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

Regardless of the pros and cons surrounding the selection of Ario Bayu as 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 also managed to show the romantic side of Indonesia's first president.

In the 2000s and beyond, the figure of President Suharto was portrayed in the film DI BALIK 98 by Pandji Pragiwaksono. Although in the story, Suharto had not yet held the presidential seat, and with limited screentime, Pandji's appearance as Suharto successfully sparked discussions on social media.

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

Megawati's figure as the only female president of Indonesia also appeared in the film TAUFIQ: THE MAN WHO CHALLENGED THE STORM. In this biopic, Megawati is depicted as young and her romance with the late Taufik Kiemas is highlighted. Megawati is sweetly portrayed by the beautiful actress Aghniny Haque.

President Jokowi has also had a biopic made about him. In the hands of Teuku Rifnu Wikana, a young Jokowi is presented in a believable manner, with the actor even willing to lose weight to achieve a physical appearance as similar as possible.