] Six years later, he won another Citra Award for his role in Taksi.[2] In 1995, he won Best Actor and Best Director for the serial Si Doel Anak Sekolahan.[2]
Personal life
Karno is married to Dewi Indriati, with whom he has a daughter and a son.[2] As of July 2011[update], he was valued at Rp 13 billion (US$1.5 million).[11]
Selected filmography
As of 2008[update], Karno has acted in more than 70 films.[12]
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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 | 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
References
Footnotes
- 1 2 3 TokohIndonesia.com, Si Doel, Wagub.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Hamdani 2010, Indonesian Star Rano.
- ↑ The Jakarta Post 2010, Reva thrilled to be acting.
- ↑ The Jakarta Post 2011, Rano's movie on Chinese-Indonesians.
- 1 2 3 4 Fidrus 2011, Rano quits Tangerang.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Rano Karno terima Lencana Melati Gerakan Pramuka". 14 August 2016.
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
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