Summary
Ario Bayu Wicaksono (born 6 February 1985) is an Indonesian actor.
Ario Bayu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ario Bayu Wicaksono 6 February 1985 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Valentine Payen-Wicaksono
(m. 2017) |
Early life and career edit
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 edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bangsal 13 | ||
| 2005 | Belahan Jiwa | Father's Cempaka | |
| 2006 | Pesan Dari Surga | ||
| 2007 | Dead Time: Kala | Eros | |
| 2008 | In the Name of Love | ||
| The Tarix Jabrix | Max | ||
| Laskar Pelangi | Lintang | ||
| Drupadi | Bima | ||
| 2009 | The Forbidden Door | Dandung | |
| Macabre | Adjie | ||
| 2010 | Darah Garuda — Merah putih II | Yanto | |
| 2011 | Catatan (Harian) si Boy | Satrio | |
| 2012 | Dilema | Bayu Sustoyo | Segment: "The Officer" |
| 2013 | Dead Mine | Captain Tino | |
| Java Heat | Lieutenant Hashim | ||
| La Tahzan | Hasan | ||
| Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka | Soekarno | ||
| 2015 | Melancholy is a Movement | Bayu | |
| A Copy of My Mind | Hitman / Man In Black | ||
| 2016 | Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2 | Trian | |
| Headshot | Jakarta Police Captain | ||
| 2017 | Banda the Dark Forgotten Trail | Narrator | Documentary film |
| 5 Cowok Jagoan | Yanto | ||
| 2018 | Bunda, Cinta 2 Kodi | Fahrul | |
| 22 Menit | AKBP Ardi | ||
| Buffalo Boys | Jamar | ||
| Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan, Cinta | Sultan Agung | ||
| One Two Jaga | Sugiman | Also executive producer | |
| The Returning | Colin | ||
| 2019 | 27 Steps of May | Magician | |
| Gundala | Ghazul | ||
| Ratu Ilmu Hitam | Hanif | ||
| Perempuan Tanah Jahanam | Ki Saptadi | ||
| 2020 | Frangipani Rising | Nyoman | |
| Asih 2 | Razan | ||
| 2021 | 2021 Cadet 1947 | Soekarno |
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Police 86 | Edo | Trans TV | Season 1 |
| 2013 | Serangoon Road | Inspector Amran | HBO Asia | 9 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Halfworlds | Juragan | Season 1, 7 episodes | |
| 2016 | Cleansing Kalijodo | Krishna Murti | CI | |
| 2019 | Food Lore | Man at the Restaurant | HBO Asia | Tamarind (Cameo) |
| 2020 | The Bridge | Lieutenant Heriyanto Salim | HBO Asia/Viu | Season 2, 10 episodes |
| 2023 | Cigarette Girl (Indonesian: Gadis Kretek) | Raja | Netflix | Mini-series, main character |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ AFFD Review: KALA aka DEAD TIME | Twitch. Twitchfilm.com (19 August 2008).
- ^ HBO Asia Original Series 'Serangoon Road' Adds Cast. The Hollywood Reporter (24 January 2013).
- ^ Java Heat – Movie Trailers – iTunes. Trailers.apple.com.
- ^ Suhendra, Ichsan (14 September 2013). "Rachmawati Tolak Film Soekarno: Indonesia Merdeka". Kompas. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- General sources
- https://archive.today/20130620121255/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/06/11/he%E2%80%99s-got-look.html
- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-asia-original-series-serangoon-415005
External links edit
- Ario Bayu at IMDb