Purwaniatun's Career Trace in Indonesian Soap Operas, Turns Out Not Only Playing as a Maid

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from the entertainment world in Indonesia. Senior actress Purwaniatun, known for her role as a maid in various Indonesian soap operas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Mayapada Lebak Bulus Hospital.

Her departure certainly leaves deep sorrow for her family. Even one of her fellow artists, Gilar Ginanjar, remembers her as a very professional figure.

"Mbak Pur is a pleasant, humane, professional, motherly, and friendly person. We often remind each other to maintain proportional and professional discipline in our work," said Gilar Ginanjar, Mbak Pur's colleague in the soap opera Bidadari, when contacted on Monday (23/3).

1. Long Career

Frequently appearing in various soap operas, the late Purwaniatun's face is familiar to most netizens. Moreover, she has had a long career in the entertainment industry. According to Gilar, her colleague has been in the television industry since the 80s.

"Mbak Pur is an artist, if we talk about it, she was there first, she started in the 70s-80s. She appeared on TV before me. I admit that she is my teacher, she is a mirror for me as a professional and competent artist," he explained.

2. Playing the Role of a Maid

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Purwaniatun has long played the role of a maid in various soap operas, such as in the soap operas Kawin Gantung and Asisten Rumah Tangga, among others. However, it is certainly not an easy task. Gilar even remembers how he and his colleague worked together during shooting.

"What is certain is that Bu Pur and I both play the role of a maid, sometimes she is the senior maid or we are both maids, she is the female maid and I am the male maid. We get the comedy, before shooting we practice and discuss together," explained Ginanjar's younger brother.

3. Roles Besides Being a Maid

However, besides being a maid, the late person apparently had other roles. According to Gilar, a woman from Central Java, she once acted as a mother.

"I saw her last on Indosiar. Indeed, sister Pur is suitable for the role of a persecuted mother whose child is disobedient," said Gilar.

4. Suitable for the Role of Protagonist

Furthermore, Gilar also believes that the protagonist character played by sister Pur is always successful. Moreover, as an old artist, sister Pur knows very well how to immerse herself in her role.

"Sister Pur always plays a character who is oppressed. An example is a mother who struggles to pour her love to her children. Because she is expressive, with extraordinary character," he added.

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