Kapanlagi.com - Being a celebrity leads some people to choose to have their own stage name. The reasons vary, ranging from a new identity to being considered a bringer of fortune. It's no surprise that sometimes these stage names are quite different from their real names.
Bedu, Indro Warkop, Inul Daratista, Budi Doremi, Raissa Anggiani, Iqbaal Ramadhan, and Restu Van Houten are a series of artists who want to reveal more about the stories behind their stage names. Curious? Let's take a closer look!
Bedu © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya
Born Harabdu Tohar, this comedian and presenter goes by the name Bedu. The name Bedu itself is derived from a nickname since childhood.
"The name Bedu is the name I use in the entertainment industry. But the name Bedu became my nickname since I was eight years old when I was in elementary school," he explained when met in the Rasuna Said area, Kuningan, South Jakarta some time ago.
Furthermore, Bedu admitted that the name came from his habit of getting into fights.
"The name Bedu became a nickname because Bedu as a child, sorry, please don't imitate, but it was because I liked to fight. The fighting was because I was annoyed with my friends, so I was called Bedu. And I've been called that ever since," he added.
Not immediately, Bedu once used the name Bedu Berimore before finally deciding to just use the name Bedu.
"I used to use the name Bedu Berimore. It means Bedu is my name, Beri means give, and More means more, so Bedu gives more," said the man born on July 8, 1979.
The name Bedu has brought its own luck even though his career hasn't drastically skyrocketed.
"If luck, yes, but not fully, because Bedu's career is neither at the top nor at the bottom. Like the meaning of my name, as they say in Javanese, Bedu means draw or tie," concluded Bedu.
Inul Daratista © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya
Just like Bedu, Inul also uses a stage name derived from her real name. Her real name is Ainur Rokhimah, and she is commonly called Inul by those around her.
"Inul is the nickname from when I was little, so if people in the village usually call me, my name is Ainur, but if they call me Ainur, Ainur, Ainur, it’s a bit difficult, so they call me Nur, Nul, Nul. It’s been like that since I was little, with Daratista added later. Inul is indeed a nickname from childhood," said Adam Susesno when met in the Cawang area recently.
"Since I was little, I was called Nur. Actually, Nur is Ainur Rokhimah, not Nul. Nur means light, and Rokhimah is derived from Rohman and Rohim. That’s why as much as possible, Ainur Rokhimah’s actions should be good," Inul added.
Furthermore, Adam acknowledged that the name Inul brings luck. He mentioned that the unusual name Inul actually brings its own fortune.
"Yes, it seems so (lucky). Because it’s rare for artists or public figures to have names that are so casual, their names are usually beautiful. Maybe Inul is one of those with an unusual name. One of the public figures with a strange name. And that strangeness even brings luck continuously," Adam said.
Raissa Anggiani © instagram.com/felisitasya.m
Unlike Inul and Bedu, singer and songwriter Raissa Anggiani chose her real name as her stage name.
"Maybe because it's natural from my parents, I believe from birth that I should have this name and I feel like I also carry something of myself that is still very much a process because I just started in the music industry. Please pray for me," said Raissa when met in the Cipete area of South Jakarta some time ago.
Raissa admitted that she is not afraid to use her real name even though there are already two figures in the entertainment industry named 'Raisa', namely Raisa Adriana and Raisa Ramadhani.
"Personally, I also admire Kak Raisa Adriana and Raisa Ramadhani, I mean, they have their own works, but I will definitely strive to bring out my best in my work. Because each of us has our own characteristics. Supporting each other and helping each other," revealed the singer of the song If U Could See Me Cry in My Room.
Before finally using the name Raissa Anggiani, Raissa had considered using just the name 'Rai' but ultimately did not go through with it.
"At that time, I wanted to change it to just Rai, but it seemed too what, you know, not full, people might get confused distinguishing everything, and in the end, I used my full name Raissa Anggiani, and more, more of me and my identity," she concluded.
Indro Warkop © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya
Not different from Raissa, Indro Warkop also chose to use his real name, which is Indro, derived from Indrojojo.
"My name is actually Indro, a short form of my full name Indrojojo Kusumonegoro, which is Indro," he explained when met in the Rasuna Said area, Kuningan, South Jakarta, some time ago.
He added 'Warkop' as a last name because he is indeed part of the Warkop group. Indro admitted that he had no intention of seeking luck when creating his stage name.
"What is clear is that we did not choose that name because it was given to us since we were born and is our original call. We don't think that name brings luck or not. It formed by itself without us creating it," concluded the comedian and actor who is still active to this day (30/12).
Restu van Houten © instagram.com/restuvht
As the son of Charly Van Houten, Restu van Houten is well-known at least because of his last name. However, according to Restu, he has removed his father's last name from his stage name.
"Actually, it should be clarified a bit because you can see from any YouTube channel that I never carry the name van Houten," Restu stated when met at the KLY office recently.
"There are still people who might carry van Houten, but it's okay, that's the name on my family card too," added the man born on September 24, 2005, resignedly.
Budi Doremi © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto
Speaking of artists with unique stage names, Budi Doremi certainly fits into that category. His real name is Budi Syahbudin Syukur, and he chose 'Doremi' because he was inspired by his first single.
"From my first song Doremi, it became Budi Doremi," he explained while hurriedly walking in Studio Emtek City some time ago.
Furthermore, Budi also follows in the footsteps of previous musicians through 'Budi Doremi'. "Because my stage name Budi Doremi might have followed those before me, like Iwan Fals, Doel Sumbang, Rhoma Irama, there's Budi Doremi," he said.
Iqbaal Ramadhan © KapanLagi.com/Daniel Kampua
A different story was revealed by Iqbaal Ramadhan when he was met at Senayan Park recently. He used the name Baale when he decided to pursue a solo career. He admitted that this was done to separate his identity from Iqbaal Ramadhan.
"Actually, to be able to separate the identity of Iqbaal Ramadhan from the world of acting, film production, and also as an idol, it seems like the best decision to separate all of that from Iqbaal Ramadhan into Baale where Baale becomes Iqbaal Ramadhan in music," he said.
"Actually, Baale came from when I first had social media, the name was already Iqbaale and Baale has become a nickname for old friends. It's just that it was never taken seriously and never registered as an intellectual property," continued the man born on December 28, 1999.
Until one day, Iqbaal had to think of a name when he wanted to make music. He chose Baale especially since it means 'good'.
"Then one of the team, Randy Kamil, suggested why not just Baale? That makes sense, right? Bale Bale. It turns out it means good. Also close to me personally and have long attached that nickname to me so why not," said Iqbaal.
Using the name Baale turned out to have long-term consequences, one of which was receiving responses that did not meet expectations when releasing works. Iqbaal still chose to use that name because he wanted to be honest.
"Yes, from the beginning of making this I really wanted to be honest and know whatever will happen, the consequences and the responses, the important thing is I can convey this honestly, well. Hopefully, that spirit of honesty can be captured, like creating works should just be honest," he concluded.
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