Quick Facts
Born:
1984-02-24
Birthplace:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Credits:
34 Total Roles
Nicholas Saputra
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Biography
Nicholas Saputra (born Nicholas Schubring Saputra on February 24, 1984, in Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, model, and film producer. He gained widespread recognition after starring in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (2002) as Rangga, a role that became an icon in Indonesian cinema.
His career continued to flourish with strong performances in various films, including Gie (2005), where he portrayed activist Soe Hok Gie and won the Citra Award for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). Other films that solidified his status as a top-tier actor include Janji Joni (2005), 3 Hari untuk Selamanya (2007), Aruna & Lidahnya (2018), and Paranoia (2021).
Saputra holds a degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia. As of 2007 Saputra has become a VJ for Channel V Asia, hosting such segments as 'The Ticket' and 'Screentime'.
In addition to acting, Nicholas is also active as a producer and has been involved in several documentary projects and environmental advocacy. He is known as an environmental ambassador, actively campaigning for nature conservation, particularly in forest and marine preservation.
With his charisma and selectivity in choosing roles, Nicholas Saputra remains one of the most respected and influential actors in the Indonesian film industry.
His career continued to flourish with strong performances in various films, including Gie (2005), where he portrayed activist Soe Hok Gie and won the Citra Award for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). Other films that solidified his status as a top-tier actor include Janji Joni (2005), 3 Hari untuk Selamanya (2007), Aruna & Lidahnya (2018), and Paranoia (2021).
Saputra holds a degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia. As of 2007 Saputra has become a VJ for Channel V Asia, hosting such segments as 'The Ticket' and 'Screentime'.
In addition to acting, Nicholas is also active as a producer and has been involved in several documentary projects and environmental advocacy. He is known as an environmental ambassador, actively campaigning for nature conservation, particularly in forest and marine preservation.
With his charisma and selectivity in choosing roles, Nicholas Saputra remains one of the most respected and influential actors in the Indonesian film industry.
Known For
Borderless Fog
Batalyon Commander
What's Up with Cinta?
Rangga
What's Up with Cinta 2
Rangga
Joni's Promise
Joni
Aruna & Her Palate
Bono
The Golden Cane Warrior
Elang
Gie
Soe Hok Gie
Postcards from the Zoo
Cowboy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Twisted Fate MOVIE | Rawa |
| 2025 | Siapa Dia MOVIE | Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra |
| 2024 | Borderless Fog MOVIE | Batalyon Commander |
| 2024 | The Architecture of Love MOVIE | River |
| 2024 | Secret Ingredient TV | Arif |
| 2022 | (s)Aya MOVIE | Andhika |
| 2022 | Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu MOVIE | Rhun |
| 2022 | Broken Wings MOVIE | Adji |
| 2021 | Paranoia MOVIE | Raka |
| 2020 | Motel Acacia MOVIE | Don |