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6 Indonesian Artists Who Have Played Famous Characters, from Maudy Ayunda to Laura Basuki

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6 Indonesian Artists Who Have Played Famous Characters, from Maudy Ayunda to Laura Basuki 6 Indonesian Artists Who Have Played Famous Characters (credit: imdb)
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Portraying a real-life character in a film requires more preparation than just acting. An actor must understand the character, speech style, and emotions associated with the figure they are portraying. It is not uncommon for them to conduct in-depth research to deliver an authentic performance.

In the Indonesian film industry, several actors have successfully portrayed famous characters very convincingly. From the world of sports to politics, they have been able to bring back figures that are well-known to the public.

Here are six Indonesian artists who have successfully portrayed real-life characters and brought those characters to the big screen.

1. Laura Basuki as Susi Susanti

Laura Basuki plays the Indonesian badminton legend, Susi Susanti, in the film Susi Susanti: Love All. This film tells the story of Susi's life journey, who became a sensation in the world of badminton since the age of 14.

Throughout her journey, Susi had to face various challenges, including pressure as a national athlete and an unstable economic situation. However, with hard work and dedication, she succeeded in winning the first Olympic gold medal for Indonesia.

The film received 13 nominations at the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival, and Laura Basuki won the Citra Cup for Best Leading Actress for her role as Susi Susanti.

2. Maudy Ayunda as Ainun Habibie

Maudy Ayunda plays the character Ainun Habibie in Habibie & Ainun 3, a film that tells the story of Ainun's youth before marrying B.J. Habibie.

In this film, Ainun is portrayed as an intelligent woman pursuing a medical education. She is known as an ambitious figure with big dreams in the medical field before eventually supporting Habibie.

Maudy Ayunda successfully brings the character of Ainun to life, showcasing both the firmness and softness that are characteristic of the character.

3. Chelsea Islan as Merry Riana

Chelsea Islan plays Merry Riana in the film Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar, which tells the story of a young woman's struggle to survive in Singapore after fleeing due to the political situation in Indonesia.

With difficult economic conditions, Merry has to work hard to continue her studies. She tries various methods, from distributing brochures, online business, to trading stocks, in order to achieve her dream of success.

Chelsea Islan successfully portrays the character of Merry Riana with deep emotion, demonstrating how hard work and determination can lead someone to success.

4. Luna Maya as Suzzanna

Luna Maya successfully portrayed the character Suzzanna in Suzzanna: Bernapas dalam Kubur, a film that brings back the legend of Indonesian horror.

In this film, Luna underwent a significant transformation to resemble Suzzanna, both in terms of physical appearance and her distinctive speaking style and gestures.

This film adapts various elements from previous Suzzanna films, such as Beranak dalam Kubur and Sundelbolong, and presents a classic horror atmosphere that is characteristic.

5. Reza Rahadian as B.J. Habibie

Reza Rahadian is the central figure in the Habibie & Ainun trilogy by portraying B.J. Habibie. This film tells the life journey of Habibie, from his youth to his role as a national leader.

As an important figure in Indonesia, Habibie is known for his unique character and distinctive speaking style. Reza Rahadian successfully brought this character to life with great detail, both in accent, gestures, and way of thinking.

His role in this film received much appreciation, including an award for Best Actor at the 2013 Indonesian Film Festival.

6. Amanda Rawles as Laura Anna

Amanda Rawles plays Laura Anna in the film Laura, which is based on the true story of a celebrity who became paralyzed due to an accident caused by her boyfriend.

The film highlights Laura's struggles after the accident that changed her life. Despite her physical limitations, she remains active on social media and fights for justice over what happened to her.

Amanda Rawles successfully portrays the emotions and determination of Laura Anna in this film, providing a touching depiction of the life journey of a fighter.

7. What films have successfully portrayed true stories in Indonesia?

Some successful films are Susi Susanti: Love All, Habibie & Ainun, and Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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