From Barista to Screen: Sky Iskandar's Artistic Journey

Sky Iskandar, 32, has carved a unique path to acting, starting his career as a barista for six years and working as a background artist for Bernard Chandran. His journey into the arts wasn't through traditional talent searches but rather through unexpected opportunities.

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I did think about joining the Hero Remaja program. But at that time, I was already 27 years old, too old.

Initially, Iskandar considered joining the "Hero Remaja" program but felt he was too old at 27. He began modeling and acting in short films for friends, participating in "The BMW Shorties" and gradually taking on small roles. A pivotal moment came when Nadhir Nasar invited him to act in a music video, which he credits with changing his career trajectory.

Known for his quiet demeanor, Iskandar sometimes faces being perceived as arrogant. He explains that he struggles to express himself verbally, finding solace and expression through art. Painting and drawing have been lifelong passions, actively pursued during his time working with Bernard Chandran. He now has a collection of about 100 paintings, primarily abstract and figurative, with his own calligraphy style.

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That's why I paint because only through art can I show what's in my heart.

After intense filming schedules, Iskandar retreats to his studio to paint, a process he finds restorative. He dedicated significant time to painting after a busy filming period last November and hopes to one day compile his artwork into a book.

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If there's a chance, I'd like to collect them and publish them as a book.