Pekin Ibrahim

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Pekin Ibrahim
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Pekin at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016
Born
Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim

(1981-10-25) 25 October 1981 (age 42)
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Alma mater Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, screenwriter, producer
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Mona Allen
(m. 2018)
Children1

Mohd Iznan "Pekin" Ibrahim (born 25 October 1981) is a Malaysian actor. He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed film Bunohan (2012), Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010), Apokalips X,Ophilia (both in 2014), Munafik and Mat Moto (both in 2016); the last film won him the Malaysia Film Festival award for the Best Actor category, beating other nominees like Shaheizy Sam, Zizan Razak, and Aaron Aziz.

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Early life

The youngest child from six siblings, Pekin was born on 25 October 1981 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan to parents Che Jah Che Mat and Ibrahim Awang. His father died of a heart attack when he was 11. His first job was as a worker at an A&W restaurant in Subang Jaya after he left his hometown with his best friend, Danny Anwa from Malaysian boy band, X-Factor at the age of 16 to start a new life in Kuala Lumpur. While he was working at the restaurant, he attended several auditions for roles in dramas and movies. He also worked very hard to master English and hide his thick Kelantanese accent. [1]

Career

Pekin started his career as a supporting actor, his first movie being Di Ambang Misteri directed by Silver Chung in 2004 and then Cinta Terakhir directed by Along Kamaludin. In 2009, he was offered to play a supporting role in a horror film called Skrip 7707 directed by Abdul Razak Mohaideen.

Pekin rose to fame as he joined the cast of the horror comedy film Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010) directed by Mamat Khalid. In 2012, he played Bakar in Bunohan directed by Dain Iskandar Said. His Kelantanese origins were a convenience to his character who is supposed to speak in the dialect of the state Bunohan was set in.

In 2013, he had been offered once again by Mamat Khalid to play a role as a main actor in his new comedy film called Rock Ooo and then later Apokalips X . He then played a big part in the thriller film Ophilia (2014) directed by Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaluddin as one of the members in a skinhead group. [2]

In 2015, he played a role as a main character in Villa Nabila, a horror movie directed by Syafiq Yusof. [3] [4] [5] [6] In 2016, Pekin was offered by Syamsul Yusof to play a role in Munafik as a main actor. [7] The movie managed to earn about RM 19 million (RM17 million domestic plus RM2 million in neighbouring countries) in just 2 months. In 2016, Pekin ventured into film directing career with films Mat Moto [8] and Volkswagen Kuning, the former winning him three awards at 28th Malaysia Film Festival including Best Original Story, Best New Actress for Falisha Crossley, and Best Actor via Pekin himself. [9] After his win in the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, he said:

Mat Moto means a lot to me because it's close to my heart and it's my first directorial project. Also, I never expected that my character can win even though it was hard to play, but it's not so heavy. In terms of emotion, I think there are other heavier characters out there. This is my first Malaysia Film Festival win since being in the industry for more than 20 years. It is also my second nomination as my first was in 2012 for Malaysia Film Festival 25 for the film, Bunohan.

Personal life

Pekin married actress Mona Allen on 7 December 2018. [10] [11]

On 31 August 2022, they welcomed their first child, a son named Petra Pekin.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Di Ambang MisteriVicDebut film appearances
2009Cinta TerakhirCat Farish
Skrip 7707 Young Burn
2010Hantu Kak Limah Balik RumahMusalman
2011...Dalam BotolTaxi Driver
Al HijabHorror Movie Cast
2012 Bunohan Bakar
2013Pada Suatu Cinta DahuluArtist
Rock OooSlash / Wan Sulaiman
Cerita KitaKamal
Paku PontianakAdam
Lagenda Budak HostelAeron
PakuHadi
TokanYusof
2014Still LifeGallery Security GuardAs director
Apokalips X Lipan
OphiliaUji
2015Rumah Pusaka Disimpang JalanRashid/Datuk Semerah Setongkol Jagung
Villa NabilaAsyraf
CoverinaKamal
Jejak WarriorsWan Hassan
Juvana 2: Terperangkap Dalam Kebebasan Tok Ki
2016 Mat Moto AlAs director and screenwriter
Munafik Fazil
Kampung DriftAcai
LaluShort film
Pagari BulanShort film, as producer
Volkswagen KuningFuad
Rock Bro!Slash/Wan Sulaiman
Juvana 3: Perhitungan TerakhirTok Ki
Desolasi Zahid
2017Lebuhraya Ke NerakaMedical Assistants
KL WanganEjayAs director, producer and screenwriter
2018Surf This Love: Gelora JuaraJimmy John
Hantu Kak Limah Musalman
7ujuhMus
2019 Suatu Ketika Teacher Sulaiman
2020Rock 4: Rockers Never DaiSlash
Manap KaraokeRauf Bogiba
2021SalinaRizal
Belaban Hidup: Infeksi ZombieSWAT
2022 Gila Gusti Jiggy
Tujuh Hari Di Bawah MatahariAliShort film
JuangStaf Hospital
2023Maryam Pergi Ke Malam
ImaginurHaikal
Cerana Biduk Bu MerahImran
Adiwiraku 2: The Gemencheh BoysTeacher Azman
2024Janna Endoro
TBAMat Moto 2AlAs director, post-production

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2004Cinta Tsunami TV3
Kisah Benar (Season 23)RahmanEpisode: "Terleka"
2006Janji DianaSam TV2
2008Antologi Cinta Buat Rania TV1
2009Nenek KebayaHazami TV3
2010Pintu Taubat Astro Oasis Episode: "Ragutan Maut"
2014Tanah Kubur (Season 8)HusinEpisode: "Dosa Susu"
Kalau Itu Jodoh Kita TV Alhijrah
SeludupAmran Astro Prima
Kifarah (Season 2) TV3 Episode: "Kelentong"
2015Siri Bercakap Dengan Jin (Season 1) Astro Mustika HD
Kifarah Mistik TV3 Episode: "Gelandangan"
2021Keluarga Untuk DisewaDin TV9

Theater

YearTitleRoleRef.
2012Tattoo GestapoMustafa
2017Cinta Pertama The Musical
Dendam Laksamana

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2002Pendekar: The MovieIskandar VCD
Momok 2Ali
2003MaximumPekin TV3
2004Zon 606PittVCD
2005Ombak Laut China Selatan Astro Ria
2006Gadis MelayuWan Deraman TV3
2013Tarbiah Toyib Astro Oasis
Mengejar NerakaFahkri TV2
Cerita Sebenar Mengenai BibahHazril TV9
2014AbuFauzi TV2
Saya SabarSabar TV Alhijrah
HitamPuteh TV3
BejatHamzah TV2
BalqisYamin TV3
Migrasi TV9
2015Hujan PagiIdrus Astro Prima
AdeliaFaris TV2
Misteri Ubi Kayu
2016Fatin TV3
BatasIzad TV2
Karya 12: Wau KasihSani Astro Citra
2017Bayangan EmiliaRizal Astro Ria As director and screenwriter
Karya 12 Vol 2: Semerah DarahKhairul Astro Citra
2018Perahu KecilJamil TV1
Manikam Hati TV3
2019Abang! Adik Patah Balik TV2
Hassan TurboHassan Turbo TV3
2020Jihad RamadanHasan
Sunah TerakhirNordin TV2
Tuan Petri SaadongRaja Abdullah Astro Citra
B.O.B (Bukan Orang Buta)Wahid Awesome TV
2021Mr DriftAdy Astro Citra
2022Yang Soleh TV2 As director
Jodoh Buat MiaHelmi TV Okey

Discography

YearSong TitleArtistRef.
2017"KL Wangan"Pekin Ibrahim, Altimet & Faizal Hussein

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWork(s)Result
2012 Men of the Year FilmWon
201224th Malaysian Film FestivalBest Actor Bunohan Nominated
20142014 Anugerah SkrinBest Actor (Drama)BalqisNominated
201628th Malaysian Film FestivalBest ActorMat MotoWon
Promising DirectorNominated
Best ScreenplayNominated
Best Original StoryWon

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