Omara Esteghlal

Omara Esteghlal
Born
Omara Naidra Esteghlal

(1999-08-10) 10 August 1999
Jakarta, Indonesia
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

Omara Naidra Esteghlal (born 10 August 1999) is an Indonesian actor. He rose to prominence for starring as Piyan in Dilan 1990 (2018). He won the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Joko Anwar's The Siege at Thorn High at the 2025 ceremony. He had previously received a nomination in the same category for his role in Wregas Bhanuteja's Andragogy at the 2023 ceremony.

Early life

Omara Naidra Esteghlal was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 10 August 1999. He attended the United World College, USA in Montezuma, New Mexico.[1] In 2021, he graduated from the St. Olaf College, majoring in psychology and philosophy.[2]

Career

In 2011, Esteghlal started his acting career when he was twelve for starring in family comedy film 5 Elang.[3] He then starred in Rudi Soedjarwo's family drama film Pasukan Kapiten a year later.[4] After starring in the film, he took a break from acting.[5]

In 2018, he starred in teen romance film Dilan 1990 as Piyan, the title character's best friend, and its sequel a year later.[6] In 2021, he starred as Suharnoko Harbani, one of the seven cadets during the 1947 police actions, in biographical war film Cadet 1947.[7] He starred as Gora in Wregas Bhanuteja's drama film Andragogy. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[8] For his performance, he received a Citra Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.[9] In the same year, he starred as Kadir in the biopic comedy film, Srimulat: Hidup Memang Komedi, based on the comedy troupe Srimulat.[10] To prepare for the role, he met the real-life Kadir during rehearsals and learned how to mimic his movements.[11]

In 2025, Esteghlal starred as Jefri Hariman, a troubled high school student in Joko Anwar's dystopian thriller film The Siege at Thorn High.[12] In the same year, he starred in the leading role of Gema, an awkward young man, in Kristo Immanuel's directorial debut film Better Off Dead.[13] In addition to acting, he also served as co-executive producer.[14] He appeared as a tour guide on Netflix original series Romantics Anonymous.[15]

For his portrayal as Jefri in The Siege at Thorn High, he won the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Indonesian Film Festival.[16] In his acceptance speech, he described the character as "someone who was born out of hate and discrimination"[a] and ended with a message of inclusivity. "Hopefully, our country can be free from racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination, and we will continue to fight against violence,"[b] he declared.[17]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 5 Elang Nandi Credited as Omara Naidra Esteghlal
2012 Pasukan Kapiten Omar Credited as Omar Esteghlal
2018 Dilan 1990 Piyan
2019 Dilan 1991 Piyan
2020 Letter from Death Pasha
Milea Piyan
2021 Cadet 1947 Suharnoko Harbani
2022 Gendut Siapa Takut?! Nobel Ibravandya
Like & Share Ino
2023 The Ballads of Roy Tony
Tulah 6/13 Kevin
Galaksi Robert
Andragogy Gora
Ali Topan Bobby
Srimulat: Hidup Memang Komedi Kadir
2025 The Siege at Thorn High Jefri Hariman
Better Off Dead Gema Also as co-executive producer

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2022 Kenapa Gue? Radit Vidio Main role
2023 Kitab Kencan Hermawan Vidio Recurring role
2023 CinLock: Love, Camera, Action! Reyhan Dewantoro Vision+ Main role
2024 Mengejar Maghrib Maghrib RCTI Main role
2025 Bad Guys Elias Vidio Main role
Romantics Anonymous Tour guide Netflix Episode: "Pure Kenji"

Notes

  1. ^ Original: "...Karakterku, Jefri, adalah karakter yang tumbuh dari kebencian dan diskriminasi".
  2. ^ Original: "...Semoga negara kita bisa bebas dari diskriminasi ras, suku, agama, dan kita akan terus melawan kekerasan".

References

  1. ^ Kamiilah, Nasywaa (8 May 2025). "Omara Esteghlal Kuliah di Mana? dari United World College ke St. Olaf College". iNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  2. ^ Sembiring, Ira Gita Natalia (7 January 2020). "Dapat Beasiswa, Omara Esteghlal Kuliah Dua Jurusan di Amerika". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Biodata Omara Esteghlal, Perjalanan Karier, Karya, dan Penghargaannya". Kumparan (in Indonesian). 12 December 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Pasukan Kapiten: Saat Otak Kalahkan Otot". Detik.com (in Indonesian). 2 December 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. ^ Octafiani, Devy (9 November 2020). "Kenalan dengan Omara Esteghlal". Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  6. ^ Azasya, Stella (30 January 2019). "Jadi Piyan di "Dilan", 10 Potret Omara Esteghlal yang Curi Perhatian". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  7. ^ Kusuma, Audria Dwi (30 November 2021). "Karakter dalam Kadet 1947 Bikin Omara Esteghlal Tersentuh". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  8. ^ Complex, Valerie (3 August 2023). "TIFF Unveils Cinematic First Looks With Discovery And Midnight Madness Program; World Premieres Include 'Hell Of A Summer,' 'Gonzo Girl,' 'Widow Clicquot,' And 'Boy Kills World'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  9. ^ Puspasari, Desi (6 November 2023). "Omara Esteghlal Berhasil Perankan Sosok Gora di Budi Pekerti-Masuk Nominasi FFI". Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  10. ^ Nanda, Erfah (14 November 2023). "Omara Esteghlal Spill Perankan Kadir di Srimulat: Hidup Memang Komedi". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  11. ^ Khoiriyah, Nurul (16 November 2023). "Cerita Omara Esteghlal Perankan Sosok Kadir Srimulat yang Legend". Popmama.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  12. ^ Jasmine, Adinda (31 January 2025). "Morgan Oey dan Omara Esteghlal Cerita Peran Guru Vs Murid Bermasalah di Pengepungan di Bukit Duri". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  13. ^ Nadia, Shafa (9 August 2025). "Omara Esteghlal Akui Sulit Ekspresikan Beragam Emosi Gema di Film Tinggal Meninggal". Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  14. ^ Venda, Chelsea (7 August 2025). "Aktor Omara Esteghlal Dituntut Berganti Emosi dalam 10 Detik di Film Tinggal Meninggal". Hypeabis (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  15. ^ Yanuar, Elang Riki (19 October 2025). "Omara Esteghlal Jadi Wajah Indonesia di Serial Jepang Romantics Anonymous". Medcom (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  16. ^ Pribadi, Bagus (20 November 2025). "Piala Citra Perdana Omara Esteghlal di FFI 2025". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  17. ^ Levana, Virgilery (21 November 2025). "Perdana Menang Piala FFI, Omara Esteghlal Serukan Perlawanan Terhadap Diskriminasi dan Kebencian". VOI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
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