
Nicholas Saputra
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.
Acting (30 movies)

The Photograph
2007

Siapa Dia
2025

What's Up with Cinta?
2002

Joni's Promise
2005

Gie
2005

Broken Wings
2022

The Stringless Violin
2003

What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love
2013

Us vs. Corruption
2012

Three Days to Forever
2007

Postcards from the Zoo
2012

Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband
2013

The Architecture of Love
2024

Strangers
2013

The Golden Cane Warrior
2014

Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
2022

(s)Aya
2022

Drupadi
2008

What's Up with Cinta 2
2016

Borderless Fog
2024

Interchange
2016

3 Wishes 3 Loves
2008

Aruna & Her Palate
2018

Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey
2018

Motel Acacia
2020

Love Potpourri
2008

Paranoia
2021

Hulahoop Soundings
2008

Love From Wamena
2013

Tukar Takdir
2025
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Rojer | 2015 | Producer | 
| Islands of Faith | 2020 | Producer | 
| Rangga & Cinta | 2025 | Producer |