Alex Abbad

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Alex Abbad
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Born
Alex Abdullah Abbad

(1978-06-18) June 18, 1978 (age 45)
Other namesAlex Abbad
Occupation(s) Actor
Presenter

Alex Abdullah Abbad (born June 18, 1978), sometimes known as Alex Abbad, is an Indonesian actor, poet, host, musician, visual artist, and music producer, with two decades of experience in the Creative and Entertainment Industry. [1]

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Career

He started off his career as MTV Asia VJ in the 90's and rose to become Indonesia's leading actor. He is very well regarded as a character actor who takes exceptionally challenging roles.

He starred in an HBO Original Series Halfworlds (2015) directed by Joko Anwar In addition, Alex also starred in The Raid 2 (2014) and in Merantau (2009), both directed by Gareth Evans.

As for accolades and recognition Alex also won the Festival Film Indonesia (FFI) for Best Supporting Actor in My Stupid Boss (2016) and also nominated for the same category the next year for Night Bus (2017). [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitle
2002Andai Ia Tahu
2003Joni Be Brave
2005Vina Bilang Cinta
2006Jatuh Cinta Lagi
2007"XL,Antara Aku, Kau dan Mak Erot"
2008Pencarian Terakhir
2008Cinta Setaman
2009 Suster Keramas
2009 Merantau
2010"Bahwa Cinta Itu Ada" Gading-Gading Ganesha
2010Rokkap
2010Aku Atau Dia
2011Cowok Bikik Pusing
2011Virgin 3 - Satu Malam Mengubah Segalanya
2012Rayya Cahaya di Atas Cahaya
201399 Cahaya di Langit Eropa Part. 1
201499 Cahaya di Langit Eropa Part. 2
2014 The Raid 2
2015"Melancholy Is a Movement"
2015"Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto"
2016 My Stupid Boss
2017 Night Bus
2018 Buffalo Boys
2018Gila Lu Ndro
2018Asih
2018Suzzanna: Bernafas Dalam Kubur
2018Faith and The City (Hanum & Rangga)
2019Perjanjian dengan Iblis
2019My Stupid Boss 2
2021Nussa

Television series

YearTitleRole
2006Indahnya Karuniamu
2014 Kisah 9 Wali Syekh Siti Jenar
2015 Halfworlds Gorga

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientsResult
2016 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor My Stupid Boss Won

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References

  1. "Alex Abbad Rawat Sendiri Ibunda yang Positif Covid-19, Begini Kronologinya" (in Indonesian).
  2. "Alex Abbad wujudkan impian dengan bikin rumah burung" (in Indonesian).