Pekin Ibrahim
| Pekin Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
 Pekin Ibrahim at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016. | |
| Born |
Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim 25 October 1981 Kota Bharu , Kelantan, Malaysia |
| Education | Universiti Utara Malaysia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim or popularly known as Pekin Ibrahim (born 25 October 1981) is a Malaysian actor.
He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed film Bunohan (2012), Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010), Apokalips X, Ophilia (both in 2014), Munafik and Mat Moto: Kami Bukan Mat Rempit (both in 2016); the last film won him the Malaysia Film Festival award for the Best Actor category, beating other nominees like Shaheizy Sam,Zizan Razak, and Aaron Aziz.
Early life
The youngest child from six siblings, Pekin was born on 25 October 1981 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan to parents Che Jah Che Mat and Ibrahim Awang. His father died of an heart attack when he was 11. His first job was as a worker at an A&W restaurant in Subang Jaya after he left his hometown with his best friend at the age of 16 to start a new life in Kuala Lumpur. While he was working at the restaurant, he attended several auditions for roles in dramas and movies. He also worked very hard to master English and hide his thick Kelantanese accent.[1]
Career
2000s
Pekin started his career as a supporting actor, his first movie being Di Ambang Misteri directed by Silver Chung in 2004 and then Cinta Terakhir directed by Along Kamaludin. In 2009, he was offered to play a supporting role in a horror film called Skrip 7707 directed by Abdul Razak Mohaideen.
2010s: Rise to fame and directorial debut
Pekin rose to fame as he joined the cast of the horror comedy film Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010) directed by Mamat Khalid. In 2012, he played Bakar in Bunohan directed by Dain Iskandar Said. His Kelantanese origins were a convenience to his character who is supposed to speak in the dialect of the state Bunohan was set in.
In 2013, he had been offered once again by Mamat Khalid to play a role as a main actor in his new comedy film called Rock Ooo and then later Apokalips X. He then played a big part in the thriller film Ophilia (2014) directed by Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaluddin as one of the members in a skinhead group.[2]
In 2015, he played a role as a main character in a horror movie directed by Syafiq Yusof called Villa Nabila. In 2016, Pekin was offered by Syamsul Yusof to play a role in Munafik as a main actor. The movie managed to earn about RM 19 million (RM17 million domestic plus RM2 million in neighbouring countries) in just 2 months. In 2016, Pekin ventured into film directing career with films Mat Moto and Volkswagen Kuning, the latter winning him three awards at 28th Malaysia Film Festival including Best Original Story, Best New Actress for Falisha Crossley, and Best Actor via Pekin himself.[3] After his win in the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, he said:
Mat Moto means a lot to me because it's close to my heart and it's my first directorial project. Also, I never expected that my character can win even though it was hard to play, but it's not so heavy. In terms of emotion, I think there are other heavier characters out there. This is my first Malaysia Film Festival win since being in the industry for more than 20 years. It is also my second nomination as my first was in 2012 for Malaysia Film Festival 25 for the film, Bunohan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Di Ambang Misteri | ||
| 2009 | Cinta Terakhir | Cat Farish | |
| 2009 | Skrip 7707 | Young Burn | |
| 2010 | Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah | Musalman | |
| 2011 | Al Hijab | ||
| 2012 | Bunohan | Bakar | |
| 2013 | Rock Ooo | Slash / Wan Sulaiman | |
| 2013 | Paku Pontianak | Adam | |
| 2013 | Cerita Kita | Kamal | |
| 2013 | Lagenda Budak Hostel | Aaron | |
| 2013 | Tokan | Yusof | |
| 2014 | Apokalips X | Lipan | |
| 2014 | Ophilia | Uji | |
| 2015 | Rumah Pusaka Disimpang Jalan | Rashid / Datuk Semerah Setongkol Jagung | |
| 2015 | Villa Nabila | Asyraf | |
| 2015 | Coverina | Kamal | |
| 2015 | Juvana 2 | Tok Ki | |
| 2016 | Mat Moto | Al | also as director and screenwriter |
| 2016 | Munafik | Johan | |
| 2016 | Kampung Drift | Acai | |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Kuning | Fuad | |
| 2016 | Rock Bro! | Slash / Wan Sulaiman | |
| 2016 | Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir | Tok Ki | |
| 2016 | Desolasi | Zahid | |
| 2017 | Lebuhraya Ke Neraka |
Career achievements and awards
Malaysia Film Festival
Malaysian Film Festival is the highlight of the film industry in Malaysia. The film festival was held to appreciate and evaluate the quality of film work throughout the year.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Actor | Bunohan | Nominated |
| 2016 | Mat Moto | Won | |
| Promising Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Story | Won |
Anugerah Skrin
Anugerah Skrin is an annual event organized by TV3 that gives recognition to television programming and films made in Malaysia.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Actor (Drama) | Balqis | Nominated |
Men Of The Year
Men Of The Year has recognized an annual celebration of male charisma, intelligence, wisdom and courage by August Man (Malaysia) magazine.
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Film | Won |
References
- ↑ "Pekin Dedah Rahsia Dibuang Sekolah". Cinema. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "Ophilia (2014)". imdb. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ "Pekin Ibrahim is Grateful To The Late Azwan Annuar". Cinema. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
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