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 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 named Top Guest by the Indonesian variety magazine Aneka, an award recognizing emerging models, despite not pursuing modelling professionally. He regarded modelling primarily as a pathway into acting. The exposure he received 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.
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.
In 2010, Rahadian again appeared in four films, 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, while the latter was selected as Indonesia's submission for the 83rd Academy Awards. Rahadian continued his prolific output in 2011 with four additional films, 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. Beyond acting, he directed a short film titled Sebelah (A Side).
In 2012, he appeared in six films. For BrokenHearts, he lost 10 kilograms (22 lb) to portray an anorexic character. 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.
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. 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.
Filmography
Film
Year Title RoleNotes2007Film HorrorBeniDebut film2008Pulau Hantu 2Michael2009Perempuan Berkalung SorbanSamsuddinKirun + AdulNugrohoQueen BeeBragaPerjaka TerakhirGerryEmak Ingin Naik HajiZein2010 Hari Untuk Amanda Doddy How Funny (This Country Is) Muluk 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta Rosid Jakarta Twilight2011 Love Story Pengkor ? Soleh The Mirror Never Lies Tudo Hafalan Shalat Delisa Abi Usman2012 Dilema Adrian BrokenHearts Jamie GondokusumoPerahu Kertas Remi Test Pack: You Are My Baby Rahmat Perahu Kertas 2 Remi Habibie & Ainun B. J. Habibie2013 Something in the Way Ahmad Finding Srimulat Adika Fajar Wanita Tetap Wanita HimselfAs director; cameo appearance Isyarat - Gadis Indigo As director Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck Aziz2014 Ketika Tuhan Jatuh Cinta Fikri Yasmine Fahri Strawberry Surprise Timur Angin The Golden Cane Warrior Biru2015 When Will You Get Married? Satrio Guru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto Tjokroaminoto Battle of Surabaya DanuVoice role 2016 Talak 3 Bimo My Stupid Boss Bossman Rudy Habibie B. J. Habibie "Rudy Habibie" 3 Srikandi Donald Pandiangan Terpana Man From Somewhere2017 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 LautShort film2018 Benyamin Biangkerok Pengki The Gift Harun2019 My Stupid Boss 2 Bossman Twivortiare Dr. Beno Wicaksono Imperfect Dika Habibie & Ainun 3 B.J. Habibie2020 Toko Barang Mantan Tristan Abracadabra Lukman Benyamin Biang Kerok 2 Pengki2021 Layla Majnun Qais / Majnun Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 3 Ray Konfabulasi BilalShort film2022 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 Laut BiruPost-production
Television series Year Title Role TV Network 2004 ABGRCTI2004 - 2005 Inikah RasanyaSCTV Culunnya PacarkuRCTI 2005 Cinta SMU 2INDOSIAR 2005 - 2006 Habibi dan HabibahRCTI 2006 Aku Hamil SonyMNCTV 2006 - 2007 IdolaRCTI 2007 Cewek Penakluk FahriINDOSIAR 2009 Isabella LangitRCTI 2013 That Winter, the Wind Blows Oh Soo (voice dubbing)TRANSTV2015 Tetangga Masa Gitu? Rully ErnandoNET. Dibawah Lindungan Abah GazaTRANSTV 2015-2016 Halfworlds Season 1TonyHBO Asia 2017 Halfworlds Season 2 2019 Masjid Yang Tak Dirindukan Malik AryaputraANTV2022 What We Lose to Love RendraDisney+ Hotstar
Telefilm Year Title Role NetworkNotes 2010 Badik Titipan Ayah Andi Aso SCTV Perempuan di Rumah Ibu2011 Putri Juragan AngkotSion From Pizza With LoveRCTI Cinta Not For SaleSCTV Indahnya Cinta Masa MudaSuparno 2012 Teka-Teki Cinta MayangThomas / Jarwo / Alex2013 Ada Cinta di Ulekan Rujak RamdanRCTI Cintaku Nyangkut di Jarum Jahit Jajat 2014 Cinta Anak Juragan Teh
TV Show Year Title Role Network Notes 2013 Grand Launching NET.HostNET. YouTube2014 Gebyar BCA - MasqueradeNET. with Marissa Anita Gebyar BCA - Great Gatsby with Sarah Sechan Wajah FeminaJudges Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 6SCTV2015 19th Puteri IndonesiaINDOSIAR Grand Final Miss Celebrity Indonesia Season 7SCTV 2016 Layar Perak HostMETROTV 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 Result2009Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading ActorEmak Ingin Naik Haji Citra Award for Best Supporting ActorWoman with a Turban 2010 Bandung Film Festival Best ActorEmak Ingin Naik Haji Indonesian Film FestivalCitra Award for Best Leading Actor3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta How Funny (This Country Is) 2011 Bandung Film Festival Best Film Actor3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta Indonesian Movie Actors AwardsBest ActorHow Funny (This Country Is) 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta Best Chemistry Favorite Actor How Funny (This Country Is) Favorite Chemistry 3 Hati Dua Dunia, Satu Cinta ELLE Style Awards Actor of the Year 2012 Bandung Film Festival Best Film ActorThe Mirror Never Lies Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best Chemistry Jakarta Twilight Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading ActorTest Pack: You're My Baby Maya Award Best Actor in a Leading RoleTest Pack: You're My Baby Appreciation of Indonesian Film Best Leading ActorHafalan Shalat Delisa 2013 Infotainment Awards Most Alluring Male Celebrity Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best ActorHabibie & Ainun Best Couple with Bunga Citra Lestari Best Chemistry Test Pack: You're My Baby Favorite ActorHabibie & Ainun Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Actor Bandung Film Festival Best Film ActorHabibie & Ainun Best Supporting Film ActorPerahu Kertas Grazia Glitz & Glam Awards Most Stylish Celebrity rowspan="4" Insert Awards Sexiest Male Celebrity Yahoo! OMG Awards Celeb of the Year Friendliest Celebrity Indonesian Film Festival Best Leading ActorHabibie & Ainun Maya Award Best Actor in a Leading Role 2014Infotainment Awards Most Alluring Male Celebrity rowspan="4" Most Awaited Celebrity Appearances Celebrity of the Year Focus Celebrities Awards Most Focus Male Celebrity ME Movie Festival Most Favourite BoyTenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck Global Seru Awards Most Exciting Actor rowspan="2" Indonesian Choice Awards Actor of the Year Bandung Film Festival Best Supporting Film ActorTenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck Indonesian Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Maya Awards Best Supporting Actor 2015 Bintang RPTI Favorite Actor rowspan="5" Insert Fashion Awards Most Fashionable Male Celebrity Style Makers Awards Most Stylish Male Celebrity Global Seru Awards Most Exciting Actor Most Exciting - Special Award Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best ActorStrawberry Surprise Favorite Actor Best Chemistry with Acha Septriasa Indonesian Choice Awards Actor of the Year Bandung Film Festival Best Serial TV ActorDi Bawah Lindungan Abah Best Film ActorGuru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto Indonesian Film FestivalBest Leading Actor When Will You Get Married? 4th Maya Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleGuru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto 2016 Infotainment Awards Most Fashionable Male Celebrity Dahsyatnya Awards Outstanding Video Clip Model"Bukan Adan Hawa" Usmar Ismail Awards Best ActorGuru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto Audience Favorite Actor rowspan="3" Insert Fashion Awards Favorite Male Celebrity Indonesian Choice Awards Actor of the Year Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best ActorGuru Bangsa: Tjokroaminoto Favorite Actor Best Ensemble Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Actor Bandung Film FestivalBest Film ActorMy Stupid Boss Rudy Habibie Selebrita Awards Terseleb Film Star Indonesian Film FestivalBest Leading ActorMy Stupid Boss Rudy Habibie Maya Awards Best Actor in a Leading RoleMy Stupid Boss 2017Infotainment Awards Most Awaited Celebrity Appearances rowspan="3" Most Fashionable Male Celebrity Celebrity of the Year 9th Dahsyatnya Awards Outstanding Video Clip Model"Intuisi" Indonesian Box Office Movie AwardsBest Male ActorMy Stupid Boss Rudy Habibie Best Ensemble TalentMy Stupid Boss Rudy Habibie Usmar Ismail Awards Best Leading Actor Favorite Male ActorMy Stupid Boss Jawa Pos Readers Choice Awards Favorite Actor rowspan="3" Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Movie Star Big Inspiration Award Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best ActorMy Stupid Boss Favorite Male Actor Best Ensemble Indonesian Choice Awards Actor of the Year Asia-Pacific Film Festival Best ActorRudy Habibie Selebrita Awards Terseleb Film Star rowspan="2" Seleb Tereksis Bandung Film Festival Best Film ActorCritical Eleven PIFFA Supreme Awards Best Actor Maya Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role 2018Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards Best Supporting ActorSurga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 Best Ensemble Talent Indonesian Choice Awards Actor of the Year Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best ActorCritical Eleven Favorite Male Actor Best EnsembleKartini DaMan 11th Anniversary Awards Gentleman of the Year rowspan="2" Top 10 Asia Awards Asia Film Award - Indonesia's Inspiring Talent JAFF Indonesian Screen Awards Best PerformanceIf This Is My Story Johnny Andrean Awards Best Hairstyle for Actor Asian Academy Creative Award Best Actor in a Leading RoleCritical Eleven 2020Maya AwardsBest ActorHabibie & Ainun 3 Twivortiare
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