Raffi Ahmad

Raffi Farid Ahmad (born 17 February 1987) is an Indonesian actor, presenter, singer, entrepreneur, media personality, and film producer who is the Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for Development of Young Generation and Artists. He is also the founder of media company RANS Entertainment.

Early life Raffi Farid Ahmad was born on 17 February 1987 in Bandung, West Java, to a Pakistani-Sundanese family. His father, Munawar Ahmad, is of Pakistani descent while his mother Amy Qunita is a native Sundanese. He is the oldest of four children. His two sisters, Syahnaz Saddiqah and Nisya Ahmad, are also actors.

Career 2001–2011: Career beginnings Ahmad started out as a model in 2001 where he joined Cover Boy as a panelist. In addition to acting, he also appeared in TV advertisements, hosted, and performed as a singer. He played a supporting role in the soap opera, Tunjuk Satu Bintang, and later, a starring role in Senandung Masa Puber, paired with Bunga Citra Lestari. Following that, he kept making appearances in many soap operas, film television (FTV), and movies, such as Love is Cinta. Ahmad's acting in the movie got praise from film critics.

In 2006, the top musician, Melly Goeslaw, held a casting for vocal group , also known as BBB. This project was devoted to Indonesian teen soap opera. From many artists starring in the soap opera auditioned, Raffi was selected with Laudya Cynthia Bella, Chelsea Olivia, , and Ayushita. Their first single, "Let's Dance Together", was well-received. BBB later starred in a film directed by Lasja Fauzia titled Bukan Bintang Biasa, the single from mentioned film, became most popular with the teenage demographic and the duet single with Ayushita, Jangan Bilang Tidak , became the next single.

In 2008, Ahmad's acting career increased 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, presented by two multi-talent artists, Luna Maya and Olga Syahputra. At the end of the year, BBB launched a single hit, "Putus Nyambung".

In 2009, Ahmad was touted as one of the best-selling artists of music program show, Dahsyat, as he increased presenter career. In addition to the music program show Dahsyat, he starred in two new programs, Rafi Wkwkwk and OMG, paired with Olga Syahputra. However, he also still exists in world of acting when starring in some film television, the opera soap Buku Harian Baim, and the sitcom OKB also starred by himself. He also released the new single, "Johan (Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan)", who duets with Laudya Chintya Bella.

On 26 February 2010, at the 2010 Dahsyatnya Awards, Ahmad 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, which starred Yuni Shara. The 10-minute film 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 results in the best work from program television, opera soap, film television, movie, commercials, and some business was managed by him, one of the Indonesian production houses, Barometer Lite, which produces one of Indonesia's leading tabloids, put his name in the fourth position from nine for Indonesian richest artists of 2011.

2012–present: Rising popularity On 28 August 2014, Ahmad 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.

Personal life Raffi has dated several Indonesian actresses such as Laudya Cynthia Bella, , , , and . He became the subject of controversy in the media about his relationship with singer Krisdayanti's sister, Yuni Shara, who is 14 years older than him. Their relationship lasted for four years.

At the age of 27 on 17 October 2014, Ahmad married his childhood sweetheart, actress Nagita Slavina. 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.

On 15 August 2015, Slavina gave birth to a boy named Rafathar Malik Ahmad. Rafathar has since appeared in film, playing himself in Rafathar: The Movie, and also on the TV show Rumah Mama Amy (MNCTV). On 26 November 2021, Ahmad and Slavina welcomed their second son, Rayyanza Malik Ahmad.

Controversies Narcotics consumption On 27 January 2013, Ahmad's ouse was raided by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN). He and his friend were found in possession of marijuana and MDMA. As a result, he and his friend were taken to the police station and underwent rehabilitation. This case had caused Raffi to lose several jobs.

Suspicious university Ahmad became viral on social medias after getting honorary degree from an unaccredited university named "Universal Institute of Professional Management" or UIPM. Aside of the lack of a headquarters, the university also claims to have been recognized by the Kingdom of Prussia, making the campus even more suspicious since the Kingdom of Prussia had been dissolved after World War II. Raffi Ahmad is known to have received an honorary doctorate in the department of "Event Management and Global Digital Development". Meanwhile, on the UIPM website, the department is not included in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Sports team ownership Basketball clubs RANS Simba Bogor

Football clubs RANS Nusantara F.C.

Moto2 World Championship Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team

Discography Studio albums Kamulah Takdirku (2015) Rafathar (album) (2017)

Singles Year Title Album Label 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

Video clips 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

Filmography

Films 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 roleNominated – 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 roleKesempatan KeduaAbiLead Role ′′Arwah Tumbal Nyai,Part Nyai′′Reno 2019′′Rumput Tetangga′′Ben

Soap Operas Year Title Role Notes Network 2002 Tunjuk Satu Bintang SCTV 2003–2004 Senandung Masa PuberDias 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 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

Television series Year Title Network 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

Television shows Akademi Fantasi Indosiar 2006 (Indosiar) Pesta Air (RCTI) Hip Hip Hura (SCTV) Ekspresi (Indosiar) Musik By Request (SCTV) Musik Kolaborasi (SCTV) Dahsyat (RCTI) Kemilau Mandiri Fiesta (RCTI) Dahsyatnya Sahur (RCTI) Rafi Wkwkwk (Global TV – later in MNC Comedy) OMG (ANTV) 3 Dekade (Trans TV) Boy & Girl Band Indonesia (SCTV) Cerita Cinta (MNC TV) Idolaku (RCTI) Sahur Semua Sahuuur (RCTI) BOOM!!! (Global TV) Yuni Raffi (Trans TV) Kata Hati (Indosiar) Idola Cilik 2013 (RCTI) Chit Chat Cuzz (Trans TV) Korslet (Trans TV) Slide Show (Trans TV) Opera Van Java (Trans 7) Comedy Project (Trans TV) Saatnya Kita Sahur (Trans TV) Waktunya Kita Sahur (Trans TV) Raden Ayu (Global TV) Happy Happy (Trans TV) Late Night Show (Trans TV) Janji Suci Raffi & Gigi (Trans TV) BBB Story (Trans TV) Happy Show (Trans TV) Everybody Superstar (Trans TV) Sahur Itu Indah (Trans TV) Rumah Mama Amy (MNCTV) Primadona (MNCTV) Mari Kita Sahur (Trans TV) Super Deal (Season 5) (ANTV) I Can See Your Voice Indonesia (MNCTV) Sik Asix (MNCTV) Lucky Show (RCTI) Raffi Billy and Friends (Trans TV) Take Me Out Indonesia (ANTV) Kontes Dangdut Indonesia 2018 (MNCTV) Killer Karaoke Indonesia (ANTV) It's Showtime Indonesia (MNCTV) Rumah Seleb (MNCTV) Okay Boss (Trans 7) Ini Talkshow (NET.) Dahsyatnya RaDen Ayu (RCTI) Karnaval SCTV (SCTV) Indonesia Pintar (SCTV – later in Mentari TV) Siyap Bos (Trans 7) Dahsyatnya Ramadan 2020 (RCTI) Dahsyatnya 2020 (RCTI) The Sultan (SCTV) Rejeki Orang Sholeh (Trans TV) Pop Academy (Indosiar) The Next Influencer (ANTV) Dahsyatnya 2021 (RCTI) Raffi, Billy and Friends (Trans TV) The Sultan Entertainment (SCTV) Opera Van Java (Trans 7) D'Cafe (Trans 7) Ketawa Itu Berkah (Trans TV) FYP (Trans 7) Inbox (SCTV) (SCTV)

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Television show producer Cagur on the Street

Awards and nominations