Alfie Alfandy (born 3 March 1990) is an Indonesian actor and musician who is known for his various roles in Islamic films and television series, including his role as Jefri Al Buchori in Hijrah Cinta (2014) which earned him a nomination for best lead actor in 2014 Maya Awards and 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards. As a musician, Alfie has released several singles and a mini-album. Outside of acting, Alfie founded a motorcycling and dawah club called Bikers Dakwah.
Alfie Alfandy | |
|---|---|
 Alfie Alfandy in 2024 | |
| Born | 3 March 1990 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician, da'i |
| Years active | 2009—present |
| Spouse |
Fitri Arifin (m. 2016) |
Entertainment career
editFilm and television
editAlfie Alfandy received his first lead role in the film, Hijrah Cinta, where he portrayed Indonesian Islamic preacher Jefri Al Buchori, also known as "Uje". Alfie said that he joined the casting process for Uje due to a recommendation from fellow actor Ramon Y. Tungka when they were visiting Mount Bromo,[1] while film producer Raam Punjabi said that Hanung Bramantyo recommended Alfie to join the casting.[2] Alfie said that he prepared for the role for four months by studying the religion and getting in touch with Uje's friends and teachers.[3] Responding to comments that he resembled Uje, Alfie said that he related to Uje's dark past, especially as both of them used to be an addict.[1] For his portrayal of Uje, Alfie received nominations in 2014 Maya Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role and in 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards for Most Favorite Lead Actor.[4][5] In 2015, Alfie reprised his role as Uje in the television series adaptation of Hijrah Cinta.[6]
In the 2023 film Buya Hamka, Alfie played the role of Dadang, a prison warden who guarded the titular Indonesian preacher. Alfie said that he accepted the role because Hamka is one of his inspirations.[7]
Music
editAlfie has written songs since high school and has a musical background from his grandfather who is a keroncong musician.[8] In 2017, Alfie sang "Syukuri Ujian-Mu" (written by Antrabez) as the theme song for the eleventh season of the Para Pencari Tuhan TV series and released it as a single.[9][10]
In 2022, Alfie released his second single titled "Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul" (English: "Embraced, Not Punched"). The song was written by Alfie himself, with Faank of Wali as the producer, Iksan Hartady as the arranger, and Roby Tremonty as the guitarist. Alfie said that the song was inspired by the Bikers Dakwah group that he formed,[11] and whose motto is the same as the song's title.[12]
In 2023, Alfie released a pop indie mini album titled Generasi Berfikir (English: Thinking Generation) and consisting of five songs written by himself. Alfie said that the mini album was released to record the ideas he had been having in the previous years. The production of the mini album took three months.[13] In 2024, Alfie released a single titled "Rayuan Semesta".[8]
Religious activities
editIn multiple occasions, Alfie recalled that he once got overdosed on drugs and felt like he was dying. Alfie said that the experience, coupled with another experience of seeing another person dying while smiling, made him close to Islam.[14][15] In 2017, Alfie went to Yaman for two months to further study Islam.[16]
Bikers Dakwah
editAfter studying in Darul Musthofa Yaman, Alfie founded a motorcycle club, Bikers Dakwah, as a way to do dawah while doing his hobby.[17] Alfie said that he was following his teacher's advice to preach where he hangs out.[12] Bikers Dakwah's dawah activities are helped by Alfie's friends from Darul Musthofa.[18] As of January 2023, Bikers Dakwah has 45 chapters.[17]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Awards | 2014 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Hijrah Cinta | Nominated | [4] |
| Indonesian Movie Awards | 2015 | Most Favorite Lead Actor | Hijrah Cinta | Nominated | [5] |
| Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan | 2018 | Inspiring Young Actor | — | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Enam Tahun untuk Peran Utama" [Six Years for a Lead Role]. Kaltim Post (in Indonesian). 4 August 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Alfie Alfandy, Sosok Pemeran Uje di Film 'Hijrah Cinta'" [Alfie Alfandy, Uje's Actor in 'Hijrah Cinta' Film]. detikHot (in Indonesian). 20 July 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Julian Edward (19 July 2014). "Di Film Hijrah Cinta, Alfie Alfandy Benar-Benar Mirip Uje" [In the Hijrah Cinta Film, Alfie Alfandy Really Looks Like Uje]. Liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Ini Nominasi Piala Maya 2014" [This Is 2014 Maya Awards Nominations]. detikHot (in Indonesian). 3 December 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b Fitrah Ardiyanti (5 May 2015). "Yuk Simak Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Indonesian Movie Awards 2015" [Let's Read the Complete List of 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards Nominations]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Ariel Kurniawan (8 June 2015). Ati Kamil (ed.). "Alfie Alfandy Setia kepada Sosok Ustaz Jefri Al Buchori" [Alfie Alfandy Is Faithful to Ustaz Jefri Al Buchori's Figure]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ Munady (23 March 2023). Elfrida Chania S (ed.). "Main Film Buya Hamka, Alfie Alfandy Sempat Berharap Bisa Syuting di Kairo" [Playing in Buya Hamka Film, Alfie Alfandy Hoped He Can Shoot Film in Cairo]. Pikiran Rakyat. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b Budi Prihantoro (22 April 2024). Iwan Bagus Irawan (ed.). "Alfie Alfandy Merilis Lagu Baru Berjudul "Rayuan Semesta"" [Alfie Alfandy Released a New Song Titled "Rayuan Semesta"]. RRI.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ Para Pencari Tuhan. Season 11. Episode 1. 15 April 2024. Event occurs at closing credits. SCTV.
- ^ "Syukuri UjianMu". Apple Music. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul, Persembahan Terbaru dari Founder Bikers Dakwah" [Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul, the Latest Showing from Bikers Dakwah Founder]. JPNN.com (in Indonesian). 11 June 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b TRUST (20 December 2019). "Bikers Dakwah Lahir Dengan Motto 'Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul'". AlanBIKERS.com. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Ferry Noviandi (28 February 2023). "Jelang Ramadan, Alfie Alfandy Rilis Mini Album Generasi Berfikir" [Nearing Ramadan, Alfie Alfandy Releases Generasi Berfikir Mini Album]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Thomas Manggalia (25 July 2021). "Aktor Alfie Alfandy Dapat Hidayah Setelah Nyaris Tewas karena Narkoba dan Didatangi Sosok Bersayap" [Actor Alfie Alfandy Received Guidance After Nearly Dying Because of Drugs and Encountering A Winged Figure]. Sindonews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ A Syalabi Ichsan (9 April 2019). Agung Sasongko (ed.). "Alfie Alfandy Beri Nasihat untuk Para Mualaf" [Alfie Alfandy Gives Advice for Mualaf]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Ahmad Fikri Noor (7 July 2017). Hazliansyah (ed.). "Mundur dari Dunia Hiburan, Alfie Alfandy Perdalam Ilmu Agama di Yaman" [Retreating from Entertainment Industry, Alfie Alfandy Studies Religion in Yaman]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b Zahrotul Oktavani (18 January 2023). Ani Nursalikah (ed.). "Kisah Alfie Alfandy, dari OD Hingga Jadi Pendakwah" [Alfie Alfandy's Story, from OD to Becoming a Preacher]. Republika Online (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Khairunnisa Adinda Kinanti (17 April 2022). "Bikers Dakwah: Anak Punk, Bikers, Pecandu dan Berandalan 'Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul'" [Bikers Dakwah: Punk Kids, Bikers, Addicts and Vandals Are 'Embraced, Not Punched']. detikHot (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ IRA (28 June 2018). "Daftar Pemenang Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan 1439 H/ 2018" [List of 1439 H (2018) Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan Winnners]. kpi.go.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 April 2023.