Soap operas are one of the programs that are almost always present on television screens. Most of these shows carry stories that are close to everyday life. One of the themes that is often raised is the various conflicts that occur in a family.
In various soap opera titles, you will find actresses who regularly play the role of grandmothers. The grandmothers in these soap operas are apparently filled by a number of senior actresses who were famous in the 70s and 80s. When they were young, these grandmothers were famous as advertising stars, models, and actresses.
Furthermore, here are portraits of the youth of celebrities who often play grandmothers in soap operas, collected by brilio.net from various sources on Tuesday (4/3).
1. Merry Mustaf currently plays the role of Eza Gionino's grandmother in the soap opera Suci Dalam Cinta. This is a portrait of Merry Mustaf's youth taken in 1970.
photo: Instagram/@merrymustaf
2. Connie Sutedja has been involved in the entertainment world since the 70s. She is one of the four members of the Golden Girls. Currently, Connie is still actively starring in soap operas.
photo: Kapanlagi.com; Instagram/@manunggalwardaya
3. Aty Cancer has successfully maintained her existence as an actress for many years. She was once the Best Actress in the 2010 Indonesian Movie Awards through the film EMAK INGIN NAIK HAJI.
photo: Instagram/@atycancer
4. At 80 years old, Rima Melati's beauty still radiates. When she was young, Rima Melati was already famous as an actress and model. Her photos often appear on magazine covers.
photo: Instagram/@jadulovers
5. A regular in the role of grandmother in soap operas and films, Nani Wijaya started her career in 1960. Nani once won the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 1982 Indonesian Film Festival.
photo: Kapanlagi.com; Instagram/@ekigofur
6. Since her career in the entertainment world in the 70s, Rina Hasyim has made proud achievements, one of which was becoming the best actress at the FFI Cup in 1976 and indeed the best supporting actress at the Asia Pacific Film in 1987.
photo: Kapanlagi.com; Instagram/@ajoe90
7. Widyawati's career skyrocketed since 1971. She won the Citra FFI Cup in 1987. Her beauty when she was young made Widyawati trusted to be a model for cosmetic advertisements.
photo: Instagram/@widyawati_sophiaan
Widyawati's latest role in the entertainment world.
Widyawati, a senior Indonesian actress, continues to be active in the film world. In 2023, she played the role of Mrs. Komariah or Mrs. Musa in the film "Rumah Masa Depan". In this film, Widyawati plays the character of Kokom, the mother of Sukri (played by Fedi Nuril) who is known to be fierce.
In addition, Widyawati also appeared in the films "Hati Suhita" as Mbah Putri, "When It Stops Here" as Oma, and "Dear Jo: Almost is Never Enough" as Daria.
In 2024, Widyawati is scheduled to appear in the films "#OOTD: Outfit of the Designer" as Andung and "Romeo Ingkar Janji" as Oma Suci. In addition, she is also involved in the film project "Keluarga Slamet" as Ibu Marni, the release date of which has not been announced.
With these roles, Widyawati shows her consistent dedication to the Indonesian film industry.