Jefri Nichol
Birth dateJanuary 15, 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeJakarta, Indonesia
OccupationActor · Model
Years active2013–present
AwardsSee list

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

Early life

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

Jefri Nichol started his career as an advertising model and started 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

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

2019 arrests

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017At StakeElzan
Love Letter for StarlaHema ChandraShort film
Dear NathanNathan Januar Prasetyo
Daniel Januar Prasetyo
JailangkungRama Putera
A: Aku, Benci & CintaAlvaro Radyana Putra
One Fine DayMahesa
Love Letter for StarlaHema Chandra
2018Jailangkung 2Rama Putera
Something in BetweenGema
Abimanyu
Dear Nathan: Hello SalmaNathan Januar Prasetyo
2019The Woven Path: Perempuan Tana HumbaNarratorShort film
DreadOutEric
Hit & RunJefri
BebasMia's BullyCameo
Habibie & Ainun 3Ahmad Notosastro
2020Love like the Falling RainKevin
2021Aum!Satriya/Surya Jatitama
2022Dear Nathan: Thank You SalmaNathan Januar Prasetyo
Jakarta, City of DreamersDominikAlso writer
My Sassy GirlGian Pratama
Jailangkung: SandekalaRama PuteraCameo
Sri AsihTangguh
2023Tulah 6/13Medical teamCameo
Why Do You Love MeDanton
Mohon Doa RestuSatya
Ali TopanAli Topan
2025Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body PartsSammiShort film

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–2019Line TutorialKala
2021Paradise GardenKalandra Rezvan
2022At Stake: the SeriesElzan
2022–2023Love Letter for Starla: the SeriesHema Chandra
Arya
2023At Stake: the Series 2Elzan

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Kami Rindu AyahBoniDebut
2015Keluarga Garuda di DadakuAbe
2016Sinema Pintu TaubatAditEpisode: "Rumah untuk Bapak"
2017Pesantren & Rock n' Roll RebornKen
2020Catatan HariankuBimaEpisode: "Jatuh Cinta pada Catatan Terakhir"
Pesantren Rock n' DutJefri
2022Ikatan CintaHimselfCameo; promoting My Sassy Girl film
IPA & IPS
Aku Jatuh Cinta

Music video

YearTitleSingerNotes
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

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2017Bandung Film FestivalCommendable ActorDear Nathan[8][9]
Maya AwardsBest New Actor[10]
2018Indonesian Box Office Movie AwardsGold Medal (with Amanda Rawles)Jailangkung
2019Maya AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RoleHabibie & Ainun 3[11][12]
2020Bandung Film FestivalCommendable Supporting Actor[13][14]
2021Indonesian Film FestivalBest ActorJakarta, City of Dreamersrowspan="2"
2022Indonesian Journalist Film FestivalBest Actor – Drama
Asian Television AwardsBest Leading Male Performance – DigitalAt Stake: the Series
Indonesian Movie Actors AwardsBest Supporting ActorAum!rowspan="2"
Favorite Supporting Actor

References

  1. ^ "Profil Jefri Nichol" (in Indonesian). Viva.co.id. Archived 2022-11-30 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "Jefri Nichol dan Caitlin Halderman Sambangi Padang" (in Indonesian). Republika Online. 2018-01-08. Archived 2023-06-28 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  3. ^ Nugraini, Galuh Esti (2018-10-20). "Pentingkan Pendidikan, Jefri Nichol Cuti Dari Dunia Hiburan" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. Archived 2023-08-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  4. ^ "Profil Jefri Nichol, Si Ganteng yang Hobi Bertinju" (in Indonesian). jpnn.com. 14 June 2022. Archived 14 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  5. ^ Hadiansyah, Surya (23 July 2019). "Jefri Nichol Ditangkap Karena Kepemilikan Ganja" (in Indonesian). Liputan 6. Archived 29 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  6. ^ Marhaenjati, Bayu (23 July 2019). "Tangkap Aktor Muda Jefri Nichol, Polisi Sita Ganja" (in Indonesian). Berita Satu. Archived 29 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ Permana, Bayu Indra (23 July 2019). "Saat Geledah Apartemen Jefri Nichol, Polisi Temukan Ganja 6,01 Gram Jatuh Dari Kulkas" (in Indonesian). Tribun Seleb. Wardhani, Anita K (ed.). Archived 22 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  8. ^ Tarigan, Mitra (22 October 2017). "Ini Pemenang Festival Film Bandung 2017" (in Indonesian). Tempo.co. Tarigan, Mitra (ed.). Archived 21 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung ke-30 Tahun 2017" (in Indonesian). Festival Film Bandung. Archived 2023-03-23 at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ^ Aldida, Vania Ika (18 December 2017). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Maya 2017" (in id-ID). Okezone. Archived 28 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Daftar Nominasi Piala Maya 2020" (in Indonesian). CNN Indonesia. 23 January 2020. Archived 6 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Film Dua Garis Biru Raih 4 Penghargaan di Piala Maya 8" (in Indonesian). Kumparan. 9 February 2023. Archived 15 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  13. ^ Susanti, Reni. "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Film dan Narafilm Festival Film Bandung 2020" (in Indonesian). Kompas.com. Setuningsih, Novianti (ed.). Archived 25 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung ke-33 Tahun 2020" (in Indonesian). Festival Film Bandung. Forum Film Bandung. Archived 10 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 August 2023.