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Reza Rahadian
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Reza Rahadian receiving Actor of the Year award at the 2017 Indonesian Choice Awards.
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Reza Rahadian Matulessy
March 5, 1987 Bogor, West Java, Indonesia
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| Nationality | Indonesian |
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| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Relatives | Fransisca Fanggidaej (grandmother) |
| Awards | 4 Citra Award |
Reza Rahadian Matulessy (born on 5 March 1987) is a famous Indonesian actor, model, singer, and director. He has roots from Persia and Ambon. From 2021 to 2023, he was the head of the Indonesian Film Festival.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Reza Rahadian was born to an Iranian father and an Indonesian Moluccan mother. His mother loved movies, and this passion for film greatly influenced him when he was young.
Reza Rahadian's Acting Journey
Starting as a Model
In 2004, Reza Rahadian won a "Top Guest" award from an Indonesian magazine called Aneka. Even though he wasn't a professional model, he saw modeling as a way to help him become an actor.
First Steps in Acting
Thanks to his modeling fame, Reza was cast in several Indonesian soap operas, known as sinetron. Some of these included Culunnya Pacarku and Idola. He made his first movie appearance in 2007 in a horror-comedy film called Film Horor. The next year, he acted in another horror movie, Ghost Island 2.
Moving to Serious Roles
In 2009, Reza Rahadian starred in a movie that critics really liked, Hanung Bramantyo's Woman with a Turban. After this, he decided he wanted to act in fewer horror films. He had first tried out for a small part, but the director, Hanung Bramantyo, chose him for a bigger role. He played Samsuddin, a challenging character who was the main character's husband. That same year, he acted in four more films, including three comedies.
Award-Winning Performances
The next year, in 2010, Reza Rahadian acted in four films. Two important ones were 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta and How Funny (This Country Is).
- 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta was about love between people of different faiths. It won a Citra Award for Best Film at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival.
- How Funny (This Country Is) was chosen to represent Indonesia at the 83rd Academy Awards.
In 2011, Reza Rahadian appeared in four films. One of his roles was Tudo, a dolphin expert, in Kamila Andini's first movie, The Mirror Never Lies. To prepare for this role, he studied dolphins at Ancol in North Jakarta. Besides acting, he also directed a short film called Sebelah (A Side).
Transforming for Roles
In 2012, Reza Rahadian acted in six films. For the movie BrokenHearts, he played a character with anorexia. To get ready for this role, he lost 10 kg (22 lb). He also starred in Perahu Kertas and its sequel, which were based on a popular novel. In these films, he played Remi, a businessman who becomes a love interest. A reviewer from The Jakarta Post said Reza Rahadian performed "as expected," showing the character's inner struggles.
Playing a President
At the end of 2012, Reza Rahadian took on a very special role. He played former Indonesian president B.J. Habibie in the biopic Habibie & Ainun. This movie told the love story between Habibie and his wife Ainun, played by Bunga Citra Lestari. Critics praised his performance, saying he perfectly captured the former president's look and actions. He continued this role in the prequel Rudy Habibie in 2016.
In 2017, Reza Rahadian worked again with Adinia Wirasti in the movie Critical Eleven. He is also planning to direct his first full-length movie, On Your Lap, which is expected in 2025.
Film and TV Appearances
Reza Rahadian has acted in many films and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
- 2007: Film Horror
- 2008: Pulau Hantu 2
- 2009: Woman with a Turban, Kirun + Adul, Queen Bee, Perjaka Terakhir, Emak Ingin Naik Haji
- 2010: Hari Untuk Amanda, How Funny (This Country Is), 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta, Jakarta Twilight
- 2011: Love Story, ?, The Mirror Never Lies, Hafalan Shalat Delisa
- 2012: Dilema, BrokenHearts, Perahu Kertas, Test Pack: You Are My Baby, Perahu Kertas 2, Habibie & Ainun
- 2013: Something in the Way, Finding Srimulat, Wanita Tetap Wanita (as director and cameo), Isyarat - Gadis Indigo (as director), Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck
- 2014: Ketika Tuhan Jatuh Cinta, Yasmine, Strawberry Surprise, The Golden Cane Warrior
- 2015: When Will You Get Married?, Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto, Battle of Surabaya (voice)
- 2016: Talak 3, My Stupid Boss, Rudy Habibie, 3 Srikandi, Terpana
- 2017: Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2, Kartini, Critical Eleven, Insya Allah Sah (cameo), Firegate, Laut Bercerita: The Sea Speaks His Name (Short film)
- 2018: Benyamin Biangkerok, The Gift
- 2019: My Stupid Boss 2, Twivortiare, Imperfect, Habibie & Ainun 3
- 2020: Toko Barang Mantan, Abracadabra, Benyamin Biang Kerok 2
- 2021: Layla Majnun, Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 3, Konfabulasi (Short Movie)
- 2022: Sri Asih
- 2023: Innocent Vengeance
- 2024: 24 Hours with Gaspar, Grave Torture
- 2025: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Gowok: Javanese ...
Television Series
- 2004: ABG
- 2004 - 2005: Inikah Rasanya, Culunnya Pacarku
- 2005: Cinta SMU 2
- 2005 - 2006: Habibi dan Habibah
- 2006: Aku Hamil
- 2006 - 2007: Idola
- 2007: Cewek Penakluk
- 2009: Isabella
- 2013: That Winter, the Wind Blows (voice dubbing)
- 2015: Tetangga Masa Gitu?, Dibawah Lindungan Abah
- 2015-2016: Halfworlds Season 1
- 2017: Halfworlds Season 2
- 2019: Masjid Yang Tak Dirindukan
- 2022: What We Lose to Love
Telefilms (TV Movies)
- 2010: Badik Titipan Ayah, Perempuan di Rumah Ibu
- 2011: Putri Juragan Angkot, From Pizza With Love, Cinta Not For Sale, Indahnya Cinta Masa Muda
- 2012: Teka-Teki Cinta Mayang
- 2013: Ada Cinta di Ulekan Rujak, Cintaku Nyangkut di Jarum Jahit
- 2014: Cinta Anak Juragan Teh
TV Shows (as Host or Judge)
- 2013: Grand Launching NET. (Host)
- 2014: Gebyar BCA - Masquerade (Host), Gebyar BCA - Great Gatsby (Host), Wajah Femina (Judge), Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 6 (Judge)
- 2015: 19th Puteri Indonesia (Judge), Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 7 (Judge)
- 2016: Layar Perak (Host)
Theatre Performances
- 2015: Alkisah: Rio Motret
- 2016: Bunga Penutup Abad
- 2017: Perempuan-Perempuan Chairil
Awards and Recognitions
Reza Rahadian has won many awards for his acting. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- 2009: Won a Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor for Woman with a Turban.
- 2010: Won Best Actor at the Bandung Film Festival for Emak Ingin Naik Haji. Also won a Citra Award for Best Leading Actor for 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta.
- 2011: Won Best Actor at the Indonesian Movie Actor Awards for 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta. Also won Actor of the Year at the ELLE Style Awards.
- 2012: Won Best Chemistry (with Adinia Wirasti) at the Indonesian Movie Actor Awards for Jakarta Twilight.
- 2013: Won Favorite Actor at the Indonesian Movie Actor Awards for Habibie & Ainun. Also won Favorite Actor at the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards. Won Best Film Actor at the Bandung Film Festival for Habibie & Ainun. Won a Citra Award for Best Leading Actor for Habibie & Ainun. Won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Maya Awards for Habibie & Ainun.
- 2014: Won Most Awaited Celebrity Appearances and Celebrity of the Year at the Infotainment Awards. Won Most Exciting Actor at the Global Seru Awards.
- 2015: Won Most Stylish Male Celebrity at the Style Makers Awards. Won Most Exciting - Special Award at the Global Seru Awards.
- 2016: Won Audience Favorite Actor at the Usmar Ismail Awards. Won Favorite Male Celebrity at the Insert Fashion Awards. Won Actor of the Year at the Indonesian Choice Awards. Won Best Film Actor at the Bandung Film Festival for My Stupid Boss. Won Terseleb Film Star at the Selebrita Awards. Won a Citra Award for Best Leading Actor for My Stupid Boss. Won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Maya Awards for My Stupid Boss.
- 2017: Won Celebrity of the Year at the Infotainment Awards. Won Favorite Male Actor at the Usmar Ismail Awards for My Stupid Boss. Won Favorite Actor at the Jawa Pos Readers Choice Awards. Won Big Inspiration Award at the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards. Won Best Actor, Favorite Male Actor, and Best Ensemble at the Indonesian Movie Actor Awards for My Stupid Boss. Won Actor of the Year at the Indonesian Choice Awards. Won Best Actor at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival for Rudy Habibie. Won Terseleb Film Star at the Selebrita Awards. Won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Maya Awards for Critical Eleven.
- 2018: Won Gentleman of the Year at the DaMan 11th Anniversary Awards. Won Asia Film Award - Indonesia's Inspiring Talent at the Top 10 Asia Awards. Won Best Performance at the JAFF Indonesian Screen Awards for If This Is My Story.
