Many would think that actors Rio Dewanto and Atiqah Hasiholan met at work, under the bright lights of the studio while shooting a movie, but instead their relationship was prompted by something as ordinary as a phone call. Long before hashtags and dating apps, their connection began on BlackBerry Messenger, when they were introduced by a well-meaning production crew member. “We’d never even been in the same project,” Atiqah recalls with a laugh. “Our friends kept saying, ‘Why don’t you two just meet?’”
When they finally did, Rio showed up at her house and invited her to the bookstore. It was a first date where they found themselves not only surrounded by books, but also harbouring a quiet curiosity about each other. He remembers thinking she looked glamorous, perhaps even a little high-maintenance. But then she laughed, and all pretence vanished. “She was just so real,” Rio relays, smiling. “She was completely herself.”
That honesty became the foundation of their relationship. “From the beginning, I wanted him to see the worst of me,” Atiqah says. “If he could accept that, then everything else would follow.” That openness, that refusal to hide behind polished façades, remains at the heart of their 12-year marriage.
They are quick to admit that love, like any good craft, is a process, something shaped with patience and care. “Marriage doesn’t just flow naturally,” Atiqah reflects. “You have to make the effort. You have to choose to keep the romance alive.”
Rio nods beside her, the corner of his mouth lifting in quiet agreement. He is, by his own admission, not the romantic type. He has never bought her flowers—“not once,” she teases—but he shows his devotion in quieter, steadier ways. He is there. Always there. “And I think that consistency,” Atiqah adds softly, “means more than any bouquet ever could.”
Atiqah also highly praises Rio, stating that he is a family man at heart. “He always puts family first, and for him, family is his top priority. He is a gentle and loving husband and father.” On the other hand, Rio also admires Atiqah’s authenticity and spontaneity. “She is a genuine and sincere individual. On top of that, she is adept at financial management,” Rio gushes. Despite their busy schedules, they still make time to spend quality time together, including exercising together, like playing padel or going to the gym.
At home, their life is remarkably grounded. Between filming schedules and business meetings for Tuan Tanah, the coffee shop they co-own in Jakarta, they find joy in the ordinary: cooking roast chicken together, laughing over street food in Bangkok, or sharing sushi and Korean barbecue on a quiet night in. “Wherever we travel, we always make time to hunt for local street food,” Rio conveys. “It’s one of the ways we connect to a place and to each other.”
But their greatest joy comes from raising their beautiful daughter, Salma Jihane Putri Dewanto. Taking cues from her parents, who are both creative souls in their own right, Salma is a budding artist who brings colour to their lives. “She’s always had an artistic side,” Atiqah says. “We introduced her to art early on, but the passion is hers. Everything she creates feels natural and full of joy.”
As someone who has been exposed to fashion since she was little, as she often accompanied her mother to designer fittings from a young age, Salma is also a fashionista, who likes to give her parents style advice. “Sometimes she even insists I change my outfit before we go out,” adds Rio, who is currently busy promoting several of his upcoming films, including “Keadilan (The Verdict)” (2025) and “Legenda Kelam Malin Kundang” (2025).
As parents, Rio and Atiqah value openness and empathy, and they allow Salma to express herself freely, while quietly instilling values of resilience and compassion. “We try to teach her not to fear failure,” Rio explains. “She’s a little perfectionist and strong-willed, but we want her to know that growth comes from trying, not from always getting it right.”
Despite their celebrity status, their behind-the-screen life is refreshingly unpretentious. “People always assume our lives are glamorous,” Atiqah says, “But in reality, we are very simple. We wear what’s comfortable, eat where we want, and spend most of our time together as a family.”
They also make time for vacations with Salma. In fact, they just visited Japan last summer. “We are very family-oriented and always try to spend time with each other whenever we have the chance,” comments Atiqah, who recently starred in “Kampung Jabang Mayit: Ritual Maut” (2025) and is currently promoting her upcoming film “Sosok Ketiga: Lintrik” (2025).
Rio and Atiqah’s shared personal life is a far cry from the luxury of fame, and perhaps this is what makes them all the more rooted in reality. They know who they are and move through life with a calm elegance, choosing substance over spectacle, truth over perfection. In their world, the value of time is not about chasing trends; it is about quality of character, of relationship, of time well-lived.
Their mutual authenticity can also be lauded for the two actor’s continued success onscreen. Because they stay true to who they are, they exude a timeless quality, one that allows them to bridge fact and fiction, life and storytelling. To them timelessness is a process. “Something timeless has to be built over time,” Rio muses. “It can’t be instant. It needs effort.” Atiqah nods in acquiescence. “For me, timelessness is quality—in love, in family, in everything we create.”
This is a sentiment that resonates deeply with Piaget’s philosophy of “living beautifully, every hour of the day.” The Swiss Maison celebrates craftsmanship born of passion and precision. Every watch that passes through its workshops is impeccably made and takes inspiration from the Maison’s rich heritage. With a commitment to excellence, Piaget’s artisans ensure that each piece is in line with the brand’s legacy and exudes a timeless aspect that transcends the passage of the years. Similarly, Rio and Atiqah embody a life that blends purpose and artistry. Their beautiful existence echo the timelessness of Piaget’s watches. On their wrists, the Piaget Polo and the vintage-inspired Piaget Sixtie shimmer in quiet harmony, paired with the radiant glow of Possession jewellery. These exquisite pieces transition effortlessly from busy work days to intimate dinners with the family.
Asked about their plans for the next five years, Rio and Atiqah share that their goals are similar to what every other person would want, including building a new home, securing passive income for financial stability, and ensuring they can be very close to their aging parents. Incredibly grounded and authentic, their mutual vision is to continue contributing their talents to Indonesian cinema while sustaining the vibrant family life they have painstakingly built.
For all their achievements, what lingers most about Rio and Atiqah is not fame, but presence. They share the belief that time is precious and should be used meaningfully, to spend with and nurture the people we love. In the end, theirs is not just a love story, but a philosophy: to live fully, authentically, and beautifully, every hour of the day.
Creative Direction: Erika Tania
Fashion Styling: Charlene Atalie
Photography: Raja Siregar
Make-up: Richard Theo
Hair Styling: Dasril Idas
Location: The Orient Jakarta,
a Royal Hideaway Hotel
