Indonesian media personality, actor, and singer

Raffi Farid Ahmad or better known as Raffi Ahmad (born 17 February 1987) is an Indonesian media personality, presenter, actor, singer, entrepreneur and producer of Sundanese and Pakistani descent. He is the eldest son of the late Munawar Ahmad and Amy Qanita.

Contents

• 1 Career
  • 1.1 2001–2011: Career beginnings
  • 1.2 2012–present: Rising popularity
• 2 Personal life
  • 2.1 2004–2009: Project together
  • 2.2 2014: Love life and marriage
  • 2.3 2015: Rafathar's birth
• 3 Sports team ownership
  • 3.1 Basketball clubs
  • 3.2 Football clubs
  • 3.3 Moto2 World Championship
• 4 Discography
  • 4.1 Studio album
  • 4.2 Singles
  • 4.3 Video clip
• 5 Filmography
  • 5.1 Film
  • 5.2 Soap Opera
  • 5.3 Television series
  • 5.4 Television shows
  • 5.5 Commercials
  • 5.6 Television shows producers
• 6 Awards and nominations
• 7 References
• 8 External links

Career

2001–2011: Career beginnings

Born Raffi Farid Achmad in Bandung, 1987, Ahmad began his career as an model he join cover boy in 2001 as a panelis. In addition as actor, he developed his career as adverti*t 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 *led Love is Cinta. Raffi's acting in the movie got praise from film critics.

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 Ayu*a. 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 Ayu*a, Jangan Bilang Tidak (translated "Don't Say No"), became the next single.

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 adverti*ts, 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 *led 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. 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 *led "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.

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 Rafathar: The Movie, and on the TV show Rumah Mama Amy (MNC TV).

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.

Sports team ownership

Basketball clubs

• RANS PIK Basketball

Football clubs

• RANS Cilegon F.C.

Moto2 World Championship

• Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team

Discography

Studio album

• Kamulah Takdirku (2015)
• Rafathar (album) (2017)

Singles

Video clip

Filmography

Film

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Soap Opera

Television series

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
• Red A
• C59 T-shirt
• Kit Kat
• Iebe
• So Klin Smart
• Esco
• Suzuki Spin
• XL
• Kopi Ginseng Kukubima
• Suzuki New Swift Facelift
• Pixcom
• Oli Top 1 Action Matic
• MS Glow
• Tiket.com
• Kratingdaeng

Television shows producers

• Cagur on the Street

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Raffi Ahmad

References

External links

• Profil di Indonesiaselebriti.com
• Profil dan berita di KapanLagi.com