Iqbaal Ramadhan
A multifaceted Indonesian artist who evolved from teen pop idol to a serious actor captivating audiences in the blockbuster 'Dilan' film series.
Born 1999 (age 27)·Indonesian actor and singer·Birthday: December 28·Generation Z
Biography
Iqbaal Ramadhan first captured Indonesia's attention as a member of the wildly popular teen band Coboy Junior. His transition from the stage to the screen, however, is where he cemented his staying power. He broke from his boy-band image with a defining role as the charming, motorcycle-riding Dilan in the 2018 film adaptation of the beloved novel 'Dilan 1990.' His performance captured the poetic romance and youthful spirit of the character, making the film a cultural phenomenon and proving his depth as a performer. Ramadhan has since balanced music with a selective film career, choosing projects that challenge perceptions and showcase his generation's voice in Indonesian cinema.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Iqbaal was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Iqbaal Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Iqbaal's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the male lead in 'Dilan 1990,' one of the highest-grossing Indonesian films of all time.
- Won the Variety Asian Star: Up Next award at the International Film Festival & Awards Macao in 2018.
- Successfully transitioned his career from a member of the major pop group Coboy Junior to a respected film actor.
- Headlined the sequel 'Dilan 1991,' which also achieved massive commercial success.
Did You Know?
He is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia.
During his time in Coboy Junior, the band was known for its massive and intensely dedicated fanbase, often called 'Coboy Junior Mania.'
He is an avid fan of the English football club Liverpool FC.
“Music and film are different languages for telling our stories.”
