Rey Bong's Story of Being Underrated by Family, Becomes Motivation in the Film 'Nobody Loves Kay'

Kapanlagi.com - Young actor Muhammad Fahreyza Anugrah Efrianda, better known as Rey Bong, continues to showcase his existence through his latest film titled Nobody Loves Kay. In this production by Visinema Pictures, Rey plays the character Ido, the friend of the main character. Interestingly, the film's major theme about the struggle to prove oneself is very much in line with the bitter experiences that Rey has faced in real life.

Rey Bong openly shares how his career journey in the entertainment industry has not always received applause. In the early days of his struggle, the man born on September 20, 2005, was actually viewed with skepticism by those closest to him.

“Honestly, from the very beginning of my career, I have felt very underrated by my cousins, by my extended family,” said Rey Bong when met by KapanLagi in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, on Monday (11/05/2026).

1. Supported by Parents

Rey Bong wearing a suit and glasses (credit: instagram.com/rey_bong26)

Fortunately, the actor who has just turned 20 years old has an incredible support system from both of his parents. Rey revealed that his father and mother have always been at the forefront, encouraging him to stand tall. It is this core family support that ultimately ignited Rey's spirit to prove that the doubts many people had about him were completely unfounded.

2. Moments of Being Underrated

Rey Bong poses in the cinema (credit: instagram.com/rey_bong26)

Although his name is now widely recognized, Rey admits that those moments of being underestimated have not just disappeared. At every stage of his career, there have always been doubts, especially when he is about to take on a new project. He often faces questions about whether he is capable of handling the responsibilities of more challenging characters.

"Throughout my career, there have always been moments of being underestimated. So that feeling of being underestimated is something we sometimes need to turn into motivation to prove that I am not in the position that you see in your imagination," emphasized the star of Si Doel The Movie.

3. Rey Bong's New Ambition

Rey Bong laughs (credit: instagram.com/rey_bong26)

In addition to his career in front of the screen, Rey Bong now has a new ambition to explore roles behind the scenes as a filmmaker. However, his aspiration has drawn skepticism from some quarters. Many have advised him to remain focused solely as an actor since he has started that profession at a very young age.

4. Rey Bong in Nobody Loves Kay

Rey Bong in NOBODY LOVES KAY (credit: instagram.com/rey_bong26)

The dynamics of friendship in the film Nobody Loves Kay also feel very real because Rey acts alongside his own friends, Bima Azriel and Joshia Frederico. Rey shared that the biggest challenge in bringing the three of them together was how to manage each other's egos. They are aware that as young people, the desire to stand out individually often arises.

To maintain the integrity of the story, they agreed to embrace each other and not let personal competition ruin the project. Rey is grateful that in this film directed by Bernardus Raka, they managed to overcome their egos for the sake of achieving the best visual results. For him, team harmony is the key to the smoothness of the entire production process they went through.

5. Rey Bong's Hope for Nobody Loves Kay

Rey Bong hopes this film can be an inspiration for anyone who is struggling to achieve their dreams but is continuously looked down upon by their surroundings. For him, mockery is not a barrier, but rather fuel to prove one's true worth. Nobody Loves Kay is promised to be a very personal work for its cast.

6. Synopsis and Screening Schedule

NOBODY LOVES KAY movie poster (credit: instagram.com/rey_bong26)

This film follows the journey of Kay (Bima Azriel), an ambitious high school student who aims to become a pro player. While struggling in the Mobile Legends competition, Kay must face family conflicts due to his plummeting school grades and the threat of moving to Arabia. He fights to improve his grades with the help of Amanda (Aurora Ribero) while chasing his dreams. However, this ambition strains his relationship with his best friend, Ido (Rey Bong). Nobody Loves Kay is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas on June 4, 2026.

(kpl/aal/pit)