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Raline Shah
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Alma mater | National University of Singapore |
Occupation | Actress, philanthropist, public figure, entrepreneur |
Years active | 2008–present |
Raline Rahmat Shah (born March 4, 1985) is a talented Indonesian actress, a kind-hearted helper (philanthropist), a well-known public figure, and a smart business owner. She became famous in Indonesia after joining Puteri Indonesia 2008, a beauty pageant, where she represented North Sumatra. She won the award for "Miss Favorite of Indonesia" because many people voted for her.
Raline's acting career took off when she played Riani in the popular Indonesian movie 5 cm. She also became well-known in Malaysia for her role in the 2018 action film Polis Evo 2.
Raline has won awards for her acting, like "Best Supporting Actress" at the 2015 Bandung Film Festival for her role in Surga yang Tak Dirindukan. She was also nominated for other awards for her roles in 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa and Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 2.
Beyond acting, Raline is known for her charity work. She helped start Rumah Harapan Indonesia, an organization that provides a place to stay for children with serious health problems like cancer. She also worked with 3 Little Angels on the "Love ReSolution" campaign to raise money for sick children.
Raline loves adventure! She enjoys mountain climbing and has reached the tops of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. She also started a coffee shop called KISAKU in Jakarta in 2019.
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Early life and education
Raline Rahmat Shah was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 4, 1985. Her father, Rahmat Shah, is a businessman. Her mother, Roseline Abu, is a philanthropist who has led a school for children with disabilities called YPAC Medan for a long time. Raline has a mix of family backgrounds, including Malay (from Malaysia and Deli Malay), Han Chinese, and Pakistani roots. Her family has connections to Malacca and Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Singapore. She has two younger brothers named Rollin and Rollan.
Raline grew up in Jakarta and Medan before moving to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in 1998. She went to Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar, a boarding school in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. While there, she directed two school plays and acted in three musicals and other theater shows. She won the Silver Youth International Award in 2002 and the Gold International Youth Award in 2003 for being good at sports, arts, and helping her community. She also received an award for her excellent grades in Business Studies. She earned the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award for exploring, hiking, and social work.
Later, Raline studied at the National University of Singapore. She earned a degree in Political Science & New Media and Communications in 2007. She was a singer for the NUS Jazz club and performed at the Singapore International Festival of Arts twice.
Life and career
Starting her career (2008–2013)
Raline worked as a part-time model from 2004 to 2008. She also worked in the Public Relations Department of Paragon Medical. She became widely known in Indonesia when she joined the Puteri Indonesia 2008 pageant, representing North Sumatra. She made it to the Top 5 and was voted "Putri Favorit Indonesia" (Miss Favorite of Indonesia) by the public.
Raline's first movie role was in 2012 in the film 5 cm, directed by Rizal Mantovani. The movie is based on a popular novel and tells the story of five friends who climb Mount Semeru, the highest peak in Java, to learn about true friendship. Raline played Riani, the only girl in the group, who is very smart and ambitious. The movie was a big hit, attracting 2.40 million viewers, and won "Best Cinematography" at the 2013 Indonesian Film Festival.
Since 2008, Raline has also worked a lot as a model for commercials and fashion shows in Indonesia and other countries. Her friendly personality and good image have helped her work with many brands and fashion designers. She represented Cita Tenun Indonesia, a group that helps preserve traditional Indonesian weaving, at the United Nation’s Fashion 4 Development (F4D) program in New York in 2012 and 2013. She also became a brand ambassador for the famous Belgian fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg, who chose Raline herself.
Present day (2014–present)
In 2015, Raline starred with Laudya Chintya Bella and Fedi Nuril in the movie Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan. For her role, she won "Best Supporting Female Role" at the 2015 Bandung Film Festival. She also sang a song for the film's soundtrack called "Kekasih di Surga".
In 2016, Raline interned at Teater Garasi, a theater group in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This group is known internationally for its performances.
In July 2017, Raline released a new song called "Jadi Milikku," which was a collaboration with singer Marcell. In 2018, she was a main actress in the Malaysian action film Polis Evo 2 with Shaheizy Sam and Zizan Razak. The movie was very successful. Raline played Rian, an Indonesian police officer.
Raline is known for being able to play many different types of characters. Her unique looks and her ability to speak both English and Indonesian fluently have allowed her to play roles like a Turkish immigrant, a Caucasian-Chinese character, and characters closer to her Indonesian background.
Raline has been a brand ambassador for Wardah Cosmetics since 2016. She was also the face of Pantene for Procter & Gamble in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia in 2012. She has also represented other brands like XL Axiata (2011), Unilever (2012-2013), Hemaviton (2014), Bank Mandiri (2015-2017), and Oppo (2017). Raline was featured as one of Indonesia’s fashion icons in 2014-2015 for Harper’s Bazaar and Elle Indonesia magazines.
Besides movies, she has also performed in theater. She had a main role in the 2013 musical Timun Mas: The Musical, directed by Rama Soeprapto, a leading Indonesian theater director.
Raline is very popular on social media, with over 10.1 million followers on Instagram as of January 2025.
Philanthropy and business
Helping others
Following her mother's example, Raline is very passionate about helping others. She has worked with many charities in Indonesia and around the world, such as the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In 2017, she co-founded Rumah Harapan Indonesia with Valencia Mieke Randa and Vivy Tolgay. This organization provides a temporary home for children under 17 who have serious illnesses like cancer or bone problems. It helps children from rural areas who travel to big cities for treatment by giving them a comfortable place to stay and support. There are now six "house of hopes" across Indonesia.
In 2016, Raline worked with 3 Little Angels to start "Love ReSolution." This campaign raises money for children who are very sick and need medical treatment. In 2018, Raline also helped start Yayasan Tunas Bakti Nusantara, a charity that supports education, health, and well-being in remote parts of Indonesia.
Business ventures
On August 8, 2017, Raline was appointed as an independent director of Indonesia AirAsia, which is part of the Malaysian airline company, AirAsia. Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Group, said that Raline was chosen because she is "smart, creative, and humble." He hoped her presence would help AirAsia stay popular with younger people.
Her most recent business is a coffee shop called KISAKU Coffee in Jakarta, which opened in 2019. "Kisaku" is a Japanese word that means "positive, open, and friendly," which describes the coffee shop's design. The shop was created by turning an old house into a welcoming coffee spot.
Personal life
Raline loves to travel and believes in "a world without strangers." She is well known for her love of nature and hiking. This passion started with her first movie, 5 cm, where her character hikes up Mount Semeru, a big volcano in Indonesia. She has also successfully climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Raline uses her large social media platform to remind her followers to respect nature and keep the environment clean when hiking.
Raline is also very interested in physical and spiritual well-being. She believes in staying healthy and helping others who are sick. She regularly practices meditation, yoga, and detox treatments. She finds that these practices fit well with her religious beliefs.
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role |
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2012 | 5 cm | Riani |
2013 | 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa | Fatma |
2014 | 99 Cahaya di Langit Eropa Part 2 | Fatma |
Supernova | Rana | |
2015 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan | Meirose |
2016 | Terpana | Adaline |
2017 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Meirose |
2018 | Polis Evo 2 | Rian |
2019 | Orang Kaya Baru | Tika |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Ref. |
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2011 | "Terlalu Mendamba" | Supernova | |
“Berhenti di Kamu” | Anji | ||
2013 | “Burn” | Iskandar Widjaja | |
2015 | “Aku Tahu” | Ungu | |
“All About Love” | Andre Hehanussa | ||
2017 | “Jadi Milikku” | Marcell Siahaan | |
2019 | "Ready For Love" | Vidi Aldiano |
Commercials
- Ponds
- Pantene
- Wardah
- Top White Coffee
- XL
- Hemaviton
- Oppo
Discography
Year | Title | Notes |
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2015 |
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OST Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan |
2017 |
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Duet with Marcell |
2019 |
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Duet with Vidi Aldiano & A. Nayaka - Nominated for “Best Soul/R&B Collaboration” at 2020 Anugerah Musik Indonesia |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Bandung Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Leading Actor | Susi Susanti: Love All | Nominated |
2015 | Bandung Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Surga yang Tak Dirindukan | Won |
Indonesian Film Festival | Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress | Surga yang Tak Dirindukan | Nominated | |
2016 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Surga yang Tak Dirindukan | Won |
2018 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Nominated |
Best Talent Ensemble (with Fedi Nuril, Laudya Cynthia Bella, and Reza Rahadian) | Nominated |