Jefri Nichol (born 15 January 1999) is an Indonesian actor and model. He is widely known following his role in Dear Nathan (2017).

Jefri Nichol
Jefri Nichol in 2019
Born (1999-01-15) January 15, 1999 (age 25)
NationalityIndonesian
Occupations
Years active2013 - present
AwardsSee list
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Early life

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Jefri Nichol was born on 15 January 1999 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] He is the first child of Minang father and mother from Sungai Geringging, Padang Pariaman. He has a younger sister named Jessie Putri. [2] He attended vocational school at SMK Tunas Jakasampurna majoring in technology, but due to a busy filming schedule, he decided to study at home school.[3]

Career

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Jefri Nichol started his career as an advertising model and entered the world of acting by playing a supporting role in the television miniseries Kami Rindu Ayah in 2013. In 2017, he played Elzan in his first film, At Stake. One of the roles that made him rise to fame was when he became the main character in Dear Nathan, which was released in the same year.

Personal life

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Jefri Nichol is a sports enthusiast. His favorite sports such as running, jogging, and boxing.[4]

2019 arrests

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On 23 July 2019, Jefri Nichol was arrested by Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police at his residence for possessing marijuana. He tested positive for drugs a few hours after the arrest.[5][6][7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 At Stake Elzan
Love Letter for Starla Hema Chandra Short film
Dear Nathan Nathan Januar Prasetyo
Daniel Januar Prasetyo
Jailangkung Rama Putera
A: Aku, Benci & Cinta Alvaro Radyana Putra
One Fine Day Mahesa
Love Letter for Starla Hema Chandra
2018 Jailangkung 2 Rama Putera
Something in Between Gema
Abimanyu
Dear Nathan: Hello Salma Nathan Januar Prasetyo
2019 The Woven Path: Perempuan Tana Humba Narrator Short film
DreadOut Eric
Hit & Run Jefri
Bebas Mia's Bully Cameo
Habibie & Ainun 3 Ahmad Notosastro
2020 Love like the Falling Rain Kevin
2021 Aum! Satriya/Surya Jatitama
2022 Dear Nathan: Thank You Salma Nathan Januar Prasetyo
Jakarta, City of Dreamers Dominik Also writer
My Sassy Girl Gian Pratama
Jailangkung: Sandekala Rama Putera Cameo
Sri Asih Tangguh
2023 Tulah 6/13 Medical team Cameo
Why Do You Love Me Danton
Mohon Doa Restu Satya
2024 Ali Topan Ali Topan

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 - 2019 Line Tutorial Kala
2021 Paradise Garden Kalandra Rezvan
2022 At Stake: the Series Elzan
2022 - 2023 Love Letter for Starla: the Series Hema Chandra
Arya
2023 At Stake: the Series 2 Elzan

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Kami Rindu Ayah Boni Debut
2015 Keluarga Garuda di Dadaku Abe
2016 Sinema Pintu Taubat Adit Episode: "Rumah untuk Bapak"
2017 Pesantren & Rock n' Roll Reborn Ken
2020 Catatan Harianku Bima Episode: "Jatuh Cinta pada Catatan Terakhir"
Pesantren Rock n' Dut Jefri
2022 Ikatan Cinta Himself Cameo; promoting My Sassy Girl film
IPA & IPS
Aku Jatuh Cinta

Television film

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  • Cinta dalam Sepotong Terasi (2016)
  • Miss Rusun Tertukar Cinta (2017)
  • Tersanjung for Evah, Dinikahi Boss Handsome (2020)
  • Diet Ekstrem Bucin Sejati (2021)
  • 32 Hari, Makin ke Sini Makin Kemari (2022)

Music video

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Year Title Singer Notes
2017 "Surat Cinta untuk Starla" Virgoun
2020 "Tak Bisa Bersama" Prilly Latuconsina, Vidi Aldiano
2021 "Apa Lagi" Prilly Latuconsina, Andi Rianto
2022 "Bintang di Surga" Noah
"Merasa Indah" Tiara Andini
"Deritaku" David Bayu
"It's OK for Me Now"
2023 "Love Me Back" Christie

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2017 Bandung Film Festival Commendable Actor Dear Nathan Nominated [8][9]
Maya Awards Best New Actor Won [10]
2018 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards Gold Medal (with Amanda Rawles) Jailangkung Won
2019 Maya Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Habibie & Ainun 3 Nominated [11][12]
2020 Bandung Film Festival Commendable Supporting Actor Won [13][14]
2021 Indonesian Film Festival Best Actor Jakarta, City of Dreamers Nominated
2022 Indonesian Journalist Film Festival Best Actor - Drama
Asian Television Awards Best Leading Male Performance - Digital At Stake: the Series Nominated
Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Best Supporting Actor Aum! Nominated
Favorite Supporting Actor

References

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  1. ^ "Profil Jefri Nichol". Viva.co.id (in Indonesian).
  2. ^ "Jefri Nichol dan Caitlin Halderman Sambangi Padang". Republika Online (in Indonesian). 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  3. ^ Nugraini, Galuh Esti (2018-10-20). "Pentingkan Pendidikan, Jefri Nichol Cuti Dari Dunia Hiburan". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  4. ^ "Profil Jefri Nichol, Si Ganteng yang Hobi Bertinju". jpnn.com (in Indonesian). 14 June 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  5. ^ Hadiansyah, Surya (23 July 2019). "Jefri Nichol Ditangkap Karena Kepemilikan Ganja". Liputan 6 (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  6. ^ Marhaenjati, Bayu (23 July 2019). "Tangkap Aktor Muda Jefri Nichol, Polisi Sita Ganja". Berita Satu (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ Permana, Bayu Indra (23 July 2019). Wardhani, Anita K (ed.). "Saat Geledah Apartemen Jefri Nichol, Polisi Temukan Ganja 6,01 Gram Jatuh Dari Kulkas". Tribun Seleb (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  8. ^ Tarigan, Mitra (22 October 2017). Tarigan, Mitra (ed.). "Ini Pemenang Festival Film Bandung 2017". Tempo.co (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung ke-30 Tahun 2017". Festival Film Bandung (in Indonesian).
  10. ^ Aldida, Vania Ika (18 December 2017). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Maya 2017". Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Daftar Nominasi Piala Maya 2020". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 23 January 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Film Dua Garis Biru Raih 4 Penghargaan di Piala Maya 8". Kumparan (in Indonesian). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  13. ^ Susanti, Reni. Setuningsih, Novianti (ed.). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Film dan Narafilm Festival Film Bandung 2020". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung ke-33 Tahun 2020". Festival Film Bandung (in Indonesian). Forum Film Bandung. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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