Arifin Putra

• Name — Arifin Putra • Birth Name — Putra Arifin Scheunemann • Born — 1 May 1987 • Birthplace — Mainz, West Germany • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 2000–present

Putra Arifin Scheunemann was born on 1 May 1987, in Mainz, West Germany. His German father, Axel Scheunemann, was a gardener turned landscape specialist, while his Indonesian mother, Joyce Sunandar, ran a catering business. He has an older sister, Sari, who works at an automotive company in Stuttgart. His parents divorced in 1999, upon which he and his mother permanently resettled to Indonesia. He reportedly still remains estranged from his father. Arifin received his early education at the German International School in Jakarta, where he partook in several school plays and showed early interest in acting, often doing reenactments of films for his family. He graduated from the school in 2006 and initially did not intend to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. His parents’ divorce took a toll on him and turned him into a shy and reclusive child, though he eventually regained his cheerful personality with the help and support of his sister. As of 2020, Arifin is pursuing undergraduate studies in business management.

In 2000, Arifin tagged along with his sister to a television commercial shoot and was offered to be an extra, which he accepted on this occasion. At the end of the shoot, Arifin found himself motivated by the fact that he could earn a bit of extra pocket money while having fun. In the same year, he was a finalist in a cover boy competition hosted by a popular Indonesian teen magazine. Arifin was also in the running for MTV Indonesia’s VJ Hunt in 2003. Despite being unsuccessful in that particular competition, one thing led to another for Arifin, and so began his acting career.

After landing his first major television role as a nerdy high school student on the national TV series Kisah Kasih di Sekolah (lit. High School Love Story) in 2004, Arifin was catapulted into fame. Weekends were dedicated to promoting the series in different parts of the country, and he soon became an instantly recognizable face. He has described this initial exposure to fame as “surreal and flattering, but very odd”. Deciding that he could pursue this as a career, Arifin enrolled at a notable local acting school Sakti Aktor Studio to receive formal training. He juggled a rigorous schedule of school, shooting and refining his acting skills for one-and-a-half year.

Apart from his career in the film industry, Arifin has been active in various philanthropic endeavours, mainly regarding environmental issues. He has been appointed as a WWF Warrior by the World Wildlife Fund Indonesia, and in 2017, as an ambassador for the Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project (DSCP). The effort is a collaboration between the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, and WWF Indonesia, directed towards the preservation and protection of dugongs and seagrasses.

Films • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2008 — Lost in Love — Alex — Film debut • 2009 — Macabre — Adam — Directed by Mo Brothers • 2009 — Aku Perempuan — Marwan — Short film • 2011 — Batas — Arief — Directed by Rudi Soedjarwo • 2011 — Foxtrot 6 — Nidas — Short film • 2011 — Hati Merdeka — Captain Sofwan — Final chapter to the Merdeka trilogy • 2011 — Badai di Ujung Negeri — Badai • 2013 — Blue Blood — Asep — Short film • 2014 — Yasmine — Halim — Cameo • 2014 — The Raid 2 — Uco — Directed by Gareth Evans • 2014 — Supernova: Ksatria, Putri, dan Bintang Jatuh — Reuben — Directed by Rizal Mantovani • 2016 — The Professionals — Reza — Directed by Affandy Abdul Rahman • 2019 — Foxtrot Six — Tino — Directed by Randy Korompis • 2024 — The Architecture of Love — Alam • 2024 — Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace — Trigger — Directed by Ali Zamani • 2024 — Bogieville — Ham Television • Year — Title — Role — Broadcaster — Production company • 2003 — Senandung Masa Puber — Rangga — Trans TV — Multivision Plus • 2004 — Kisah Kasih di Sekolah — Daniel — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2005 — Manusia Bodoh — Reyhan — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2005 — Khaylaan Tingkat Tinggi — Nuno — SCTV — SinemArt Pictures • 2006 — Kau Masih Kekasihku — Kevin — SCTV — SinemArt Pictures • 2007 — Mawar — Doni — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2009 — Setinggi Bintang — Andhika — Astro — Multivision Plus • 2012 — Dewa — Yudha — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2012 — Mimo Ketemu Poscha — Damar — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2012 — Asmara — Don — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures • 2013 — Aprilio & Julie — Jodi — RCTI — SinemArt Pictures Theatre • Year2026 — Titlepart time wife — Roleadimas — Production company Netflix • 2005 — Mass Appeal — Mark Dolson — Sakti Aktor Studio • 2005 — Lone Star — Ray — Sakti Aktor Studio Music Videos • Year — Song — Artist • 2004 — Kisah Kasih di Sekolah — Chrisye • 2011 — Bersabarlah Cinta — Letto TV Commercials • Year — Product • 2001 — Biore • 2003 — Rexona • 2005 — Espresso • 2005 — Pond's • 2005 — Close-Up • 2008 — Indosat

• Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 2000 — Aneka Yes! Talent Search — Cover Boy — Himself • 2003 — BC Bar Youth TV Icon — TV Icon — Himself • 2005 — Gadis Magazine Award — Most Wanted — Himself • 2009 — B'Girl Award — Dream Boy — Himself • 2010 — CLEO's Most Eligible Bachelor Award — Most Eligible Bachelor — Himself — Top 5 Finalists • 2011 — KUFI Film Awards — Best Supporting Actor — Macabre • 2014 — Maya Awards — Best Supporting Actor — The Raid 2