Mohd Iznan "Pekin" Ibrahim (born 25 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 (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.

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, Danny Anwa from Malaysian boy band, X-Factor 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.

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.

In 2015, he played a role as a main character in Villa Nabila, a horror movie directed by Syafiq Yusof. In 2016, Pekin was offered by Syamsul Yusof to play a role in Munafik as a main actor. 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 and Volkswagen Kuning, the former 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. After his win in the 2016 Malaysia Film Festival, he said:

Personal life Pekin married actress Mona Allen on 7 December 2018.

On 31 August 2022, they welcomed their first child, a son named Petra Pekin.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes2004 Di Ambang Misteri Vic Debut film appearances Bicara Hati Shahrul 2009 Cinta Terakhir Cat Farish Skrip 7707 Young Burn 2010 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah Musalman 2011 ...Dalam Botol Taxi Driver Al Hijab Horror Movie Cast 2012 Bunohan Bakar2013 Pada Suatu Cinta Dahulu Artist Rock Ooo Slash / Wan Sulaiman Cerita Kita Kamal Paku Pontianak Adam Lagenda Budak Hostel Aeron Paku Hadi Tokan Yusof2014 Still Life Gallery Security Guard As director 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 Ki2016 Mat Moto Al As director and screenwriter Munafik Fazil Kampung Drift Acai Lalu Short film Pagari Bulan Short film, as producer Volkswagen Kuning Fuad Rock Bro! Slash/Wan Sulaiman Juvana 3: Perhitungan Terakhir Tok Ki Desolasi Zahid2017 Lebuhraya Ke Neraka Medical Assistants KL Wangan Ejay As 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 Manap Karaoke Rauf Bogiba2021 Salina Rizal Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie SWAT 2022 Gila Gusti Jiggy Tujuh Hari Di Bawah Matahari Ali Short film Juang Staf Hospital 2023 Maryam Pergi Ke Malam Imaginur Haikal Cerana Biduk Bu Merah Imran Adiwiraku 2: The Gemencheh Boys Teacher Azman2024 Janna Endoro Mat Dat SyurgaKu Officemate Short film, as director 2025 Kulit Wayang Pak Wana

Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes2004 Cinta TsunamiTV3 Kisah Benar (Season 23) Rahman Episode: "Terleka" 2006 Janji Diana Sam TV2 2008 Antologi Cinta Buat Rania TV1 2009 Nenek Kebaya Hazami TV3Keliwon (Season 2) SyahEpisode: "Bidan Jembalang" 2010 Pintu Taubat Astro Oasis Episode: "Ragutan Maut"2014 Tanah Kubur (Season 8) Husin 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" 2021 Keluarga Untuk Disewa Din TV9

Theater Year Title Role 2012 Tattoo Gestapo Mustafa2017 Cinta Pertama The Musical Dendam Laksamana

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel Notes2002 Pendekar: The Movie Iskandar VCD Momok 2 Ali 2003 Maximum Pekin TV3 2004 Zon 606 Pitt VCD 2005 Ombak Laut China Selatan Astro Ria 2006 Gadis Melayu Wan Deraman TV32013 Tarbiah Toyib Astro Oasis Mengejar Neraka Fahkri TV2 Cerita Sebenar Mengenai Bibah Hazril TV92014 Abu Fauzi TV2 Saya Sabar Sabar TV Alhijrah Hitam Puteh TV3 Bejat Hamzah TV2 Balqis Yamin TV3 Migrasi TV92015 Hujan Pagi Idrus Astro Prima Adelia Faris TV2 Misteri Ubi Kayu2016 Fatin TV3 Batas Izad TV2 Karya 12: Wau Kasih Sani Astro Citra2017 Bayangan Emilia Rizal Astro Ria As director and screenwriter Karya 12 Vol 2: Semerah Darah Khairul Astro Citra2018 Perahu Kecil Jamil TV1 Manikam Hati TV32019 Abang! Adik Patah Balik TV2 Hassan Turbo Hassan TurboTV32020 Jihad Ramadan Hasan Sunah Terakhir Nordin TV2 Tuan Petri Saadong Raja Abdullah Astro Citra B.O.B (Bukan Orang Buta) Wahid Awesome TV 2021 Mr Drift Ady Astro Citra2022 Yang Soleh TV2 As director Jodoh Buat Mia Helmi TV Okey

Discography Year Song title Artist 2017 "KL Wangan" Pekin Ibrahim, Altimet & Faizal Hussein

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work(s) Result2012Men of the YearFilm201224th Malaysian Film FestivalBest ActorBunohan20142014 Anugerah Skrin Best Actor (Drama)Balqis201628th Malaysian Film FestivalBest Actor Mat MotoPromising DirectorBest ScreenplayBest Original Story

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