Irwansyah
| Irwansyah | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Irwansyah |
| Born |
6 March 1985 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupations | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Irwansyah (born 6 March 1985) is an Indonesian actor and singer. Irwansyah released his first solo album, Soliter, in 2008.
Biography
Irwansyah was born in Jakarta on 6 March 1985. He has two younger brothers, Hafiz and Andhika. He started his acting career in sinetron (Indonesian soap operas), appearing in Senandung Masa Puber, Pacarku Superstar (My Lover is a Superstar), and Ku T'lah Jatuh Cinta (I've Fallen in Love).[1]
Irwansyah starred in 2006's Heart alongside his then-girlfriend Acha Septriasa. He also sang for the film's soundtrack, including the solo "Pecinta Wanita" ("Womanizer") and the duet "Heart".[1] The album went double platinum.[2] The following year he starred in Love is Cinta with Septriasa, and in 2008 he released his first solo album Soliter (Solitary), produced by Melly Goeslaw and her husband Anto Hoed. The album contained a song written by Irwansyah, "Lagu Untukmu" ("Song for You"), as well as the hit single "Kutunggu Jandamu" ("I'll Wait for You to be a Widow").[1]
In the 2009 legislative election, Irwansyah was unsuccessful in his bid for a seat in the People's Representative Council with the Prosperous Indonesia Party.[1]
In 2011, he starred opposite Septriasa again in Love Story, a film based on a traditional folktale. Despite being former lovers, the two were reported to have worked professionally together.[3] His most recent film is Mudik (Go Home), which was released in late 2011. He said that he was satisfied with the film.[4]
Personal Life
Irwansyah dated Heart and Love is Cinta co-star Acha Septriasa until late 2008. He is now married to actress Zaskia Sungkar; they were married on 15 January 2011[5] after 8 months of courtship.[1]
Filmography
- Heart (2006)
- Love is Cinta (2007)
- Lantai 13 (2007)
- Love (2008)
- 40 Hari Bangkitnya Pocong (2008)
- Love Story (2010)
- Mudik (Go Home; 2011)
- Wanita Tetap Wanita (2013)
References
- Footnotes
- Bibliography
- "Ingin Terus Eksis" [Wants to Always Exist]. TokohIndonesia.com. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- "Irwansyah". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- "Irwansyah works hard for new film". The Jakarta Post. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- "Irwansyah-Zaskia in no hurry to have kids". The Jakarta Post. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- Kurniasari, Triwik (27 February 2011). "Acha Septriasa : A new role to dye for". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
External links
- Irwansyah at the Internet Movie Database