Kapanlagi.com - Although having been in the entertainment world, the name Dena Rachman may still sound unfamiliar. Not many people know that she is a former child singer who was once known by the stage name Reynaldi.
Being one of the inspiring transgender figures, it is undeniable that Dena Rachman's decision to become a woman has sparked controversy. However, she seems to not care about negative comments from netizens.
Dena Rachman continued her master's degree in design in Italy. Working as a designer, she has achieved remarkable achievements, both domestically and internationally.
No wonder Dena Rachman's journey to becoming a woman has attracted the attention of fans. What does her transformation look like from childhood to adulthood? Take a look here!
1. Career Journey of Dena Rachman
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Dena Rachman was born in Jakarta on August 30, 1987, with the birth name Renaldy Denada Rachman. She started her career in the entertainment industry of the country while still in elementary school.
At that time, Dena released two popular children's songs, Ole-Ole and Rukun dan Damai. Not stopping there, she also appeared in several commercials and hosted a special children's show on SCTV called Krucil (Kru Cilik).
Since childhood, Dena Rachman has realized that there is something different about her. Her own mother knew about it when she was five years old.
2. Trying Luck in Soap Operas
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As a teenager, Dena Rachman started trying her luck in the world of acting. At that time, she appeared in several soap operas, such as Misteri Gunung Merapi, Karmapala with Lucky Hakim, Mahabaharata, Wali Songo, and Jin dan Jun.
Unfortunately, her career in acting did not shine enough. Dena Rachman decided to leave the entertainment industry that made her name known.
Until finally, in 2013, there was a surprising news for the public at that time. Reynaldi Denada Rachman decided to become a complete woman...
3. Opposed by Family
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It was not easy for Dena Rachman to be open about her desires, especially to her parents. Indeed, when expressing her decision to become a transgender, Dena's father and mother could not accept it easily.
"Should I just leave or what, because it's pointless if I continue to live like this, I feel like I'm dying. I feel like I'm already dead. Well, my mother cried, my father was shocked," said Dena Rachman, as quoted from Daniel Mananta's Youtube video, some time ago.
After hearing Dena's long explanation, her parents reacted differently. Her mother hugged her and said she still loved her, while her father needed more time to accept his child's condition.
4. Undergoing Hormone Therapy
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Dena Rachman struggled with hormone therapy in 2013. At that time, she had to consume one pill every day to suppress male hormones and increase female hormones.
After undergoing therapy, Dena realized many changes in herself. She felt like a complete woman because she experienced emotional ups and downs like PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
It didn't stop there, Dena also felt changes in her body, especially in her chest. Although she hasn't undergone breast implants yet, she felt that her breasts had slightly enlarged.
5. Deciding to Get Breast Implants
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One year after undergoing hormone therapy, Dena Rachman made a significant decision regarding her body. Yes, the beautiful woman decided to undergo breast implant surgery.
At that time, Dena had breast implant surgery at Grand Plastic Surgery in Seoul, South Korea. After a successful operation, Dena appeared more confident with her appearance.
Now, Dena's appearance looks very natural, like a complete woman. Of course, her decision has received support from her family.
6. Has No Plan for Gender Reassignment Surgery
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Although she has undergone breast implants, Dena Rachman admitted that she has no desire to undergo gender reassignment surgery in 2020. What could be her reasons?
"It's not about money, it's not about cost, it's just the high cost and energy cost, whether it's money or material, it depends. Everyone has different levels, we already have our intentions and finally we can show ourselves through various hormone therapies," she said, as quoted from DetikHot (18/11/2020).
"Removing it, we'll see later, it's a very long decision and will see," she added.
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7. Beautiful Face Without Plastic Surgery
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Looking at Dena Rachman's facial features, no one would guess that she has never had plastic surgery. With a slim face and a pointed nose, Dena's appearance is so beautiful and charming.
Dena Rachman admits that she only does natural treatments for her face. Exercise and skincare are some of the things she does to maintain her beautiful face.
No wonder Dena is now successful in the modeling world. She often showcases fashion both domestically and internationally.
8. Former Atheist Who Converted to Christianity
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Not only did Dena Rachman experience significant changes in her body, but she also went through a fairly long spiritual process. On Daniel Mananta's YouTube channel, she used to be an atheist despite being raised in an Islamic environment.
At that time, Dena felt angry and questioned God about her condition. She felt very down, especially when her career seemed to be going nowhere.
However, in the end, Dena Rachman found a turning point in her life when she witnessed the way Christians worship. Now, she feels so calm and peaceful after finding her newfound belief and identity.
(kpl/tmd)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.