Actor Gunawan Maryanto Dies, Indonesian Filmmakers And Film Players Grieve

Gunawan Maryanto (Instagram @gunawanmaryanto)

JAKARTA - Actor Gunawan Maryanto passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. This news was shared by a number of public figures through social media.

In an instant, social media was sprinkled with condolences to this player, Rest the Words. Director Gina S Noer wrote, “One of the best has passed away. Rest in peace, Mas Gunawan Maryanto.”

Director Yosep Anggi Noen also shared a photo of Gunawan Maryanto by adding the words, "Eternal peace to you, Mas."

Teater Garasi, where Gunawan is staying, also shared this sad news through their social media accounts. “Mas Cindhil -- Gunawan Maryanto has left us all. We don't know what to say.. Please forgive any mistakes. Please pray."

Gunawan Maryanto is a theater actor who has successfully penetrated a number of big screens. He also writes screenplays and is a literary writer.

His figure stole the show when he became Wiji Thukul in the film Rest the Words. The film earned Gunawan the Best Male Leading Actor award at the Usmar Ismail Awards.

After that, he also became the main character in The Science of Fictions by Yosep Anggi Noen. He won the Best Male Leading Actor award again at the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI).

A number of Indonesian directors and actors expressed their condolences on Instagram.

"Goodbye, Mas Gun, thank you for your works.. and they will always be precious memories.. And I will play your work as well as possible," said Lukman Sardi.

"Another friend of mine has passed away. Gunawan Cindil Maryanto. Studio friend. My first friend made a film in Jogja," said Hanung Bramantyo.

“Fly into the infinite universe, mas Cindhil, you're always in our heart. forever. Your work is eternal!” said Romance Abigail.

"Goodbye, mas Cindhil. Thank you for your teachings & kindness," wrote Widi Mulia.

Launching the Teater Garasi account, Gunawan Maryanto's body will be taken to the family home in Karang Malang, Yogyakarta today, October 7 at 13.00.

Gunawan Maryanto died at the age of 45 years.