foto: Facebook/Indonesia Masa Lampau
Brilio.net - Indonesia's independence was achieved thanks to the great struggle of the heroes. One of them was Sofia, an intelligence officer with the rank of sergeant major who fought during the revolution. Not only known for her bravery on the battlefield, she also successfully pursued a career as a famous actress and director.
Sofia began her struggle with her husband, Eddy Endang, against the invaders. However, a bitter fate befell her when Eddy was killed by the DI/TII group, leaving Sofia to struggle alone. Despite her sadness, Sofia continued to move forward and eventually chose to leave the military to raise her children.
Sofia's journey into the world of film is quite unique. She initially opened a small rice stall in Bandung to make ends meet. The presence of the Fifi Young drama crew who ate at her stall was the beginning of Sofia being known as a drama player until entering the big screen.
Now known as a legendary supporting actress, here are facts about Sofia WD collected by brilio.net from various sources on Sunday (5/1).
1. Sofia once fought as an intelligence officer with the rank of sergeant major during the revolution. Behind her role, she carried out her duties with great courage, even going undercover for certain missions. The story of her struggle is proof of her great dedication to Indonesia.
photo: Facebook/Indonesia Masa Lalu
2. Her husband's death was a turning point in Sofia's life. Eddy Endang, who was kidnapped and killed by the DI/TII group, left Sofia to struggle to raise her children alone. He did everything with an unyielding spirit.
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
3. In order to support her family, Sofia opened a small rice stall in Bandung City. She disguised herself as a kerosene seller's wife so that she could continue her life without raising suspicion from certain parties. This choice led her to meet people who would later change her life.
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
4. The crew of Fifi Young's group who regularly ate at Sofia's stall saw potential in her. Sofia accepted the offer to join as a playwright which then brought her to fame. Her role in the world of acting began from this small step.
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
5. Sofia's big screen debut began with the film "Air Mata Mengalir di Citarum". The story of the film was very personal to her because it told the story of a woman's struggle who lost her husband in the revolution. The film brought Sofia to the peak of her career.
photo: YouTube/TIME TRAVELERS
6. Sofia's career became even more brilliant after marrying Eswaldi, a director and comedian. Together with her husband, she was involved in many successful film projects in the market. Her name became increasingly well-known in the entertainment world.
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
7. Sofia showed her skills as a director with her debut in the film "Badai Selatan". The film was not only a hit in Indonesia, but also won an award at the 1963 Berlin Film Festival. This established Sofia's name as a talented filmmaker.
photo: YouTube/ TIME TRAVELERS
8. Sofia found love again after marrying WD Mochtar, her old friend. Their relationship was rekindled after Eswaldi's death. Since then, the two have often collaborated to create legendary action films.
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
9. Sofia is known as Suzzanna's partner in several film projects, such as "Queen of Black Magic". She also played the character of Suzzanna's mother in the film "Air Mata Kekasih".
photo: YouTube/ANGGRY RISDIANI
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