Irwansyah (born 6 March 1985) is an Indonesian actor and singer. Irwansyah released his first solo album, ''Soliter'', in 2008.

Biography

Irwansyah was born in Jakarta on 6 March 1985. He has two younger brothers, Hafiz and Andhika. He started his acting career in ''

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'', appearing in ''Senandung Masa Puber'', ''Pacarku Superstar'' (''My Lover is a Superstar''), and ''Ku T'lah Jatuh Cinta'' (''I've Fallen in Love''). Irwansyah starred in 2006's ''

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'' alongside his then-girlfriend

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. He also sang for the film's soundtrack, including the solo "Pecinta Wanita" ("Womanizer") and the duet "Heart". The album went

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. The following year he starred in '' Love is Cinta'' with Septriasa, and in 2008 he released his first solo album ''Soliter'' (''Solitary''), produced by

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and her husband Anto Hoed. The album contained a song written by Irwansyah, "Lagu Untukmu" ("Song for You"), as well as the hit single "Kutunggu Jandamu" ("I'll Wait for You to be a Widow"). In the 2009 legislative election, Irwansyah was unsuccessful in his bid for a seat in the

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with the

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. In 2011, he starred opposite Septriasa again in '' Love Story'', a film based on a traditional folktale. Despite being former lovers, the two were reported to have worked professionally together. His most recent film is ''Mudik'' (''Go Home''), which was released in late 2011.

Filmography

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'' (2006) *'' Love is Cinta'' (2007) * '' Lantai 13'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' 40 Hari Bangkitnya Pocong'' (2008) * '' Love Story'' (2010) * ''Mudik'' (''Go Home''; 2011) * ''Wanita Tetap Wanita'' (2013) * '' Roh Fasik'' (2019)

Awards

* Movie Love Is Cinta (2007) – Starvision as Leading Actor OST Album Love Is Cinta Singer and Composer (some songs in the OST) * RCTI Indonesian Movie Award 2007 – Winner Favourite OST Album * SCTV Indonesia Music Award 2007 – Best New Artist Nominee APM Music Award Singapore 2007 * Best New Male Artist * Best New Duo Artist Most Famous Young Artist * Malaysia Minister Award for Most Famous Indonesia Young Artist 2007 * The MOST FAVORITE MALE MTV 2006 * Kymco motorcycle 2007 : media TV, print, radio, pos, print ad & billboard * Double Platinum Award (65,000 copies) – Warner Music Malaysia August 2006 – OST Heart * Multi Platinum Award (5 Platinum) – Warner Music Malaysia June 2007 – OST Heart * Double Platinum Award (450,000 copies) – Warner Music Indonesia 2006 – OST Heart OST Album Heart Singer (3 songs of total 8 album songs) * MTV Movie Award 2006 – My Heart Best Song in the Movie * MTV Movie Award 2006 – Heart Best Favorite Movie * MTV Music Award 2006 – My Heart Best New Artist Nominee * Nominasi Penyanyi Pop Pria Terpopuler 2011 – Indosat Awards * Nominasi Pasangan Paling Inbox With

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– Inbox Awards 2012

References

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External links

* {{Authority control 1985 births Minangkabau people Indonesian male film actors 21st-century Indonesian male singers Indonesian pop singers Living people Male actors from Jakarta