Pekin Ibrahim

This is a Malay name; the name Ibrahim is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Iznan.
Pekin Ibrahim

Pekin Ibrahim at the Malaysia Film Festival, 2016
Born Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim
(1981-10-25) October 25, 1981
Kota Bharu , Kelantan, Malaysia
Education Universiti Utara Malaysia
Occupation Actor
Years active 2004–present
Religion Islam

Pekin Ibrahim or Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim, (born October 25, 1981 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan) is a Malaysian actor. His first significant role was in the Kelantanese dialect film Bunohan (2012). He has also appeared in such films as Di Ambang Misteri (2004), Cinta Terakhir (2009), Skrip 7707 (2009), Al-Hijab (2011), Paku Pontianak (2013), Cerita Kita (2013), Coverina (2015), Kampung Drift (2016) and Volkswagen Kuning (2016).

Pekin became best known for his roles in Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010), Rock Ooo (2013), Lagenda Budak Hostel (2013), Tokan (2013), Apokalips X (2014), Ophilia (2014), Villa Nabila (2015), Juvana 2 (2015), Mat Moto (2016) and Munafik (2016).

Pekin won his first Malaysia Film Festival via his film, Mat Moto: Kami Bukan Mat Rempit. He was named Best Actor at the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, 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 his parents Che Jah Che Mat and Ibrahim Awang. His father died due to heart attack when he was 10. He started his career as a worker at A&W Restaurants, Subang Jaya after he left his hometown in 1998 to start a new life in Kuala Lumpur. He moved to Kuala Lumpur with his best friend when he was 16 in order to achieve his dream to become an actor. While he was working at the restaurant, he attended several auditions to play a role in dramas and movies. In early year of his career, he worked super hard to master English language and remove his thick Kelantanese accent.[1]

Career

2000s

Pekin directed his film Mat Moto (2016)

In the early year, Pekin started his career in film industry only as a supporting actor. Pekin played a role in his first movie called Di Ambang Misteri directed by Silver Chung in 2004. He then played a role in a movie Cinta Terakhir directed by Along Kamaludin also as a supporting character. In 2009, he got an offered to play a role as a supporting actor in a horror movie called Skrip 7707 directed by Prof Madya A. Razak Mohaideen.

2010s

Pekin played a role as a skinhead in Ophilia

Pekin's career started to rise after he has been offered to play a role in a horror comedy film Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010) directed by Malaysian most famous film director, Mamat Khalid. In 2012, he played a main role as Bakar in Bunohan directed by Dain Siad. In this film, Pekin had to speak in Kelantanese dialect and that was not a big problem because he is originated from Kelantan.

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. Pekin's name continue to rise in Malaysian Film Industry when he played a role in a science fiction movie Apokalips X which is directed by Mamat Khalid as well. He then played a big part in a film called 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 a Malaysian new film director Syafiq Yusof called Villa Nabila. In 2016, Pekin was offered by Syamsul Yusof to play a role in Munafik as a main actor. The movie managed to earn about RM 19 million in just 2 months.

Directorial career

In 2016, Pekin took a huge step in directing career when he started to direct his own movie Mat Moto and Volkswagen Kuning. 2016 is a magical year for Pekin Ibrahim when his film managed to take home three awards at 28th Malaysia Film Festival including Best Original Story, Best New Actress for Falisha Crossley, and Best Actor via Pekin himself.[3] After his win in the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, he said:

Pekin in a photography session
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

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Di Ambang Misteri
2009 Cinta Terakhir Cat Farish
2009 Skrip 7707 Young Burn
2010 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah Musalman
2011 Al Hijab
2012 Bunohan Bakar
2013 Rock Ooo Slash@Wan Sulaiman
2013 Paku Pontianak Adam
2013 Cerita Kita Kamal
2013 Lagenda Budak Hostel Aaron
2013 Tokan Yusof
2014 Apokalips X Lipan
2014 Ophilia Uji
2015 Rumah Pusaka Disimpang Jalan Rashid/Datuk Semerah Setongkol Jagung
2015 Villa Nabila Asyraf
2015 Coverina Kamal
2015 Juvana 2 Tok Ki
2016 Mat Moto Al also as director and screenwriter
2016 Munafik Johan
2016 Volkswagen Kuning
2016 Rock Bro! Slash @ Wan Sulaiman

Career achievements and awards

Malaysia Film Festival

Malaysian Film Festival is the highlight of the film industry in Malaysia. The film festival was held to appreciate and evaluate the quality of film work throughout the year.

Year Category Work Result
2012 Best Actor Bunohan Nominated
2016 Mat Moto Won
Promising Director Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Original Story Won

Anugerah Skrin

Anugerah Skrin is an annual event that gives recognition to television programming and films made in Malaysia.

Year Category Work Result
2014 Best Actor (Drama) Balqis Nominated

Men Of The Year

Men Of The Year has recognized an annual celebration of male charisma, intelligence, wisdom and courage by August Man (Malaysia) magazine.

Year Category Result
2012 Film 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. ↑ "Pekin Ibrahim is Grateful To The Late Azwan Annuar". Cinema. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
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