Ariel Noah

Nazril Irham—most people just call him Ariel—has basically been a household name in Indonesia since the early 2000s. He’s the frontman for Noah, yeah, that band your cousin probably won’t shut up about (they used to go by Peterpan, back when flip phones were still a thing). The guy’s voice? Instantly recognizable, kind of haunting, and weirdly comforting all at once. It’s wild how Noah blew up so fast, but honestly, with Ariel leading the way, it makes sense. He’s not just about belting out hits, though. Ariel’s also dipped his toes into acting, mostly in his own music videos where he broods and stares off into the distance like he’s got a million secrets. But he actually got a legit acting gig, too—as the adult version of Arai in “Sang Pemimpi.” That film’s got its own following, especially with folks who grew up reading the book. Sure, Ariel’s main thing is music, but every now and then, he surprises everyone by popping up on the big screen, looking effortlessly cool. People love to talk about his journey with Noah—those songs kind of became the soundtrack for a whole generation. If you’ve ever been to one of their concerts, you know the energy is just unreal, thanks in no small part to Ariel’s stage presence. He’s got that rare mix of star quality and relatability, which, let’s be real, isn’t something you see every day.