Pekin Ibrahim

Mohd Iznan "Pekin" Ibrahim (born 27 October 1981) 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.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohd Iznan.
Pekin Ibrahim
Pekin at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016
Born
Mohd Iznan bin Ibrahim

(1981-10-27) 27 October 1981
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
EducationUniversiti Utara Malaysia
OccupationActor, director, screenwriter, producer, singer
Years active1996–present
Spouse(s)
Mona Allen
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(m. 2018)​

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 Villa Nabila, a horror movie directed by Syafiq Yusof.[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.

Personal life

Pekin married actress Mona Allen on 7 December 2018.[10][11]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Di Ambang Misteri Vic Debut film apperances
2009 Cinta Terakhir Cat Farish
Skrip 7707 Young Burn
2010 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah Musalman
2011 Al Hijab Horror Movie Cast Cameo appearance
2012 Bunohan Bakar
2013 Pada Suatu Cinta Dahulu Artist Cameo appearance
Rock Ooo Slash / Wan Sulaiman
Cerita Kita Kamal
Paku Pontianak Adam
Lagenda Budak Hostel Aeron
Paku Hadi Guest appearance
Tokan Yusof
2014 Apokalips X Lipan
Ophilia Uji
2015 Rumah Pusaka Disimpang Jalan Rashid / Datuk Semerah Setongkol Jagung
Villa Nabila Asyraf
Coverina Kamal
Jejak Warriors Wan Hassan
Juvana 2: Terperangkap Dalam Kebebasan Tok Ki
2016 Mat Moto Al Directorial debut, also as director and screenwriter
Munafik Fazil
Kampung Drift Acai
Volkswagen Kuning Fuad
Rock Bro! Slash / Wan Sulaiman
Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir Tok Ki Special appearance
Desolasi Zahid
2017 Lebuhraya Ke Neraka Medical Assistants
KL Wangan Ejay Director, producer and screenwriter
2018 Surf This Love: Gelora Juara Jimmy John
Hantu Kak Limah Musalman
7ujuh Mus
2019 Suatu Ketika Teacher Sulaiman
2020 Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai Slash Haji Tapah Special appearance
Manap Karaoke Rauf Bogiba
2021 Salina
TBA Mat Moto 2 Al Director, post-production
Cerana Biduk Bu Merah Post-production
Adiwiraku 2 Teacher Azman 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 (Season 8) Husin Astro Oasis Episode: "Dosa Susu"
Kalau Itu Jodoh Kita TV Alhijrah
Seludup Amran Astro Prima
Kifarah (Season 2) TV3 Episode: "Kelentong"
2015 Siri Bercakap Dengan Jin (Season 1) Astro Mustika HD
Kifarah Mistik TV3 Episode: "Gelandangan"
2018 Tuan Puteri Saadong Sultan Abdullah

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 VCD
2005 Ombak Laut China Selatan Astro Ria
2013 Tarbiah Toyib Astro Oasis
Mengejar Neraka Fahkri TV2
Cerita Sebenar Mengenai Bibah Hazril TV9
2014 Saya Sabar Sabar TV Alhijrah
Hitam Puteh TV3
Bejat Hamzah TV2
Balqis Yamin TV3
Migrasi TV9
2015 Hujan Pagi Idrus Astro Prima
Adelia Faris TV2
Misteri Ubi Kayu
2016 Fatin TV3
Batas Izad TV2
Karya 12: Wau Kasih Sani Astro Citra
2017 Bayangan Emilia Rizal Astro Ria Director and screenwriter
Karya 12 Vol 2: Semerah Darah Khairul Astro Citra
2018 Perahu Kecil Jamil TV1
Manikam Hati TV3
2019 Abang! Adik Patah Balik TV2
Hassan Turbo Hassan Turbo TV3
2020 Jihad Ramadan Hasan
Sunah Terakhir Nordin TV2

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.
  10. "Pekin Ibrahim dan Mona Allen selamat nikah". Sinar Harian. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  11. "Pekin Ibrahim dan Mona Allen sudah bernikah". Astro Awani. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
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