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Raffi Ahmad | |
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 Raffi in 2020 | |
| 1st Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for Development of Young Generation and Artists | |
| Assumed office 22 October 2025 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
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| Born | Raffi Farid Ahmad (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (age 38) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Rafathar Malik Ahmad [id] Rayyanza Malik Ahmad |
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| Relatives | Syahnaz Sadiqah [id] (sister) Nisya Ahmad [id] (sister) Alshad Ahmad [id] (cousin) |
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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 companyRANS Entertainment.
Raffi Farid Ahmad was born on 17 February 1987 inBandung,West Java, to a Pakistani-Sundanese family.[1] His father, Munawar Ahmad, is ofPakistani descent while his mother Amy Qunita is a nativeSundanese. He is the oldest of four children.[2] His two sisters, Syahnaz Saddiqah and Nisya Ahmad, are also actors[citation needed].
Ahmad started out as a model in 2001 where he joinedCover 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 inSenandung Masa Puber, paired withBunga Citra Lestari. Following that, he kept making appearances in many soap operas, film television (FTV), and movies, such asLove is Cinta. Ahmad's acting in the movie got praise from film critics.[citation needed]
In 2006, the top musician,Melly Goeslaw, held a casting for vocal groupBukan Bintang Biasa [id], 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 withLaudya Cynthia Bella,Chelsea Olivia,Dimas Beck [id], andAyushita. Their first single, "Let's Dance Together", was well-received. BBB later starred in a film directed by Lasja Fauzia titledBukan Bintang Biasa, the single from mentioned film, became most popular with the teenage demographic and the duet single withAyushita,Jangan Bilang Tidak (lit. '"Don't Say No"'), became the next single.[citation needed]
In 2008, Ahmad's acting career increased when he appeared in a film produced byRudy Soedjarwo,Liar andAsoy 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 andOlga 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 showDahsyat, he starred in two new programs,Rafi Wkwkwk andOMG, paired withOlga Syahputra. However, he also still exists in world of acting when starring in some film television, the opera soapBuku Harian Baim, and the sitcomOKB also starred by himself. He also released the new single, "Johan (Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan)", who duets withLaudya Chintya Bella.
On 26 February 2010, at the2010 Dahsyatnya Awards, Ahmad andYuni 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 movieRumah Tanpa Jendela. He also directed a short film calledBarbie, which starredYuni 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 titledPocong 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.
On 28 August 2014, Ahmad made a special appearance in the Indonesian movieOlga & Billy Lost in Singapore alongsideOlga Syahputra,Billy Syahputra, Chand Kelvin, and Raffi's sister, Syahnaz Sadiqah.
Raffi has dated several Indonesian actresses such asLaudya Cynthia Bella,Bunga Zainal [id],Ratna Galih [id],Tyas Mirasih [id], andVelove Vexia [id].[3] He became the subject of controversy in the media about his relationship with singerKrisdayanti's sister,Yuni Shara, who is 14 years older than him. Their relationship lasted for four years.[when?]
At the age of 27 on 17 October 2014, Ahmad married his childhood sweetheart, actressNagita 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, andBali. The wedding consisted of aJavanese traditional procession followed by the marriage ceremony and reception inJakarta, a private party inBali, and aNgunduh Mantu inBandung.[citation needed]
On 15 August 2015, Slavina gave birth to a boy named Rafathar Malik Ahmad. Rafathar has since appeared in film, playing himself inRafathar: The Movie,[4] and also on the TV showRumah Mama Amy (MNCTV).[5] On 26 November 2021, Ahmad and Slavina welcomed their second son, Rayyanza Malik Ahmad.
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.[6][7]
Ahmad became viral on social medias after gettinghonorary degree from anunaccredited university named "Universal Institute of Professional Management" or UIPM.[8][9] Aside of the lack of a headquarters, the university also claims to have been recognized by theKingdom of Prussia, making the campus even more suspicious since the Kingdom of Prussia had been dissolved afterWorld War II.[10] 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.[11]
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2006 | "Let's Dance Together"(withBBB &Melly Goeslaw) | Mindnsoul | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2007 | "Bukan Bintang Biasa"(withBBB) | Ost. Bukan Bintang Biasa | |
| "Jangan Bilang Tidak"(feat.Ayushita) | |||
| "Tergila-Gila" | |||
| 2008 | "Putus Nyambung"(withBBB) | 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)"(withBBB &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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Artists | |
