List of Young Indonesian Actors Predicted to Become the Golden Generation in the National Film Industry

The Indonesian film industry is experiencing a significant surge, not only in terms of production quantity but also in the quality of the actors' performances. In recent years, a number of young actors have emerged who not only manage to capture the audience's attention but also demonstrate mature acting skills at a very young age. They are seen as representatives of the golden generation of Indonesian cinema in the future.

These young actors are not just present as complements in a story, but they become the backbone in building the emotions and appeal of films. Many of them started their careers as children, with some having worked in feature films before they could read scripts fluently. Now, they are not only making names in box office films but also receiving awards and recognition at various film festivals.

So who are these young figures, and what are their inspiring career journeys that lead them to be predicted as the main pillars of Indonesian cinema in the future?

1. Muzakki Ramdhan: Child of Actors, Star of Contemporary Horror and Action Films

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Muzakki Ramdhan began his acting career with an iconic role as young Sancaka in the film GUNDALA (2019). His strong acting immediately captured the audience's attention, showcasing his extraordinary talent despite his young age.

He is the second child of three siblings from the couple Raja and Meli Amalia. His mother even named her culinary business, Muzakkitchen, after him as a form of support for his career. After GUNDALA, he continued to actively star in films such as NUSSA (2021), KELUARGA CEMARA 2 (2022), PENGABDI SETAN 2: COMMUNION (2022), SIKSA KUBUR (2024), and DILAN: WO AI NI 1983 (2024).

2. Graciella Abigail: From Catwalk to the Big Screen

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Before captivating audiences on the big screen, Graciella Abigail was already known as a child model. Her name became widely recognized when she won first place in the Gading Model Search Kids 2017, which became a stepping stone for her entertainment career.

Her acting debut came with the horror film ASIH 2 (2020), and she gained further prominence in the film MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7 (2022-2024). In 2023, Graciella participated in LAYANGAN PUTUS THE MOVIE and solidified her presence through DILAN: WO AI NI 1983 (2024), showcasing her continually developing acting maturity.

3. Ali Fikry: Multitalented Since Childhood

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Ali Fikry began his career in the entertainment world at a young age, starting by winning the Bebestar 2 competition in Makassar in 2013. A year later, he and the dance group X-Cool Dancer reached the top 12 of INDONESIA'S GOT TALENT 2014 and won at Bosowa Got Talent, demonstrating his talent from an early age.

Ali became known to the public when he starred in the soap opera PANGERAN (2015), and in the same year, he made his feature film debut in ADA SURGA DI RUMAHMU. His involvement in projects such as KUNTILANAK (2018-2022), SURGA YANG TAK DIRINDUKAN (2021), SATRIA DEWA: GATOTKACA (2022), WAKTU MAGHRIB (2023), and THE SHADOW STRAYS (2024) reaffirms his flexibility as a talented young actor.

4. Widuri Puteri: A Versatile Actress Since Childhood

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Widuri Puteri has been appearing on the big screen since she was a child, when she acted in the film AKU, KAU & KUA (2014) alongside her parents. Her name began to attract attention after she became the lead actress in the film KELUARGA CEMARA (2019), which achieved great success.

Thanks to her performance in that film, Widuri was nominated for the Piala Maya 2018, Bandung Film Festival 2019, and IMAA 2019. In 2020, she challenged herself by playing Rintik, a non-verbal child, in the musical film BUKU HARIANKU and learned sign language for two months. Her latest film SIKSA KUBUR (2024) adds to her long list of achievements in the film industry.

5. Muhammad Adhiyat: Famous Since Babyhood

Muhammad Adhiyat has been known to the public since he was a baby through advertisements and magazine photoshoots. However, his name truly skyrocketed after playing Ian in the film PENGABDI SETAN (2017) by Joko Anwar.

His strong acting led to him being trusted again in the sequel PENGABDI SETAN 2: COMMUNION (2022), as well as appearing in the films KU LARI KE PANTAI (2018), BALADA SI ROY (2023), and DILAN: WO AI NI 1983 (2024), strengthening his portfolio as an influential young actor.

6. Maisha Kanna: From Musical Stage to Big Screen

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Maisha Kanna began her career on the musical stage with PETUALANGAN SHERINA in 2017, playing the character Sherina. Her name became more recognized after portraying Sam in the film KU LARI KE PANTAI (2018), which earned her a nomination for Best Child Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival.

Maisha is also active in the music world, having released five singles, three of which became film soundtracks. She continues to show development by starring in DUA GARIS BIRU (2019-2024), STAR SYNDROME (2023), and RUMAH MASA DEPAN (2023), making her a young multitalented figure worth considering.

7. How old was Ali Fikry when he started his career?

Ali Fikry started his career at the age of 4.

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