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. He is the first child of

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father and mother from Sungai Geringging,

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. He has a younger sister named Jessie Putri. He attended vocational school at SMK Tunas Jakasampurna majoring in technology, but due to a busy filming schedule, he decided to study at

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Career

Jefri Nichol started his career as an advertising model and started acting by playing a supporting role in the

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''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.

2019 arrests

On 23 July 2019, Jefri Nichol was arrested by

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at his residence for possessing

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. He tested positive for drugs a few hours after the arrest.

Filmography

Film

Web series

Television series

Television film

* ''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

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nichol, Jefri 1999 births Living people Indonesian Muslims 21st-century Indonesian male actors Indonesian male models Male actors from Jakarta Minangkabau people People from West Sumatra