Rano Karno


Rano Karno 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 as the son of actor Sukarno M. Noor, who was of Minangkabau descent with ancestral roots in Bonjol, Pasaman, West Sumatra and his ethnic local-born Betawi wife, Lily Istiarti Sukarno, and grew up in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. 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. 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. 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.

Entertainment career

Karno's habit of reading later helped him to land his first acting job. 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." The director, impressed with Karno's knowledge of the story, cast him. At first, his father did not support his choice as the elder Noer was worried that Karno would continue to be poor.
After Malin Kundang, in 1972 Karno starred in the film adaptation of Si Doel Anak Betawi. After the film's success, Karno starred in several other films, including Rio Anakku and Di Mana Kau Ibu?. In 1979, he starred as Galih in Arizal's film Gita Cinta dari SMA ; for a period after the film, he was rumoured to be dating his costar, Yessi Gusman.
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.
His first book, The Last Barongsai, was published in 2010; that same year, he released another film, Satu Jam Saja.
, Karno was planning to make a film adaptation of The Last Barongsai.

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.
In 2008, Karno ran for deputy regent of Tangerang as the partner of incumbent regent Ismet Iskandar. The pair won the election and were expected to serve until 2013. While serving as deputy regent Karno continued to be active in the world of entertainment.
In early 2011, Karno began campaigning for governor of Jakarta against incumbent Fauzi Bowo on the Indonesian [Democratic Party – Struggle] ticket. Despite showing an early lead, 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. 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. He was to be sworn in on 11 January 2012 and was expected to serve until 2017.
After Ratu Atut was arrested for a graft case, Karno took over her position and became governor in 2015. He tried to run for a second term in the 2017 gubernatorial election, but was defeated by Wahidin Halim.

2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election

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.

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?. Six years later, he won another Citra Award for his role in Taksi. In 1995, he won Best Actor and Best Director for the serial Si Doel Anak Sekolahan.

Personal life

Karno is married to Dewi Indriati, with whom he has a daughter and a son., he was valued at Rp 13 billion.

Selected filmography

, Karno has acted in more than 70 films.
  • Malin Kundang
  • Lingkaran Setan
  • Si Doel Anak Betawi
  • Tabah Sampai Akhir
  • Yatim
  • Si Rano
  • Rio Anakku
  • Di Mana Kau Ibu
  • Romi dan Juli
  • Jangan Biarkan Mereka Lapar
  • Perawan Malam
  • Anak Bintang
  • Ratapan Si Miskin
  • Senyum Dipagi Bulan September
  • Senyum dan Tangis.
  • Sebelum Usia 17
  • Tragedi Tante Sexy
  • Wajah Tiga Perempuan
  • Semau Gue
  • Suci Sang Primadona
  • Musim Bercinta
  • Pelajaran Cinta
  • Anak-Anak Buangan
  • Buah Terlarang ;
  • Gita Cinta dari SMA
  • Remaja di Lampu Merah
  • Remaja-Remaja
  • Nikmatnya Cinta
  • Roman Picisan
  • Selamat Tinggal Masa Remaja
  • Selamat Tinggal Duka
  • Kembang Semusim
  • Nostalgia di SMA
  • Tempatmu di Sisiku
  • Yang Kembali Bersemi
  • Kisah Cinta Tommi dan Jerri
  • Kau Tercipta Untukku
  • Aladin dan Lampu Wasiat
  • Senyummu Adalah Tangisku
  • Puspa Indah Taman Hati
  • Bunga Cinta Kasih
  • Mawar Cinta Berduri Duka
  • Detik-Detik Cinta Menyentuh
  • Dalam Lingkaran Cinta
  • Yang
  • Asmara di Balik Pintu
  • Untukmu Kuserahkan Segalanya
  • Ranjau-Ranjau Cinta
  • Tak Ingin Sendiri
  • Kidung Cinta
  • Yang Masih di Bawah Umur
  • Pertunangan
  • Anak-Anak Malam
  • Merangkul Langit
  • Di Dadaku Ada Cinta
  • Opera Jakarta
  • Blauw Bloed
  • Bilur-Bilur
  • Penyesalan
  • Arini, Masih Ada Kereta Yang Lewat
  • Macan Kampus
  • Dia Bukan Bayiku
  • ''Arini II''

    Awards and nominations

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