Nicholas Saputra | |
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Born | Nicholas Schubring Saputra 24 February 1984 |
Alma mater | University of Indonesia, (Architecture) |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Nicholas Schubring Saputra (born 24 February 1984)[1][2] is an Indonesian actor and film producer. He first rose to prominence as Rangga in the 2002 hit film Ada Apa dengan Cinta?, a role he reprised in Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2 in 2016. He has since established himself as one of Indonesia's most acclaimed actors with two Citra Award wins for Best Actor as the titular character in Riri Riza's Gie in 2005 and Best Supporting Actor in Edwin's Aruna & Her Palate in 2018.
Saputra is also an activist dedicated to environmental and conservation issues, as well as supporting children's rights. He has served as executive producer and producer of several environmental films through his production company, Tanakhir Films. In 2019, Saputra was named a UNICEF Indonesia Goodwill Ambassador.