REZA RAHADIAN

ACTOR

Reza Rahardian has established himself as one of the finest young Indonesian actors with methodical acting. Thanks to the coverage he received from modelling, his magnetic presence is now prominent in more than 50 films and soap operas. His gripping role as an abusive husband in Perempuan Berkalung Sorban earned widespread critical acclaim and won many nominations. He has also excellently portrayed the third Indonesian president, B.J Habibie, which led to three awards among many other trophies on his shelves. Rahadian’s love for acting stemmed from teenage days spent on the stage, and his theatre and musical roles today are reviving the younger generation’s interest in the art form.

Often working together with Titimangsa Foundation, he has worked in performances such as

Cinta Tak Pernah Sederhana, Bunga Penutup Abad and Anugerah Terindah. The latter two titles were virtually streamed, which further signalled how the Indonesian entertainment industry is still fighting to adapt and survive amid the pandemic. Last year, Rahadian also challenged himself to direct a mini-series titled Sementara, Selamanya. Featuring big names such as Ruth Marini, Christine Hakim, and Laura Basuki, the series focuses on the story of a long-distance relationship between a couple during the Covid-19 pandemic.