Raffi Ahmad | |
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 Raffi in 2020 | |
| Born | Raffi Farid Ahmad 17 February 1987 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Children | Rafathar Malik Ahmad Rayyanza Malik Ahmad |
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| Family | Syahnaz Sadiqah (sister) Nisya Ahmad (sister) Alshad Ahmad (cousin) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
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Raffi Farid Ahmad (born 17 February 1987) is an Indonesian actor, presenter, singer, entrepreneur, media personality, and producer of Sundanese and Pakistani descent, He is the eldest son of Munawar Ahmad and Amy Qanita.
Raffi was born on 17 February 1987, in Bandung, West Java. He is the oldest child of three.
Raffi began his career as a model. In 2001, he joined Cover Boy as a panelist. In addition to acting, he also appeared in TV advertisements, hosted, and performed as a singer. He began from supporting role in his first soap opera, Tunjuk Satu Bintang, and he became popular in Senandung Masa Puber at the time as lead role with Bunga Citra Lestari. After that, he continuously appeared in soap operas and film television and even one movie titled Love is Cinta. Raffi's acting in the movie got praise from film critics.[citation needed]
In 2006, the top musician, Melly Goeslaw, held a casting for vocal group Bukan Bintang Biasa, also known as BBB. This project devoted for Indonesian teen soap opera. From many artist starring the soap opera was auditioned, Raffi was selected with Laudya Cynthia Bella, Chelsea Olivia Wijaya, Dimas Beck, and Ayushita. Their first single, "Let's Dance Together", was well received. And then, BBB starred in a film directed by Lasja Fauzia called Bukan Bintang Biasa, the single from mentioned film, became most popular with the teenage demographic and the duet single with Ayushita, Jangan Bilang Tidak (translated "Don't Say No"), became the next single.[citation needed]
In 2008, Raffi's acting career more increasing when he appeared in a film produced by Rudy Soedjarwo, Liar and Asoy Geboy. And his name was more popular when he became a presenter in a music program, Dahsyat, who presented by two multi-talent artist, Luna Maya and Olga Syahputra. At the end of the year, BBB launched a new single, "Putus Nyambung", and the new single was received positive response. At the time, it dismissed that BBB only vocal group shortly.
In 2009, Raffi was touted as one of the best-selling artists of music program show, Dahsyat, more increasingly himself in presenter career. In addition to the music program show Dahsyat, he starred in two new programs, Rafi Wkwkwk and OMG, who pairing with Olga Syahputra. Yet, he also still exist in world of acting when starring in some film television, the opera soap Buku Harian Baim, and the sitcom OKB also starred by himself. In addition, he also released the new single, "Johan (Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan)", who duet with Laudya Chintya Bella.
On 26 February 2010, at the 2010 Dahsyatnya Awards, Raffi and Yuni Shara appeared together playing a medley of songs: "Johan (Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan") and "Kucari Jalan Terbaik". This was followed by various offers to pair the two in projects, including advertisements, the duets single "50 Tahun Lagi", and the movie Rumah Tanpa Jendela. He also directed a short film called Barbie, who starred by Yuni Shara. The 10-minute movie was awarded the "Best Movie" award at the 2011 LA Lights Indie Movie.
At the end of 2011, Raffi starred in a horror-comedy film titled Pocong Kesetanan. His existence and productivity get result the best work from program television, opera soap, film television, movie, commercials, and some business was managed by him, one of the Indonesian production house, Barometer Lite, which produces one of Indonesia's leading tabloids, put his name in the fourth position from 9 for Indonesian richest artists of 2011.
On 28 August 2014, Raffi made a special appearance in the Indonesian movie Olga & Billy Lost in Singapore alongside Olga Syahputra, Billy Syahputra, Chand Kelvin, and Raffi's sister, Syahnaz Sadiqah.
Raffi has dated several Indonesian actress such as Laudya Cynthia Bella, Bunga Zainal, Ratna Galih, Tyas Mirasih, and Velove Vexia.[1] He became the subject of controversy in the media about his relationship with singer Krisdayanti's sister, Yuni Shara, who is 14 years his senior. Their relationship lasted for four years.
On 17 October 2014, he married his childhood sweetheart, actress Nagita Slavina, at the age of 27. Their marriage became a subject of great media attention and was broadcast live on television all around the country. Their wedding was held in three cities: Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali. The wedding consisted of a Javanese traditional procession followed by the marriage ceremony and reception in Jakarta, a private party in Bali, and a Ngunduh Mantu in Bandung.[citation needed]
On 15 August 2015, Nagita gave birth to a boy named Rafathar Malik Ahmad. Rafathar has since appeared in film, playing himself in Rafathar: The Movie,[2] and also on the TV show Rumah Mama Amy (MNC TV).[3]
Raffi and Nagita had their second son, Rayyanza Malik Ahmad, on 26 November 2021. With his family's popularity, since birth, Rayyanza or also known as Cipung, has gained a lot of attention on social media. His social media popularity continues to grow as he often show adorable behaviours and actions. He also went viral as Nagita often puts on costumes on him for photoshoots. At his early age, he is already earning money from social media endorsements, appearing on TV shows, and their YouTube channel.
Raffi is an active businessman. His line of businesses include a clothing line, also food, bodyspray, masks, and furniture brands.
RANS PIK Basketball| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2006 | "Let's Dance Together" (with BBB & Melly Goeslaw) | Mindnsoul | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2007 | "Bukan Bintang Biasa"(with BBB) | Ost. Bukan Bintang Biasa | |
| "Jangan Bilang Tidak" (feat. Ayushita) | |||
| "Tergila-Gila" | |||
| 2008 | "Putus Nyambung" (with BBB) | Non-album single | |
| 2009 | "Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan" (feat. Laudya Cynthia Bella) | ||
| 2010 | "50 Tahun Lagi" (feat. Yuni Shara) | Unknown | |
| 2011 | "Cinta Ini" (feat. Yuni Shara) | ||
| "1,2,3" (feat. Yuni Shara & Cavin Cello) | |||
| 2012 | "CH2 (Cinta Hati Hati)" (with BBB & Melly Goeslaw) | Balance | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2013 | "Air dan Api" | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2014 | "Bukan Rama Shinta" | ||
| "Kamulah Takdirku" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| 2015 | "Masih" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | ||
| "Terbaik Untukmu" | |||
| "Let's Talk About Love" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| "Jika" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| "Menikahmu" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| "Lepaskan Saja" | |||
| "Pesawat Terbang" | |||
| 2016 | "Penerus Darahku" | OST Rafathar (Original Soundtrack) | |
| 2017 | "Heey Yoo Rafathar" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | ||
| "Mati Bersamamu" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| "Takdir Manusia" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | |||
| "Buka Puasa" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Non-album single | Unknown |
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Aku Masih Cinta" | Delon feat. Andre Hehanusa |
| "Salam Bagi Sahabat" | Albert Fakdewer feat. Glenn Fredly | |
| 2005 | "Manusia Biasa" | Radja |
| "Pasangan Yang Tepat" | Marshanda | |
| 2009 | "Hancur Hatiku" | Olga Syahputra |
| "Seribu Tahun Lamanya" | Sophie Navita | |
| 2011 | "Aku Cinta" | Yuni Shara |
| "Everybody Knew" | Citra Scholastika | |
| "Kemana Saja Dirimu" | Nova Rianty | |
| 2013 | "Goyang Bang Jali" | Denny Cagur |
| 2017 | "Sejuta Buah" | Sarwendah Tan |
| 2021 | "23" | Marsha Zulkarnain |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ada Hantu di Sekolah | Arya | Lead role |
| 2005 | Me vs High Heels | Dondon | Supporting role |
| Panggil Namaku Tiga Kali | Brian | Supporting role | |
| 2006 | Cinta Pertama | Cameo | |
| 2007 | Bukan Bintang Biasa | Raffi | Lead role |
| Love is Cinta | Doni | Lead role Nominated – 2007 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards for Most Favorite Actor | |
| 2008 | 40 Hari Bangkitnya Pocong | Nino | Lead role |
| Liar | Bayu | Lead role | |
| Asoy Geboy | Didi | Lead role | |
| 2009 | Putih Abu-Abu dan Sepatu Kets | Raffi | Cameo |
| 2010 | Barbie | Himself | Director |
| 2011 | Rumah Tanpa Jendela | Raga | Supporting role |
| Virgin 3 | Burger's trader | Cameo | |
| Get Married 3 | Sophie's boyfriend | Cameo | |
| Pocong Kesetanan | Asep | Lead role | |
| 2014 | Olga & Billy Lost in Singapore | Raffi | Special appearances |
| 2017 | Rafathar | Johnny Gold | Lead role |
| 2018 | The Secret: Suster Ngesot Urban Legend | Teddy | Lead role |
| Kesempatan Kedu[d]a | Abi | Lead Role | |
| ′′Arwah Tumbal Nyai,Part Nyai′′ | Reno | ||
| 2019 | ′′Rumput Tetangga′′ | Ben |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tunjuk Satu Bintang | SCTV | ||
| 2003–2004 | Senandung Masa Puber | Dias | Trans TV | |
| 2004 | Ada Cinta di Lantai 9 | Trans TV | ||
| 2004–2005 | Aku Ingin Hidup | SCTV | ||
| 2005 | Me vs High Heels The Series | Dondon | ANTV | |
| TBA | Asyiknya Pacaran | TV 7 | ||
| TBA | Bisikan Dari Atas | SCTV | ||
| 2006 | Juragan Jengkol | SCTV | ||
| Olivia | Justin | Lead role | RCTI | |
| 2007 | Romantika Remaja | Kelvin | Lead role | SCTV |
| Andai Ku Tahu | Marcel | RCTI | ||
| Doo Bee Doo | Ariel | RCTI | ||
| 2008 | Janji Cinta | Aditya | Lead role | RCTI |
| Dimas dan Raka | Raka | Lead role | Global TV | |
| 2009 | Tarzan Cilik | Raffi | RCTI | |
| Baim Anak Sholeh | Raffi | RCTI | ||
| Buku Harian Baim | Ariel | SCTV | ||
| 2010 | Koboi Cabe Rawit | Ariel | SCTV | |
| Mendadak Alim | Global TV | |||
| Titip Rindu | Bagas | Lead role | SCTV | |
| 2011 | Bintang Untuk Baim | Reno | SCTV | |
| Baim Jaim | Jaim | Lead role | MNCTV
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| Arti Sahabat Season 2 | Revan | Lead role | Indosiar | |
| 2011–2012 | Dia atau Diriku | Satria/Axel | SCTV | |
| 2013 | Putri Nomor 1 | Arya | Lead role | RCTI |
| 2017 | I-KTP | Entut | Lead role | ANTV |
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2005 | Extravaganza ABG | Trans TV |
| 2008 | OKB | Trans 7 |
| 2008–2018, 2020–2021 | Dahsyat | RCTI |
| 2011–present | Pesbukers | ANTV |
| 2012 | Waktunya Kita Sahur | Trans TV |
| 2013 | Yuk Kita Sahur | Trans TV |
| 2013–2014 | Yuk Keep Smile | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Sahurnya Ramadhan | Trans TV |
| Slide Show | Trans TV | |
| Sentil | Trans TV | |
| Ngabuburit | Trans TV | |
| The Blusukan | Trans TV | |
| 2014–2020 | Janji Suci Raffi & Gigi | Trans TV |
| 2015 | RANS Family | Net. |
| 2016–2018 | Rumah Mama Amy | MNCTV |
| 2017–2018 | Republik Sosmed | Trans TV |
| 2020–2021 | The Sultan | SCTV |
| 2021–2022 | The Sultan Entertainment | SCTV |
| 2022–present | FYP | SCTV |
| 2022–present | Ketawa Itu Berkah | Trans TV |
| 2022–present | Inbox | SCTV |
| 2023– | House of Mama Gigi | SCTV |
| 2023– | The Sultan Empire | SCTV |
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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Raffi Ahmad |
