Nicholas Saputra
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.
Acting
Movie
Borderless Fog
as Batalyon Commander
2024
Movie
What's Up with Cinta?
as Rangga
2002
Movie
What's Up with Cinta 2
as Rangga
2016
Movie
Joni's Promise
as Joni
2005
Movie
Aruna & Her Palate
as Bono
2018
Movie
The Golden Cane Warrior
as Elang
2014
Movie
Gie
as Soe Hok Gie
2005
Movie
Postcards from the Zoo
as Cowboy
2012
Movie
The Photograph
as Waria
2007
Movie
Interchange
as Belian
2016
Movie
Motel Acacia
as Don
2020
Movie
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love
as Edo
2013
Movie
The Architecture of Love
as River
2024
Movie
Broken Wings
as Adji
2022
Movie
Paranoia
as Raka
2021
Movie
Twisted Fate
as Rawa
2025
Movie
The Stringless Violin
as Bhisma
2003
Movie
Three Days to Forever
as Yusuf
2007
Movie
Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband
as Sukab
2013
Movie
Siapa Dia
as Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra
2025
TV
Secret Ingredient
as Arif
2024
Movie
Pesantren: 3 Wishes 3 Loves
as Huda
2008
Movie
Us vs. Corruption
as Vano
2012
Movie
I Am Into You
as Vano
2013
