The Career Journey of Raffi Ahmad, Who Successfully Became a Major Artist and Special Presidential Envoy Staff, Full of Struggles Since His Teenage Years

Kapanlagi.com - Raffi Ahmad is not only known as a versatile artist on Indonesian television, but he also currently serves as a Special Staff to the President. Behind the popularity and wealth that accompany him lies a story of a career journey full of struggles.

Raffi Ahmad entered the entertainment world at a young age. This husband of Nagita Slavina is also known to be the breadwinner of the family after the passing of his father. In addition, Raffi Ahmad's mother, Amy Qanita, often shares stories about her son's struggles in building his career.

Now, with a reputation as one of the most successful entertainers and trusted as a special envoy staff to the President, Raffi Ahmad's journey is equally captivating. Curious about what Raffi Ahmad's career journey has been like from a young age to now becoming a public figure as well as an entrepreneur and presidential staff? For more details, check it out here KLovers.

1. Career Since Teenager

The Career Journey of Raffi Ahmad (credit: Instagram.com/amy_r_qanita/)

The full name owner Raffi Farid Ahmad was born on February 17, 1987, in Bandung. Since childhood, he has shown leadership qualities and friendliness, and he is known to be sociable. This was revealed by Amy Qanita, his mother, who often reminisces about the struggles Raffi Ahmad faced in starting his career.

Raffi Ahmad is known to have entered the entertainment world since he was a teenager at the age of 13. Raffi began to participate in various casting calls. One of Raffi Ahmad's debuts in acting was when he played a role in the soap opera TUNJUK SATU BINTANG in 2002.

2. Full of Struggles

Raffi Ahmad's Career Journey (credit: Instagram.com/amy_r_qanita/)

Raffi Ahmad's current success began with various stories of struggle. The husband of Nagita Slavina is known to have once received a fee of hundreds of thousands of rupiah. Raffi Ahmad revealed that at that time, he received a payment of Rp500 thousand. In addition, Raffi Ahmad also traveled back and forth between Bandung and Jakarta using public transportation to attend casting calls. In the early days, he even had to live in a simple rented house. Moreover, Raffi Ahmad was willing to work late into the night during shooting and sacrificed his youth. Despite this, Amy Qanita revealed that her son never complained.

3. Losing His Father and Becoming the Backbone of the Family

Raffi Ahmad's Career Journey (credit: Instagram.com/amy_r_qanita/)

Raffi Ahmad also faced the loss of his father at a young age. The year 2006 became a turning point when his father, Munawar Ahmad, passed away. As the eldest son and the only male in the family, Raffi Ahmad bore the economic burden of supporting his mother and two younger sisters, Nisya and Syahnaz.

4. His Name Started to Be Known

The Career Journey of Raffi Ahmad (credit: Instagram.com/amy_r_qanita/)

Raffi Ahmad's name began to be recognized through various roles he has played. Among them are SENANDUNG MASA PUBER, OLIVIA, LOVE IS CINTA, DOO BEE DOO, and ARTI SAHABAT. In 2006, he joined the vocal group BUKAN BINTANG BIASA (BBB) formed by Melly Goeslaw. The members included Ayushita, Laudya Chyntia Bella, Dimas Beck, and Chelsea Olivia. In addition to films and soap operas, Raffi has also starred in various titles of FTV, including his role alongside his wife, Nagita Slavina, in the FTV titled TIKUS DAN KUCING MENCARI CINTA.

5. Becoming a Famous Host

The Career Journey of Raffi Ahmad (credit: Instagram.com/raffinagita1717/)

In addition to his roles in soap operas and films, Raffi Ahmad also ventured into a career as a presenter. One of the highlights was when Raffi was trusted to host the music program Dahsyat back in 2008. He collaborated with several celebrity colleagues such as Olga Syahputra, Luna Maya, Ayu Dewi, Jessica Iskandar, and others. His popularity soared, and he frequently appeared on various TV shows as a presenter and MC. Due to his packed schedule, Raffi Ahmad revealed that he will not be taking any shoots during sahur for the first time in 2025 after 15 years of not missing it.

6. Building RANS Entertainment

Raffi Ahmad's Career Journey (credit: Instagram.com/raffinagita1717/)

In 2013, Raffi faced a drug case. After rehabilitation, Raffi Ahmad began to rise again. He decided to marry Nagita Slavina in 2014. This marriage to Rieta Amilia's daughter brought a new journey in Raffi Ahmad's life. Together, they built RANS Entertainment, which has now become a digital media empire.

Various programs were launched, making the name of RANS Entertainment increasingly prominent. Raffi Ahmad also has various ventures in entertainment, culinary, property, sports, E-sports, fashion, and more. Thanks to his success, Raffi Ahmad was even nicknamed the Sultan.

7. Now Serving as Special Staff to the President

Raffi Ahmad's Career Journey (credit: Instagram.com/raffinagita1717/)

Raffi Ahmad was appointed as the Special Staff of the President for the Development of Youth and Artists by President Prabowo Subianto in 2024. His mother could not hide her emotional pride over her son's achievement of becoming a special staff member to the president. Raffi Ahmad often shares his activities through social media accounts, including when serving as the President's Special Staff.

Read also: Photos of Raffi Ahmad Enjoying a Game of Chess with President Prabowo Subianto

That is Raffi Ahmad's career journey from starting out to now being the President's Special Staff. Follow the latest celebrity news only at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?

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