Alex Abbad
Indonesian actor and presenter
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Alex Abdullah Abbad (born June 18, 1978), sometimes known as Alex Abbad, is an Indonesian actor, poet, host, musician, visual artist, and music producer.[1]
Career
He started off his career as MTV Asia's VJ in the 90's and rose to become an actor.
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.
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
| Year | Title | role | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Andai Ia Tahu | Jimmy Edward Benedictus | |
| 2005 | Vina Bilang Cinta | Ono | |
| 2006 | Jatuh Cinta Lagi | Irfan | |
| 2008 | XL (Extra Large): Antara Aku, Kau dan Mak Erot | Juno | |
| Cinta Setaman | Rio | Segmen: Pisang Ambon Teman Rio | |
| Pencarian Terakhir | Oji | ||
| 2009 | Merantau | Johni | |
| Suster Keramas | Roy Konak | ||
| 2010 | Bahwa Cinta Itu Ada | Fuad | |
| Roman Picisan | Tomtom | ||
| Rokkap | Bow | ||
| Aku atau Dia? | Phillipe | ||
| 2011 | Virgin 3: Satu Malam Mengubah Segalanya | Allan | |
| Cowok Bikin Pusing | Alex | ||
| 2012 | Rayya, Cahaya di Atas Cahaya | Kemal | |
| 2013 | 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa | Khan | |
| 2014 | 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa Part 2 | ||
| The Raid 2 | Bejo | ||
| 2015 | Melancholy is a Movement | himself | |
| Tjokroaminoto: Guru Bangsa | Abdullah | ||
| 2016 | My Stupid Boss | Dika | |
| Wonderful Life | Aga | ||
| 2017 | Bid'ah Cinta | Ustad Jaiz | |
| Night Bus | Mahdi | ||
| 2018 | Buffalo Boys | Fakar | |
| Gila Lu Ndro! | Director | ||
| Asih | Mbah Marwan | ||
| Hanum & Rangga: Faith & the City | Sam | ||
| Suzzanna: Bernapas dalam Kubur | Dudun | ||
| 2019 | Perjanjian dengan Iblis | Salim | |
| My Stupid Boss 2 | Dika | ||
| 2021 | Nussa | Abba | Pengisi suara |
| 2023 | Jatuh Cinta Seperti di Film-Film | Yoram | |
| 2024 | Suami yang Lain | himself | |
| Monster | Jack | ||
| Azzamine | Abi Farhan | ||
| 2025 | This City Is a Battlefield | Tentara Sepoy | |
| Pencarian Terakhir | Oji | ||
| Skyline: Warpath † | upcoming | ||
| 2026 | Tuhan, Benarkah Kau Mendengarku? † | Vijay | |
| TBA | Dadu † | Dani |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
- TBA: To be announced
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indahnya Karuniamu | |
| 2014 | Kisah 9 Wali | Syekh Siti Jenar |
| 2015 | Halfworlds | Gorga |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor | My Stupid Boss | Won |
| 2024 | Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor | Falling In Love Like In Movies | Won |