Alfie Alfandy Explained

Alfie Alfandy
Died:-
Yearsactive:2009—present
Occupation:Actor, musician, da'i

Alfie Alfandy is an Indonesian actor and musician who is known for his various roles in Islamic films and television series, including his role as Jefri Al Buchori in Hijrah Cinta (2014) which earned him a nomination for best lead actor in 2014 Maya Awards and 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards. As a musician, Alfie has released several singles and a mini-album. Outside of acting, Alfie founded a motorcycling and dawah club called Bikers Dakwah.

Entertainment career

Film and television

Alfie Alfandy received his first lead role in the film, Hijrah Cinta, where he portrayed Indonesian Islamic preacher Jefri Al Buchori, also known as "Uje". Alfie said that he joined the casting process for Uje due to a recommendation from fellow actor Ramon Y. Tungka when they were visiting Mount Bromo, while film producer Raam Punjabi said that Hanung Bramantyo recommended Alfie to join the casting.[1] Alfie said that he prepared for the role for four months by studying the religion and getting in touch with Uje's friends and teachers.[2] Responding to comments that he resembled Uje, Alfie said that he related to Uje's dark past, especially as both of them used to be an addict.[3] For his portrayal of Uje, Alfie received nominations in 2014 Maya Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role and in 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards for Most Favorite Lead Actor. In 2015, Alfie reprised his role as Uje in the television series adaptation of Hijrah Cinta.[4]

In the 2023 film Buya Hamka, Alfie played the role of Dadang, a prison warden who guarded the titular Indonesian preacher. Alfie said that he accepted the role because Hamka is one of his inspirations.[5]

Music

Alfie has written songs since high school and has a musical background from his grandfather who is a keroncong musician.[6] In 2017, Alfie sang "Syukuri Ujian-Mu" (written by Antrabez) as the theme song for the eleventh season of the Para Pencari Tuhan TV series and released it as a single.[7] [8]

In 2022, Alfie released his second single titled "Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul" (English: "Embraced, Not Punched"). The song was written by Alfie himself, with Faank of Wali as the producer, Iksan Hartady as the arranger, and Roby Tremonty as the guitarist. Alfie said that the song was inspired by the Bikers Dakwah group that he formed,[9] and whose motto is the same as the song's title.

In 2023, Alfie released a pop indie mini album titled Generasi Berfikir (English: Thinking Generation) and consisting of five songs written by himself. Alfie said that the mini album was released to record the ideas he had been having in the previous years. The production of the mini album took three months.[10] In 2024, Alfie released a single titled "Rayuan Semesta".[6]

Religious activities

In multiple occasions, Alfie recalled that he once got overdosed on drugs and felt like he was dying. Alfie said that the experience, coupled with another experience of seeing another person dying while smiling, made him close to Islam.[11] [12] In 2017, Alfie went to Yaman for two months to further study Islam.[13]

Bikers Dakwah

After studying in Darul Musthofa Yaman, Alfie founded a motorcycle club, Bikers Dakwah, as a way to do dawah while doing his hobby. Alfie said that he was following his teacher's advice to preach where he hangs out.[14] Bikers Dakwah's dawah activities are helped by Alfie's friends from Darul Musthofa.[15] As of January 2023, Bikers Dakwah has 45 chapters.[16]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResult
Maya Awards2014Best Actor in a Leading RoleHijrah Cinta[17]
Indonesian Movie Awards2015Most Favorite Lead ActorHijrah Cinta[18]
Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan2018Inspiring Young Actor[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: Alfie Alfandy, Sosok Pemeran Uje di Film 'Hijrah Cinta' . id . Alfie Alfandy, Uje's Actor in 'Hijrah Cinta' Film . 20 July 2014 . detikHot . 8 April 2023.
  2. News: Di Film Hijrah Cinta, Alfie Alfandy Benar-Benar Mirip Uje . id . In the Hijrah Cinta Film, Alfie Alfandy Really Looks Like Uje. Julian Edward . 19 July 2014 . Liputan6.com . 8 April 2023 .
  3. News: Enam Tahun untuk Peran Utama . id . Six Years for a Lead Role . 4 August 2014 . Kaltim Post . 8 April 2023.
  4. News: Alfie Alfandy Setia kepada Sosok Ustaz Jefri Al Buchori . id . Alfie Alfandy Is Faithful to Ustaz Jefri Al Buchori's Figure . 8 June 2015 . Ariel Kurniawan . Ati Kamil . Kompas.com . 8 April 2023.
  5. News: Main Film Buya Hamka, Alfie Alfandy Sempat Berharap Bisa Syuting di Kairo . en . Playing in Buya Hamka Film, Alfie Alfandy Hoped He Can Shoot Film in Cairo . Munady . 23 March 2023 . Elfrida Chania S . Pikiran Rakyat . 7 April 2023 .
  6. News: Alfie Alfandy Merilis Lagu Baru Berjudul "Rayuan Semesta" . id . Alfie Alfandy Released a New Song Titled "Rayuan Semesta" . Budi Prihantoro . Iwan Bagus Irawan . 22 April 2024 . RRI.co.id . 18 June 2024 .
  7. Para Pencari Tuhan . Para Pencari Tuhan . . 15 April 2024 . 11 . 1 . closing credits .
  8. Web site: Syukuri UjianMu . 6 July 2017 . Apple Music . 18 June 2024.
  9. News: Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul, Persembahan Terbaru dari Founder Bikers Dakwah . id . Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul, the Latest Showing from Bikers Dakwah Founder . 11 June 2022 . JPNN.com . 7 April 2023 .
  10. News: Jelang Ramadan, Alfie Alfandy Rilis Mini Album Generasi Berfikir . id . Nearing Ramadan, Alfie Alfandy Releases Generasi Berfikir Mini Album . Ferry Noviandi . 28 February 2023 . Suara.com . 7 April 2023 .
  11. News: Aktor Alfie Alfandy Dapat Hidayah Setelah Nyaris Tewas karena Narkoba dan Didatangi Sosok Bersayap . id . Actor Alfie Alfandy Received Guidance After Nearly Dying Because of Drugs and Encountering A Winged Figure . Thomas Manggalia . 25 July 2021 . Sindonews.com . 7 April 2023 .
  12. News: Alfie Alfandy Beri Nasihat untuk Para Mualaf . id . Alfie Alfandy Gives Advice for Mualaf . A Syalabi Ichsan . Agung Sasongko . 9 April 2019 . Republika Online . 7 April 2023.
  13. News: Mundur dari Dunia Hiburan, Alfie Alfandy Perdalam Ilmu Agama di Yaman . id . Retreating from Entertainment Industry, Alfie Alfandy Studies Religion in Yaman . Ahmad Fikri Noor . Hazliansyah . 7 July 2017 . Republika Online . 7 April 2023.
  14. News: Bikers Dakwah Lahir Dengan Motto 'Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul' . 20 December 2019 . TRUST . AlanBIKERS.com . 7 April 2023 .
  15. News: Bikers Dakwah: Anak Punk, Bikers, Pecandu dan Berandalan 'Dirangkul Bukan Dipukul' . id . Bikers Dakwah: Punk Kids, Bikers, Addicts and Vandals Are 'Embraced, Not Punched' . 17 April 2022 . Khairunnisa Adinda Kinanti . detikHot . 7 April 2023.
  16. News: Kisah Alfie Alfandy, dari OD Hingga Jadi Pendakwah . id . Alfie Alfandy's Story, from OD to Becoming a Preacher . Zahrotul Oktavani . Ani Nursalikah . 18 January 2023 . Republika Online . 7 April 2023 .
  17. News: Ini Nominasi Piala Maya 2014 . id . This Is 2014 Maya Awards Nominations . 3 December 2014 . detikHot . 7 April 2023.
  18. News: Yuk Simak Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Indonesian Movie Awards 2015 . id . Let's Read the Complete List of 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards Nominations . Fitrah Ardiyanti . 5 May 2015 . KapanLagi.com . 7 April 2023.
  19. News: Daftar Pemenang Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan 1439 H/ 2018 . id . List of 1439 H (2018) Anugerah Syiar Ramadhan Winnners . IRA . 28 June 2018 . kpi.go.id . 7 April 2023.