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Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
Hi KLovers! Who doesn't know Joko Anwar? This Indonesian film director, writer, and producer, born on January 3, 1976, is known for his work in the film industry, especially in the horror genre. His films have received recognition both nationally and internationally. His works include films such as PENGABDI SETAN, GUNDALA (2019), IMPERTIGORE (2019), and many other films that showcase his ability to deliver strong and atmospheric stories on the big screen.
Joko Anwar seems to have specific criteria in choosing actors and actresses to star in his films. In fact, some of the cast members of the successful film SIKSA KUBUR (2024), which gathered 4 million viewers, were invited to join his debut series, NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS (2024). He always collaborates with a series of renowned actors and actresses, some of whom frequently get roles in his film projects. Let's find out who are the actors who are favorites or regulars in Joko Anwar's projects, having appeared in more than three of his films and series!
1. Ario Bayu
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Ario Bayu is an actor who was awarded as the Best Male Leading Actor in the Bandung Film 2018. He is known for frequently playing the lead role in films collaborated with Joko Anwar. There are around 5 film titles and series, such as KALA (2007), PINTU TERLARANG (2009), GUNDALA (2019) and PEREMPUAN TANAH JAHANAM (2019). As for series, Ario Bayu was chosen as the lead actor in episode 1 titled OLD HOUSE in Joko Anwar's latest Netflix series titled NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS (2024).
2. Arswendy Beningswara
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Arswendy Beningswara is one of the senior actors who is still active and frequently appears on screen. He has starred in five film titles every year and is known for frequently starring in films directed by Joko Anwar. The films he has starred in, directed by Joko Anwar, are KALA (2007), PINTU TERLARANG (2009), PENGABDI SETAN, GUNDALA (2019), PEREMPUAN TANAH JAHANAM (2019), and SIKSA KUBUR (2024).
3. Fachri Albar
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Fachri Albar is also one of the actors who frequently stars in films by Joko Anwar. Some of the films he has starred in include KALA (2007), PINTU TERLARANG (2009), PENGABDI SETAN, and most recently played the role of a suicide bombing victim in the film SIKSA KUBUR (2024). In addition, he also stars in one of Joko Anwar's works in his series titled NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS.
4. Rio Dewanto
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Rio Dewanto is different from some other actors, he made his debut in the film PINTU TERLARANG in 2009, which was also directed by Joko Anwar. Although in that film he only played a supporting role. But as time went on, Rio Dewanto finally got his leading role in the film MODUS ANOMALI released in 2012, in which he portrayed a very dangerous psychopath character. Not only that, in the film GUNDALA released in 2019, he also played the character of Sancaka's father played by Muzakki Ramdhan.
5. Muzakki Ramdhan
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Muzakki Ramdhan, this young actor certainly doesn't want to lose to other senior actors. Muzakki Ramdhan successfully won the Selected Child/Teen Actor/Actress award at the 2020 Piala Maya event through his role in Joko Anwar's film titled GUNDALA: THIS COUNTRY NEEDS A PATRIOT. In addition, he also starred in several other films directed by Joko Anwar such as PENGABDI SETAN 2: COMMUNION (2023), NIGHTMARES AND DAYDREAMS (2024), and SIKSA KUBUR (2024).
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