# Reza Rahadian

Reza Rahadian Matulessy (born on 5 March 1987) is an Indonesian actor, model, singer and director of Persian and Ambonese descent. He was Chair of the Indonesian Film Festival for the period 2021 to 2023.

## Early life

He was born to an Iranian father and a Moluccan Indonesian mother whose love for film influenced him as a youth.

## Career

In 2004, Reza Rahadian was crowned Top Guest, an award for models, by the Indonesian variety magazine Aneka, despite never having been a professional model. He considered modelling as a way to help him become an actor. Later, through the coverage he received from his modelling career, Rahadian was cast in several sinetron (Indonesian soap operas), including Culunnya Pacarku and Idola. He made his film debut in 2007, with the horror-comedy Film Horor; and acted in another horror film, Ghost Island 2, in the following year.
Reza Rahadian made his first critically acclaimed film in 2009, when he acted in Hanung Bramantyo's Woman with a Turban; since then, he had become weary of acting in horror films. Although he had initially auditioned for a minor character, Bramantyo chose Rahadian for a larger role of Samsuddin, the main character Anissa (Revalina S. Temat)'s abusive, polygamous husband. He acted in another four films that year, including three comedies.
The following year, Reza Rahadian acted in four films, including 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta and How Funny (This Country Is). The former film, which dealt with interfaith romance, won a Citra Award for Best Film at the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival, while the latter was Indonesia's nomination to the 83rd Academy Awards.
In 2011, Reza Rahadian acted in four films. This included the role of Tudo, a dolphin expert, in Kamila Andini's directorial debut The Mirror Never Lies; for the role he had to study about dolphins at Ancol in North Jakarta. Aside from acting he directed a short film, entitled Sebelah (A Side).
Reza Rahadian played in six films in 2012. For BrokenHearts, in which he played as an anorexic, he lost 10 kg (22 lb) to prepare for his role. Later he acted in Perahu Kertas and its sequel, adapted from the novel of the same name by Dewi Lestari, Reza Rahadian played Remi, a businessman who becomes romantic foil for the leading character. Writing for The Jakarta Post, Niken Prathivi found that Reza Rahadian had performed well "as expected", showing a mental struggle between love and business.
At the end of 2012, Reza Rahadian played former president B.J. Habibie in Faozan Rizal's biopic Habibie & Ainun, which followed the romance between Habibie and his future wife Ainun (played by Bunga Citra Lestari). In a review, Prathivi wrote that Rahadian had given a "flawless" representation of the former president and his mannerisms. In 2016, Reza Rahadian continued in prequel Rudy Habibie.
In 2017, Reza Rahadian reunited as a couple with Adinia Wirasti in Critical Eleven.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2007 | Film Horror | Beni |
| 2008 | Pulau Hantu 2 | Michael |
| 2009 | Perempuan Berkalung Sorban | Samsuddin |
| 2009 | Kirun + Adul | Nugroho |
| 2009 | Queen Bee | Braga |
| 2009 | Perjaka Terakhir | Gerry |
| 2009 | Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Zein |
| 2010 | Hari Untuk Amanda | Doddy |
| 2010 | How Funny (This Country Is) | Muluk |
| 2010 | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Rosid |
| 2010 | Jakarta Twilight | |
| 2011 | Love Story | Pengkor |
| 2011 | ? | Soleh |
| 2011 | The Mirror Never Lies | Tudo |
| 2011 | Hafalan Shalat Delisa | Abi Usman |
| 2012 | Dilema | Adrian |
| 2012 | BrokenHearts | Jamie Gondokusumo |
| 2012 | Perahu Kertas | Remi |
| 2012 | Test Pack: You Are My Baby | Rahmat |
| 2012 | Perahu Kertas 2 | Remi |
| 2012 | Habibie & Ainun | B. J. Habibie |
| 2013 | Something in the Way | Ahmad |
| 2013 | Finding Srimulat | Adika Fajar |
| 2013 | Wanita Tetap Wanita | as director; himself (cameo appearance) |
| 2013 | Isyarat - Gadis Indigo | as director |
| 2013 | Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Aziz |
| 2014 | Ketika Tuhan Jatuh Cinta | Fikri |
| 2014 | Yasmine | Fahri |
| 2014 | Strawberry Surprise | Timur Angin |
| 2014 | The Golden Cane Warrior | Biru |
| 2015 | When Will You Get Married? | Satrio |
| 2015 | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Tjokroaminoto |
| 2015 | Battle of Surabaya | Danu (voice) |
| 2016 | Talak 3 | Bimo |
| 2016 | My Stupid Boss | Bossman |
| 2016 | Rudy Habibie | B. J. Habibie (Rudy Habibie) |
| 2016 | 3 Srikandi | Donald Pandiangan |
| 2016 | Terpana | Man From Somewhere |
| 2017 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Dr. Syarief |
| 2017 | Kartini | Kartono |
| 2017 | Critical Eleven | Aldebaran Risjad |
| 2017 | Insya Allah Sah | Taxi Driver (cameo appearance) |
| 2017 | Firegate | Tomo Gunadi |
| 2017 | Laut Bercerita: The Sea Speaks His Name | Biru Laut (Short film) |
| 2018 | Benyamin Biangkerok | Pengki |
| 2018 | The Gift | Harun |
| 2019 | My Stupid Boss 2 | Bossman |
| 2019 | Twivortiare | dr. Beno Wicaksono |
| 2019 | Imperfect | Dika |
| 2019 | Habibie & Ainun 3 | B.J. Habibie |
| 2020 | Toko Barang Mantan | Tristan |
| 2020 | Abracadabra | Lukman |
| 2020 | Benyamin Biang Kerok 2 | Pengki |
| 2021 | Layla Majnun | Qais / Majnun |
| 2021 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 3 | Ray |
| 2021 | Konfabulasi (Short Movie) | Bilal |
| 2022 | Sri Asih | Jatmiko / Roh Setan |
| 2023 | Innocent Vengeance | Adam Gunawan |
| 2024 | 24 Hours with Gaspar | Gaspar |
| 2024 | Grave Torture | Adil |
| 2025 | The Most Beautiful Girl in the World | Reuben Wiraatmadja |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
| 2004 | ABG | | RCTI |
| 2004 - 2005 | Inikah Rasanya | | SCTV |
| 2004 - 2005 | 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. |
| 2015 | Dibawah Lindungan Abah | Gaza | TRANSTV |
| 2015-2016 | Halfworlds Season 1 | Tony | HBO Asia |
| 2017 | Halfworlds Season 2 | Tony | HBO Asia |
| 2019 | Masjid Yang Tak Dirindukan | Malik Aryaputra | ANTV |
| 2022 | What We Lose to Love | Rendra | Disney+ Hotstar |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | Badik Titipan Ayah | Andi Aso | | SCTV |
| Perempuan di Rumah Ibu | | SCTV | | SCTV |
| 2011 | Putri Juragan Angkot | SCTV | Sion |
| From Pizza With Love | | RCTI |
| Cinta Not For Sale | | RCTI |
| Indahnya Cinta Masa Muda | Suparno | SCTV |
| 2012 | Teka-Teki Cinta Mayang | SCTV | Thomas / Jarwo / Alex |
| 2013 | Ada Cinta di Ulekan Rujak | Ramdan | RCTI |
| 2013 | Cintaku Nyangkut di Jarum Jahit | Jajat | RCTI |
| 2014 | Cinta Anak Juragan Teh | | RCTI |

### TV Show

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2013 | Grand Launching NET. | Host | NET. YouTube | |
| 2014 | Gebyar BCA - Masquerade | Host | NET. | with Marissa Anita |
| 2014 | Gebyar BCA - Great Gatsby | Host | NET. | with Sarah Sechan |
| 2014 | Wajah Femina | Judges | NET. | |
| 2014 | Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 6 | Judges | SCTV | |
| 2015 | 19th Puteri Indonesia | Judges | INDOSIAR | |
| 2015 | Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 7 | Judges | SCTV | |
| 2016 | Layar Perak | Host | METROTV | with Christine Hakim |

### Theatre

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2015 | Alkisah: Rio Motret | Nakula / Sadewa |
| 2016 | Bunga Penutup Abad | Minke |
| 2017 | Perempuan-Perempuan Chairil | Chairil Anwar |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2009 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Nominated |
| 2009 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor | Woman with a Turban | Won |
| 2010 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Actor | Emak Ingin Naik Haji | Won |
| 2010 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won |
| 2010 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Chemistry (with Laura Basuki) | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Actor | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Actor | How Funny (This Country Is) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Chemistry (with Laura Basuki) | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Nominated |
| 2011 | ELLE Style Awards | Actor of the Year | 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta | Won |
| 2012 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | The Mirror Never Lies | Nominated |
| 2012 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Chemistry (with Adinia Wirasti) | Jakarta Twilight | Won |
| 2012 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | Test Pack: You're My Baby | Nominated |
| 2012 | Maya Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Test Pack: You're My Baby | Nominated |
| 2012 | Appreciation of Indonesian Film | Best Leading Actor | Hafalan Shalat Delisa | Nominated |
| 2013 | Infotainment Awards | Most Alluring Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | Habibie & Ainun | Nominated |
| 2013 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Couple with Bunga Citra Lestari | Habibie & Ainun | Nominated |
| 2013 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Chemistry (with Acha Septriasa) | Test Pack: You're My Baby | Nominated |
| 2013 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Actor | Habibie & Ainun | Won |
| 2013 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Actor | — | Won |
| 2013 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | Habibie & Ainun | Won |
| 2013 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Supporting Film Actor | Perahu Kertas | Nominated |
| 2013 | Grazia Glitz & Glam Awards | Most Stylish Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2013 | Insert Awards | Sexiest Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Yahoo! OMG Awards | Celeb of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Yahoo! OMG Awards | Friendliest Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2013 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Habibie & Ainun | Won |
| 2013 | Maya Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Habibie & Ainun | Won |
| 2014 | Infotainment Awards | Most Alluring Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Infotainment Awards | Most Awaited Celebrity Appearances | — | Won |
| 2014 | Infotainment Awards | Celebrity of the Year | — | Won |
| 2014 | Focus Celebrities Awards | Most Focus Male Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2014 | ME Movie Festival | Most Favourite Boy | Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Nominated |
| 2014 | Global Seru Awards | Most Exciting Actor | — | Won |
| 2014 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Supporting Film Actor | Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Nominated |
| 2014 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Nominated |
| 2014 | Maya Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck | Nominated |
| 2015 | Bintang RPTI | Favorite Actor | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Insert Fashion Awards | Most Fashionable Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Style Makers Awards | Most Stylish Male Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2015 | Global Seru Awards | Most Exciting Actor | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Global Seru Awards | Most Exciting - Special Award | — | Won |
| 2015 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | Strawberry Surprise | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Actor | Strawberry Surprise | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Chemistry with Acha Septriasa | Strawberry Surprise | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Serial TV Actor | Di Bawah Lindungan Abah | Nominated |
| 2015 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2015 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | When Will You Get Married? | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th Maya Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2016 | Infotainment Awards | Most Fashionable Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Video Clip Model | "Bukan Adan Hawa" | Nominated |
| 2016 | Usmar Ismail Awards | Best Actor | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2016 | Usmar Ismail Awards | Audience Favorite Actor | — | Won |
| 2016 | Insert Fashion Awards | Favorite Male Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2016 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2016 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Actor | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Ensemble | Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto | Won |
| 2016 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Actor | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2016 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | Rudy Habibie | Nominated |
| 2016 | Selebrita Awards | Terseleb Film Star | — | Won |
| 2016 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2016 | Indonesian Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Rudy Habibie | Nominated |
| 2016 | Maya Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2017 | Infotainment Awards | Most Awaited Celebrity Appearances | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | Infotainment Awards | Most Fashionable Male Celebrity | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | Infotainment Awards | Celebrity of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | 9th Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Video Clip Model | "Intuisi" | Nominated |
| 2017 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Male Actor | My Stupid Boss | Nominated |
| 2017 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Male Actor | Rudy Habibie | Nominated |
| 2017 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Ensemble Talent | My Stupid Boss | Nominated |
| 2017 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Ensemble Talent | Rudy Habibie | Nominated |
| 2017 | Usmar Ismail Awards | Best Leading Actor | Rudy Habibie | Nominated |
| 2017 | Usmar Ismail Awards | Favorite Male Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2017 | Jawa Pos Readers Choice Awards | Favorite Actor | — | Won |
| 2017 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Star | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Big Inspiration Award | — | Won |
| 2017 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2017 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Male Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2017 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Ensemble | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2017 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | Asia-Pacific Film Festival | Best Actor | Rudy Habibie | Won |
| 2017 | Selebrita Awards | Terseleb Film Star | — | Won |
| 2017 | Selebrita Awards | Seleb Tereksis | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Film Actor | Critical Eleven | Nominated |
| 2017 | PIFFA Supreme Awards | Best Actor | Critical Eleven | Nominated |
| 2017 | Maya Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Critical Eleven | Won |
| 2018 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Ensemble Talent | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Actor of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Actor | Critical Eleven | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Favorite Male Actor | Critical Eleven | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Movie Actors Awards | Best Ensemble | Kartini | Nominated |
| 2018 | DaMan 11th Anniversary Awards | Gentleman of the Year | — | Won |
| 2018 | Top 10 Asia Awards | Asia Film Award - Indonesia's Inspiring Talent | — | Won |
| 2018 | JAFF Indonesian Screen Awards | Best Performance | If This Is My Story | Won |
| 2018 | Johnny Andrean Awards | Best Hairstyle for Actor | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | Asian Academy Creative Award | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Critical Eleven | Nominated |
| 2020 | Maya Awards | Best Actor | Habibie & Ainun 3 | Nominated |
| 2020 | Maya Awards | Best Actor | Twivortiare | Nominated |