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Didi Petet (July 12, 1956 – May 15, 2015), born Didi Widiatmoko,[1] was an Indonesian actor and film director best known for starring as Emon in the Catatan Si Boy series of films in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Death

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Didi Petet died on May 15, 2015, at approximately 03:00. His death was caused by stomach acid after he carry out Tahajjud prayer.

Filmography

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  • Catatan Si Boy (1987) ... Emon
  • Catatan Si Boy 2 (1988) ... Emon
  • Bayar Tapi Nyicil (1988) ... Emon
  • Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (1989)
  • Joe Turun ke Desa (1989) ... Joe
  • Rebo & Robby (1990)
  • Catatan Si Boy 3 (1990) ... Emon
  • Si Kabayan dan Anak Jin (1991)
  • Gema Kampus 66 (1991)
  • Catatan Si Emon (1991) ... Emon
  • Catatan Si Boy 5 (1991) ... Emon
  • Asmara (1992)
  • Si Kabayan Mencari Jodoh (1994) ... Kabayan
  • Petualangan Sherina (2000) ... Ardiwilaga
  • Pasir Berbisik (2001) ... Suwito
  • Eiffel I'm in Love (2003)
  • Rindu Kami Padamu (2004) ... Pak Guru
  • Tentang Dia (2005) ... Pak Dibyo
  • Banyu Biru (2005) ... Wahyu
  • Apa Artinya Cinta (2005) ... Om Sudiro
  • D'Girlz Begins (2006)
  • Kamulah Satu-Satunya (2007)
  • Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah (2011)
  • Preman Pensiun (2015) - RCTI

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipients Result
1988 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor Cinta Anak Jaman Won
1990 Citra Award for Best Leading Actor Joe Turun ke Desa Nominated
1991 Boneka dari Indiana Nominated
2005 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards Most Favorite Supporting Actor Banyu Biru Nominated
2013 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor Madre Nominated
2013 Maya Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role Madre Nominated

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''Didi Petet'' was an Indonesian actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Emon in the Catatan Si Boy film series during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born Didi Widiatmoko on July 12, 1956, in Surabaya, East Java, he became one of Indonesia's most beloved and versatile performers, celebrated for his ability to excel in both comedic and serious roles across a career spanning several decades. His breakthrough came with Catatan Si Boy, which launched him to national fame, and he went on to appear in numerous notable films including Cinta Anak Jaman (for which he won the Best Supporting Actor Citra Award in 1988), the Kabayan series, Oom Pasikom, Petualangan Sherina, Pasir Berbisik, and Madre. He also received the Lifetime Achievement MTV Indonesia Movie Award in 2004 and served as a lecturer at the Jakarta Institute of Arts, where he mentored younger generations in the craft of acting. Didi Petet passed away on May 15, 2015, at his home in Ciputat, South Tangerang, at the age of 58.

Early life

Birth and family background

Didi Petet was born Didi Widiatmoko on July 12, 1956, in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Limited public details are available regarding his immediate family, such as parents or siblings.

Education and early interests

Didi Petet developed an interest in acting from a young age. He pursued formal training in the performing arts at the Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ), enrolling in the Faculty of Performing Arts in 1975. At IKJ, he studied acting while also exploring pantomime as a key part of his education. In the early 1970s, he co-founded the pantomime group Sena Didi Mime alongside Sena A. Utoyo. During his time at IKJ, he demonstrated strong acting talent and actively participated in pantomime performances with fellow students. In 1981, he and a colleague performed pantomime in Seoul, South Korea, for 20 days while also receiving additional acting training. These formative experiences in pantomime and theater during his studies helped build the foundation for his later work in the performing arts.

Acting career

Entry into acting and early roles (1970s–1980s)

Didi Petet began his career in the performing arts during the late 1970s, initially through experimental theater and mime. He formed a prominent duo called Seno Didi Mime with Seno A. Utoyo, and their work helped establish mime as a recognized and popular art form in Jakarta during this period. This stage experience marked his entry into acting and built his foundation in physical performance before moving to screen work. He transitioned to film in the mid-1980s, making his debut with a starring role in Semua Karena Ginah (1985). This marked his professional entry into Indonesian cinema after years in theater. Two years later, he appeared in Catatan Si Boy (1987) as Emon, a role that introduced him to wider audiences in the late 1980s. He continued with supporting roles in other films during the decade, including Pacar Ketinggalan Kereta (1989), as he established himself in the industry. These early screen credits reflected his shift from stage-based mime and theater to narrative film acting, setting the stage for his growing presence in Indonesian entertainment by the end of the 1980s.

Film work and versatility (1980s–1990s)

Didi Petet's film work during the 1980s and 1990s highlighted his versatility in Indonesian cinema, where he excelled at bringing diverse comedic characters to life with remarkable commitment and authenticity. He achieved widespread recognition for portraying Emon, the humorous, effeminate best friend of the protagonist Boy in the Catatan si Boy series, beginning with the 1987 film directed by Nasri Cheppy. His total immersion in the role made Emon strongly identified with him personally and helped extend the series to five installments. He further demonstrated his range by embodying Si Kabayan, a naive and honest young man rooted in Sundanese folklore, across multiple films including Si Kabayan Saba Kota, Si Kabayan dan Gadis Kota, Si Kabayan Saba Metropolitan, Si Kabayan dan Anak Jin, and Si Kabayan Mencari Jodoh. These contrasting roles—one flamboyantly comedic and the other innocently straightforward—underscored his skill in convincingly inhabiting very different personas. Observers noted that Didi was a heterosexual man in real life yet portrayed the effeminate Emon with such expertise that it became one of his defining performances. His talent earned formal recognition with the Piala Citra for Best Supporting Actor in 1988 for his work in Cinta Anak Zaman. As Indonesian cinema entered a period of decline in the 1990s, often described as "mati suri," Didi Petet increasingly turned to television, starring in sinetron such as Losmen, Buku Harian, Cintaku di Rumah Susun, Primadona, Maha Kasih, and Dunia Tanpa Koma, though he continued selective film appearances during the decade.

Television prominence and later roles (2000s–2015)

Didi Petet took on a prominent television role in the latter part of his career with his performance in the RCTI sinetron Preman Pensiun (2015), where he portrayed Kang Bahar, the leader of a preman group who retires from that life following the death of his wife. The series marked one of his final acting projects, as he died on May 15, 2015, shortly after its debut. While his career during the 2000s and early 2010s remained focused primarily on film work that built on his established versatility, this television appearance allowed him to engage with the popular sinetron format and play a senior, authoritative character typical of his later roles.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Didi Petet was married to Uce. He and his wife had six children. Following his death in 2015, he was survived by his wife Uce, six children, and one grandchild. Details about his family life remained largely private, with limited public information available beyond the circumstances surrounding his passing. His family was noted for their grief, as his wife was observed weeping and being comforted by relatives during the mourning period.

Health and other activities

Didi Petet had a documented history of liver disease. He also experienced ongoing issues with stomach acid reflux, a condition that led to recurrent discomfort and medical attention. His death was widely reported as resulting from complications related to rising stomach acid. Beyond his work in film and television, Petet engaged in cultural and promotional activities in his later years. He played a key role in organizing the Indonesian Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, where he managed operations until exhaustion necessitated a brief hospitalization in Milan. This involvement reflected his commitment to promoting Indonesian culture internationally. No other hobbies, philanthropic efforts, or side projects are widely documented in available sources.

Death

Legacy

Recognition and influence

Didi Petet was widely regarded as one of Indonesia's most beloved actors, known for his memorable performances in films and television across several decades. His work in popular productions during the 1980s and 1990s left a notable mark on Indonesian entertainment. He also served as a lecturer at the Jakarta Institute of Arts, mentoring younger generations in acting. He received the Lifetime Achievement MTV Indonesia Movie Award in 2004. Following his death in 2015, his acting legacy received further recognition with the launch of a book dedicated to his career in 2018 at Theater Jakarta in Taman Ismail Marzuki. This publication underscored his lasting contributions as a veteran performer in the industry.

Awards and nominations

Didi Petet received recognition for his acting work in Indonesian film, winning the Piala Citra for Best Supporting Actor at the Festival Film Indonesia in 1988 for his performance in Cinta Anak Jaman. No posthumous awards are documented in major industry records.

Selected filmography

Didi Petet was best known for his comedic role as Emon in the Catatan Si Boy film series, which gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He also portrayed the character Kabayan in several films, including the lead in Si Kabayan Mencari Jodoh (1994). In his later career, Petet transitioned to more dramatic roles, notably playing Suwito in Pasir Berbisik (2001), which allowed him to move beyond comedy typecasting. Other significant film appearances included his role as Haji Hasan in Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto (2015), where he also served as producer, as well as supporting parts in 5 cm (2012) as Ian's Father, Madre (2013) as Hadi, and 12 Menit (2014) as Tara's Grandfather. On television, he played Kang Bahar in the long-running series Preman Pensiun, appearing in early episodes beginning in 2015 until his death. Additional notable credits from his later years include Catatan (Harian) Si Boy (2011) as Eko Mondial, Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah (2011), and Mama Cake (2012) as a cigarette seller.

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