Rayya Makarim

Rayya Makarim (born September 12, 1974) is an American-born Indonesian screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim.

Rayya Makarim
Born (1974-09-12) September 12, 1974
CitizenshipUnited States
Indonesia
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • producer
  • director
  • actress
Years active2001–present
Parent
  • Nono Anwar Makarim (father)
RelativesHamid Algadri (grandfather)
Nadiem Makarim (brother)

Early life

Makarim was born on September 12, 1974, in Boston, Massachusetts.[1] She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim, a businessman who served as a Minister of education, culture, research, and technology of Indonesia from 2019 until 2024.[1]

Personal life

On April 23, 2020, Makarim was rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Zack Lee, the ex-husband of actress Nafa Urbach, after he posted photo of him kissing her on his Instagram.[1][2]

Career

Makarim started her career as a screenwriter for Pasir Berbisik (2001) which starred Dian Sastrowardoyo and Christine Hakim.[1] She continued to write a script for a few films such as: Rumah Ketujuh (2003), Banyu Biru (2005), Buffalo Boys (2018), and etc.[1]

She directed Jermal (2008) which starred Didi Petet and became a producer for 27 Steps of May (2018), as well as screenwriter.[1] She became a screenwriter for Grisse (2018), a television series which was produced by HBO.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Credited as Notes
Screenwriter Producer
2001 Pasir Berbisik Yes No
2003 Rumah Ketujuh Yes No
2005 Banyu Biru Yes No
2008 Jermal Yes co-producer Also co-director
2018 Buffalo Boys Screenwriter along with Raymond Lee and Mike Wiluan Yes
2019 27 Steps of May Yes Yes
2023 Berbalas Kejam Screenwriter along with Teddy Soeriaatmadja No

Television

Year Title Credited as Notes
Screenwriter
2018 Grisse Yes

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Hubungi Agen Gue! Herself Episode 3

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2018 Festival Film Tempo Film Pilihan Tempo 27 Steps of May Nominated
Skenario Pilihan Tempo Won
2019 Festival Film Bandung Penulis Skenario Terpuji Film Bioskop Nominated
Festival Film Indonesia Film Cerita Panjang Terbaik Nominated
Penulis Skenario Asli Terbaik Nominated
2020 Piala Maya Film Bioskop Terpilih Nominated
Skenario Asli Terpilih Nominated
Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Film Terfavorit Nominated

References

  1. Liputan6.com (2020-04-29). "Fakta Tentang Rayya Makarim, Wanita yang Dikabarkan Dekat dengan Zack Lee". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  2. Rismoyo, Mauludi. "Uhuy! Zack Lee Unggah Foto Cium Kakak Nadiem Makarim, Ada Hubungan Apa?". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-08-28.

Rayya Makarim at IMDb

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