Nicholas Saputra
Born: 1984-02-24 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Siapa Dia as Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra
- Twisted Fate as Rawa
- Rangga & Cinta ... (Producer)
- Salute to the Pig! ... (Producer)
2024
- Secret Ingredient as Arif
- Borderless Fog as Batalyon Commander
- The Architecture of Love as River
2022
- (s)Aya as Andhika
- Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu as Rhun
- Broken Wings as Adji
2021
- Paranoia as Raka
2020
- Motel Acacia as Don
- Islands of Faith ... (Producer)
2018
- Aruna & Her Palate as Bono
- Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey as Kenji
2016
- Interchange as Belian
- What's Up with Cinta 2 as Rangga
2014
- The Golden Cane Warrior as Elang
2013
- What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love as Edo
- Strangers
- Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband as Sukab
- The Jungle School ... (Co-Executive Producer)
- Love From Wamena as Daniel
- I Am Into You as Vano
2012
- Postcards from the Zoo as Cowboy
- Us vs. Corruption as Vano
2008
- Drupadi as Arjuna
- Hulahoop Soundings as Nico
- Love Potpourri as Aa' Penjual DVD
- Pesantren: 3 Wishes 3 Loves as Huda
2007
- Three Days to Forever as Yusuf
- The Photograph as Waria
2005
- Gie as Soe Hok Gie
- Joni's Promise as Joni
2003
- The Stringless Violin as Bhisma
2002
- What's Up with Cinta? as Rangga