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Kristo Immanuel

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Kristo Immanuel
Born
Kristo Immanuel Caesar

(1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 28)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Spouse
Jessica Tjiu
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(m. 2022)​

Kristo Immanuel Caesar (born 28 February 1997) is an Indonesian actor, internet personality, impressionist, and director. He rose to prominence in 2019 after his impersonation videos went viral on Instagram. He then has starred in various films, including Timo Tjahjanto's The Big 4 (2022) and Yosep Anggi Noen's 24 Hours with Gaspar (2023). He made his directorial debut with Better Off Dead in 2025, which earned him a nomination for a Citra Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 2025 ceremony.

Early life

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Kristo Immanuel Caesar was born on 28 February 1997 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 2019, a video of him impersonating 120 animated characters went viral on Instagram. He told Kompas that he started learning how to do impressions since he was in primary school.[1] He graduated from Multimedia Nusantara University in 2020, majoring in Film Studies.[2]

Career

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In 2019, Immanuel began his acting career by voicing Indonesia's second president Soeharto in the biopic Susi Susanti: Love All.[3] In 2021, he served as an assistant director on Ernest Prakasa's Teka Teki Tika and also played a small role in the film.[4] He landed his first major acting role in Timo Tjahjanto's action comedy film The Big 4, for which won the Maya Award for Best Breakthrough Actor at the 2022 ceremony.[5][6] In 2023, he starred in Yosep Anggi Noen's crime drama 24 Hours with Gaspar and Fajar Nugros' psychological thriller Sleep Call.[7][8] In 2024, he co-wrote a jukebox musical featuring the music of Tulus, Interaksi, along with Nuya Susanto and Pradipta Kartika.[9]

In 2025, Immanuel made his directorial debut with the cringe comedy film Better Off Dead, starring Omara Esteghlal in the leading role.[10] Immanuel and co-writer Jessica Tjiu received a nomination for the Citra Award for Best Original Screenplay for their work.[11]

Personal life

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In February 2022, Immanuel married Jessica Tjiu in a ceremony in Central Jakarta.[12] The couple co-wrote the screenplay for his film Better Off Dead.[13]

In an interview with Tempo, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.[14] He described his film Better Off Dead as a "love letter for people with neurodiversity".[15] He explained that the "breaking the fourth wall" concept used in the film represented self-talk, which is commonly seen in neurodivergent individuals.[16]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Susi Susanti: Love All Soeharto Voice
2021 Teka-Teki Tika Tony Also as assistant director
2022 The Big 4 Pelor
2023 Star Syndrome Joko William
Sleep Call Bayu
Srimulat: Hidup Memang Komedi President Voice
24 Hours with Gaspar Njet
2024 Agak Laen Kristo
Kaka Boss Ajit Also as assistant director
The Shadow Strays Jeki Djamil
Bolehkah Sekali Saja Kumenangis Agoy
My Annoying Brother Fauzan
Love Unlike in K-Dramas Dito
2025 Better Off Dead Christo Immanuel Uncredited cameo; Also as director, screenwriter, and co-executive producer
Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2020 Twisted Bobi Vision+ Episode: "Jangan Teriak"
2023 Imperfect the Series Rudy Hadihartono WeTV, Iflix 2 episodes

Stage

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Year Production Role Location Notes
2022 Teater Musikal Cek Toko Sebelah Erwin Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta
(9–11 December 2022)
2024 Interaksi — As playwright

References

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  1. ^ Arnani, Mela (14 March 2019). "Aksi Laki-laki Tirukan 120 Suara dan Ekspresi Karakter Disney Viral di Medsos". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  2. ^ Rachel (13 May 2025). "Producer Visinema Novia Puspa Sari & Aktor Kristo Immanuel Hadiri Sinetalk UCIFEST ke-16". Multimedia Nusantara University. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Dari Impersonator ke Kursi Sutradara: Perjalanan Karier Kristo Immanuel". Narasi (in Indonesian). 21 August 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  4. ^ Iskandar, Doddy (19 August 2025). "Perjalanan Karier Kristo Immanuel Dari Impersonator ke Sutradara". Radio Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ^ Putri, Lifia Mawaddah (15 December 2022). "Kristo Immanuel akui kesulitan imbangi akting pemain "The Big 4"". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Maya 2023". Haluan (in Indonesian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  7. ^ Fathurrozak (22 March 2024). "24 Jam Bersama Gaspar: Kristo Immanuel Kehormatan Main Film Disutradarai Dosennya". Media Indonesia. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  8. ^ Salma, Vinny Shoffa (6 September 2023). "Kristo Immanuel naikkan massa otot untuk film "Sleep Call"". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  9. ^ "Lagu-Lagu Karya Tulus Diadaptasi Untuk Narasi Teater Musikal 'Interaksi'". Elle Indonesia. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  10. ^ Jasmine, Adinda (4 June 2025). "Proses Kreatif Kristo Immanuel Debut Sutradara Lewat Tinggal Meninggal". Tempo. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  11. ^ Marvela (19 October 2025). "Daftar Nominasi Piala Citra Festival Film Indonesia 2025". Tempo. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  12. ^ Shabira, Rafifa (23 February 2022). "10 Potret Kristo Immanuel dan Pasangan, dari Pacaran hingga Menikah". IDN Times. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  13. ^ Tryani, Nurul (6 August 2025). "Kolaborasi Bareng Istri di Tinggal Meninggal, Kristo Immanuel Akui Sulit Kembangkan Karakter Gema". Era.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  14. ^ Elizabeth, Geofanny (26 July 2025). "Totalitas Kristo Immanuel untuk Film Tinggal Meninggal". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  15. ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (6 August 2025). "Kristo Immanuel Jadikan Tinggal Meninggal Surat Cinta untuk Neurodivergent". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  16. ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (4 June 2025). "Kristo Immanuel Gunakan Konsep Breaking the 4th Wall di Tinggal Meninggal". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
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