Best Sctor Chicco Jerikho
A Star Called Chicco

The names Nicholas Saputra, Lukman Sardi and Reza Rahadian have long dominated the Indonesian film industry. Chicco Jerickho suddenly emerged after the screening of his film Cahaya dari Timur: Beta Maluku ('The Light from the East: Beta Maluku'), a work by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. Chicco was Tempo's Best Actor last year for his portrayal of the role of Sani Tawainella, a Moluccan teenager who uses football to prevent an outbreak of religious conflict between local children. Since then, Chicco has become another rising star. The competition this year has been healthier, more interesting and absorbing. Once again,Chicco is our choice for best actor ahead of five other leading contenders.

In Joko Anwar's latest film, A Copy of My Mind, to be released in February next year, he plays Alek (no 's' at the end of his name), a subtitling translator for pirated DVDs in the Glodok area. Every day he translates foreign films (including pornographic ones) while caring for his aunt, who only watches television all day long. In the evenings, Alek wastes his money on gambling. His life changes after he meets Sari (Tara Basro), who works at a beauty salon. He only realizes this when he sees how he reacts when Sari is in danger, not only because love and intimacy have now entered his life.