Irwansyah

Irwansyah
Birth name Irwansyah
Born (1985-03-06) 6 March 1985
Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupation(s) Actor, singer
Years active 2002–present

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 sinetron (Indonesian soap operas), appearing in Senandung Masa Puber, Pacarku Superstar (My Lover is a Superstar), and Ku T'lah Jatuh Cinta (I've Fallen in Love).[1]

Irwansyah starred in 2006's Heart alongside his then-girlfriend Acha Septriasa. He also sang for the film's soundtrack, including the solo "Pecinta Wanita" ("Womanizer") and the duet "Heart".[1] The album went double platinum.[2] The following year he starred in Love is Cinta with Septriasa, and in 2008 he released his first solo album Soliter (Solitary), produced by Melly Goeslaw 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").[1]

In the 2009 legislative election, Irwansyah was unsuccessful in his bid for a seat in the People's Representative Council with the Prosperous Indonesia Party.[1]

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.[3] His most recent film is Mudik (Go Home), which was released in late 2011. He said that he was satisfied with the film.[4]

Personal Life

Irwansyah dated Heart and Love is Cinta co-star Acha Septriasa until late 2008. He is now married to actress Zaskia Sungkar; they were married on 15 January 2011[5] after 8 months of courtship.[1]

Filmography

Awards

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