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Oka Antara

Oka Antara (born Nyoman Oka Wisnupada Antara; 8 July 1981) is an Indonesian actor of Balinese descent. He is best known for starring in the films The Dancer (2011), V/H/S/2 (2013), Killers (2014), and The Raid 2 (2014).[3]

Oka Antara
Oka Antara in 2016
Born
Nyoman Oka Wisnupada Antara

(1981-07-08) July 8, 1981 (age 43)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s)Celebrity, Model, Rapper, Presenter, Songwriter
Years active2000 - present
Notable workSang Penari
V/H/S/2
Killers
The Raid 2
Mencari Hilal
Foxtrot Six
Aruna & Her Palate
Partner
Rara Wiritanaya
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(m. 2008)​
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Children3[2]
Musical career
Genres
Signature

Life and career

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Oka Antara was born in Jakarta on 8 July 1981.[4] He is of Balinese descent. Oka Antara made his film debut in 2005 with Gue Kapok Jatuh Cinta (I Give Up on Falling in Love). One of the film's directors, Thomas Nawilis, asked him to write the film's soundtrack. Oka Antara did so, and sang a duet with Sabria Kono entitled "So Special" for the film. After the film's success, Antara continued acting. In 2006, he played in Dunia Mereka (Their World), and the following year he was in Hantu (Ghost).[5]

In 2008, he played Syaiful in Ayat-Ayat Cinta (Verses of Love), a film by Hanung Bramantyo;[6] the part earned him a Citra Award nomination at the Indonesian Film Festival.[5] The following year he appeared in another Bramantyo film, Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (Woman with a Turban); he considered the script very interesting, citing it as his reason for joining the cast.[7] This role earned him an award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2009 Bandung Film Festival.[5] That same year, he played a Presidential Protection Squad member in Queen Bee, directed by Fajar Nugroho. For the role, he studied the squad's role from books and took training from a real-life member.[6]

Oka Antara earned another Best Actor award, this time at the Indonesian Movie Awards, for his role in 2010's Hari Untuk Amanda (Days for Amanda), which garnered him a nomination for the Citra Award for Best Leading Actor.[5] Afterward, the newspaper Kompas reported that he was taking a break from acting to write a film scenario.[8]

In 2011, Oka Antara was approached by producer Shanty Harmayn for the leading role of Rasus in Ifa Isfansyah's film Sang Penari (The Dancer). In preparing for the role as a malnourished young man, Oka Antara cut back on his food intake; he later splurged when he had to play Rasus as a soldier.[5] His acting in the role led to a Citra Award nomination for Best Actor, although he lost to Emir Mahira of Rumah Tanpa Jendela (House Without Windows).[9]

Personal life

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On 7 July 2008, Oka Antara married Rara Wiritanaya, a TV presenter from Bali. They held a private wedding ceremony at home in Karangasem, Bali. The couple have 3 children.[1][5]

He is a practicing Balinese Hindu and hailed from a tolerant but conservative Balinese Hindu family. Despite his religion and family background, he often gets roles in Islamic films and soap operas.[10][11][12] Due to this, there was an accidental incident involving him where an official mistakenly recorded his religion as Islam instead of Hindu, resulting in a religious conversion rumor and shocking his family. The rumor had been dispelled after his clarification.[10]

He is a silat and kickboxing practitioner. His skills on these sports have landed him lead roles in Indonesian action movies.[13]

Discography

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Studio album

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  • One Way (2004)

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Director(s) Notes Refs.
2006 Gue Kapok Jatuh Cinta
(I Give Up on Falling in Love)		 David Harris Awi Suryadi,
Thomas Nawilis		 [14]
2006 Dunia Mereka
(Their World)		 Rio Lasja Fauzia Susatyo [15]
2007 Hantu
(Ghost)		 Galih Adrianto Sinaga [16]
2008 Best Friend? Molly's mother boyfriend Fajar BGT [17]
2008 The Shaman Doctor Rian Raditya Sidharta [18]
2008 Ayat-Ayat Cinta
(Verses of Love)		 Saiful Hanung Bramantyo [19]
2008 Doa yang Mengancam
(A Threatening Prayer)		 Bodyguard Hanung Bramantyo [20]
2008 Kick 'n Love Budi Dennis Adhiswara,
Heru Effendi		 [21]
2009 Perempuan Berkalung Sorban
(Woman with a Turban)		 Khudori Hanung Bramantyo [22]
2009 Queen Bee Secret Service Fajar Nugros [23]
2010 Hari Untuk Amanda
(Days for Amanda)		 Hari Ananda Angga Dwimas Sasongko [24]
2011 Sang Penari
(The Dancer)		 Rasus Ifa Isfansyah [25]
2013 V/H/S/2 Malik Timo Tjahjanto,
Gareth Evans		 Segment "Safe Heaven" [26]
2014 Killers Bayu Aditya Kimo Stamboel,
Timo Tjahjanto		 [27]
2014 The Raid 2 Eka Gareth Evans [28]
2015 The Crescent Moon Heli Ismail Basbeth [29]
2016 Petualangan Singa Pemberani Atlantos
(The Adventure of the Brave Lion of Atlantos)		 General Khan Lee Croudy Voice over [30]
2016 Departures Ezra Mahendra Jorik Dozy Short film [31]
2017 Moammar Emka's Jakarta Undercover Pras Fajar Nugros [32]
2018 Aruna & Her Palate Farish Edwin
2019 Foxtrot Six Angga/LT Randy Korompis [33]
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2019 Glorious Days Jaka (Adult) Riri Riza
2020 One Day We'll Talk About Today Young Narendra Angga Dwimas Sasongko
2022 The Red Point of Marriage Gilang Priambodo Sabrina Rochelle Kalangie

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2007 Dewa Asmara
(Cupid)		 Pinot SCTV [1]
2007 Cinta Bunga
(Bunga's Love)		 Arman SCTV [35]
2008 Cinta Fitri Season 2
(Fitri's Love Season 2)		 — RCTI [35]
2008 Yasmin Donny RCTI [35]
2009 Manohara Rico RCTI [35]
2013 Kami Bukan Malaikat
(We are not Angels)		 Fadil MNCTV [35]
2013 Putri Nomer Satu
(Princess Number One)		 Bara RCTI [36]
2014 Catatan Hati Seorang Istri
(A Wife's Heart Note)		 Rudolft RCTI [36]
2014 Keluarga Garuda di Dadaku
(Family of Garuda in My Chest)		 Johan RCTI [37]
2015 OK-JEK Iqbal NET TV [38]
2018 - 2020 Brata Brata Hooq
2021 - 2022 Ikatan Cinta Irvan Pratama Adicipta RCTI [39]

Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2015 "Jatuh Hati"
("Falling in Love")		 Raisa [40]
2015 "Tak Seimbang" (featuring Iwan Fals)
("Unbalanced")		 Geisha [41]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organisation Award Recipients Result
2008 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor The Verses of Love Nominated
2009 Bandung Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Woman with a Turban Won
2010 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Queen Bee Nominated
Best Actor Hari untuk Amanda Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Fanny Fabriana) Nominated
Favorite Actor Won
Favorite Chemistry (with Fanny Fabriana) Nominated
2012 Best Actor Sang Penari Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Prisia Nasution) Nominated
Favorite Actor Nominated
2014 Best Chemistry (with Kazuki Kitamura) Killers Nominated
2015 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor Mencari Hilal Nominated
Maya Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated
2016 Bandung Film Festival Best Television Series Actor OK-JEK Nominated[42]
Indonesian Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Mencari Hilal Nominated
Best Chemistry (with Deddy Sutomo) Won
Favorite Supporting Actor Nominated
Dahsyatnya Awards Outstanding Role in VideoClip "Jatuh Hati" Won
2018 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Aruna dan Lidahnya Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c Komarudin (25 February 2017). "Cerita Cinta, Oka Antara - Rara Wiritanaya" [Love story of Oka Antara - Rara Wiritanaya]. Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Guess what?: Oka Antara busy with three kids". The Jakarta Post. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  3. ^ Arditya, Andreas D. (9 February 2014). "Oka Antara: Up for a challenge". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. ^ Ocktaviany, Tuty (25 July 2020). "Oka Antara Senang Raih Pemeran Pria Pendukung Terbaik IMA Awards 2020". iNews.ID (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Kurniasari, Triwik (11 December 2011). "Nyoman Oka Antara : Totality of an actor". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  6. ^ a b Natalia, Gloria (26 May 2009). "Oka Antara Jadi Paspampres" [Oka Antara Becomes a Paspampres]. Tempo (in Indonesian). Jakarta. Archived from the original on 30 July 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Oka Antara: Ketakutan Saat Dirajam" [Oka Antara: Afraid when Stoned]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Jakarta. 12 January 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  8. ^ "Oka Antara Jajal Proyek Baru di Balik Layar" [Oka Antara is Working on a New Project Behind the Scenes]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Jakarta. 5 January 2010. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  9. ^ Kurniasari, Triwik (18 December 2011). "A vibrant year for the film industry". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  10. ^ a b Noviandi, Ferry (14 July 2021). "Kabar Oka Antara Jadi Muslim Bikin Geger Keluarga". suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  11. ^ detikHOT, Tim (13 January 2022). "Oka Antara dan Toleransi Beragama dalam Keluarga yang Beragam". detikhot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  12. ^ Wanto, Dedi Risky Rachma (14 July 2021). "Biodata dan Agama Oka Antara, Aktor Macho Suami Rara Wiritanaya - Portal Purwokerto". portalpurwokerto.pikiran-rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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  14. ^ "Gue Kapok Jatuh Cinta". 21 Cineplex (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Dunia Mereka (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  16. ^ "Hantu". 21 Cineplex (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  17. ^ "'Bestfriend', Apakah Arti Seorang Sahabat?" ['Bestfriend', what is the meaning?]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). 23 June 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  18. ^ "'The Shaman', Thriller dan Pesona Mistik Kalimantan" ['The Shaman', thriller and mystical charm of Kalimantan]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). 18 August 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  19. ^ "Verses of Love (2008)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Doa yang Mengancam (2008)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  21. ^ "Kick N Love: Realita Cinta dan Futsal" ['Kick N Love': Reality of love and soccer]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 25 July 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (2009)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  23. ^ "Queen Bee (2009)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  24. ^ "Tampil di 'Hari Untuk Amanda', Oka Antara Merasa Muda" [Taking a role in 'Days for Amanda', Oka Antara feels younger]. Detik.com. 5 January 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  25. ^ "Peran di 'Sang Penari' Bikin Oka Antara Dekat dengan Kelaparan" [Playing a role in 'The Dancer' makes Oka Antara feels close to hunger]. Detik.com. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  26. ^ "V/H/S/2 (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  27. ^ Boyd van Hoeij (24 January 2014). "'Killers': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  28. ^ Chang, Justin (22 January 2014). "Sundance Film Review: 'The Raid 2: Berandal'". Variety. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  29. ^ Tresnady, Tomi (9 July 2015). "Beragama Hindu, Oka Antara Senang Main Film "Mencari Hilal"" [As Hindu, Oka Antara is happy to play in 'Looking for Hilal' movie]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  30. ^ Sartika, Khairiyah (11 January 2016). "Yuki Kato, Oka Antara, dan Naura Jadi Dubber "Petualangan Singa Pemberani Atlantos"" [Yuki Kato, Oka Antara, and Naura to be dubbers for "The Adventure of the Brave Lion of Atlantos"]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  31. ^ "'Departures' (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  32. ^ Rusady, Davin (22 February 2017). "'Jakarta Undercover': Sisi gelap ibukota dan seksualitas yang membabi buta" ['Jakarta Undercover': The dark side of the Capital and rampant sexuality]. Rappler (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  33. ^ Frater, Patrick (9 December 2015). "Mario Kassar Backing Indonesian Action Film 'Foxtrot Six' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  34. ^ Hemawati, Retno (2 March 2017). "Produser Mario Kassar Libatkan Aktor Indonesia di Film 'Foxtrot Six'" [Producer Mario Kassar involved Indonesian actors in 'Foxtrot Six' movie]. MetroTV (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  35. ^ a b c d e Putra, Yudha Manggala P (13 July 2012). "Oka Antara Terjun ke Sinetron Lagi" [Oka Antara plays to TV series again]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  36. ^ a b Novanda, Regina (24 February 2017). "Celeb Bio: Oka Antara". Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  37. ^ Nararya, Ananda (30 October 2014). "Serial 'Keluarga Garuda di Dadaku' Segera Tayang di RCTI" ['Keluarga Garuda di Dadaku' series is ready to be aired on RCTI]. Sindo News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  38. ^ Kurniawan, Ari (17 February 2016). "Oka Antara Kena Omel Istri Gara-gara Peran Ini" [Oka Antara was criticized by his wife because of this role]. Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  39. ^ Afani, Annisa. "Gara-gara Peran di Ikatan Cinta, Oka Antara Diserang Ibu-ibu & Niat Tutup IG". trending (in Indonesian). Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  40. ^ "Raisa Rilis Video Klip 'Jatuh Hati' via Facebook" [Raisa released 'Jatuh Hati' music video via Facebook]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 22 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  41. ^ "Video Klip Geisha & Iwan Fals 'Tak Seimbang' di YouTube Musica" [Geisha & Iwan Fals music video 'Tak Seimbang' on Musica YouTube channel]. Musica Studios (in Indonesian). 7 December 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  42. ^ Anggie, Hernowo (24 September 2016). "Daftar Nominasi Festival Film Bandung 2016" [List of Bandung Film Festival 2016 nominees]. Liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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