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Indonesian politician (born 1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rahayu Saraswati Dhirakarya Djojohadikusumo (born 27 January 1986) is an Indonesian activist, politician, actress, and presenter. She was a member of the Indonesian Parliament for the Gerindra Party from 2014 to 2019.[1] During her time as a member of the legislature, she fought for women and children right and against human trafficking.[2] Her uncle, Prabowo Subianto, is the eighth president of Indonesia.
Rahayu Saraswati | |
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| Born | 27 January 1986  Jakarta |
| Alma mater | International School Of Screen Acting |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Gerindra Party |
| Spouse(s) | Harwendro Adityo Dewanto |
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| Position held | Member of the People's Representative Council of Indonesia (2014–2019) |
After failing to secure re-election in 2019, she was selected by her uncle Prabowo to serve alongside him as the deputy chairperson of the Gerindra Party for the period 2020 to 2025.[3][4] She took part in the 2020 Indonesian local elections as a vice-mayoral candidate of PDI-P's Muhamad for South Tangerang, but they were defeated by Benjamin Davnie.[5] She ran again in the 2024 election and won a second term in the House of Representatives representing Jakarta's 3rd district.[6]
She was subject to misogynistic ridicule online after a photo surfaced of her showing pregnant belly which she had posted in 2015.[7] After hearing about it from Tsamara Amany, she stated that it was confusing and saddening to see the photograph was used to attack her for political gain.[7][8]
Rahayu Saraswati Dhirakanya Djojohadikusumo was born on January 27, 1986, to Hashim Djojohadikusumo and Anie Hashim. Her last name derived from her great-grandfather Raden Mas Margono Djojohadikoesoemo, founder of Bank Negara Indonesia.[9] Her uncle is Prabowo Subianto, who is the currently-appointed Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia. She married Harwendro Aditya Dewanto in 2014 and has two sons: Narendra and Wira.[10]
Saraswati has starred in several action movies.
| Year | Movie | Role | Info |
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| 2009 | Merah Putih | Senja | |
| 2010 | Merah Putih II: Darah Garuda | Senja | |
| 2011 | Hearts of Freedom | Senja | Also as associate producer |
| 2013 | Dream Obama | Leticia | |
| 2014 | Gunung Emas Almayer | Taminah | |
| Year | Movie | Role | Info | |
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| 2013–2015 | Talk Indonesia | Co-host | With main host Dalton Tanonaka | - |
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