Ario Bayu

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Ario Bayu
Born
Ario Bayu Wicaksono

(1985-02-06) 6 February 1985 (age 40)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupation(s)Actor, model, producer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Valentine Payen
(m. 2017)
Children2

Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor.

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Early life and career

Born in Jakarta to Javanese parents, Ario Bayu had spent nearly all of his formative years in the city of Hamilton, New Zealand, where his father studied and then went into business. He returned to Indonesia in 2004 with the intent to pursue his acting and music ambitions. [1]

He studied at the Globe Theatre in London.[ citation needed ]

In his first break through role, Ario Bayu plays a detective [2] in Dead Time: Kala , Indonesia's first tribute to film noir which won rave reviews from critics, directed by Joko Anwar.

In 2013, Ario played alongside Hollywood actress Joan Chen in HBO Asia's production Serangoon Road . [3]

In Java Heat , Ario plays opposite Kellan Lutz and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke. [4]

In Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka (2013), Ario plays the protagonist Sukarno, founding President of Indonesia. [5] He reprised the same role in the 2021 war film Kadet 1947 , focusing on the Indonesian War of Independence.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Bangsal 13
2005Belahan JiwaFather's Cempaka
2006Pesan Dari Surga
2007 Dead Time: Kala Eros
2008In the Name of Love
The Tarix JabrixMax
Laskar Pelangi Lintang
DrupadiBima
2009 The Forbidden Door Dandung
MacabreAdjie
2010 Merah Putih II: Darah Garuda Yanto
2011Catatan (Harian) si BoySatrio
2012 Dilema Bayu SustoyoSegment: "The Officer"
2013Dead MineCaptain Tino
Java Heat Lieutenant Hashim
La Tahzan Hasan
Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka Soekarno
2015Melancholy is a MovementBayu
A Copy of My Mind Hitman / Man In Black
2016 Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2 Trian
Headshot Jakarta Police Captain
2017Banda the Dark Forgotten TrailNarratorDocumentary film
5 Cowok JagoanYanto
2018Bunda, Cinta 2 KodiFahrul
22 MenitAKBP Ardi
Buffalo Boys Jamar
Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan, Cinta Sultan Agung
One Two Jaga SugimanAlso executive producer
The ReturningColin
2019 27 Steps of May Magician
Gundala Ghazul
Ratu Ilmu Hitam Hanif
Perempuan Tanah Jahanam Ki Saptadi
2020Frangipani RisingNyoman
Asih 2Razan
2021 Kadet 1947 Soekarno
2024 Till Death Do Us Part Edwin
2024 Samsara Darta

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2010Police 86Edo Trans TV Season 1
2013 Serangoon Road Inspector Amran HBO Asia 9 episodes
2015–2016 Halfworlds JuraganSeason 1, 7 episodes
2016Cleansing Kalijodo Krishna Murti CI
2019Food LoreMan at the RestaurantHBO AsiaTamarind (Cameo)
2020 The Bridge Lieutenant Heriyanto SalimHBO Asia/Viu Season 2, 10 episodes
2023 Cigarette Girl (Indonesian: Gadis Kretek) RajaNetflixMini-series, main character

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2013 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka Nominated
2014 Maya Award Best Actor in a Leading Role Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka Nominated
2018 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan, Cinta Nominated
2020 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Impetigore Nominated

References

  1. "He's Got the Look – The Jakarta Post". thejakartapost.com. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 20 June 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. AFFD Review: KALA aka DEAD TIME | Twitch. Twitchfilm.com (19 August 2008).
  3. HBO Asia Original Series 'Serangoon Road' Adds Cast. The Hollywood Reporter (24 January 2013).
  4. Java Heat – Movie Trailers – iTunes. Trailers.apple.com.
  5. Suhendra, Ichsan (14 September 2013). "Rachmawati Tolak Film Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka". KOMPAS.com. Kompas. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
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