Raffi Ahmad

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Raffi Ahmad
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Raffi in 2020
Born
Raffi Farid Ahmad

(1987-02-17) 17 February 1987 (age 38)
Nationality Indonesian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • presenter
  • singer
  • producer
  • entrepreneur
  • publisher
Years active2001–present
Spouse
(m. 2014)
Children Rafathar Malik Ahmad  [ id ]
Rayyanza Malik Ahmad
Parents
Family Syahnaz Sadiqah  [ id ] (sister)
Nisya Ahmad  [ id ] (sister)
Alshad Ahmad  [ id ] (cousin)
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano
Labels
Signature
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Raffi Farid Ahmad (born 17 February 1987) is an Indonesian actor, presenter, singer, entrepreneur, media personality, and film producer. He is of the Sundanese and Pakistani descent and is the founder of RANS Entertainment.

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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. [1] His two sisters, Syahnaz Saddiqah and Nisya Ahmad are also actors.

Career

2001–2011: Career beginnings

Raffi 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 . 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 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 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 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 new single, "Putus Nyambung", and the new single 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 , 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. Yet, 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. In addition, 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, 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, which starred 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 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 9 for Indonesian richest artists of 2011.

2012–present: Rising popularity

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.

Personal life

Raffi has dated several Indonesian actresses such as Laudya Cynthia Bella, Bunga Zainal, Ratna Galih, Tyas Mirasih, and Velove Vexia. [2] 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, [3] and also on the TV show Rumah Mama Amy (MNC TV). [4]

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 shows adorable behaviours and actions. He also went viral as Nagita often puts 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 includes clothing, food, bodyspray, masks, and furniture brands.

Controversies

Narcotics consumption

On January 27, 2013, Raffi's house was raided by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN). Raffi and his friend were found to be 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. [5] [6]

Suspicious university

Raffi becomes viral on social medias after getting honorary degree from an unaccredited university named "Universal Institute of Professional Management" or UIPM. [7] [8] 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. [9] 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. [10]

Sports team ownership

Basketball clubs

Football clubs

Moto2 World Championship

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

YearTitleAlbumLabel
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 singleUnknown

Video clips

YearTitleArtist
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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Ada Hantu di SekolahAryaLead role
2005Me vs High HeelsDondonSupporting role
Panggil Namaku Tiga KaliBrianSupporting role
2006 Cinta Pertama Cameo
2007Bukan Bintang BiasaRaffiLead role
Love is Cinta DoniLead role
Nominated – 2007 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards for Most Favorite Actor
200840 Hari Bangkitnya PocongNinoLead role
LiarBayuLead role
Asoy GeboyDidiLead role
2009 Putih Abu-Abu dan Sepatu Kets RaffiCameo
2010 Barbie HimselfDirector
2011Rumah Tanpa JendelaRagaSupporting role
Virgin 3 Burger's traderCameo
Get Married 3 Sophie's boyfriendCameo
Pocong KesetananAsepLead role
2014Olga & Billy Lost in SingaporeRaffiSpecial appearances
2017RafatharJohnny GoldLead role
2018 The Secret: Suster Ngesot Urban Legend TeddyLead role
Kesempatan Kedu[d]aAbiLead Role
′′Arwah Tumbal Nyai,Part Nyai′′Reno
2019′′Rumput Tetangga′′Ben

Soap Operas

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2002Tunjuk Satu Bintang SCTV
2003–2004Senandung Masa PuberDias Trans TV
2004Ada Cinta di Lantai 9 Trans TV
2004–2005Aku Ingin Hidup SCTV
2005Me vs High Heels The SeriesDondon ANTV
TBAAsyiknya Pacaran TV 7
TBABisikan Dari Atas SCTV
2006Juragan Jengkol SCTV
OliviaJustinLead role RCTI
2007Romantika RemajaKelvinLead role SCTV
Andai Ku TahuMarcel RCTI
Doo Bee DooAriel RCTI
2008Janji CintaAdityaLead role RCTI
Dimas dan RakaRakaLead role Global TV
2009Tarzan CilikRaffi RCTI
Baim Anak SholehRaffi RCTI
Buku Harian BaimAriel SCTV
2010Koboi Cabe RawitAriel SCTV
Mendadak Alim Global TV
Titip RinduBagasLead role SCTV
2011Bintang Untuk BaimReno SCTV
Baim JaimJaimLead role MNCTV


Arti Sahabat Season 2RevanLead role Indosiar
2011–2012Dia atau DirikuSatria/Axel SCTV
2013Putri Nomor 1AryaLead role RCTI
2017I-KTPEntutLead role ANTV

Television series

YearTitleNetwork
2005 Extravaganza ABG Trans TV
2008 OKB Trans 7
2008–2018, 2020–2021 Dahsyat RCTI
2011–present Pesbukers ANTV
2012Waktunya Kita Sahur Trans TV
2013 Yuk Kita Sahur Trans TV
2013–2014 Yuk Keep Smile Trans TV
2014Sahurnya Ramadhan Trans TV
Slide Show Trans TV
Sentil Trans TV
Ngabuburit Trans TV
The Blusukan Trans TV
2014–2020Janji Suci Raffi & Gigi Trans TV
2015 RANS Family Net.
2016–2018Rumah Mama Amy MNCTV
2017–2018Republik Sosmed Trans TV
2020–2021 The Sultan SCTV
2021–2022 The Sultan Entertainment SCTV
2022–presentFYPSCTV
2022–presentKetawa Itu Berkah Trans TV
2022–presentInboxSCTV
2023–House of Mama GigiSCTV
2023– The Sultan Empire SCTV

Television shows

Commercials

Television show producer

Awards and nominations

See also

References

  1. "Raffi Ahmad Keturunan Pakistan, Kakeknya Kiai tapi Tak Kaya Raya". Merdeka.com. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad: From Laudya Cynthia Bella until Yuni Shara. Retrieved 17 October 2014
  3. (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad: Rafathar: The Movie Will be History. Retrieved 26 November 2018
  4. (in Indonesian) Raffi Ahmad's Son, Rafathar, Will be in Ramadan TV. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  5. https://www.suara.com/lifestyle/2024/09/29/175545/5-kontroversi-raffi-ahmad-terbaru-prahara-gelar-doktor-honoris-causa
  6. https://bnn.go.id/kasus-narkotika-raffi-ahmad-kembali-diperkarakan/
  7. https://www.jawapos.com/infotainment/amp/015148851/alamat-kampus-yang-beri-gelar-doktor-honoris-causa-ke-raffi-ahmad-ternyata-berupa-hotel-begini-penjelasan-uipm
  8. https://inet.detik.com/cyberlife/d-7565881/kampus-pemberi-gelar-doktor-honoris-ke-raffi-ahmad-dikuliti-warganet
  9. https://tirto.id/sejarah-kingdom-of-prussia-yang-diklaim-mengakui-uipm-thailand-g4iB
  10. https://radarkediri.jawapos.com/genznews/785148724/berikut-fakta-fakta-uipm-thailand-kampus-yang-beri-gelar-doktor-honoris-causa-ke-raffi-ahmad


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