# Rachel Maryam

Rachel Maryam Sayidina (/ˈreɪtʃəl mɑːrijəm/; born 20 April 1980) is an Indonesian actress, model and politician of Sundanese descent who became a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) of Republic of Indonesia (RI) for three consecutive terms (2009–2014, 2014–2019 and 2019–2024).

## Education

Rachel participated actively in school theater during her high school years (Sekolah Menengah Atas 19 Bandung alumni) and intended to further her education at the Jakarta Institute of Art. However, his mother was adamant that her daughter attend a hospitality school. She felt out of place at her Bandung Tourism College, so she decided to transfer to Jakarta instead of continuing her education there.

## Acting career

After starring as Sheila in the music video for "Kekasih Gelap" on 7, Rachel rose to fame in Jakarta. She became the Best MTV 2001 Clip Model as a result. She then made her way into the professional acting scene by appearing in a number of movies and soap operas, including "Eliana, Eliana" in 2002. She acted opposite Jajang C. Noer, the playwright and director Arifin C. Noer's wife, in the movie. For three months, she also attended an acting class in Germany. Her quick learning paid off, as she won the Best Supporting Actress prize for the 2003 movie "Arisan!". In the 2000s, Rachel kept up her acting career, appearing in several highly regarded Indonesian films, including "The Gathering!" 2003, "Janji Joni" and "Vina Bilang Cinta" in 2005.

## Political career

Rachel verified her DPR membership via the Gerindra Party. She was the sole legislative candidate from Gerindra Party to be elected as the people's representative in the West Java II electoral district. 25,540 votes were cast for the 1980s Bandung-born musician who assiduously trailed Prabowo Subianto around Indonesia during the most recent legislative election campaign. She became a member of the DPR RI on 1 October 2009.
As a representative of the Gerindra Party in the DPR RI, Rachel went back to her Senayan seat. based on the fact that she garnered over 16,000 votes in the West Bandung Regency. Cimahi would be recapitulated on 23 April 2014, does not yet have this added. "The key is not to disappoint the constituents who voted for us. The electoral district must be visited frequently, must communicate frequently to the electoral district," she stated on 10 January 2014. She also emphasised the significance of upholding the confidence of those who had selected her.
Rachel requested a postponement of President Joko Widodo's "magic card" debut on 11 July 2014. She claims that there are still some basic issues with the government program that is supposed to be its cornerstone. The fundamental issue she refers towasis the lack of the "magic card" program's legal protection. She understood that Jokowi-Jusuf Kalla wants to fulfill the community's campaign promise as soon as possible.
On social media, a letter dated 18 March 2015, written by a member of the DPR's first commission on behalf of Rachel was forwarded to the Indonesian ambassador to France and the Principality of Andorra. The member requested local transportation in Paris as well as assistance with airport pickup upon arrival in her letter. She said that since she and her family had only dropped by while on holiday, the letter to the Indonesian embassy was merely a request for information. She had previously acknowledged that she had approached the embassy for assistance in locating a car. She refuted claims that she traveled to Paris, France, using public funds. She acknowledged that she had contacted the embassy for assistance in locating a car. They do, however, cover all expenses on their own.
The Gerindra Party assigned her to Commission I DPR RI from 2009 to 2019, Member of Commission II DPR RI from 2019 to 2020, and Member of Commission I DPR RI from 2020 to the present. Commission I DPR RI oversees intelligence, communication, defense, foreign policy, and informatics. She was reported to have received 145,636 votes, which led to her election as a member of the DPR-RI for the 2019–2024 term. She was reelected for a fourthterm in the 2024 election with 114,749 votes.

## Personal life

On 20 April 1980, Rachel was born in Bandung. Rachel's family was the source of her talent. The grandmothers of his father and mother were a sinden and a harpist, respectively.
On 25 July 2005, she wed Muhammad Akbar Pradana, also known as Ebes. A child, Muhammad Kale Mata Angin, was born on 29 July 2006. Rachel and Ebes officially got divorced on 13 October 2010, and she was granted child care rights by the judge in the ruling. She was secretly remarried to businessman Edwin Aprihandono (Edo) on 16 December 2011, with the closest of friends and family attended the low-key wedding.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | Eliana, Eliana | Eliana | |
| 2002 | Andai Ia Tahu | Renata Adiswara | |
| 2003 | Arisan! | Lita | |
| 2004 | Anne van Jogja | Anne | |
| 2005 | Janji Joni | Voni | |
| 2005 | Vina Bilang Cinta | Cillia Yulia | |
| 2005 | Belahan Jiwa | Cairo | |
| 2006 | d'Girlz Begins | | |
| 2007 | Medley | Maya Ariasena | |
| 2008 | Perempuan Punya Cerita | Wulan | Segment: Island Story |
| 2009 | Sepuluh | Yanti | |
| 2011 | Arisan! 2 | Lita | |
| 2013 | Rectoverso: Cinta yang Tak Terucap | — | As a director in the Firasat segment |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Results |
| 2003 | Deauville Asian Film Festival | Best Actress | Eliana, Eliana | Won |
| 2004 | Festival Film Indonesia | Best Female Lead | Eliana, Eliana | Nominated |
| 2004 | Festival Film Indonesia | Best Supporting Actress | Arisan! | Won |
| 2004 | Festival Film Bandung | Commed Female Maid Cast Cinema Film | Arisan! | Nominated |
| 2004 | MTV Indonesia Movie Awards | Most Favourite Supporting Actress | Arisan! | Nominated |
| 2004 | MTV Indonesia Movie Awards | Most Favourite Actress | Andai Ia Tahu | Nominated |
| 2005 | Festival Film Bandung | Commed Female Maid Cast Cinema Film | Janji Joni | Nominated |
| 2005 | MTV Indonesia Movie Awards | Most Favourite Supporting Actress | Janji Joni | Nominated |
| 2005 | Festival Film Indonesia | Best Supporting Actress | Janji Joni | Nominated |
| 2007 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Janji Joni | Nominated |
| 2007 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favourite Female Supporting Actor | Janji Joni | Nominated |
| 2007 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Female Lead | Anne van Jogja | Nominated |
| 2007 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favourite Female Lead | Anne van Jogja | Nominated |
| 2009 | Festival Film Bandung | The Female Lead Actor is Praised for Cinema Movies | Sepuluh | Nominated |

## Electoral history

| Election | Legislative institution | Constituency | Political party | Votes | Results |
| 2009 | People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia | West Java II | Gerindra Party | 25,540 | Y Elected |
| 2014 | People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia | West Java II | Gerindra Party | 58,758 | Y Elected |
| 2019 | People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia | West Java II | Gerindra Party | 145,636 | Y Elected |