Donny Alamsyah

Donny Alamsyah (born December 7, 1978) is an Indonesian actor, best known internationally for his role in action films Merantau (2009) and The Raid (2011). He became well known in Indonesia for his appearance in the 2006 criminal drama film 9 Naga.[1][3][4]

Donny Alamsyah
Born (1978-12-07) December 7, 1978
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Other namesDoni Alamsyah
Occupation
Years active2005–present
Spouse(s)Putri Anggiareni (m. 2009)[1]
Children1[2]

Early life

Donny was born in Jakarta on December 7, 1978. He had started practicing martial arts since he was a kid. His father, who is a pencak silat Cimande trainer, motivates 4-years-old Donny to learn martial arts. He later learned various martial arts to find something that would fit him. While he was an elementary schooler, he learned karate. In junior high school, he took up kung fu. During high school days, he learned Muay Thai, then continue to Wing Chun, wrestling, boxing, and aikido.[3][5]

Career

His acting career began when he starred the film Gie (2005), which is also played by Nicholas Saputra. In 2004, he often accompanied a friend who went to casting calls in Gie film. In the end, he was asked to join in the film and get a role in it.[1][3] His second film, 9 Naga, essentially cemented his reputation as a promising actor. Since then, he has received many casting calls. He starred several action films that require him to compete, such as Merah Putih, Merantau, Darah Garuda and The Raid. He also starred in several music videos from Ungu, Ari Lasso, Andra and The BackBone and many others. He was nominated for Best Actor category in the 2008 Indonesian Film Festival for his role as Bari (a writer) in Fiksi film, losing to Vino G. Bastian (Radit dan Jani).

Personal life

He married Putri Anggiareni on June 5, 2009. The couple have one child.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Director(s) Notes Ref.
2005GieJakaRiri Riza[3]
20069 Naga
(9 Dragons)		DonnyRudy Soedjarwo[6]
2007Sang Dewi
(The Goddess)		AliangDwi Ilalang[7]
2007Kala
(Time)		Henchman LeaderJoko Anwar[8]
2007Selamanya
(Forever)		IpulOdy C. Harahap[9]
2008Fiksi.
(Fiction.)		BariMouly Surya[10]
2008Takut: Faces of FearAndreRako PrijantoOn Show Unit segment[11]
2008DrupadiAdipati KarnaRiri Riza[12]
2009Merantau
(Wander)		YayanGareth Evans[13]
2009Merah Putih
(Red [and] White)		TomasYadi SugandiMerah Putih Trilogy[14]
2010Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park
(Sunday Morning in Victoria Park)		VincentLola Amaria[15]
2010Darah Garuda
(Blood of Eagles)		TomasYadi Sugandi,
Conor Allyn		Merah Putih Trilogy[14]
2011Hati Merdeka
(Hearts of Freedom)		TomasYadi Sugandi,
Conor Allyn		Merah Putih Trilogy[14]
2011The RaidAndiGareth Evans[16]
2012Negeri 5 Menara
(Country of 5 Towers)		Ustadz SalmanAffandi Abdul Rachman[17]
2012Cinta di Saku Celana
(Love in a Pants Pocket)		AhmadFajar Nugros[18]
2012Cita-Citaku Setinggi Tanah
(My Dreams is As High As the Ground)		Employee of Padang
cuisine restaurant		Eugene Panji[19]
2013Kisah 3 Titik
(The Story of 3 Dots)		AntoBobby Probowo[20]
2013Get M4rriedSurgeonMonty TiwaCameo role[21]
2014The Raid 2AndiGareth Evans[22]
2014PanikHanung Bramantyo
2015Di Balik 98
(Behind 98)		Second Lieutenant
Bagus		Lukman Sardi[2]
2015Comic 8: Casino Kings Part 1IsaAnggy Umbara[23]
2015Bulan di Atas Kuburan
(Moon on the Cemetery)		TigorEdo W. F. Sitanggang[4]
20153 (Alif, Lam, Mim)BimaAnggy Umbara[24]
2015Skakmat
(Checkmate)		DitoOdy C. Harahap[25]
2016Comic 8: Casino Kings Part 2IsaAnggy Umbara[26]
2016Iseng
(Reckless)		LudiAdrian Tang[27]
2016Pinky PromiseGuntur Soeharjanto[28]
2017PromiseAsep Kusdinar[29]
2017Night BusHaidarEmil Heradi[30]
2017KL WanganWaziPekin IbrahimMalaysian–Indonesian film[31]
2018Rafira[32]
2018Insya Allah Sah 2GaniAnggy Umbara,
Bounty Umbara		[33]
2018Buffalo BoysYoung AranaMike Wiluan[34]
2019GundalaFadli AzizJoko Anwar
2019ZharfaFurqon AliRuli WanisarMalaysian-Indonesian film
2019Darah DagingSalimSarjono Sutrisno
2019Kl VampiresAgusR. Daven
2019Rembulan Tenggelam di WajahmuBang PleeDaniel Rifki
2020Pemburu di Manchester BiruHanif's DadRako Prijanto

Television series
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2018Heaven and HellChris' direct higher-upHOOQ[35]
2019-2020TunnelTigolGoplay6 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Organisation Award Recipients Result
2008 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Sang Dewi Nominated
2008 Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Leading Actor fiksi. Nominated
2011 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park Nominated
2011 Indonesian Movie Awards Favorite Supporting Actor Minggu Pagi di Victoria Park Won
2013 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Chemistry (with Iko Uwais) The Raid Nominated
2015 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Supporting Actor The Raid 2 Nominated

References
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  2. Ramadhan, Rahmi Suci (January 8, 2015). "Donny Alamsyah Ingat Anak Saat Syuting Film 'Di Balik 98'" [Donny Alamsyah remembers his child when filming 'Di Balik 98']. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  3. "The Humble Persona of Action Star Donny Alamsyah". DA MAN. February 12, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
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  6. "'9 Naga', Penjahat yang Tobat" ['9 Dragons', repentant criminals]. Liputan 6 (in Indonesian). January 15, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  7. "'Sang Dewi': Kisah 'Rocky' Rasa Indonesia" ['The Goddess': 'Rocky' ala Indonesia]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). August 2, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  8. "'Dead Time' (2007)". IMDb. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  9. "'Selamanya' (2007)". 21 Cineplex (in Indonesian). Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  10. "'Fiksi.' (2008)". IMDb. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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  12. "'Drupadi' (2008)". IMDb. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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  19. "Belajar Menghargai Mimpi Lewat 'Cita-citaku Setinggi Tanah'" [Learn to cherish dreams through 'Cita-Citaku Setinggi Tanah']. Kompas (in Indonesian). October 4, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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  34. Wirastama, Purba (March 13, 2018). "Film Laga "Buffalo Boys" Kenalkan Sejumlah Pemain" [Cast announced for action film "Buffalo Boys"]. MetroTV News (in Indonesian). Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  35. Kotzathanasis, Panos (March 31, 2018). "Film Review: "Heaven and Hell" (2018) by Bobby Prabowo". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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