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oung actor Rio Dewanto is building his career after appearing in a number of films for television (FTV). He started with supporting roles. After a part in Hanung Bramantyo’s ?, he will play as a gay in Nia Dinata’s Arisan 2 (The Gathering).

“My role as Ping Hen in ? often makes people ask me about my religion. I never answer that kind of question because that is the main point of the film.

Does it matter if we are different? Religion is something between a person and God. For me, it is something between me and God.

I’m going to be in Arisan 2 as Surya Saputra’s new boyfriend after Tora Sudiro broke up with him and got another boyfriend. That’s all I can say. I don’t know when we will start shooting the film.

Another film I’m going to be in is Permainan Cantik (Beautiful Play). Actually, the filming of Permainan Cantik starts in May. It is a story about politics and I’m going to be a doctor in the film. I still have to do more shooting for a FTV this month.

On my days off, normally on Sunday, I usually get up a little bit late between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. I rarely get up between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday because usually I hang out with friends on Saturday night. After getting up, I ride my bicycle in the neighborhood.

I don’t have a fixed destination while cycling. Often, I cycle alone around Menteng and Cikini, which is near my home. Sometimes I go to Kota. If I don’t want to cycle alone, I ask two of my friends that I have known since junior high to accompany me.

I attended the Car Free Day once. I don’t want to go anymore because it was very crowded. I think it is quite pointless to go because I can only cycle in line and very slow. Anyway, in my opinion, Car Free Days are to show off your bicycle and to meet friends. It is an event for socializing with others. Cycling around the city is very fun and pollution free. Aside from that, I ride my bicycle to build my lower body, which I think is too small.

Often I get home around 11 a.m. I dry my body, take another bath, eat and then rest. I don’t have special time for my family on Sunday. Usually, special time with my family is when we are on vacation.

At 4 p.m. I usually go to the gym at Sudirman City Walk. I spend an hour at the gym. Sometimes I work out for one and a half or two hours because I spend time in the sauna. I’m a person who tries hard to lead a healthier life.

Aside from trying to be healthier, I work out at the gym because of my job. For example, in ? I have to look thin so I take more time with cardio.

I also have an interest in diving. I usually dive when I have more time and money. My license is still for open water diving. I rarely have time to dive. Besides, if I dive too much, I can’t keep my money for the future.

I have dived several times in Bali and Wakatobi. I’m dying to know about the diving spots in Raja Ampat and Komodo Island. My most memorable diving was when I dove in one spot in Wakatobi. Aside from the beautiful coral, it was unforgettable for me because there were a lot of fish with unique appearances.

Diving really fascinates me. When I am in the water I’m surprised and I can’t stop thinking about those under water creatures, especially the coral with its multicolors and rich details.

I’m speechless with God’s almighty power. It keeps me thinking humans are nothing in front of God. To see those creatures became a warning from God to me that I must not treat other creatures badly.

— As told to Putera Hasudungan, an intern at The Jakarta Post