Raffi Ahmad
Raffi Ahmad | |
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 Raffi in 2020 | |
| Born | Raffi Farid Ahmad 17 February 1987 |
| Nationality |  Indonesia |
| Other names | Raffi Ahmad, Sultan Andara |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Rafathar Malik Ahmad |
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| Family | Syahnaz Sadiqah (sister) Nisya Ahmad (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
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Raffi Farid Ahmad or better known as Raffi Ahmad (born in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia on 17 February 1987) is an Indonesian actor, presenter, singer, entrepreneur and producer of Sundanese and Pakistani descent. He is the eldest son of the late Munawar Ahmad and Amy Qanita.
Career[]
2001–2011: Career beginnings[]
Born Rafi Farid Achmad in Bandung, 1987, Ahmad began his career as an actor. In addition as actor, he developed his career as advertisement star, presenter, and 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 Ditangan 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 Ditangan 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.
2012–present: Rising popularity[]
On 28 August 2014, Raffi starring the movie Olga & Billy Lost in Singapore with Olga Syahputra, Billy Syahputra, Chand Kelvin, and Raffi's sister, Syahnaz Sadiqah. In this movie, he only made special appearances.
Personal life[]
Raffi Farid Ahmad was born on 17 February 1987, in Bandung, West Java. He is the oldest child of three. His career is very successful mainly due to the fact that he can't escape from his news of multiple romances, like 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 Krisdayanti's sister, Yuni Shara, who was 14 years older than him. Their relationship lasted 4 years.
2004–2009: Project together[]
Long before they decide to get married, they got involved in projects together. They both starred in the television movie titled "Rats and Cats Looking for Love" Frame Ritz Production when they were teens.
2014: Love life and marriage[]
On 17 October 2014, he married at the age 27 with his childhood friend and actress, Nagita Slavina. Their marriage become a luxurious celebrity wedding in 2014 and was witnessed on televisions around Indonesia. His luxurious wedding was held in 3 cities: Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali. They began with Javanese traditional procession, marriage ceremony, reception in Jakarta, a private party in Bali, and a Ngunduh Mantu in Bandung broadcast live by some national television stations.[citation needed]
2015: Rafathar's birth[]
On 15 August 2015, Raffi Ahmad's wife Nagita Slavina, gave birth to a baby boy named Rafathar Malik Ahmad. Rafathar has appeared in film, playing himself in ,[2] and on the TV show (MNC TV).[3]
Raffi is not only active in the entertainment world, but also began entering the business world. This includes businesses such as food, clothing line, bodyspray, masks, furniture, and others.
Discography[]
Studio album[]
- 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 clip[]
| 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[]
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Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
| 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 Keduda |
Soap Opera[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tunjuk Satu Bintang | SCTV | ||
| 2003–2004 | Senandung Masa Puber | 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 | 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 |
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| 2005 | Extravaganza ABG | Trans TV |
| 2008 | OKB | Trans 7 |
| 2008–2018 | Dahsyat | RCTI |
| 2011-presents | 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-presents | Janji Suci Raffi & Gigi | Trans TV |
| 2015 | RANS Family | Net. |
| 2016–2018 | Rumah Mama Amy | MNCTV |
| 2017–2018 | Republik Sosmed | Trans TV |
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Indonesia Pintar (SCTV)
- Rumah Seleb (MNCTV)
- Okay Boss (Trans 7)
- Ini Talkshow (NET.)
- Dahsyatnya RaDen Ayu (RCTI)
- 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 and Friends (Trans TV)
- Opera Van Java (Trans 7)
- D'Cafe (Trans 7)
Commercials[]
- Ardilles
- Frozz
- C59 T-shirt
- Kit Kat
- Iebe
- Esco
- Suzuki Spin
- XL
- Kopi Ginseng Kukubima
- Suzuki New Swift Facelift
- Oli Top 1 Action Matic
- MS Glow
- Tiket.com
- Kratingdaeng
Television shows producers[]
- Cagur on the Street
Awards and nominations[]
References[]
- ^ (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad: From Laudya Cynthia Bella until Yuni Shara. Retrieved 17 October 2014
- ^ (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad: Rafathar: The Movie Will be History. Retrieved 26 November 2018
- ^ (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad's Son, Rafathar, Will be in Ramadan TV. Retrieved 18 December 2018
External links[]
- Profil di Indonesiaselebriti.com
- Profil dan berita di KapanLagi.com
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