"Mak Nyak" Aminah Cendrakasih Passes Away

Two main actors of the popular film Si Doel Anak Sekolahan, Rano Karno and Maudy Koesnaedi, were devastated by the death of the senior actress, Aminah Cendrakasih.

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Aminah Cendrakasih

In the last three decades they had worked together to play central characters in the film and drama-comedy television series. This was conveyed by both when contacted separately on Thursday (12/22/2022). Rano and Maudy were not in the country.

Aminah died on Wednesday (21/12) evening due to a long illness. The atmosphere at the funeral home in Jurangmangu Barat, Pondok Aren district, South Tangerang city, Banten, on Thursday afternoon was quiet. However, the terrace and area beyond the fence were filled with wreaths.

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Iman Aulia Rachmanto, 28, Aminah's grandson, said the deceased was 84 years old. She had only been able to lie down after she fell about 15 years ago before developing glaucoma. In the last few days, Aminah's condition had been declining until she passed away on Wednesday at around 7:30 p.m.

Working during illness

Rano recalled the figure of the late Aminah as a professional and enthusiastic actress. Even though she was sick and could only lie down, she still tried her best to act and to memorize the script.

"Her character as Mak Nyak, the mother of Si Doel, can never be replaced. She was always there, she even joined the shooting in her condition some time ago. I prepared a studio and a special room near her house, so that it was not too far for her," said Rano.

Her character as Mak Nyak, the mother of Si Doel, can never be replaced.

Deep sadness was also conveyed by Maudy. The figure of Aminah, better known as Mak Nyak, according to Maudi, was very impressive.

"At one time [of the shooting] I held her hand. She also [on the sideline of the shooting] said to me, ‘Forgive me, Neng [Daughter], I often forget [the dialogue]’. I said, ‘It's okay, Nyak.’ Even though I knew she was sick for a long time, in sincerity I am still devastated that she is gone," Maudy said.

This article was translated by Hyginus Hardoyo.