Tara Basro Explained

Tara Basro
Birth Name:Andi Mutiara Pertiwi Basro
Birth Date:11 June 1990
Birth Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Education:TAFE NSW
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2011–present
Awards:Citra Award for Best Actress

Tara Basro (born 11 June 1990) is an Indonesian actress and musician.

Born in Jakarta and educated in Australia, she began her career as a teenaged model before becoming established in the Indonesian film industry. Beginning with A Copy of My Mind (2015), Basro became a frequent collaborator of director Joko Anwar, starring in his horror films Satan's Slaves (2017) and Impetigore (2019), and superhero film Gundala (2019). She was awarded Citra Award for Best Actress in 2015.

Early life and education

Tara Basro was born Andi Mutiara Pertiwi Basro on 11 June 1990 in Jakarta. Her father works for an airline Industry. Basro started her career in the entertainment industry when she joined the teen modeling competition Gadis Sampul, Indonesia in 2005.[1] She then moved to Australia with her parents and continued her studies.[2] Basro graduated from TAFE NSW.[3]

Acting career

Upon returning to Indonesia after completion of her studies, she participated in many auditions for films but struggled to be cast. In 2011, Tara auditioned for a musical theatre where she met the casting director of her breakthrough film .[4] She earned a nomination for Best Female Newcomer at the Indonesian Movie Awards. In 2012, she starred in an anthology horror film Hi5teria where she starred as the leading role of the segment "Pasar Setan".[5] The same year, she also starred in Rumah dan Musim Hujan, but released in 2018 under the title Hoax.[6] In 2013, she played as the materialistic girlfriend of Pandji Pragiwaksono's character in the film Make Money.[7]

Tara had four film releases in 2014. Her first appearance was in a historical silat film The Golden Cane Warrior, where she starred as Gerhana.[8] Then, she played a small part in Japanese-Indonesian action film Killers. She starred as a marine biologist in a romantic drama The Right One.[9] Tara next starred in an anthology family film titled Princess, Bajak Laut & Alien.[10]

Tara starred in the role as Asa, the leading role of a surrealist film Another Trip to the Moon directed by Ismail Basbeth. The film premiered at the 2015 International Film Festival Rotterdam competing for Hivos Tiger Award.[11] She also starred as a guerrilla gardener in a documentary Flutter Echoes and Notes Concerning Nature.[12]

Tara next starred in A Copy of My Mind, a film directed by Joko Anwar. It featured her in the role Sari, a cheap salon worker who falls in love with a pirated DVDs subtitle maker. It was screened at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and 72nd Venice International Film Festival.[13] [14] She won the Citra Award for Best Leading Actress.[15] In 2015, she also starred in two television series, HBO's Halfworlds and NET.'s The East. In the former, also written and directed by Joko Anwar, she played as a demit or demon named Ros.[16] In The East, she was cast as Mutia, the executive producer of a real life-inspired program Entertainment News.[17]

Following the success of A Copy of My Mind, Tara portrayed Kusuma Wardhani in 3 Srikandi, which reunited her with Reza Rahadian. It tells the story of Indonesian archer team at the 1988 Summer Olympics.[18] She starred in musical drama film Three Sassy Sisters, inspired by Usmar Ismail's Tiga Dara (1956). She portrays the middle sister Ella.[19] The same year, she was appointed as the host of The Amazing Race Asia 5 along with Allan Wu.[20]

In 2017, Tara starred in Joko Anwar's horror Satan's Slaves. It is a loose remake-cum-prequel to the 1980 film of the same name directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.[21] She starred as Rini, the oldest of four. The film has been watched by 4.2 million moviegoers, making it as the best-selling domestic Indonesian film of 2017.[22] [23] She was cast in Perempuan-Perempuan Chairil, a play inspired by the life of poet Chairil Anwar. She played as Sumirat, one of Anwar's partner.[24]

In 2018, she was cast in the role as Kanti, a successful banker in Viu's drama series Halustik.[25]

In 2019, she was cast in two of Anwar's directed films, Impetigore and Gundala.[26] [27]

Music career

Starring in 2016 musical film Three Sassy Sisters, Basro performed in five tracks of the soundtrack with the cast, including a solo number titled "Nomor Dua".[28] In 2018, Basro featured on a track titled "Jawaban" by musician Petra Sihombing along with Vinson Vivaldi in Sihombing's fourth studio album, 1/4.[29] Along with producer Greybox, she released a song titled "Green Kit Kat" in 2019.[30]

In 2021, along with Indonesian indie rock band FLEUR!, Basro featured on a single titled "Suara Disko" by disco duo Diskoria.[31]

Personal life

Basro married Czech-born Indonesian actor Ken Danuja in Bandung, West Java, on 17 June 2020.[32]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Catatan (Harian) Si BoyPutri
2012Rumah dan Musim HujanAdekRe-released in 2018 under the title Hoax
Hi5teriaSariSegment: "Pasar Setan"
2013Make MoneyImelda
2014The Golden Cane WarriorGerhana
KillersDewi
The Right OneAlice
Princess, Bajak Laut dan AlienMiss KeiSegment: "Princess, Bajak Laut & Alien"
2015Another Trip to the MoonAsa
Flutter Echoes and Notes Concerning NatureGuerrilla gardener
2016A Copy of My MindSariCitra Award for Best Actress
3 SrikandiKusuma Wardhani
Three Sassy SistersElla
2017Satan's SlavesRini
2019GundalaWulan / Merpati
ImpetigoreMaya / Rahayu
2022Rini

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2015–2016HalfworldsRosHBO AsiaSeason 1
8 episodes
2015–2016The EastMutiaNET.Season 1
2016The Amazing Race AsiaCo-hostAXN AsiaSeason 5
2018HalustikKantiViuMain role; 13 episodes
2023The Talent AgencyHerselfDisney+ HotstarEpisode: "Tara"

Music video

YearTitlePerformer(s)
2016"I Want You, Love"Teza Sumendra
2024"Semua lagu cinta"Sal Priadi

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2012Indonesian Movie AwardsBest Newcomer ActressCatatan (Harian) Si Boy
Favorite Newcomer Actress
2015Indonesian Film FestivalCitra Award for Best Leading ActressA Copy of My Mind
2016Indonesian Movie Actor AwardsBest Actress
Favorite Actress
Usmar Ismail AwardsBest Actress
Favorite Actress
2020Indonesian Film FestivalCitra Award for Best Leading ActressImpetigore

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tara Basro, Berawal dari Gadis Sampul. Indonesian. 23 November 2013. 2 October 2018. Tabloid Bintang.
  2. Web site: Tara Basro: A rising star. The Jakarta Post. Novia. Rulistia. 22 November 2015. 5 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Tara Basro Tak Pernah Mimpi Jadi Bintang. 24 November 2015. 5 October 2018. Kompas. Tri. Wahono. Sri. Isnaeni.
  4. Web site: 'Catatan Harian Si Boy' Jadi Film Perdana Tara Basro. 22 September 2017. 2 October 2018. detik.com. Nandya. Mahar.
  5. Web site: Mimpi Buruk yang Mencekam di Film 'Hi5teria'. 30 March 2012. 5 October 2018. Viva News.
  6. Web site: Setelah 5 Tahun, Film Tora Sudiro – Tara Basro Rilis Dengan Judul Baru. 13 January 2018. 7 October 2018. Tyssa. Madelina. KapanLagi.
  7. Web site: Tara Basro si 'Cewek Matre' di Film 'Make Money'. 13 November 2013. 7 October 2018. Detik.
  8. Web site: Aksi Tara Basro si Gerhana Cantik di 'Pendekar Tongkat Emas'. 1 May 2015. 7 October 2018. Regina. Novanda. Bintang.
  9. Web site: Tara Basro Tak Masalah Ciuman di "The Right One". 25 February 2014. Alan. Pamungkas. Okezone. 7 October 2018.
  10. Web site: 'Princess Bajak Laut & Alien', Film Omnibus Pertama untuk Anak-anak. Detik. 6 January 2014. 7 October 2018.
  11. Web site: 'Another Trip to the Moon' ('Menuju rembulan'): Rotterdam Review. 4 February 2015. 7 October 2018. Neil. Young. The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. Web site: Flutter Echoes and Notes Concerning Nature – Visions du Réel. 7 October 2018. Visions du Réel.
  13. Web site: Sandra Bullock's 'Our Brand Is Crisis,' Robert Redford's 'Truth' to Premiere at Toronto. Jennie. Punter. 18 August 2015. 7 October 2018. Variety.
  14. Web site: Venice Fest Reveals Robust Lineup Featuring Hollywood Stars and International Auteurs. 29 July 2015. 7 October 2018. Nick. Vivarelli. Variety.
  15. Web site: Dapat Piala Citra Pertama, Ini Kata Tara Basro. 24 November 2015. 7 October 2018. Liputan 6. Hernowo. Anggie.
  16. Web site: The full picture of 'Halfworlds'. 29 December 2015. 7 October 2018. The National. Wise. Kwai.
  17. Web site: Seksi Yang Berbeda, Tara Basro. 11 March 2016. 7 October 2018. Femina. Primarita. Smita.
  18. Web site: Bintangi "3 Srikandi", Tara Basro Belajar Logat Makassar dari Ibu. Andi Muttya Keteng Pangerang. Kompas. 22 June 2016. 7 October 2018.
  19. Web site: Tara Basro: Tangis Darah untuk "Ini Kisah Tiga Dara". Kompas. 19 August 2016. 7 October 2018. Tri Susanto Setiawan. Irfan Maullana.
  20. Web site: Tara Basro jadi pembawa acara The Amazing Race Asia. 28 July 2016. 7 October 2018. Nanien. Yuniar. Ade. Marboen. Antara.
  21. News: Joko Anwar spills the beans on 'Pengabdi Setan'. The Jakarta Post. Jessicha. Valentina. 11 October 2017. 7 October 2018.
  22. News: Rilis Sehari, "Pengabdi Setan" Raih 91.070 Penonton. Setiawan. Tri Susanto. Kompas. Indonesian. 29 September 2017. 7 October 2018.
  23. News: Wah, 7 Film Ini Paling Laris Sepanjang 2017. Setuningsih. Novianti. Jawa Pos. Indonesian. 24 December 2017. 7 October 2018.
  24. Web site: 'Perempuan-Perempuan Chairil': Pergulatan batin sang penyair. Abdul Qowi. Bastian. 11 November 2017. 7 October 2018. Rappler.
  25. Web site: Tara Basro Jadi Karyawati yang Dipecat Saat Karirnya di Puncak. Lendy. Ramadhan. Samuel. Febrianto. 14 September 2018. 7 October 2018. Tribunnews.
  26. Web site: Joko Anwar's 'Perempuan Tanah Jahanam' set for September release. 2 March 2019. 18 May 2019. The Jakarta Post.
  27. Web site: Tara Basro Tidak Kikuk Bertemu Abimana Aryasatya lewat Gundala. Kompas. Tri Susanto. Setiawan. 29 April 2019. 18 May 2019. id.
  28. Web site: Tantangan Besar Tara Basro di Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara. Liputan 6. 21 July 2016. 17 August 2021. Zulfa Ayu. Sundari.
  29. Web site: 1/4 by Petra Sihombing on Apple Music. 17 August 2021. Apple Music.
  30. Web site: Track Lokal Favorit Dari Tahun 2019. 17 August 2021. 16 December 2019. Frekuensi Antara. Yehezkiel. Sihombing.
  31. Web site: Suara Disko, Karya Kolaborasi Diskoria dengan FLEUR! dan Tara Basro. Tempo. 1 July 2021. 17 August 2021.
  32. News: Fakta Bary Pernikahan Tara Basro dan Daniel Adnan. id. 22 June 2020. 18 July 2024. Kompas.com. Riandi. Ady Prawira. Kistyarini. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425203429/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2020/06/22/101245066/fakta-baru-pernikahan-tara-basro-dan-daniel-adnan. 25 April 2022. live. New Facts Surrounding Taro Basro and Daniel Adnan's Marriage.