Sophan Sophiaan

Sophan Sophiaan (26 April 1944 – 17 May 2008) was an Indonesian film actor and politician. He was a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP).[1]

Sophan Sophiaan
Born(1944-04-26)26 April 1944
Died17 May 2008(2008-05-17) (aged 64)
Central/East Java border, Indonesia
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, and politician
Years active1971–2008
SpouseWidyawati
Children2

Sophiaan was born in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi, on 26 April 1944.[1] His last appearance was in the 2008 film, Love, opposite his real life wife, Indonesian actress, Widyawati.[2]

Sophiaan was killed in a motorcycle accident in Sragen, Central Java, on 17 May 2008, at the age of 64. He was participating in a motorcycle parade called "The Route of the National Awakening" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of National Awakening Day when the accident occurred.

The parade, which began in Jakarta on 12 April 2008, was to make stops across Java in the cities of Rengas Dengklok, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Semarang, Rembang, Tuban and Surabaya, before ending in Monas, Jakarta, on 20 May 2008. Sophiaan's accident occurred after he joined in the parade.

He was riding his motorcycle when he struck a large hole in Sragen, near the town's border with Ngawi, East Java, at approximately 9:30 A.M. He suffered internal injuries and a broken leg in the accident. Sophiaan died at Sragen Hospital at around 10 A.M. on 17 May 2008.[1]

Former President of Indonesia and chair of the PDIP, Megawati Sukarnoputri, issued a statement expressing condolences after the accident. Sophiaan and Megawati had become colleagues when she founded her PDIP political party.[1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1971LisaHarun
1971Pengantin RemajaRomi
1971Lorong HitamKartono/Kusuma
1971Matahari Hampir TerbenamMax
1972PerkawinanMr. TokLeading Role Actor II in Indonesian Film Festival 1973
Runner Up IV Actor (Best Actor/Actress 1972-1973) in PWI Awards
1972Tjintaku Djauh DipulauUnknown Role
1972Si BongkokGusti
1972PemberangJohan Arifin
1972Mutiara Dalam LumpurKhalid
1973PencopetAbdul Kadir Zailani
1973Anak YatimYeyen's dad
1973PercintaanHerman/Surya Mulyono
1973Timang-Timang Anakku SayangErwin
1973PerempuanHendrawansyah
1974Romi dan JuliUnknown Role
1974Cinta RemajaMirta
1974Aku Cinta PadamuBaron Isfandari
1974KehormatanIwan
1974Gaun PengantinUnknown Role
1974Demi CintaJohan
1975Jinak-Jinak MerpatiDimas
1976Sentuhan CintaToha
1977Rahasia Seorang IbuJohan Sitompul
1977Letnan HarahapUnknown Role
1980Kemilau Kemuning SenjaAndi Bastian
1980Buah Hati MamaHendrik Maulana
1981Amalia S.H.Frans
1983KadarwatiUnknown Role
1984Saat-Saat Yang IndahUnknown Role
1984Tinggal Landas Buat KekasihWimar
1987Arini (Masih Ada Kereta yang Akan Lewat)Helmi
1988SuamiBram Bahrumsyah
1989Sesaat Dalam PelukanAndiNominations Citra Award for Best Leading Actor in Indonesian Film Festival 1990
1990Perempuan KeduaDr. Yanuar
1991Yang TercintaUmar AbdullahNomiantions Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor in Indonesian Film Festival 1991
1994SesalAffan Aminullah
2008LoveNugrohoFavorite Leading Role Actor in Indonesian Movie Awards 2009

TV series

YearTitleRole
1997-1998Abad 21Harry Dewanto
1998-1999Kemuning
2008ElangMr. Piet

Director and Scriptwriter

YearRoleTitleNotes
1975Jinak-Jinak MerpatiDirector
1976Widuri KekasihkuDirector
1977Letnan HarahapDirector
1978Bung KecilDirector
1980Buah Hati MamaDirector
1981Jangan Ambil NyawakuDirectorNominations Citra Award for Best Director in Indonesian Film Festival 1982
1982Bunga BangsaDirector and ScriptwriterNominations Citra Award for Best Stories in Indonesian Film Festival 1983
Nominations Citra Award for Best Scenario in Indonesian Film Festival 1983
1983KadarwatiDirector
1984Saat-Saat Yang IndahDirector and Scriptwriter
1984Tinggal Landas Buat KekasihDirector and ScriptwriterNominations Citra Award for Best Scenario in Indonesian Film Festival 1985
1985Melintas BadaiDirector
1985Damai Kami Sepanjang HariDirector and Scriptwriter
1986Di Balik Dinding KelabuDirector
1987Arini (Masih Ada Kereta yang Akan Lewat)DirectorNominations Citra Award for Best Director in Indonesian Film Festival 1987
1988Ayu dan AyuDirector and Scriptwriter
1988SuamiDirector and Producer
1989Sesaat Dalam PelukanDirectorNominations Citra Award for Best Director in Indonesian Film Festival 1990
1991Ketika Senyummu HadirDirector
1994SesalDirector and Scriptwriter

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryFilmResults
1973 PWI Awards Runner Up IV Actor (Best Actor/Actress 1972-1973) Perkawinan Won
1982 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Director Jangan Ambil Nyawaku Nominated
1983 Citra Award for Best Stories Bunga Bangsa Nominated
Citra Award for Best Scenario Nominated
1985 Tinggal Landas Buat Kekasih Nominated
1987 Citra Award for Best Director Arini (Masih Ada Kereta yang Akan Lewat) Nominated
1990 Sesaat Dalam Pelukan Nominated
Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Nominated
1991 Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor Yang Tercinta Nominated
2009 Indonesian Movie Awards Favorite Leading Role Actor Love Won

References

  1. "Sophan Sophiaan Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Central Java". Antara. 2008-05-17. Archived from the original on 2008-06-22. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
  2. Liem, Iskandar (2008-02-24). "A love-hate relationship with Kabir Bhatia's latest offering". Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2008-06-03.


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