Bront Palarae
Born
Nasrul Suhaimin bin Saifuddin[1]

(1978-09-27) 27 September 1978
Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, Malaysia
Occupation(s)Actor, director, screenwriter, producer, host
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Rozi Izma
​
(m. 2013)​
ChildrenAdeena Imani

Nasrul Suhaimin bin Saifuddin (born 27 September 1978), known professionally as Bront Palarae, is a Malaysian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer.[1]

Following early roles in Lang Buana (2003) and as guitarist for The Velvet Boys in Man Laksa, Bront built his career in the early 2001 with roles in Castello, Bilut, Tipah Tertipu The Movie & 1957: Hati Malaya. His collaboration with director Mamat Khalid resulted in the films Man Laksa (2006) & Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang (2008). They also co-wrote the script together for Tipah Tertipu The Movie (2006).

Bront won his accolade for his portrayal of a private investigator in Belukar (2010). He was the Producer of One Two Jaga (2018), which won 6 awards including Best Pictures at 30th Malaysia Film Festival.[2]

Early life and education

Bront was born in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. His father is of Malaysian Siamese descent whereas his mother is Malay race|Malay],punjabi and Pathan descent surnamed Palarae hence his stage name;[3] he is fluent in Thai himself.[4] He has a sister, Rita, and a brother, Anwar. He attended Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid. Bront went on to study Films at the Malaysia Film Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003.

In 2005, he received a scholarship from the Italian government to attend a short course in Language & Culture at the University for Foreigners Perugia, Italy. He overstayed and toured the country for the next four months.

He took another sabbatical in 2017, this time, he chose Palo Alto, California as his destination. With a scholarship from Ministry of Finance Malaysia, he pursued and completed Innovation & Entrepreneurship Studies at Stanford University.

Acting career

2001–2008: Early years

Palarae made his acting debut on television in 2001, Mat Nor Kusyairi & The Velvet Boys, directed by Mamat Khalid and Produced by Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina. His collaboration with Mamat Khalid brought him onto his first feature film Lang Buana (2003). He first gained fame by portraying two characters in Cinta Tsunami, a television series in 2005.

In 2008, with the release of his biggest commercial success, Sindarela (Cinderella), he rose to prominence in a lead role, Hussin on the hit television series with Sharifah Amani and Remy Ishak, followed by another television series, Rona Roni Makaroni in the same year, again with Sharifah Amani. Both projects directed by Shahrulezad Muhyiddin.

2009–2015: Breaking into film

Uncomfortable with his career direction, the media-shy actor turned his focus to film roles. Since then, he started attracting a variety of roles in films including Anak Halal (2005), Man Laksa (2005) and Bilut (2005).[5] His first major role was in V3: Samseng Jalanan, starring alongside his good friend, Farid Kamil who also directed the movie. V3: Samseng Jalanan grossed over RM4.1 million at the box office.

In 2009, Palarae starred in Belukar alongside Daphne Iking, directed by Jason Chong.[6] Though the movie did not do well at the box office, his acting was praised among critics and audiences alike. He won the Best Actor award at the 23rd Malaysia Film Festival[7][8] and also the Anugerah Skrin 2010 for his performance in Belukar.[9]

In 2010, Palarae co-founded Otto Films and through the company, he co-produced, co-written & co-directed Kolumpo,[10] a feature film released in 2013. He also served Camwerk Studios as a Creative Consultant to help developed The Kidnap Case of Ammar Affendi and secured a co-production deal with RexMedia (US) at the Marche Du Film at Festival De Cannes at the same year. He was later appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Edwin Denim Malaysia[11] and also the face of local fashion designer Fairuz Ramdhan.[12]

2016–present: Going regional

In 2016, Palarae starred in a Malaysian sports football film Ola Bola,[13] Chiu Keng Guan's latest film after the record-breaking The Journey. Not only that the film made RM15.85 million and became the 5th highest-grossing Malaysian film of all time, Bront also won the Kuala Lumpur Critics' Choice Award 2016[14] in the Best Supporting category, for his role in the film.[15]

After winning the Best Actor award for Terbaik Dari Langit at the Asean International Film Festivals (AIFFA) 2015,[16][17] he was roped in for HBO Asia's original series titled Halfworlds directed by Indonesian filmmaker, Joko Anwar.[18] He later joined the Mo Brothers on their latest film titled Headshot, starring Iko Uwais.[19] In 2016, Palarae joined the cast of comedy film My Stupid Boss as a collaboration with another Indonesian filmmaker, Upi Avianto.[20]

At the recent 2016 Asian Television Award, Palarae was nominated for his role in the telemovie Eropah, Here I am through the "Best Actor In A Leading Role" category.[21]

Bront later appeared on Pengabdi Setan[22] (Satan's Slave), a remake of classic Indonesian horror film by Joko Anwar. This would be his second collaboration with Joko after HBO Asia's Halfworlds series. Pengabdi Setan became the highest-grossing film in Indonesia for 2017 and being distributed in 26 countries under CJ Entertainment (Korea). They later made two films together, Gundala in 2019 & Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion[23]

In 2020, he won the Best Actor award at 25th Asian Television Awards (ATA) [24] for his role as Inspektor Megat in the asian adaptation of The Bridge series.

He also starred in an adventure drama Edge of the World, directed by Michael Haussman and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the British soldier and adventurer James Brooke (1803–1868), the first White Rajah of Sarawak.

Humanitarian work

In 2012, Palarae joined the AQSA2Gaza11 Emergency Relief trip to Gaza[25] organised by Aqsa Syarif, a Malaysian non-governmental organisation that focuses on helping the people of Palestine affected by the Gaza-Israel conflicts occurring that year.

He was the goodwill ambassadors for the UNICEF's My Promise To Children campaign[26] to emphasise children's rights in Malaysia.

Filmography

Key
Denotes film/dramas that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Lang Buana Perdana Debut film appearances
2006 Man Laksa Mat Topoi
Castello Chet
Bilut Rosli
Tipah Tertipu The Movie Bad Guy
2007 1957: Hati Malaya Muzaffar
Anak Halal Danny
Apa Khabar Orang Kampung (Village People Radio Show) Radio Actor
2008 Akhirat Ramon
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang Mahinder Singh
Antoo Fighter: Amukan Drakulat Rambo
2009 Setem Abu Bakar / 'Burn'
15Malaysia Pedophile Man Episode: "Lolipop", short film anthology
2010 V3 Samseng Jalanan Brett
Belukar Nik
2011 Vote! Video short
Jalan Pintas Homeless Man
Quattro Hongkong 2 Segment: "Open Verdict" [27]
Kongsi Kempedu
Sekali Lagi Haris
Ombak Rindu Ismail
2012 Bunohan Deng
Jiwa Taiko Pinto
Lagenda Budak Setan 2: Katerina Hisyam
2013 Juvana Warden Encik Raja Cameo
Bikers Kental Ponthaliwat
Psiko: Si Pencuri Hati O. Sidi
Kolumpo Police Officer A Also as director and writer
2014 Sejoli: Misi Cantas Cinta Jo
Lagenda Budak Setan 3: Kasyah Hisyam
Pintu Neraka Norzain
Anak Jantan Somchai
Dollah Superstar Himself Cameo
Terbaik Dari Langit Berg
2015 Redemption Night[28] Rahman
Jwanita Farhan
Girlfriend Kontrak Zain
2016 Ola Bola Rahman
My Stupid Boss Adrian
Headshot Interpol Agent Ali Indonesian movie
Hanyut Sayed Rashid
Art Through Our Eyes The Stranger Segment 'Aku"
2017 Kau Takdirku Harris
Satan's Slaves Bahri Suwono Indonesian movie
Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2 Baruch
2018 Dukun Shah
One Two Jaga Investigating Officer Also as producer
2019 Bikers Kental 2 Ponthaliwat
Fly by Night Inspector Kamal
KL Vampires Himself Opening voice over
Wira Colenal Izzar Cameo
Gundala Pengkor Indonesian movie
Love Is a Bird Darma
2020 Motel Acacia Bront Philippines movie
Tyickoouns Long
Hail, Driver! Toompang Broker
2021 Edge of the World Pengiran Indera Mahkota
Zombitopia Dr. Rahman
Barbarian Invasion Adnan
Proksi Sam
2022 Stone Turtle Samad
Satan's Slaves 2: Communion Bahri Suwono Indonesian movie
Seratus Elevator Passengers Cameo
2023 Harum Malam Norman
Eraser Judge 1 Special appearance
Sumpahan Jerunei Dr. Sani
MALBATT: Misi Bakara Major Adnan
Sleep Call Tommy Indonesia movie
Wow+ Dr. Zaman Khan Short film
Abang Adik Kamarul Special appearance
TBA The Lies I Tell Iskandar As director and producer, Post-production
Safari Mall Himself As director, Post-production
Dawn Raid: The Hands That Rattled The Queen Desa Pachi As director, In-development[29][30][31]

Television series

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2003 Dengan Nama Cinta NTV7
2004 Rumah itu Duniaku TV1
Garisan Takdir Mediacorp Suria
Cinta Tsunami Amran / Rangsit TV3
2007 Cinta Secangkir Kopi Ammar TV9
2008 Sindarella Hussein TV3
Rona Roni Makaroni Roni Astro Ria
2009 Tower 13 Adam / Johan Ariff TV3
Tangkal Besi Astro Citra
2010 Ibn Battuta: The Animated Series TV2 Voice only
2011 Juvana Warden Encik Raja / Balaji TV3
Hajar Aswad Asrul Aswad TV9
2012 Pulau Azri
Projek Pop 8TV Special appearance
I Eat KL Unifi TV
2015 Halfworlds (Season 1) Gusti HBO
2016 Dark Triptych 1 episode
2018 Doors: A Philippines Horror Anthology BOO Episode: "Daddy's Home"
Folklore MP HBO Episode: "Toyol"
2018–2020 The Bridge Megat Jamil HBO/Viu
2023 Katarsis Dr. Alfons Vidio

Telemovie

Year Title Role TV channel
2001 Mat Nor Kusyairi & The Velvet Boys Mat Topoi NTV7
2003 Neon Ringgo's Friend VCD
2004 Zon 606 Fariz
2009 Senandung Malam Astro Prima
2010 Bunga Rampai Musim Tengkujuh Jamal TV1
2012 Kasih Bumi Bumi TV9
2013 New York Cinta Seth Astro First Exclusive
2014 Sebenarnya Khaliff TV3
2015 3 Nota Atoi Astro Prima
2016 Eropah, Here I AM Bukhari Astro Citra
2017 Kekasih Elektrik Amri Rohaizad Fan
2018 Janji Zehan-Lahzeya Bi Payan Faizal Astro First Exclusive

Television

Year Title Role Network
2003 Beat TV Host Astro Ria

TV commercials

Year Title
2006 Hotlink Maxis Prepaid
2008 Visit Singapore
2021 Saji: Mangkuk Tingkat Mak Teh
2022 Samsung: Rezeki Memori

Videography

Music video

Year Song Title Artist
2013 "Menunggu" Akim Ahmad
2017 "Kembali" Kaka Azraff

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominated works Result
2010 14th Anugerah Skrin Best Male Actor Belukar Won
23rd Malaysia Film Festival Won
Best Male Supporting Actor V3: Samseng Jalanan Nominated
24th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Male Film Actor Bront Palarae Nominated
2011 25th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Nominated
2012 16th Anugerah Skrin Best Male Supporting Film Actor Jiwa Taiko Nominated
25th Malaysia Film Festival Best Male Supporting Actor Nominated
The Kuala Lumpur Film Critics' Circle Award Nominated
26th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Male Actor Bront Palarae Nominated
Most Popular Villain in Film or Drama Nominated
2013 Anugerah Blokbuster 2 Best Villain Award Jiwa Taiko Nominated
2014 Anugerah Stail EH! Most Stylish Male Celebity Bront Palarae Nominated
Most Sexy Male Celebrity Nominated
Anugerah Lawak Warna 2 Best Male Comedy Actor (Film) Sejoli Won
26th Malaysia Film Festival Best Male Actor Psiko Pencuri Hati Nominated
18th Anugerah Skrin Best Male Film Actor Won
The Kuala Lumpur Film Critics' Circle Award Best Male Actor Nominated
2015 Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2 Bintang Filem MeleTOP Bront Palarae Nominated
27th Malaysia Film Festival Best Male Actor Terbaik dari Langit Nominated
ASEAN International Film Festival Won
2016 The Kuala Lumpur Film Critics' Circle Award Ola Bola Won
Anugerah Melodi 2016 Personaliti Filem Melodi Bront Palarae Nominated
Asian Television Award 2016 Best Actor Eropah Here I Am Nominated
2017 Festival Film Tempo 2017 (Indonesia) Best Supporting Actor Pengabdi Setan Nominated
2018 IBOMA Awards 2018 (Indonesia) Best Actor Nominated
2019 7th QCinema International Film Festival (Philippines) Fly by Night Nominated
Festival Film Tempo 2019 (Indonesia) Best Supporting Actor Gundala Nominated
2020 IBOMA Awards 2019 (Indonesia) Nominated
Asian Academy Creative Award Best Actor in a Leading Role The Bridge Nominated
ContentAsia Awards Best Male Lead in a TV Programme Nominated
Asian Television Awards (ATA) Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
Best Leading Male Performance - Digital Won
2021 Majlis Pengkritik Filem KL Best Supporting Actor Barbarian Invasion Nominated

References

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  2. ↑ "'Crossroads: One Two Jaga' wins Best Film at 30th Malaysia Film Festival". thestar.com.my. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  3. ↑ Casablancas, Jiman (October 2015). "Rebel, Rebel!". Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. pp. 22–27. ...'My surname is derived from my mother's family name...'
  4. ↑ Chua, Dennis (19 June 2017). "Bront gets spooky in 2 regional films". New Straits Times.
  5. ↑ "FIlem Kita". Archived from the original on 19 May 2006. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "Belukar movie website". Archived from the original on 2 February 2011.
  7. ↑ "Festival Filem Malaysia". SinemaMalaysia. 18 March 2012. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012.
  8. ↑ Lee, Joe (28 October 2010). "A film fest that lets everyone down". The Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Meanwhile, questionable choices abound on the main awards night of FFM 23 - with only Bront Palarae's win, one that was noteworthy and much overdue for the low-profile, talented actor.
  9. ↑ SHAMALA VELU (25 December 2010). "Mualaf bags double in Anugerah Skrin". The Star Online. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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  11. ↑ "Edwin Malaysia Facebook page". Facebook. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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  13. ↑ Shackleton, Liz (19 May 2015). "'Journey' director kicks off football drama". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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