Reza Rahadian
Reza Rahadian | |
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 Reza Rahadian receiving Actor of the Year award at the 2017 Indonesian Choice Awards. | |
| Born | Reza Rahadian Matulessy March 5, 1987 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Relatives | Fransisca Fanggidaej (grandmother) |
| Awards | 4 Citra Award |
Reza Rahadian Matulessy (born 5 March 1987) is an Indonesian actor, model, singer, director, and radio announcer of Persian and Ambonese descent. He was Chair of the Indonesian Film Festival for the period 2021 to 2023.
Early life
[edit]He was born to an Iranian father and a Moluccan Indonesian mother whose love for film influenced him as a youth.
Career
[edit]In 2004, Reza Rahadian was named Top Guest by the Indonesian variety magazine Aneka,[1] an award recognizing emerging models, despite not pursuing modelling professionally. He regarded modelling primarily as a pathway into acting. The exposure he received[2] led to roles in several Indonesian television soap operas, including Culunnya Pacarku and Idola. Rahadian made his feature film debut in 2007 with the horror-comedy Film Horor, followed by another horror film, Ghost Island 2, in 2008.[2]
Rahadian's first major critical recognition came in 2009 with Hanung Bramantyo's Woman with a Turban. Although he initially auditioned for a minor role, Bramantyo cast him as Samsuddin, the abusive and polygamous husband of the protagonist Anissa (Revalina S. Temat). Following this experience, Rahadian expressed reluctance to continue working in horror films. He appeared in four films that year, including several comedies.[2][3]
In 2010, Rahadian again appeared in four films,[3] among them 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta and How Funny (This Country Is). The former, which explores interfaith romance, received the Citra Award for Best Film at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival,[4] while the latter was selected as Indonesia's submission for the 83rd Academy Awards.[5] Rahadian continued his prolific output in 2011 with four additional films,[3] including Kamila Andini's The Mirror Never Lies, in which he portrayed Tudo, a dolphin expert. To prepare for the role, he undertook research on dolphin behavior at Ancol in North Jakarta.[2] Beyond acting, he directed a short film titled Sebelah (A Side).[6]
In 2012, he appeared in six films.[3] For BrokenHearts, he lost 10 kilograms (22 lb) to portray an anorexic character.[6] He also starred in Perahu Kertas and its sequel, adaptations of Dewi Lestari's novel, playing Remi, a businessman who becomes a romantic rival to the protagonist. Critics noted his performance for conveying the character's internal conflict between professional ambition and romantic attachment.[7]
Later that year, Rahadian portrayed former Indonesian president B. J. Habibie in Faozan Rizal's biographical film Habibie & Ainun, which depicts Habibie's relationship with Ainun, played by Bunga Citra Lestari. His performance was widely praised for its accurate representation of Habibie's mannerisms and character.[8] He reprised the role in the 2016 prequel Rudy Habibie. In 2017, Rahadian starred in the romantic drama Critical Eleven with Adinia Wirasti. He made his feature directorial debut with On Your Lap in 2025.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Film Horror | Beni | Debut film |
| 2008 | Pulau Hantu 2 | Michael | |
| 2009 | Perempuan Berkalung Sorban | Samsuddin | |
| Kirun + Adul | Nugroho | ||
| Queen Bee | Braga | ||
| Perjaka Terakhir | Gerry | ||
| Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Zein | ||
| 2010 | Hari Untuk Amanda | Doddy | |
| How Funny (This Country Is) | Muluk | ||
| 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Rosid | ||
| Jakarta Twilight | |||
| 2011 | Love Story | Pengkor | |
| ? | Soleh | ||
| The Mirror Never Lies | Tudo | ||
| Hafalan Shalat Delisa | Abi Usman | ||
| 2012 | Dilema | Adrian | |
| BrokenHearts | Jamie Gondokusumo | ||
| Perahu Kertas | Remi | ||
| Test Pack: You Are My Baby | Rahmat | ||
| Perahu Kertas 2 | Remi | ||
| Habibie & Ainun | B. J. Habibie | ||
| 2013 | Something in the Way | Ahmad | |
| Finding Srimulat | Adika Fajar | ||
| Wanita Tetap Wanita | Himself | As director; cameo appearance | |
| Isyarat - Gadis Indigo | — | As director | |
| Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Aziz | ||
| 2014 | Ketika Tuhan Jatuh Cinta | Fikri | |
| Yasmine | Fahri | ||
| Strawberry Surprise | Timur Angin | ||
| The Golden Cane Warrior | Biru | ||
| 2015 | When Will You Get Married? | Satrio | |
| Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Tjokroaminoto | ||
| Battle of Surabaya | Danu | Voice role | |
| 2016 | Talak 3 | Bimo | |
| My Stupid Boss | Bossman | ||
| Rudy Habibie | B. J. Habibie "Rudy Habibie" | ||
| 3 Srikandi | Donald Pandiangan | ||
| Terpana | Man From Somewhere | ||
| 2017 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Dr. Syarief | |
| Kartini | Kartono | ||
| Critical Eleven | Aldebaran Risjad | ||
| Insya Allah Sah | Taxi Driver | Cameo appearance | |
| Firegate | Tomo Gunadi | ||
| Laut Bercerita: The Sea Speaks His Name | Biru Laut | Short film | |
| 2018 | Benyamin Biangkerok | Pengki | |
| The Gift | Harun | ||
| 2019 | My Stupid Boss 2 | Bossman | |
| Twivortiare | Dr. Beno Wicaksono | ||
| Imperfect | Dika | ||
| Habibie & Ainun 3 | B.J. Habibie | ||
| 2020 | Toko Barang Mantan | Tristan | |
| Abracadabra | Lukman | ||
| Benyamin Biang Kerok 2 | Pengki | ||
| 2021 | Layla Majnun | Qais / Majnun | |
| Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 3 | Ray | ||
| Konfabulasi | Bilal | Short film | |
| 2022 | Sri Asih | Jatmiko / Roh Setan | |
| 2023 | Innocent Vengeance | Adam Gunawan | |
| 2024 | 24 Hours with Gaspar | Gaspar | |
| Grave Torture | Adil | ||
| 2025 | The Most Beautiful Girl in the World | Reuben Wiraatmadja | |
| Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra | Kamanjaya | ||
| 2026 | The Sea Speaks His Name † | Laut Biru | Post-production |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ABG | RCTI | |
| 2004 - 2005 | Inikah Rasanya | SCTV | |
| Culunnya Pacarku | RCTI | ||
| 2005 | Cinta SMU 2 | INDOSIAR | |
| 2005 - 2006 | Habibi dan Habibah | RCTI | |
| 2006 | Aku Hamil | Sony | MNCTV |
| 2006 - 2007 | Idola | RCTI | |
| 2007 | Cewek Penakluk | Fahri | INDOSIAR |
| 2009 | Isabella | Langit | RCTI |
| 2013 | That Winter, the Wind Blows | Oh Soo (voice dubbing) | TRANSTV |
| 2015 | Tetangga Masa Gitu? | Rully Ernando | NET. |
| Dibawah Lindungan Abah | Gaza | TRANSTV | |
| 2015-2016 | Halfworlds Season 1 | Tony | HBO Asia |
| 2017 | Halfworlds Season 2 | ||
| 2019 | Masjid Yang Tak Dirindukan | Malik Aryaputra | ANTV |
| 2022 | What We Lose to Love | Rendra | Disney+ Hotstar |
Telefilm
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Badik Titipan Ayah | Andi Aso | SCTV | |
| Perempuan di Rumah Ibu | ||||
| 2011 | Putri Juragan Angkot | Sion | ||
| From Pizza With Love | RCTI | |||
| Cinta Not For Sale | SCTV | |||
| Indahnya Cinta Masa Muda | Suparno | |||
| 2012 | Teka-Teki Cinta Mayang | Thomas / Jarwo / Alex | ||
| 2013 | Ada Cinta di Ulekan Rujak | Ramdan | RCTI | |
| Cintaku Nyangkut di Jarum Jahit | Jajat | |||
| 2014 | Cinta Anak Juragan Teh |
TV Show
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grand Launching NET. | Host | NET. YouTube | |
| 2014 | Gebyar BCA - Masquerade | NET. | with Marissa Anita | |
| Gebyar BCA - Great Gatsby | with Sarah Sechan | |||
| Wajah Femina | Judges | |||
| Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 6 | SCTV | |||
| 2015 | 19th Puteri Indonesia | INDOSIAR | ||
| Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 7 | SCTV | |||
| 2016 | Layar Perak | Host | METROTV | with Christine Hakim |
Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Alkisah: Rio Motret | Nakula / Sadewa |
| 2016 | Bunga Penutup Abad | Minke |
| 2017 | Perempuan-Perempuan Chairil | Chairil Anwar |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Nominated |
| Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor | Woman with a Turban | Won | ||
| 2010 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Actor | Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won | |
| How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated |
| Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated | |
| 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won | |||
| Best Chemistry (with Laura Basuki) | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Actor | Nominated | |||
| How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Chemistry (with Laura Basuki) | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated | ||
| ELLE Style Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | ||
| 2012 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | The Mirror Never Lies | Nominated |
| Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Chemistry (with Adinia Wirasti) | Jakarta Twilight | Won | |
| Indonesian Film Festival |