7 Latest Portraits of Ken Ken, the Actor of Wiro Sableng, Who Rarely Gets Attention, Has Been a Farmer for 18 Years

Kapanlagi.com - Do you still remember the character Wiro Sableng that was popular in the 90s? The life of the main actor of this popular character is far from the spotlight of the entertainment world.

Herning Sukendro, or known by the name Ken Ken, once played the character Wiro Sableng in a film he starred in 1995. This action actor has also appeared in several similar genre films such as JOKO SABLENG, SINGGSANA BRAMA KUMBARA, JAKA GLEDEK, and many more.

Having been absent from the entertainment world for a long time, it turns out Ken Ken has switched professions to become a farmer. Curious about the latest portrait of the actor of Wiro Sableng? Check it out here, KLovers.

1. Latest Portrait of Herning Sukendro, the Actor of Wiro Sableng

Latest portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng (credit: Youtube.com/Melaney Ricardo)

The film WIRO SABLENG has brought fame to Herning Sukendro in the entertainment world. He portrayed the main character, Wiro Sableng, with captivating acting and action. Rarely in the spotlight, the actor popularly known as Ken Ken Wiro Sableng is known to have reached the age of sixty. Here is a portrait of Herning Sukendro, the actor of Wiro Sableng.

2. Once Famous and Became a Producer at a Young Age

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng, who once became a producer at a young age (credit: Youtube.com/Melaney Ricardo)

Herning Sukendro experienced success in the entertainment world at a young age. In addition to being an action actor, he also ventured behind the scenes as a producer. At that time, he became a producer at the age of 27. One of the works he created was the film JOKO SABLENG.

3. Once Experienced a Life in Ruins

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng once experienced a downturn in life (credit: Instagram.com/kenkenwirosableng_official/)

In the midst of his successful career, Ken Ken went through a transitional period that changed the direction of his life. This was revealed through Melaney Ricardo's Youtube channel, which narrated the actor's life journey. At that time, Ken Ken apparently got lost in the wrong life decisions. He was trapped in the nightlife that made his life even worse. Not to mention, Herning Sukendro also faced financial difficulties and divorce. Ken Ken even admitted that he had experienced difficult times just to have a meal.

"In the midst of ruin, when faced with the wrong journey. I felt alone, and I looked around at my friends, oh where should I go," said Herning Sukendro as quoted from Melaney Ricardo's channel, Tuesday (19/03).

"In addition to having to get divorced, I have one child. And I couldn't support my child because I didn't have a job. At that time, financially, I was thrown and rolled, I was nobody," he continued.

4. 18 Years Disappeared from the Entertainment World

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng after rarely being in the spotlight for a long time (credit: Instagram.com/kenkenwirosableng_official/)

This situation caused Ken Ken's name, who once reached the peak of his career as an actor, to disappear instantly. Herning Sukendro, known to have disappeared from the entertainment world for 18 years. However, behind this hiatus, he found a new path that led to a major change in his life.

"But I met a woman who supported me again. I struggled, and back to nature. Returning to nature, I saw it as a new world. From being young as an entertainer, returning to nature felt like returning to a world that I didn't understand," he said.

"18 years in the garden, disappeared. No one knows that I was missing," he continued.

5. Switching Profession to Become a Farmer

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng now a farmer (credit: Youtube.com/Melaney Ricardo)

Perhaps unexpected for many people, Herning Sukendro chose to switch careers from the glamorous entertainment world to become a farmer. Despite not having any skills in agriculture, Ken Ken learned the field from scratch. He attended several trainings and joined farmer communities.

He learned the necessary techniques and strategies for farming. Living life as a farmer, Herning Sukendro experienced significant changes and a simple life. Currently, this actor born in 1957 is known to be farming Korean plants.

"Farming local plants, corn, beans, and crops. The prices in Indonesia are not competitive yet. It's not stable, sometimes profitable, sometimes loss," he said.

6. Previously Made a Comeback in Films

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng made a comeback in acting (credit: Youtube.com/Melaney Ricardo)

Enjoying his profession as a farmer, Herning Sukendro received another offer to act in a movie. One of them is WIRO SABLENG: PENDEKAR KAPAK MAUT NAGA GENI 212, which was released again in 2018. In addition to being an actor, he also provided a lot of input to Vino G. Bastian who played the character Wiro Sableng. Ken Ken also appeared in other series such as KEMBALINYA RADEN KIAN SANTANG as a warrior.

7. Now Fighting Against Illness

Portrait of Ken Ken Wiro Sableng fighting against diabetes (credit: Youtube.com/Melaney Ricardo)

Living happily with his children and wife, and his life starting to stabilize, Herning Sukendro is faced with another challenge. Recently, he found out that he has been diagnosed with diabetes. This situation has made the actor start to maintain a healthier lifestyle and eating habits.

"Diabetes is hereditary from my mother. I also didn't know I had indications of diabetes. I didn't maintain my eating habits, my lifestyle," he said.

That is the latest news about Herning Sukendro, the actor who rarely gets attention. The life journey of the actor, far from the entertainment world with various ups and downs.

(kpl/nlw)