Pekin Ibrahim

Pekin Ibrahim
Pekin at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016.
Born Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim
(1981-10-25) 25 October 1981
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian
Education Universiti Utara Malaysia
Occupation Actor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer
Years active 1996–present
Parent(s) Che Jah Che Mat (mother)
Ibrahim Awang (father; deceased 1991)

Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim (born 25 October 1981), better known by his stage name Pekin Ibrahim, is a Malaysian actor.

He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed film Bunohan (2012), Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010), Apokalips X, Ophilia (both in 2014), Munafik and Mat Moto: Kami Mat Moto Bukan Mat Rempit (both in 2016); the last film won him the Malaysia Film Festival award for the Best Actor category, beating other nominees like Shaheizy Sam, Zizan Razak, and Aaron Aziz.

Early life

The youngest child from six siblings, Pekin was born on 25 October 1981 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan to parents Che Jah Che Mat and Ibrahim Awang. His father died of a heart attack when he was 11. His first job was as a worker at an A&W restaurant in Subang Jaya after he left his hometown with his best friend at the age of 16 to start a new life in Kuala Lumpur. While he was working at the restaurant, he attended several auditions for roles in dramas and movies. He also worked very hard to master English and hide his thick Kelantanese accent.[1]

Career

Pekin started his career as a supporting actor, his first movie being Di Ambang Misteri directed by Silver Chung in 2004 and then Cinta Terakhir directed by Along Kamaludin. In 2009, he was offered to play a supporting role in a horror film called Skrip 7707 directed by Abdul Razak Mohaideen.

Pekin rose to fame as he joined the cast of the horror comedy film Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010) directed by Mamat Khalid. In 2012, he played Bakar in Bunohan directed by Dain Iskandar Said. His Kelantanese origins were a convenience to his character who is supposed to speak in the dialect of the state Bunohan was set in.

In 2013, he had been offered once again by Mamat Khalid to play a role as a main actor in his new comedy film called Rock Ooo and then later Apokalips X. He then played a big part in the thriller film Ophilia (2014) directed by Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaluddin as one of the members in a skinhead group.[2]

In 2015, he played a role as a main character in a horror movie directed by Syafiq Yusof called Villa Nabila.[3][4][5][6] In 2016, Pekin was offered by Syamsul Yusof to play a role in Munafik as a main actor.[7] The movie managed to earn about RM 19 million (RM17 million domestic plus RM2 million in neighbouring countries) in just 2 months. In 2016, Pekin ventured into film directing career with films Mat Moto[8] and Volkswagen Kuning, the latter winning him three awards at 28th Malaysia Film Festival including Best Original Story, Best New Actress for Falisha Crossley, and Best Actor via Pekin himself.[9] After his win in the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, he said:

Mat Moto means a lot to me because it's close to my heart and it's my first directorial project. Also, I never expected that my character can win even though it was hard to play, but it's not so heavy. In terms of emotion, I think there are other heavier characters out there. This is my first Malaysia Film Festival win since being in the industry for more than 20 years. It is also my second nomination as my first was in 2012 for Malaysia Film Festival 25 for the film, Bunohan.

Filmography

Key
Film and dramas that have not yet been released Denotes film / dramas that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Director Notes
2004 Di Ambang Misteri Vic Silver Chung
2009 Cinta Terakhir Cat Farish Along Kamaludin
Skrip 7707 Young Burn Dato' Prof Madya A. Razak Mohaideen
2010 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah Musalman Mamat Khalid
2011 Al Hijab Pierre Andre Cameo appearances
2012 Bunohan Bakar Dain Iskandar Said
2013 Rock Ooo Slash / Wan Sulaiman Mamat Khalid
Paku Pontianak Adam Ismail Bob Hasim
Cerita Kita Kamal Pierre Andre
Lagenda Budak Hostel Aaron Ismail Bob Hasim
Tokan Yusof Ghaz Abu Bakar
Paku Hadi P. Rameesh Guest appearances
2014 Apokalips X Lipan Mamat Khalid
Ophilia Uji Raja Mukhlis Raja Ahmad Kamaluddin
2015 Rumah Pusaka Disimpang Jalan Rashid / Datuk Semerah Setongkol Jagung Mamat Khalid
Villa Nabila Asyraf Syafiq Yusof
Coverina Kamal Khalid Nadzri
Jejak Warriors Wan Hassan Saw Teong Hin
Juvana 2: Terperangkap Dalam Kebebasan Tok Ki Faisal Ishak
2016 Mat Moto Al Himself Directorial debut, also as director and screenwriter
Munafik Fazil Syamsul Yusof
Kampung Drift Acai Nevin Hiong
Volkswagen Kuning Fuad Shadan Hashim
Rock Bro! Slash / Wan Sulaiman Mamat Khalid
Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir Tok Ki Faisal Ishak Special appearances
Desolasi Zahid Syafiq Yusof
2017 Lebuhraya Ke Neraka Medical Assistants Mamat Khalid
KL Wangan: Bikin Gempak Ejay Himself Also as director, producer and screenwriter
2018 Surf This Love: Gelora Juara Jimmy John Waan Hafiz
Hantu Kak Limah 3 Musalman Mamat Khalid
7ujuh Film and dramas that have not yet been released Mus Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaluddin Post production
2019 Mat Moto 2 Film and dramas that have not yet been released Al Himself Post production
TBA Suatu Ketika Film and dramas that have not yet been released — Post production
Cerana Biduk Bu Merah Film and dramas that have not yet been released — Post production

Television series

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2008 Antologi Cinta Buat Rania — TV1
2010 Pintu Taubat — Astro Oasis Episode: "Ragutan Maut"
Nenek Kebaya — TV3
2014 Tanah Kubur — Astro Maya HD Episode: "Dosa Susu"
Kalau Itu Jodoh Kita — TV Alhijrah
Seludup Amran Astro Maya HD
2015 Bercakap Dengan Jin S1 — Astro Mustika HD

Theater

Year Title Role Ref.
2012 Tattoo Gestapo Mustafa
2017 Cinta Pertama The Musical
Dendam Laksamana

Telemovie

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2003 Maximum Pekin TV3
2004 Zon 606 — None Direct-to-video
2005 Ombak Laut China Selatan — Astro Ria
2013 Tarbiah Toyib — Astro Oasis
Mengejar Neraka Fahkri TV2
Cerita Sebenar Mengenai Bibah Hazril TV9
2014 Hitam Puteh TV3
Bejat Hamzah TV2
Balqis Yamin TV3
2015 Hujan Pagi Idrus Astro Prima
Adelia Faris TV2
Misteri Ubi Kayu — TV2
2016 Fatin — TV3
Batas Izad TV2
Karya 12: Wau Kasih Sani Astro Mustika HD
2017 Bayangan Emilia Rizal Astro Ria Also as director and screenwriter
Karya 12 Vol 2: Semerah Darah Khairul Astro Mustika HD

Discography

Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2017 KL Wangan Pekin Ibrahim, Altimet & Faizal Hussein

Awards and accolades

Year Award Category Work(s) Result
2012 Men of the Year Film N/A Won
2012 24th Malaysian Film Festival Best Actor Bunohan Nominated
2014 2014 Anugerah Skrin Best Actor (Drama) Balqis Nominated
2016 28th Malaysian Film Festival Best Actor Mat Moto Won
Promising Director Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Original Story Won

References

  1. ↑ "Pekin Dedah Rahsia Dibuang Sekolah". Cinema. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ophilia (2014)". imdb. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Akmaliah Razak (13 January 2015). "Villa Nabila rungkai misteri sebenar". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "KISAH SERAM 'VILLA NABILA' KINI DI LAYAR LEBAR". Media Hiburan. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Rudy Imran Shamsuddin (30 November 2014). "Villa Nabila penuh mistik". Harian Metro. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Raizatul Hanum A. Rajak (10 January 2015). "Villa Nabila : Dari kisah sebenar ke layar perak". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Mohd Tahir, Sudirman (14 April 2016). "Munafik paling laris". Harian Metro. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  8. ↑ http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/bukan-filem-rempit-murahan-1.183214
  9. ↑ "Pekin Ibrahim is Grateful To The Late Azwan Annuar". Cinema. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
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