Sophan Sophiaan
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Sophan Sophiaan was an Indonesia
n film
actor
and politician
. He was a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP).
Sophiaan was born in the city of Makassar
, South Sulawesi
, on April 26, 1944.
His last appearance was in the 2008 film
, Love, opposite his real life wife, Indonesian actress, Widyawati
.
Sophiaan was killed in a motorcycle
accident in Sragen, Central Java
, on May 17, 2008 at the age of 64. He was participating in a motorcycle parade called "The Route of the National Awakening" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of National Awakening Day when the accident occurred. The parade, which began in Jakarta on April 12, 2008, was to make stops across Java
in the cities of Rengas Dengklok, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Semarang, Rembang, Tuban and Surabaya, before ending in Monas, Jakarta
, on May 20, 2008. Sophiaan's accident occurred after he joined in the parade. He was riding his motorcycle when he struck a large hole in Sragen, near the town's border with Ngawi, East Java
, at approximately 9:30 A.M. He suffered internal injuries and a broken leg in the accident. Sophiaan died at Sragen Hospital at around 10 A.M. on May 17, 2008.
Former President of Indonesia
and chair of the (PDIP), Megawati Sukarnoputri
, issued a statement expressing condolences after the accident. Sopiaan and Megawati had become colleagues when she founded her PDIP political party
.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP).
Sophiaan was born in the city of Makassar
Makassar
Makassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
, South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia, located on the western southern peninsula of Sulawesi Island. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi province to the north, South East Sulawesi province to the east and West Sulawesi province to the west...
, on April 26, 1944.
His last appearance was in the 2008 film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, Love, opposite his real life wife, Indonesian actress, Widyawati
Widyawati
Widyawati is an Indonesian actress, active since 1967. She is the widow of actor Sophan Sophiaan. Widyawati and Sophiaan appeared opposite one another in the 2008 Indonesian film, Love, which marked Sophiaan's last role before his death.Widyawati and Sophiaan had first co-starred together in...
.
Sophiaan was killed in a motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
accident in Sragen, Central Java
Central Java
Central Java is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang. It is one of six provinces on the island of Java.This province is the province of high Human Development in Indonesia and its Points Development Index countries is equivalent to Lebanon. The province of Central Java...
, on May 17, 2008 at the age of 64. He was participating in a motorcycle parade called "The Route of the National Awakening" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of National Awakening Day when the accident occurred. The parade, which began in Jakarta on April 12, 2008, was to make stops across Java
Java
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
in the cities of Rengas Dengklok, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Semarang, Rembang, Tuban and Surabaya, before ending in Monas, Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
, on May 20, 2008. Sophiaan's accident occurred after he joined in the parade. He was riding his motorcycle when he struck a large hole in Sragen, near the town's border with Ngawi, East Java
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
, at approximately 9:30 A.M. He suffered internal injuries and a broken leg in the accident. Sophiaan died at Sragen Hospital at around 10 A.M. on May 17, 2008.
Former President of Indonesia
President of Indonesia
The President of the Republic of Indonesia is the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Indonesia.The first president was Sukarno and the current president is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.- Sukarno era :...
and chair of the (PDIP), Megawati Sukarnoputri
Megawati Sukarnoputri
In this Indonesian name, the name "Sukarnoputri" is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name "Megawati"....
, issued a statement expressing condolences after the accident. Sopiaan and Megawati had become colleagues when she founded her PDIP political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
.