Kevin Julio Chandra (born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 28 July 1993), better known as Kevin Julio is an Indonesian actor, presenter and singer of mixed Dutch and Sundanese descent.

Kevin Julio
Kevin Julio in 2017
Born
Kevin Julio Chandra

(1993-07-28) July 28, 1993 (age 31)
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s)Celebrity
presenter
singer
Years active2006 - present
Parent(s)Asep Candra Himawan (father)
Nancy Wijaya (mother)

Early life

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Kevin Julio was born on 28 July 1993, in Jakarta. He is the only child of Asep Candra Himawan and Nancy Wijaya. His father is Sundanese while his mother is of Dutch descent[1]

Career

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Kevin Julio started his film career as supporting roles in Basah... (2006), Menculik Miyabi (2010) and Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus (2013). His first leading role was in the Kembalinya Nenek Gayung (2013) and Adriana (2013). In 2016 he was cast as villain in the Comedy-superhero Jagoan Instan.

In 2013, he started his presenting career by co-hosting along with Olga Syahputra and Raffi Ahmad in the music program Dahsyat. In 2016, he hosting a new talent search or television show formed by FremantleMedia (now Fremantle) with NET., in between of Just Duet and Ini Dia! (Indonesian version of Thank God You're Here).

As an actor, he has earned Bandung Film Festival for Excellence Actor in a Lead Role (Television) in 2014, and has been nominated for SCTV Awards, Indonesia Kids Choice Awards, Infotainment Awards, and Insert Fashion Awards.

2006 - 2011: Debut television and film

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Kevin Julio started his acting career as supporting role in Indonesian soap opera "Intan" in 2016. He started his acting career as supporting role and starred in several television including "Heart Series" (2007), "Candy"(2007). In 2011 he starred in "Arti Sahabat", which made him an idol.[2]

Kevin Julio started his film career as supporting roles in "Basah..." (Wet...) (2006), "Menculik Miyabi" (Kidnapping Miyabi)(2010)

2012 - present: Critical acclaim, debut presenting, and FTV

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In 2013, he was cast in the second season of Heart Series, "Heart Series 2". His first leading role was in the "Bidadari-Bidadari Surga" (Heaven Angels) (2013). He received critical acclaimed with his role as Tristan in Ganteng-Ganteng Serigala (Handsome Wolves) (2014)[3] In 2015, GGS back with it second season titled, Ganteng-Ganteng Serigala (Returns), it set earlier before first season. Kevin Julio and all main casts left the show because the production changed it whole story, but he then called back him for the last episode.[4]

In 2013, while on a break from television series, Kevin Julio starred in numerous film television including Rute Cinta No. 23 which has nominated in Panasonic Gobel Awards 2015.

While he was on a break from television activity he was cast on Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus (2013) as supporting role Daniel, Acha Septriasa boyfriend, but due to his rude character toward Lupus her girlfriend left him. His first leading role was in the horror-comedy film Kembalinya Nenek Gayung (Nenek Gayung is Back) (2013) as Brandon. A popular actor who is tried to get his popularity back in alternative way.[5] Then he starred in a historical-fiction film, Adriana (2013), as Sobar who is very serious person.[6][7][8] In 2016, he was cast as villain in the comedy-superhero Jagoan Instan (Instant Hero), Romeo.[9] Directed by Fajar Bustami, Jagoan Instan was filmed last year and released on 18 February. For this character he is uglified with false buck teeth.[10] Due to tight scheduled he collapsed three times in one day during the shooting of this film.[11][12][13]

In 2013, he started his presenting career by co-hosting along with Olga Syahputra and Raffi Ahmad in the music program Dahsyat. In 2016, he hosting a new Indonesian singing talent search produced by FremantleMedia with NET., "Just Duet" aired every Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm from 2 April - 22 May 2016.[14]

On 2 August 2015, he along with Maia, PASTO, Jessica Mila and Prilly Latuconsina hold fan meeting in Jakarta Selatan to promoted their latest collaboration album, Maia Pasto with the Stars. He sung a duet track with PASTO, "Teman atau Kekasih" (Friend or Girlfriend)[15][16] The official teaser of this track first published on 27 July 2015, by Le Mosiek Revole on YouTube

In November 2016, his film with Jessica Mila, Surga di Telapak Kaki Ibu (The Movie), was released.[17] On 12 January 2017, Jomblo Ngenes, his second film with Jessica Mila was released.[18] On 25 June 2017, Indonesian version of Miss Granny, Sweet 20, was released,[19] starring Kevin Julio as Juna.[20]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role
2008 Basahhh... Alvin
2010 Menculik Miyabi Bimo
2013 Bangun Lagi Dong Lupus Daniel
Kembalinya Nenek Gayung Brandon
Adriana Sobar
2014 Marmut Merah Jambu Leader of Silat Extra Curiculer (Cameo)[21][22]
2016 Jagoan Instan Romeo
Surga Di Telapak Kaki Ibu The Movie Amri
2017 Jomblo Ngenes Noval[23]
Sweet 20 Juna[20]
2021 Kadet 1947 Mulyono
2022 Like & Share Ario

Television

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Dramas

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Year Title Role
2006 Intan Kevin
2007 Heart Series Young Boby
Intan Kevin
Candy Aldy
Sentuh Hatiku
Juwita Jadi Putri Ryo
2008 Sekar Kevin
Namaku Mentari Diste
2009 Nikita Choki
Putih Merah Andra
Dewi Sakti
Cinta dan Anugerah
Kejora dan Bintang
Embun
2010 Arti Sahabat Fathir
Arti Sahabat Season 2 Fathir
Buku Harian Baim Bayu
2012 Yusra dan Yumna Julio
Yang Muda Yang Bercinta Ronzi
2013 Bukan Mawar Tapi Melati
Heart Series 2 Boy
Bidadari - Bidadari Surga Dalimunte
2014 Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala Tristan
2015 Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala Returns Tristan[24]
2019 Jodoh Wasiat Bapak Tommy

Television films

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  • Cewek Super Lelet (2008) as Aruna
  • Kacamata Kuda Buat Uda (2008) as Uda
  • Rute Cinta No. 23 as Adit
  • Rebutan Pembantu Cantik as Ardi
  • Dikejar Argo Cinta as Adit
  • Roro Jonggrang Millenium
  • Labil Ekonomi Bikin Jatuh Cinta (2013) as Rianto
  • Tabrakan 2 Hati (2014) as Tommy
  • Tak Ada Babysitter Supir Pun Jadi (2014) as Ciko
  • Kepepet Cinta Cowok Jetset (2014) as Johan
  • Cewek Jadul Bikin Happy (2014) as Reni
  • Cintaku Dikoploin Kamu
  • Tukang Babat Rumput Jatuh Cinta
  • Hansip Super Tajir

Collaborations

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Year Information Tracks contributed Artist(s)
2015 Maia Pasto with the Stars
  • Artist: Maia and Pasto
  • Released: Augustus 2, 2015
5. Teman atau Kekasih Kevin Julio

Commercial film

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Presenter

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Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Nominated Work Result
2014 Festival Film Bandung Excellence Actor in a Lead Role (Television) Bidadari - bidadari Surga Won
SCTV Awards Popular Actor Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala Nominated[25]
2015 Indonesia Kids Choice Awards Best Actor Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala Nominated
Infotainment Awards Selebriti Pria Paling Memikat himself Nominated
Most Fashionable Celebrity - Male himself Nominated
Celebrity of The Year himself Nominated
Most Exist Celebrity on Social Media himself Nominated
SCTV Awards Popular Actor Ganteng - Ganteng Serigala Returns Nominated[26][27]
2016 Infotainment Awards Most Fashionable Celebrity - Male himself Nominated[28]

References

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  1. ^ "Ulang Tahun, Kevin Julio Dapat 'Mobil' dari Sang Mama" [Birthday, Kevin Julio received 'Car' from His Mother]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Before GGS Vampire, This Young Actor 'Arti Sahabat' Became Idol". KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016. (in Indonesian)
  3. ^ "Kevin Julio Wishes GGS Could Beat Their Rival Drama that has passed 1.000 Episodes". Tabloidbintang.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016. (in Indonesian)
  4. ^ GGS Returns Review, Incongruity in The Last Episode". Liputan6.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016. (in Indonesian)
  5. ^ "'Kembalinya Nenek Gayung', Meminta Yang Sudah Dicuri". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian).
  6. ^ "KapanLagi.com: Belum Kuliah, di 'ADRIANA' Kevin Julio Jadi Ahli Sejarah". KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Kevin Julio Kesulitan Main Film Serius - Movie news - CINEMA 21". 21cineplex.com. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Jadi Ahli Sejarah Kevin Julio Berusaha Terlihat Pintar" (in Indonesian). viva.
  9. ^ "Kevin Julio As Villain in Jagoan Instan". Muvila.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  10. ^ Perdani, Yuliasri (28 February 2016). 'Jagoan Instan': A new superhero with a local flavor. The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  11. ^ Guess what?: Kevin Julio learns the hard way. The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  12. ^ VIVA.co.id (10 February 2016). "Kevin Julio Collapsed During This Film". life.viva.co.id. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  13. ^ "Adegan Menguras Tenaga, Kevin Julio Pingsan Tiga Kali" (in Indonesian). Indopos.co.id.
  14. ^ Kevin Julio: Jadi Host Seru Banget Sih. Warta Kota. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  15. ^ Maia Bikin Album Pasto Penuh dengan Bintang Sinetron. Liputan6.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016
  16. ^ Guess what?: Kevin Julio, Jessica Mila to release romantic duet. The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 25 October 2016
  17. ^ Billy, Apfia Tioconny (22 November 2016). "Lama Tak Terdengar Dewi Hughes Muncul Di Film Surga Di Telapak Kaki Ibu". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  18. ^ Birra, Fadhil Al, ed. (10 January 2017). "Calvin Jeremy Isi Soundtrack Jomblo Ngenes". Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  19. ^ Afrisia, Rizky Sekar (25 June 2017). "Film Indonesia Kuasai Bioskop saat Lebaran". CNN. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  20. ^ a b Gasella, Shandy (26 June 2017). "Sweet 20: Versi Buat Ulang Miss Granny yang Layak Dirayakan!". detikHOT (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  21. ^ "KapanLagi.com: Raditya Dika Rilis Daftar Pemeran 'MARMUT MERAH JAMBU'". KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  22. ^ "Sutradarai Marmut Merah Jambu Raditya Dika Ngaku Curang - CINEMA 21". 21cineplex.com (in Indonesian).
  23. ^ "Film Jones Libatkan Dua Pemain Sinetron GGS". muvila.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  24. ^ Here is The Casts List and Their Characters in GGS Returns. Liputan6.com.
  25. ^ "SCTV Awards 2014 Full Nomination List". Liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 26 November 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  26. ^ "SCTV Awards 2015 Full Nomination List". Liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 30 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  27. ^ "SCTV Awards 2015 Prediction, Who Will be The Winners?". Liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 6 November 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Here is The SCTV Infotainment Award 2016 Full Nomination List". Bintang.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 October 2016.
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