He first rose to fame in 2002. - In the 2002 feature film “Ada Apa dengan Cinta?,” Nicholas Saputra played the role of Rangga. He rose to prominence through the project, and has since proven his talent as an all-around actor.www.themoviedb.org
He is an award-winning actor. - In 2003, Nicholas Saputra took home the Best Actor title at the 2003 Bali International Film Festival for his performance in “Biola Tak Berdawai.” He played roles that reaped him Best Actor crowns from Citra, which is considered The Oscars in Indonesia.www.imdb.com
His skills in photography are so above average! - If you swing by Nicholas Saputra’s Instagram, you will see that the photos he has taken are above average. He loves capturing landscapes and knows how to keep them interesting and totally Instagrammable! We love how curated his feed is too!www.mobiliarigroup.com
He is a true-blue traveler. - If there is one thing that Nicholas Saputra surely takes to heart, it’s traveling. He is highly inclined to visit international landmarks and countries like Brazil, Cuba, Myanmar, and many more!www.themoviedb.org
He is a practicing producer. - Apart from acting, Nicholas Saputra also has a flair for film production. In fact, he has a production company called Tala Media, which is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Here, he performs the functions of a producer. www.indonesiadesign.com
He was a model and appeared in magazines. - When he was a student, at 15, Nicholas Saputra was scouted by a publication while playing baseball. He also made it to the runway as a model and appeared in covers of magazines in his country.www.id.pinterest.com
He is an active environmental advocate. - Besides show business, Nicholas Saputra also remains active in championing environmental causes. He participates in conservation campaigns and is part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). In 2019, he was also appointed as UNICEF ambassador. He also champions ecotourism. In an interview with The Jakarta Post, he said, 'Ecotourism can be enjoyed by anybody as it focuses on the quality of its nature. As long as it is preserved, anyone can enjoy it. It’s not about facility or accessibility, but it’s more about appreciation and learning among nature. I think it shouldn’t be for particular circles only.'www.unicef.org
He is an academic achiever. - In high school, Nicholas Saputra finished his studies with honors and was at the crest of the graduating class. He also studied architecture at University of Indonesia, which ranks #1 in the region.www.koran.tempo.co
His father is German and his mother is Indonesian-Javanese. - Born on February 24, 1984, Nicholas Saputra, 39, was brought up in Indonesia. While he is Indonesian, he is of international heritage as he is part-German and part-Javanese-Indonesian. en.kapanlagi.com
He is starring in a series with Julia Barretto and “XO, Kitty” star Sang Heon Lee! - Nicholas Saputra is set to share the screen soon with Julia Barretto and “XO, Kitty” star Sang Heon Lee. The three will team up for the Viu series “Secret Ingredient,” which tells the tale of Hajoon, a South Korean socialite (Hajoon) and his lost love Maya (Julia).@viuphilippines
Sang Heon Lee, Julia Barretto, and Nicholas Saputra@viuphilippines
