Mien Brodjo

Siti Sukatminah Brodjoewirjo (11 March 1937 – 12 July 2021), also known as Mien Brodjo, was an Indonesian actress, painter, and athlete.

Early life Mien Brodjo was born Siti Sukatminah Brodjoewirjo on 11 March 1937 in Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta. A Javanese woman who would later be known as Mien Brodjo, she was relatively fortunate because, despite being born in Yogyakarta during the Dutch colonial era, her father was a mantri pamicis for the Dutch Colonial Government at the time. A mantri pamicis was a position equivalent to a head of the taxation department, which allowed Mien Brodjo and her family to live comfortably. Additionally, Mien Brodjo was instilled with discipline from a young age, including time management. This was because her father was strict in enforcing discipline among his children, including Mien Brodjo, due to his work environment, which often involved interaction with Europeans, particularly those from the Netherlands.

However, when Japan arrived and occupied Indonesia, the comfortable life of Mien Brodjo's family changed drastically. Her father lost his job. To help support the family, Mien Brodjo's mother sold batik cloth. It was her mother's courage and resilience that Mien Brodjo would always remember as she grew older. Despite her family facing significant hardships during this challenging period and living through Indonesia's wartime era, Mien Brodjo still enjoyed her childhood by playing with friends her age.

Career From a young age, Mien Brodjo recognized her interest and talent in acting. This sparked her desire to enroll in an art school. However, her parents did not allow her to pursue this path due to concerns about the uncertain future of a career as an artist. Although initially disappointed, Mien Brodjo did not dwell on her sadness for long. SGPD was a four-year secondary-level school that trained students to become physical education and health teachers.

Filmography Tangan Tangan Jang Kotor (1963) Mutiara Hitam (1967) Petani dan Hari Depan (1967) Sisa-sisa Laskar Padjang (1972) (1973) Pelarian (1973) (1974) Sentuhan Cinta (1976) Perawan Desa (1978) Mencari Cinta (1979) (1979) (1979) (1979) (1980) (1981) Anakku Terlibat (1983) (1984) (1985) (1985) (1985) (1985) (1986) (1986) (1986) (1989) (1990) (1991) (1994)

Soap opera Sartika (1989–1991) (1996) Melangkah Di Atas Awan (1997–1998) Gadis Kuntilanak (1999)