Rayya Makarim

Rayya Makarim (born September 12, 1974) is an American-born Indonesian screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim.

Early life
Makarim was born on September 12, 1974, in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim, a businessman who served as a Minister of education, culture, research, and technology of Indonesia from 2019 until 2024.

Personal life
On April 23, 2020, Makarim was rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Zack Lee, the ex-husband of actress Nafa Urbach, after he posted photo of him kissing her on his Instagram.

Career
Makarim started her career as a screenwriter for Pasir Berbisik (2001) which starred Dian Sastrowardoyo and Christine Hakim. She continued to write a script for a few films such as: Rumah Ketujuh (2003), Banyu Biru (2005), Buffalo Boys (2018), etc.

She directed Jermal (2008) which starred Didi Petet and became a producer for 27 Steps of May (2018), as well as screenwriter. She became a screenwriter for Grisse (2018), a television series which was produced by HBO.