Daniel Mananta Plays Lead in Ahok Biopic; BTP Sends Message
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
Artist, Daniel Mananta provides information the press in launching the program #SOSharks (save our sharks) in Jakarta. TEMPO/Seto Wardhana
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - ActorDaniel Mananta is cast as the lead in a biopic of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). The movie, `A Man Called Ahok`, is based on a book of the same title by Rudy Valinka.
On Thursday, September 6, a teaser was officially released. The actor then took to his Instagram account to post a photo of a message written to him by the former governor himself.
Written on the copy of the 'A Man Called Ahok' book, the message says "To Daniel Mananta 'AHOK', may health and joy be with his life".
The message also included a scripture from Colosians 3:15, "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful."
The post invited comments of enthusiasm of the biopic directed by Putrama Tuta. Most comments also praised Daniel Mananta's portrayal of the ousted governor as seen in the teaser.