Kevin Julio Chandra (born in Jakarta, on 28 July 1993), better known as Kevin Julio is an Indonesian actor, presenter and singer of mixed Dutch and Sundanese descent.
Early life Kevin Julio was born on 28 July 1993, in Jakarta. He is the only child of Asep Candra Himawan and Nancy Wijaya. His father is Sundanese while his mother is of Dutch descent
Career Kevin Julio started his film career as supporting roles in Basah... (2006), Menculik Miyabi (2010) and Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus (2013). His first leading role was in the Kembalinya Nenek Gayung (2013) and Adriana (2013). In 2016 he was cast as villain in the Comedy-superhero Jagoan Instan.
In 2013, he started his presenting career by co-hosting along with Olga Syahputra and Raffi Ahmad in the music program Dahsyat. In 2016, he hosting a new talent search or television show formed by FremantleMedia (now Fremantle) with NET., in between of Just Duet and Ini Dia! (Indonesian version of Thank God You're Here).
As an actor, he has earned Bandung Film Festival for Excellence Actor in a Lead Role (Television) in 2014, and has been nominated for SCTV Awards, Indonesia Kids Choice Awards, Infotainment Awards, and Insert Fashion Awards.
2006 – 2011: Debut television and film Kevin Julio started his acting career as supporting role in Indonesian soap opera "Intan" in 2016. He started his acting career as supporting role and starred in several television including "Heart Series" (2007), "Candy"(2007). In 2011 he starred in "Arti Sahabat", which made him an idol."Before GGS Vampire, This Young Actor 'Arti Sahabat' Became Idol" . KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
Kevin Julio started his film career as supporting roles in "Basah..." (Wet...) (2006), "Menculik Miyabi" (Kidnapping Miyabi)(2010)
2012–present: Critical acclaim, debut presenting, and FTV In 2013, he was cast in the second season of Heart Series, "Heart Series 2". His first leading role was in the "Bidadari-Bidadari Surga" (Heaven Angels) (2013). He received critical acclaimed with his role as Tristan in Ganteng-Ganteng Serigala (Handsome Wolves) (2014)"Kevin Julio Wishes GGS Could Beat Their Rival Drama that has passed 1.000 Episodes". Tabloidbintang.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016. In 2015, GGS back with it second season titled, Ganteng-Ganteng Serigala (Returns), it set earlier before first season. Kevin Julio and all main casts left the show because the production changed it whole story, but he then called back him for the last episode.GGS Returns Review, Incongruity in The Last Episode" . Liputan6.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
In 2013, while on a break from television series, Kevin Julio starred in numerous film television including Rute Cinta No. 23 which has nominated in Panasonic Gobel Awards 2015.
While he was on a break from television activity he was cast on Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus (2013) as supporting role Daniel, Acha Septriasa boyfriend, but due to his rude character toward Lupus her girlfriend left him. His first leading role was in the horror-comedy film Kembalinya Nenek Gayung (Nenek Gayung is Back) (2013) as Brandon. A popular actor who is tried to get his popularity back in alternative way. Then he starred in a historical-fiction film, Adriana (2013), as Sobar who is very serious person. In 2016, he was cast as villain in the comedy-superhero Jagoan Instan (Instant Hero), Romeo. Directed by Fajar Bustami, Jagoan Instan was filmed last year and released on 18 February. For this character he is uglified with false buck teeth.Perdani, Yuliasri (28 February 2016). 'Jagoan Instan': A new superhero with a local flavor . The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016. Due to tight scheduled he collapsed three times in one day during the shooting of this film.Guess what?: Kevin Julio learns the hard way . The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
In 2013, he started his presenting career by co-hosting along with Olga Syahputra and Raffi Ahmad in the music program Dahsyat. In 2016, he hosting a new Indonesian singing talent search produced by FremantleMedia with NET., "Just Duet" aired every Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm from 2 April – 22 May 2016.Kevin Julio: Jadi Host Seru Banget Sih . Warta Kota. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
On 2 August 2015, he along with Maia, PASTO, Jessica Mila and Prilly Latuconsina hold fan meeting in Jakarta Selatan to promoted their latest collaboration album, Maia Pasto with the Stars. He sung a duet track with PASTO, "Teman atau Kekasih" (Friend or Girlfriend)Maia Bikin Album Pasto Penuh dengan Bintang Sinetron . Liputan6.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016Guess what?: Kevin Julio, Jessica Mila to release romantic duet . The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016 The official teaser of this track first published on 27 July 2015, by Le Mosiek Revole on YouTube
In November 2016, his film with Jessica Mila, Surga di Telapak Kaki Ibu (The Movie), was released. On 12 January 2017, Jomblo Ngenes, his second film with Jessica Mila was released. On 25 June 2017, Indonesian version of Miss Granny, Sweet 20, was released, starring Kevin Julio as Juna.
Filmography Films Year Title Role 2008Basahhh...Alvin2010Menculik MiyabiBimo2013Bangun Lagi Dong LupusDanielKembalinya Nenek GayungBrandonAdrianaSobar2014Marmut Merah JambuLeader of Silat Extra Curiculer (Cameo)2016Jagoan InstanRomeoSurga Di Telapak Kaki Ibu The MovieAmri2017Jomblo NgenesNovalSweet 20Juna 2021 Kadet 1947 Mulyono 2022 Like & Share Ario2025The Most Beautiful Girl in the World 2026 The Sea Speaks His Name Daniel Tumbuan
Television Dramas Year Title Role 2006IntanKevin2007Heart SeriesYoung Boby IntanKevinCandyAldySentuh HatikuJuwita Jadi PutriRyo2008SekarKevinNamaku MentariDiste2009NikitaChokiPutih MerahAndraDewiSaktiCinta dan AnugerahKejora dan BintangEmbun2010Arti SahabatFathirArti Sahabat Season 2FathirBuku Harian BaimBayu 2012Yusra dan YumnaJulioYang Muda Yang BercintaRonzi2013Bukan Mawar Tapi MelatiHeart Series 2BoyBidadari – Bidadari SurgaDalimunte2014Ganteng - Ganteng SerigalaTristan 2015Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala ReturnsTristanHere is The Casts List and Their Characters in GGS Returns. Liputan6.com.2019Jodoh Wasiat BapakTommy
Television films Cewek Super Lelet (2008) as Aruna Kacamata Kuda Buat Uda (2008) as Uda Rute Cinta No. 23 as Adit Rebutan Pembantu Cantik as Ardi Dikejar Argo Cinta as Adit Roro Jonggrang Millenium Labil Ekonomi Bikin Jatuh Cinta (2013) as Rianto Tabrakan 2 Hati (2014) as Tommy Tak Ada Babysitter Supir Pun Jadi (2014) as Ciko Kepepet Cinta Cowok Jetset (2014) as Johan Cewek Jadul Bikin Happy (2014) as Reni Cintaku Dikoploin Kamu Tukang Babat Rumput Jatuh Cinta Hansip Super Tajir
Collaborations Year Information Tracks contributed Artist(s)2015Maia Pasto with the Stars Artist: Maia and Pasto Released: Augustus 2, 20155. Teman atau Kekasih Kevin Julio
Commercial film Caviplex Junior Oppo (2014) (with Jessica Mila) ALBA Watch Indonesia (2016)
Presenter Dahsyat Just Duet Ini Dia! Pesta Sahabat Cinta Indonesia (id:)
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Nominated work Result 2014Festival Film BandungExcellence Actor in a Lead Role (Television)Bidadari – bidadari Surga SCTV Awards Popular Actor Ganteng – Ganteng Serigala 2015Indonesia Kids Choice AwardsBest ActorGanteng – Ganteng SerigalaInfotainment AwardsSelebriti Pria Paling MemikathimselfMost Fashionable Celebrity – MalehimselfCelebrity of The YearhimselfMost Exist Celebrity on Social MediahimselfSCTV AwardsPopular ActorGanteng – Ganteng Serigala Returns2016Infotainment Awards Most Fashionable Celebrity – Malehimself
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