Jefri Nichol: Ethnicity, Parents, Age, Girlfriend, Movies, Awards, Net Worth, Ethnicity

Jefri Nichol, professionally known as Jefri Nichol, stands out as a prominent Indonesian actor and model renowned for his charismatic presence and versatile roles in romantic dramas, action, and superhero films.

He first gained widespread attention through his breakthrough performance as the titular character in Dear Nathan (2017), which launched him into stardom and led to sequels.

With a prolific career featuring over 20 films, including Sri Asih (2022), Ali Topan (2023), Aku Jati, Aku Asperger (2024), and recent works like Glorious Days and Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body Parts (2025).

Profile

• Full Name: Jefri Nichol
• Stage Name: Jefri Nichol
• Born: 15 January 1999
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Actor And Model
• Height: 1.74m
• Parents: John Hendri and Junita Eka Putri
• Siblings: Jessie Putri
• Spouse: None
• Girlfriends: Ameera Khan
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Jefri Nichol was born on January 15, 1999, in Jakarta, Indonesia. He grew up as the first child of his parents John Hendri (of Minangkabau descent) and Junita Eka Putri (from Sungai Geringging, Padang Pariaman), with a younger sister named Jessie Putri.

Jefri initially planned a career in IT and attended SMK Tunas Jakasampurna, a vocational school majoring in technology.

Due to his demanding filming schedule, he switched to homeschooling to complete his studies. His ethnicity is Minangkabau descent, and his religion is Sunni Islam.

Career

Jefri Nichol began his journey in entertainment as an advertising model before transitioning to acting with a supporting role in the 2013 television miniseries Kami Rendu Ayah.

He appeared in other soap operas like Keluarga Garuda di Dadaku and gained early exposure through telemovies.

His big break came in 2017 with his film debut in At Stake (as Elzan), followed by the leading role in Dear Nathan, where he portrayed Nathan Januar Prasetyo—a complex, troubled teenager.

The film’s success, including a Maya Award for Best New Actor, skyrocketed his popularity and established him as a bankable star in Indonesian cinema.

Jefri built on this momentum with a string of diverse projects, starring in the horror Jailangkung (2017), romantic comedies like One Fine Day (2017), and the supernatural DreadOut (2019).

He reprised his iconic role in Dear Nathan sequels (Hello Salma in 2018 and Thank You Salma in 2022), while expanding into action and superhero genres with Sri Asih (2022, as Tangguh in the Bumilangit universe) and Jakarta, City of Dreamers (2020/2022, also as writer).

These films showcased his growth from teen idol to mature performer, earning nominations at events like the Indonesian Film Festival and Bandung Film Festival.

Jefri Nichol remains highly active in the industry with consistent leading roles in acclaimed projects.

He headlined Ali Topan (2023) in the titular street-smart character, Why Do You Love Me (2023), Aku Jati, Aku Asperger (2024), and continued into 2025 with titles such as Glorious Days and Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body Parts.

His prolific output, strong fanbase, and ability to tackle varied genres solidify his position as a key figure in modern Indonesian film, influencing trends in youth-oriented storytelling and superhero adaptations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jefrinichol
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Jefri Nichol keeps much of his personal life private but has been linked to Malaysian influencer Ameera Khan as his current girlfriend, with their relationship often making headlines through social media posts, joint appearances at events like Milan Fashion Week, and occasional rumors of ups and downs.

He has no confirmed spouse or children. Jefri focuses on fitness as a sports enthusiast, enjoying running, jogging, and boxing, and maintains an active lifestyle.

Filmography

• At Stake (2017)
• Dear Nathan (2017)
• Jailangkung (2017)
• One Fine Day (2017)
• DreadOut (2019)
• Love Like the Falling Rain (2020)
• Aum! (2021)
• Sri Asih (2022)
• Ali Topan (2023)
• Aku Jati, Aku Asperger (2024)

Net Worth

Jefri Nichol has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. His primary sources of income include leading roles in numerous films and series, brand endorsements as a model, social media influence with millions of followers, and other entertainment ventures.