Ashraf Sinclair Biography: Awards, Height, Wife, Movies, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Religion, Death

Ashraf Daniel Mohamad Sinclair, known professionally as Ashraf Sinclair, was a Malaysian actor of mixed British and Malay heritage best known for his breakout role as Eddy in the 2005 film Gol & Gincu and its television series spin-off.

He later expanded into hosting, Indonesian entertainment projects, and entrepreneurship, gaining popularity across Malaysia and Indonesia before his sudden passing in 2020.

Profile

• Full Name: Ashraf Daniel Mohamad Sinclair
• Stage Name: Ashraf Sinclair
• Born: 18 September 1979
• Date of death: 18, February 2020 (Aged: 40 years old)
• Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Occupation: Actor, Television Host, Model, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.86m
• Parents: Mohamed Anthony John Sinclair, Khadijah Abdul Rahman
• Siblings: Aishah Sinclair, Adam Sinclair
• Spouse: Bunga Citra Lestari (m. 2008)
• Children: Noah Aidan Sinclair
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Ashraf Daniel Mohamad Sinclair was born on September 18, 1979, in London, United Kingdom. He spent early childhood years in Croydon before his family moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for his father’s work as a pharmacist, and later settled in Malaysia.

His parents were Mohamed Anthony John Sinclair, of British descent with Irish, English, and Scottish roots, and Khadijah Abdul Rahman, of Malay, Javanese, and Arab heritage. He had two younger siblings: sister Aishah Sinclair and brother Adam Sinclair.

Details about his formal education, including schools attended or degrees earned, remain limited in public records. Sinclair was of mixed ethnicity and followed Islam.

Career

Ashraf Sinclair began his career in the late 1990s as a model, placing as second runner-up in the Hero Remaja pageant in 1997 and appearing in commercials like the Petronas Kasut Gombak ad.

He transitioned to television hosting, presenting shows such as Box Office Now on ntv7 and Beat TV on Astro Ria, which built his on-screen charisma and early recognition in Malaysian entertainment.

Sinclair gained widespread fame with his acting debut in films, most notably portraying Eddy in the 2005 romantic comedy Gol & Gincu and its subsequent TV series.

He crossed into Indonesian projects, starring opposite his wife in Saus Kacang (2008) and appearing in horror film The Real Pocong (2009), along with soap operas like Pashmina Aisha and Catatan Hati Seorang Istri.

His multicultural appeal helped bridge Malaysian and Indonesian audiences through collaborative roles.

Ashraf Sinclair ventured into business, establishing ventures including a restaurant, gym, and content production agency, while becoming a venture partner at 500 Startups in 2017 to invest in Southeast Asian tech.

Posthumous releases included J2: J Retribusi (2021) and Proksi (2021), extending his influence in regional cinema and inspiring cross-cultural entertainment ties.

Social Media

Ashraf Sinclair does not have active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Ashraf Sinclair married Indonesian singer and actress Bunga Citra Lestari in 2008 after meeting in Malaysia the previous year; the couple remained together until his death. They had one son, Noah Aidan Sinclair, born in 2010.

Known for a close family life and healthy lifestyle, Sinclair relocated to Jakarta after marriage and maintained strong ties with his siblings, including actress Aishah Sinclair.

He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on February 18, 2020, and was buried at San Diego Hills Memorial Park in Indonesia.

Filmography

• Gol & Gincu (2005)
• Saus Kacang (2008)
• The Real Pocong (2009)
• J2: J Retribusi (2021)
• Proksi (2021)

Net Worth

Ashraf Sinclair had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of his death. His primary sources of income included acting roles in films and television, hosting gigs, modeling work, entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality and content production, and investments as a venture partner in startups.