Roldiah Matulessy
Roldiah Matulessy, often known by her nickname Roldiah, was an Indonesian actress and singer. She was known as the oldest winner of Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress on Indonesian Film Festival in 1987 for her role in Nagabonar. Matulessy was also earned a nomination of Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bawalah Aku Pergi and gained acclaim for her role as Minah in Tragedi Bintaro.
Early life
Matulessy was born on 11 August 1925 in Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta. She completed junior school education.Career
Matulessy started her career at the age of 12 by partaking a minor role in Terang Boelan. She took a nine year hiatus from film and began her career as a singer and stage actress. Matulessy returned to film by starred in Air Mata Mengalir di Tjitarum followed by Sepiring Nasi, Bintang Surabaya, Sehidup Semati, Dendang Sayang, Malu-Malu Kucing, Singa Betina Dari Marunda, etc. She then became active as a singer and comedian, and appeared in Perkawinan Dalam Semusim, Widuri Kekasihku, Kekasih, Donat Pahlawan Pandir, etc.Death
Matulessy died at a nursing home in Bintaro, Pesanggrahan, on 1 December 2009 at the age of 84. She was buried at Tanah Kusir Cemetery.Filmography
During her fifty-four year career Matulessy acted in some thirty-five films.Terang Boelan Kali Brantas Takdir Dimana Kau Ibu Perkawinan Dalam Semusim Tanah Harapan Donat Pahlawan Pandir Jangan Menangis Mama Buah Terlarang Romantika Remaja Gadis Penakluk Tempatmu Di Sisiku Bawalah Aku Pergi Bunga Cinta Kasih Maju Kena Mundur Kena Saat-Saat Yang Indah Naga Bonar Ayahku Omong Besar Tragedi Bintaro- ''Takkan Lari Jodoh Dikejar''