Nana Riwayatie Explained

Nana Riwayatie
Miss Universe Indonesia 1980
Competitions:Miss Universe Indonesia 1980
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1980
(Unplaced)
Birth Place:Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Alias:Nana Riwayatie
Alma Mater:Trisakti University
Birth Date:17 October 1960
Eye Color:Brown
Hair Color:Black

Andi Nana Riwayatie Basoamier (born October 17, 1960) better known by her screen name Nana Riwayatie was an Indonesian actress, businesswomen, model and beauty pageant titleholder who initially won Miss Universe Indonesia 1980, she went to represents Indonesia and competed in Miss Universe 1980 in Seoul, South Korea.[1] [2]

Early life and career

Nana was born to a Buginese father, Haji Andi Basoamier and Makassarese mother Hajah Misribu Riwayatie,[3] [4] who hail from Bone state and part of Bone Sultanate family.[5] Nana is the half sister of Indonesian politician, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama who previously served as the Governor of Jakarta.[3] [4] She obtain her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Trisakti University in Jakarta, Indonesia.[6]

Growing up in a muslim conservative family, Nana decided to go for Umrah for the first time in early 1999, and since then Nana has started to wear hijab and more conservative about her clothes, these changes then reap hatred and bullies from Indonesian netizen.[7] [8]

In May 10, 2017, Nana led a "'Martyr of Democracy" on the streets voicing Solidarity Night for the Death of Justice, at the Taman Proklamasi Monument.[9] [10] This action was sparked by protests against the December 2016 Jakarta protests, which is also known as the "212 action". Nana protested the legal injustice in Indonesia against her half-brother Basuki Tjahaja Purnama,[11] [12] who was falsely accused of blasphemy for his speech in the Thousand Islands.[13] [14] Where eventually Nana's half-brother was released at the beginning of 2019, after being fully imprisoned for 2 years.[15] [16]

In December 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic Nana is entrusted to become the General Chairperson of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of Indonesia for the 2021–2025 period.[17] Nana was inspired to raise local entrepreneurs, who are producers of traditional clothes Baju Bodo, one of the oldest Indonesian traditional clothing typical of the Bugis people, most frequently worn clothing.[17] [18]

Pageantry

Miss Universe

As the winner of Miss Universe Indonesia 1980,[19] [20] at the age of 20, Nana represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe 1980 pageant, Nana travelled to Seoul, South Korea, she became the fifth Indonesian to ever competed in Miss Universe pageant.[6] [21] At the end of the finale she is not making into the semi-finalist round, but she is placed on the 57th rank during the swimsuit competition, out of 69 contestants. During the pageant, she was originally paired as roommates with Miss Israel, but was swapped eventually as both countries have no diplomatic relations. She was then put as roommates with Miss USA, who’s the winner at that time.One thing that the Miss Universe organization admitted is that she’s actually one of the candidates for Miss Friendship, because during the quarantine process she regularly entertain the other contestants by performing traditional dances from all over Indonesia. But because she doesn’t participate in the swimsuit section, her score fell just slightly lower than Miss Cayman Islands, who eventually won the Miss Friendship award. [22] [23]

Filmography

After returning to Indonesia, Nana received an offer to act in several films "Tiga Dara Mencari Cinta" in 1980 and "Tomboi" in 1981. Since then, Nana has acted in several film and television films in Indonesia.[24] [25]

Movies

Year Title Genre Role Film Production Ref.
1980 as Nana
1981 as Emma

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Lenggang Kontes di Tengah Protes. Fajar Riadi. historia.id. April 23, 2017.
  2. News: Jejak Indonesia di Miss Universe, Laksmi DeNeefe Jadi Perwakilan Ke-26. Ria Monika. pilihanindonesia.com. December 23, 2022.
  3. News: Ternyata Ini Sosok Perempuan yang Memeluk Ahok Sambil Menangis. Faisal Zamzami. Tribun Network. December 14, 2016. December 14, 2016.
  4. News: Terungkap, Awal Ahok Jadi Anak Angkat Keluarga Muslim. Yudono Yanuar Akhmadi. Tempo. December 15, 2016. December 15, 2016.
  5. Web site: Lihat Foto-fotonya, Inilah Wanita Bugis, Muslimah, Penyuap, Ibu Ahok di Jakarta. Edi Sumardi. Tribun Network. June 4, 2016. April 9, 2022.
  6. Web site: Pemilihan Miss Universe di Seoul. Tempo. July 26, 1980. April 9, 2023.
  7. News: Mengenal Nana Riwayatie, Perempuan Berhijab Kakak Angkat Ahok. Telni Rusmitantri. Liputan 6. December 13, 2016. December 13, 2016.
  8. News: Komentar Kakak Angkat Ahok soal "Bully" Kerudung Palsu dan Air Mata Buaya. Jessi Carina. Kompas. December 16, 2016. December 16, 2016.
  9. News: Grief, Courage as Thousands Light Candles for 'Martyr of Democracy'. Alin Almanar. Jakarta Globe. May 11, 2017. May 11, 2017.
  10. News: Ahok could be paroled as early as next month, but is choosing to serve out full sentence instead. Coconuts Media. July 12, 2018. July 12, 2018.
  11. News: Ahok jelaskan foto bersama kakak usai sidang. Mentari Dwi Gayati. Antara (news agency). December 14, 2016. December 14, 2016.
  12. News: Kakak Angkat: Ahok Punya "Feeling" bahwa Dia Memang Korban Politik. Anggita Muslimah Maulidya Prahara Senja. Tempo. May 11, 2017. May 11, 2017.
  13. News: A leader trampled by the mob. David Laksono. The Australian. December 17, 2016. December 17, 2016.
  14. News: Indonesia: In Emotional Testimony, Jakarta Governor Denies Blasphemy. Arie Firdaus. Bernama. December 13, 2016. December 13, 2016.
  15. News: Ahok to be Released Early 2019, Sister Worries over Women. Irsyan Hasyim. Tempo. December 7, 2018. December 7, 2018.
  16. News: Tearful Ahok stays defiant. Indra Budiari and Callistasia Anggun Wijaya. The Jakarta Post. December 14, 2016. December 14, 2016.
  17. News: Mengenal Kakak Angkat Ahok Nana Riwayatie, Sosok di Balik Perjuangan UMKM Lokal Indonesia. Layla Ekrep. grid.id. April 1, 2022. April 1, 2022.
  18. News: Ketua TP PKK Kota Makassar Indira Jusuf Ismail berkunjung ke Lorong Wisata Dewi Sari Zurich. Andy Id. grid.id. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022.
  19. KONTROVERSI MISS INDONESIA TAHUN 1982–1984. Arba’ Inda Fajarin & M. Ali Haidar. AVATARA, e-Journal Pendidikan Sejarah. 2. 3. October 10, 2014. Universitas Negeri Surabaya. 2016-01-24. 2016-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20160201102715/http://ejournal.unesa.ac.id/article/12130/38/article.pdf.
  20. Dinamika Pemilihan "Putri Indonesia" pada Masa Orde Baru. Mutiah . Amini. Laporan Penelitian. Universitas Gadjah Mada.
  21. News: Muncul Dalam Perebutan Mis.... Tempo. 12 July 1980.
  22. News: Menunggu Restu Dari Atas. Tempo. March 20, 2016.
  23. News: Profil Nana Riwayatie, Kakak Kandung Ahok Mantan Miss Universe. Tomi Tresnady. Suara. December 14, 2016. December 14, 2016.
  24. News: Perempuan Berhijab yang Peluk Ahok Ini Pernah Ikut Miss Universe dan Bintang Film Era 80-an. Regina Kunthi Rosary. Nova (tabloid). December 14, 2016. December 14, 2016.
  25. News: Kakak Angkat Ahok, Nana Riwayatie Ternyata Pemain Film Era 80-an. Putu Elmira. Fimela. December 10, 2016. December 20, 2016.