Rano Karno
Rano Karno is an Indonesian actor, film director, and politician who served as governor of Banten from 2015 to 2017.
Si Doel Anak Sekolahan: An Indonesian television series about Doel, a young Betawi man navigating education, family, and urban life. Karno starred as Doel in the series that became his best-known screen role.
Governor of Banten: The elected executive office leading the provincial government of Banten, Indonesia. Karno held this office from 2015 to 2017.
Si Doel Anak Betawi: A 1972 Indonesian film about a Betawi boy growing up in Jakarta. Karno played Doel in this film, an early landmark in his screen career.
Betawi people: An ethnic group indigenous to Jakarta, formed through centuries of cultural mixing. The Betawi community and its culture are central to Karno's best-known fictional character.
Benyamin Sueb: An Indonesian comedian, actor, singer, and songwriter known for popularizing Betawi culture. Sueb and Karno both brought Betawi characters and speech into Indonesian popular entertainment.
Banten: A province on the western end of Java, Indonesia, bordering Jakarta and the Sunda Strait. It was the province Karno governed and where his political career was based.
Si Doel Anak Modern: A 1976 Indonesian film continuing the story of Doel, a young Betawi man in Jakarta. Karno returned as Doel in this early sequel.
Betawi language: A Malay-based language variety associated with Jakarta's Betawi people. Betawi speech helps give Doel and his world their distinctive voice.
Deddy Mizwar: An Indonesian actor, film director, and politician who served as deputy governor of Jakarta. Mizwar offers a parallel career spanning screen performance and elected office.
Indonesian Regional Representative Council: The upper chamber of Indonesia's legislature, representing the country's provinces. Karno later served as a member of this national legislative chamber.