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Rano Karno
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| Vice Governor of Jakarta | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2025 |
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| Governor | Pramono Anung |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Riza Patria |
| Governor of Banten | |
| In office 12 August 2015 – 11 January 2017 Acting: 13 March 2014 – 12 August 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ratu Atut Chosiyah |
| Succeeded by | Wahidin Halim |
| Vice Governor of Banten | |
| In office 11 January 2012 – 13 March 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammad Masduki |
| Succeeded by | Andika Hazrumii |
| Vice Regent of Tangerang | |
| In office 22 March 2008 – 19 December 2011 |
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| Regent | Ismet Iskandar |
| Preceded by | Moch. Norodom Sukarno |
| Succeeded by | Hermansyah |
| Member of the People's Representative Council | |
| In office 1 October 2019 – 1 October 2024 |
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| Constituency | Banten III |
| Member of the People's Consultative Assembly | |
| In office 1 October 1997 – 1 October 1999 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1960 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Political party | Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle |
| Spouse | Dewi Indriati |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Actor, politician, film director |
| Notable works | Si Doel Anak Betawi Gita Cinta dari SMA |
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Rano Karno (born 8 October 1960) is an Indonesian actor and politician. He has been the Vice Governor of Jakarta since February 20, 2025. Before that, he served as the Governor of Banten from 2014 to 2017. Rano Karno is famous for his acting roles, especially in the 1979 film Gita Cinta dari SMA and as the character Si Doel, starting with the 1972 film Si Doel Anak Betawi.
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Early Life and Childhood
Rano Karno was born on October 8, 1960. His father, Sukarno M. Noor, was also an actor. His mother was Lily Istiarti Sukarno. Rano grew up in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
His family did not have much money when he was young. Rano often read books at a library to escape from his family's struggles. He enjoyed reading classic Indonesian literature like Salah Asuhan and Malin Kundang.
Acting and Directing Career
Rano Karno's love for reading helped him get his first acting job. When he was ten, he auditioned for a film called Malin Kundang. The director was impressed by how much Rano knew about the story.
After Malin Kundang, Rano Karno starred in Si Doel Anak Betawi in 1972. This film was very successful. He then acted in many other movies, including Rio Anakku (1974) and Di Mana Kau Ibu? (1974). In 1979, he played Galih in the film Gita Cinta dari SMA.
In 1990, Rano Karno started directing. He created a TV series based on Si Doel Anak Betawi, called Si Doel Anak Sekolahan. This show was very popular and ran for six seasons. He also wrote a book called The Last Barongsai in 2010 and released a film called Satu Jam Saja in the same year.
Political Journey
Rano Karno has also had a long career in politics. From 1997 to 2002, he was a member of the People's Consultative Assembly. From 2002 to 2007, he worked as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, helping to promote reading and education.
In 2008, Rano Karno became the Deputy Regent of Tangerang. He served in this role until 2011. Even while working in politics, he continued to be involved in entertainment.
In 2011, he became the Deputy Governor of Banten. He was sworn in on January 11, 2012. Later, in 2015, he became the Governor of Banten. He served as Governor until 2017.
Becoming Vice Governor of Jakarta
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In 2024, Rano Karno ran for Vice Governor of Jakarta alongside Pramono Anung. They registered their candidacy on August 28, 2024. Rano Karno officially became the Vice Governor of Jakarta on February 20, 2025.
Awards and Recognition
Rano Karno has received several awards for his work.
- In 1974, he won a Citra Award for Best Child Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival for Rio Anakku.
- In the same year, he won Best Child Actor at the Asia Pacific Film Festival for Di Mana Kau Ibu?.
- In 1990, he won another Citra Award for his role in the film Taksi.
- In 1995, he won Best Actor and Best Director for his TV series Si Doel Anak Sekolahan.
Personal Life
Rano Karno is married to Dewi Indriati. They have a daughter and a son together.
Selected Films
By 2008, Rano Karno had acted in more than 70 films. Some of his notable films include:
- Malin Kundang (1971)
- Si Doel Anak Betawi (1972)
- Rio Anakku (1974)
- Di Mana Kau Ibu? (1974)
- Gita Cinta dari SMA (1979)
- Taksi (1990)
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