Ilham Anas: Barack Obama’s Indonesian Look-a-Like (Photos)

By gravyandbiscuits On February 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Music

Ilham Anas is an Indonesian man who bears a striking resemblance to President Barack Obama. The 34-year-old man is an Indonesian magazine photographer and is now collecting paychecks as an Obama look-alike.

Like Obama, Anas is of American and Kenyan descent.

“When Obama won, my colleagues played a practical joke on me – they made me wear a suit, a tie, and took pictures of me posing as Obama,” Anas told Reuters. “The pictures spread very quickly on the Internet. It was phenomenal. Then TV stations and an advertising agency got in touch with me.”

Anas’ new found celebrity status has even resulted in his appearance in an Indonesian pharmaceuticals commercial.

The real Barack Obama spent some of his childhood in Indonesia, so the country has an undeniable attachment to him. Hopefully Ilham won’t completely lose his identity while enjoying the ride as Obama’s twin! Check out more photos below.

Photos: Fame Pictures

: IMAGE ID # 1863661 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863665 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863669 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863673 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863677 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863681 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863685 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863689 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863693 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863697 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863701 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863705 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863709 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500

: IMAGE ID # 1863713 Exclusiveâ? Indonesian photojournalists Ilham Anas, 35, has become a local celebrity in his native Jakarta after Obama, 47, won the election in November. Now, despite the fact Obama is of Kenyan origin and Anas is Indonesian, he is earning a good living as an Obama double. With his toothy smile, oversized ears and cropped black hair, Indonesian Ilham Anas is cashing in as a look-a-like of US President Barack Obama. CR: BARM/Fame Pictures EFG787 01/27/2009 --- Restrictions apply: USA ONLY --- --- (C) 2009 Fame Pictures, Inc. - Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A - 310-395-0500 / Sales: 310-395-0500