Who Looks the Most Alike? 5 Actors/Actresses Portraying the 'President' Figure in Indonesian Films

Regardless of the pros and cons surrounding Ario Bayu's selection as the character Soekarno in the film SOEKARNO INDONESIA MERDEKA directed by Hanung Bramantyo, Ario Bayu's charisma in portraying the proclaimer received praise from the audience. In this film, Ario was able to showcase the romantic side of Indonesia's first President.

In the 2000s and beyond, the figure of President Soeharto was portrayed in the film DI BALIK 98 by Pandji Pragiwaksono. Although in the story, Soeharto had not yet assumed the presidency and had limited screentime, Pandji's appearance as Soeharto successfully sparked conversations on social media.

Reza Rahadian delivered his best performance as BJ Habibie in three films at once. The President himself even praised Reza. He was awarded the Citra Award for Best Leading Actor for this role.

Megawati's figure as the only female president of Indonesia also appeared in the film TAUFIQ: LELAKI YANG MENANTANG BADAI. In this biopic, Megawati is portrayed as young and her love story with the late Taufik Kiemas is highlighted. Megawati's character is sweetly played by the beautiful actress Aghniny Haque.

President Jokowi has also been made into a biopic. In the hands of Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Jokowi's figure as a young man is presented believably, to the extent that the actor is willing to lose weight to achieve a physical appearance as similar as possible.