Nicholas Saputra Schubring (1984)
Other Name: Nicholas Saputra
Born: February, 24, 1984
Nationality: Jakarta, Indonesia
Height: 180 CM
Age: 40
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Nicholas Saputra Schubring 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.
Nicholas Saputra is also known as an activist dedicated to campaigning environmental and conservation issues as well as supporting children's rights. He has served as the executive producer and producer of several environmental films through his production company, Tanakhir Films. In 2019, Saputra was named a UNICEF Indonesia Goodwill Ambassador.
Early life and education
Nicholas Saputra was born to a German father and an Indonesian-Javanese mother. After graduating from SMA Negeri 8 Jakarta high school, Saputra continued his study in University of Indonesia. He was named as one of valedictorians in high school. He holds a degree in architecture from University of Indonesia.
Career:
2002–2004: Breakthrough and Citra Award win
2008–2018: Further critical and commercial success
2018–now: Second Citra Award win and expanded activism
Personal life
Nicholas Saputra is the only child in the family. He and his frequent co-star/collaborator Dian Sastrowardoyo are best friends and University of Indonesia alumni. From 2005 to 2006, he was romantically linked to Janji Joni co-star Mariana Renata.
Saputra is an avid traveler and has already ventured into the North and Latin America, Europe, Africa, and all around Indonesia. He once lived in a remote village in Flores and has been on a boat that nearly capsized. He became an environmentalist after he joined an NGO to volunteer for the Aceh tsunami's aftermath in March 2005, three months after the catastrophe. He obtained his diving license in 2006.
Saputra is also an avid photographer. Most of his Instagram posts are his photography works.
Saputra has been a part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) since 2008, during which he introduced classrooms and a travelling library to the area of Raja Ampat, Papua. He remains active in forest and orangutan conservation efforts in Indonesia.
Saputra co-founded Tanakhir Films with Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? publicist Mandy Marahimin in 2013. The company focuses on cultural and environmental film production. In 2017, he collaborated with artist Angki Purbandono to hold an art installation, titled "Post Jungle-Tangkahan" about the life of Sumatran elephant. The exhibition also featured the photos taken by Saputra.
In addition to being a dedicated environmentalist and active in conservation campaigns,[78][79] Saputra built an eco friendly lodge on the border of Mount Leuser National Park in Tangkahan, North Sumatra, to support the local's ecotourism.
Active Years: 2002 - now
Education: University of Indonesia, (Architecture)
Occupation: Actor; Producer; Businessman; Activist;
