Bront Palarae is one of the most highly acclaimed Malaysian actors who has achieved critical and commercial success on a regional scale. Palarae first gained prominence in television, portraying two characters in the drama series Cinta Tsunami. After breaking into films in small roles, he delivered an award-winning performance in the film Belukar, winning him Best Actor at the 23rd Malaysia Film Festival.

A slew of local roles later, including Malaysian 2016 blockbuster Ola Bola and Terbaik Dari Langit—both of which won him Best Actor awards—Palarae began to establish himself in Southeast Asian cinema. First, he starred in HBO Asia’s Halfworlds, followed by a string of Indonesian productions: Headshot, My Stupid Boss and Indonesia’s highest-grossing and widely distributed film of 2017, Pengabdi Setan.

Palarae recently starred in the hit movie Abang Adik, which won international acclaim, and the Thai horror film The Cursed Land. He is about to start his latest project, an Indonesian adaptation of Oriol Paulo’s The Body, co-starring Marissa Anita (Impetigore), and is currently in the final phase of developing the screen adaptation of the Guthrie Dawn Raid.

Besides acting, Palarae is an entrepreneur who co-founded the Pixel Play Group, which deals with new venture investments, film and television production, and distribution opportunities for the global halal market. Deeply committed to arts and cultural preservation, Palarae uses his experience in the film industry to promote Malaysia’s rich narratives and celebrate its unique heritage.