# Raffi Ahmad

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.

## Early life

Raffi was born on 17 February 1987, in Bandung, West Java. He is the oldest of four children.

## 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 movie, such as 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 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.
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 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 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 actress such as 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 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.
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, and also on the TV show Rumah Mama Amy (MNC TV).
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 show adorable behaviours and actions. He also went viral as Nagita often puts on 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.

### Suspicious university

Raffi becomes 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 headquarter, 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 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 | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2007 | "Jangan Bilang Tidak" (feat. Ayushita) | Ost. Bukan Bintang Biasa | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2007 | "Tergila-Gila" | Ost. Bukan Bintang Biasa | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2008 | "Putus Nyambung" (with BBB) | Non-album single | Aquarius Musikindo |
| 2009 | "Jodoh di Tangan Tuhan" (feat. Laudya Cynthia Bella) | Non-album single | |
| 2010 | "50 Tahun Lagi" (feat. Yuni Shara) | Non-album single | Unknown |
| 2011 | "Cinta Ini" (feat. Yuni Shara) | Non-album single | Unknown |
| 2011 | "1,2,3" (feat. Yuni Shara & Cavin Cello) | Non-album single | Unknown |
| 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 | MyMusic Records |
| 2014 | "Kamulah Takdirku" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Masih" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Terbaik Untukmu" | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Let's Talk About Love" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Jika" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Menikahmu" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Lepaskan Saja" | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2015 | "Pesawat Terbang" | Kamulah Takdirku | MyMusic Records |
| 2016 | "Penerus Darahku" | OST Rafathar (Original Soundtrack) | MyMusic Records |
| 2017 | "Heey Yoo Rafathar" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | OST Rafathar (Original Soundtrack) | MyMusic Records |
| 2017 | "Mati Bersamamu" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | OST Rafathar (Original Soundtrack) | MyMusic Records |
| 2017 | "Takdir Manusia" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | OST Rafathar (Original Soundtrack) | MyMusic Records |
| 2017 | "Buka Puasa" (feat. Nagita Slavina) | Non-album single | Unknown |

### Video clip

| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2004 | "Aku Masih Cinta" | Delon feat. Andre Hehanusa |
| 2004 | "Salam Bagi Sahabat" | Albert Fakdewer feat. Glenn Fredly |
| 2005 | "Manusia Biasa" | Radja |
| 2005 | "Pasangan Yang Tepat" | Marshanda |
| 2009 | "Hancur Hatiku" | Olga Syahputra |
| 2009 | "Seribu Tahun Lamanya" | Sophie Navita |
| 2011 | "Aku Cinta" | Yuni Shara |
| 2011 | "Everybody Knew" | Citra Scholastika |
| 2011 | "Kemana Saja Dirimu" | Nova Rianty |
| 2013 | "Goyang Bang Jali" | Denny Cagur |
| 2017 | "Sejuta Buah" | Sarwendah Tan |
| 2021 | "23" | Marsha Zulkarnain |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Ada Hantu di Sekolah | Arya | Lead role |
| 2005 | Me vs High Heels | Dondon | Supporting role |
| 2005 | Panggil Namaku Tiga Kali | Brian | Supporting role |
| 2006 | Cinta Pertama | Cameo | |
| 2007 | Bukan Bintang Biasa | Raffi | Lead role |
| 2007 | Love is Cinta | Doni | Lead role Nominated – 2007 MTV Indonesia Movie Awards for Most Favorite Actor |
| 2008 | 40 Hari Bangkitnya Pocong | Nino | Lead role |
| 2008 | Liar | Bayu | Lead role |
| 2008 | 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 |
| 2011 | Virgin 3 | Burger's trader | Cameo |
| 2011 | Get Married 3 | Sophie's boyfriend | Cameo |
| 2011 | 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 |
| 2018 | Kesempatan Kedu[d]a | Abi | Lead Role |
| 2018 | ′′Arwah Tumbal Nyai,Part Nyai′′ | Reno |
| 2019 | ′′Rumput Tetangga′′ | Ben |

### Soap Opera

| 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 |
| 2006 | Olivia | Justin | Lead role | RCTI |
| 2007 | Romantika Remaja | Kelvin | Lead role | SCTV |
| 2007 | Andai Ku Tahu | Marcel | | RCTI |
| 2007 | Doo Bee Doo | Ariel | | RCTI |
| 2008 | Janji Cinta | Aditya | Lead role | RCTI |
| 2008 | Dimas dan Raka | Raka | Lead role | Global TV |
| 2009 | Tarzan Cilik | Raffi | | RCTI |
| 2009 | Baim Anak Sholeh | Raffi | | RCTI |
| 2009 | Buku Harian Baim | Ariel | | SCTV |
| 2010 | Koboi Cabe Rawit | Ariel | | SCTV |
| 2010 | Mendadak Alim | | | Global TV |
| 2010 | Titip Rindu | Bagas | Lead role | SCTV |
| 2011 | Bintang Untuk Baim | Reno | | SCTV |
| 2011 | Baim Jaim | Jaim | Lead role | MNCTV |
| 2011 | 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 |
| 2014 | Slide Show | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Sentil | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Ngabuburit | Trans TV |
| 2014 | 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)
* House of Mama Gigi [id] (SCTV)

### 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
* Tempra
* Counterpain

### Television shows producers

* Cagur on the Street