Adi Kurdi
Adi Kurdi (September 22, 1948 – May 8, 2020) was an Indonesian film and television actor known for his role as Abah in the television drama series, Keluarga Cemara , which aired from 1996 (beginning on RCTI) until 2005, with a series finale on TV7 (now known as Trans7).[1] His film credits included Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (2002), Anak-Anak Borobudur (2007), and 3 Hari Untuk Selamanya (2007).[1][2] Kurdi won the Maya Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film Catatan Dodol Calon Dokter in 2016
Biography
Kurdi was born in Pekalongan, Central Java, on September 22, 1948.[1] He began acting in 1970 by joining the Bengkel Teater theater company, which was headed by actor and poet, Willibrordus S. Rendra.[1] Kurdi transitioned to film roles in the 1980s, beginning with Gadis Penakluk (1980) and Putri Seorang Jendral (1981).[1] His work in Gadis Penakluk earned him a "Best Newcomer" award at the Indonesian Film Festival in 1981, as well as a nomination for "Best Actor" at the same festival.[1]
In 2016, Kurdi won for Maya Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Catatan Dodol Calon Dokter (Silly Accounts of a Doctor-To-Be).[1] He was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Indonesian Movie Actor Awards.[1]
Adi Kurdi died at the National Brain Center Hospital in East Jakarta on May 8, 2020, at the age of 71.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Veteran actor Adi Kurdi passes away at 71". Jakarta Post. 2020-05-08. Archived from the original on 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ a b "Adi Kurdi, Pemeran Abah Keluarga Cemara, Meninggal Dunia". Kompas. 2020-05-08. Archived from the original on 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2020-05-12.