10 Interesting Facts about Ivan Gunawan, He Has Built a Mosque in Uganda out of His Generosity

Kapanlagi.com - Besides being a successful designer and having several businesses, Ivan Gunawan is also active in various television programs.Born in Jakarta on December 31, 1981, Ivan comes from a financially stable family and often spends time abroad.He is the youngest of three siblings and currently manages several businesses.

Apparently, Ivan Gunawan secretly built a mosque abroad.The mosque, built by the famous Indonesian designer and presenter, is located in the village of Ruwabarangga, Uganda, Africa.Ivan Gunawan's noble act was first revealed through a post on the Instagram account @hamza.tamimy, which was later shared by Ivan through his personal TikTok account, @igun31.Ivan Gunawan's mosque is located in the Butanjwa District, Hoima, West Uganda.The mosque construction project began in mid-April 2022. With its capacity, this mosque can accommodate 400 worshipers in one prayer. The cost of building this mosque is estimated to reach IDR 1.5 billion.

In addition to his success in the fashion industry, Ivan Gunawan keeps many secrets and goodness that not many people know. Here are a series of facts about Ivan Gunawan. Summarized on Monday (04/03/2024).

1. Descendant of Former Diplomat

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Many people are not aware that Ivan Gunawan is the son of a diplomat named Bambang Cahyo Gunawan, who has served in several countries such as Hong Kong and Russia.

Due to his father's job, Ivan Gunawan has been forced to move countries frequently since he was young in order to follow his father's placements.

2. Nephew of a Famous Designer

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Ivan Gunawan is the nephew of a renowned Indonesian designer, Adjie Notonegoro. In the world of fashion, the skill of designing and creating clothing has been passed down from his uncle to Ivan Gunawan.

Living with his uncle has made him accustomed to the environment where people work as fashion designers.

3. Once Detained in Russia

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While living in the capital of Russia, Moscow, Ivan Gunawan experienced detention. At that time, Ivan was staying and studying in Moscow.

This incident occurred when he was about to meet his parents who were on duty in Ukraine using a train. During passport inspection, it turned out that Ivan Gunawan's visa had expired.

As a result, he was immediately detained by the officer. Interestingly, Ivan was only in jail for one hour.

4. Having a Hobby of Traveling Around the World

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Through his posts on social media, Ivan Gunawan often allocates his time to go on vacation, both domestically and internationally.

With a very busy work schedule, vacation becomes his main choice to enjoy the beauty of the cities and countries he visits.

5. Having a doll considered as a child

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Ivan Gunawan has two dolls named Miracle and Marvelous as his children. He takes care of both dolls with love, just like taking care of a human baby.

However, currently both dolls have been donated to someone else due to pros and cons from netizens.

6. Never attended higher education

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Many great works are born from his creative mind and talent, making Ivan Gunawan one of the famous designers in Indonesia.

However, Ivan revealed that he never continued his education to higher education after graduating from high school.

7. Working with Uncle

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A man born in Jakarta on December 31, 1981, shares his story about the beginning of his career. He even worked with a senior designer named Aji Notonegoro.

"Yes, actually I started entering the world of art and design from the beginning. In 2000, I was still working with Uncle Aji. Aji Notonegoro is like an uncle to me," said Ivan.

8. Building Closeness with Singers

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Ivan Gunawan is often seen building close relationships with several popular singers in Indonesia, including Rossa, Cita-Citata, and Ayu Ting Ting.

There are recent rumors that his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting will become more serious.

However, Ivan Gunawan rarely gives official statements to the media regarding the certainty of their relationship.

9. Winner of Coverboy Title

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In 2002, Ivan Gunawan won the title of champion as a coverboy. This achievement opened doors for Igun to receive various offers for roles in feature films.

His success as a coverboy and his career in the film industry made him increasingly famous and recognized by many people.

10. Building a Mosque in Uganda, Africa

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Masjid Ivan Gunawan is located in Butanjwa District, Hoima, West Uganda. The construction project of this mosque started in mid-April 2022.

With its capacity, this mosque can accommodate 400 worshipers in one prayer. The estimated cost of building this mosque is Rp 1.5 billion.

11. What field is Ivan Gunawan, a figure in the creative industry, focusing on?

Since childhood, independent living has shaped this diplomat's child into an individual full of creativity. He has achieved success in the fashion world as a designer and gained fame as an artist in the entertainment industry.

12. Is Ivan Gunawan of Chinese descent?

An Indonesian designer, Ivan Gunawan Putra or better known as Ivan Gunawan, was born in Jakarta on December 31, 1981. Ivan Gunawan has Javanese, Dutch, and Chinese descent, and is the nephew of the famous designer named Adjie Notonegoro.

13. Why did Ivan Gunawan receive a reprimand from KPI?

Recently, Igun was reprimanded for his dressing style, which was considered feminine during the Brownies event.

14. Is Ivan Gunawan married or not?

Ivan Gunawan, who is 41 years old, is not married, and his mother has never forced him to find a life partner immediately. He remains single even though he is mature enough.

15. Has Ivan Gunawan left Indonesia?

Ivan Gunawan stated his reasons for leaving Indonesia. He said he wanted to try his luck by living abroad. Reported by detikHot on Thursday (25/1), the fashion designer stated that the decision to move abroad was made because he wanted to experience comfort in his work and career.

16. Has Ivan Gunawan left Indonesia?

Ivan Gunawan stated his reasons for leaving Indonesia. He said he wanted to try his luck by living abroad. Reported by detikHot on Thursday (25/1), the fashion designer stated that the decision to move abroad was made because he wanted to experience comfort in his work and career.

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