Choose a Candidate after Resigning as Regent of West Bandung, This is Hengky Kurniawan's Track Record in Entertainment and Politics

Kapanlagi.com - Hengky Kurniawan, decided to resign from the position of Regent of West Bandung in order to prepare himself as a legislative candidate for the 2024 General Election. The term of office, husband of Sonya Fatmala is known to have ended on September 20, 2023.

The 40-year-old actor and politician had previously submitted his resignation letter in July 2023. Not without reason, Hengky Kurniawan had to immediately take the step of resignation in order to meet the requirements to run in the 2024 Legislative Election in the West Java II electoral district.

Pursuing a political career as a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives, this is Hengky Kurniawan's track record that piques public curiosity. For more details, check out Hengky Kurniawan's journey from actor to politician here.

1. Childhood

Portrait of Hengky Kurniawan (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

Although known as an artist and politician, Hengky Kurniawan's childhood story is actually very simple. It is known that he has experienced economic limitations in his family and faced great challenges. Hengky Kurniawan's family lived in his grandmother's inherited house. Living with his parents and older sister, the house only has two rooms. In addition, Hengky admitted that buying things, including clothes, was not something he often did.

2. Full of Struggles Since Childhood

OOTD appearance of Hengky Kurniawan (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

Hengky's father was a public transportation driver who decided to switch professions to become a snack supplier. Since elementary school, he has been involved in the business world selling syrup ice with his older sister.

During junior high school, this man born in Blitar, East Java, used to be a scavenger. Not stopping there, Hengky Kurniawan once ran a business with his father as a motorcycle oil agent. He did this job while still in high school. His task at that time was to deliver oil supplies to various shops.

3. Education

Hengky Kurniawan and Sonya Fatmala (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

Hengky Kurniawan continued his education to college in order to become an ambassador. He chose to move to Jakarta with the savings he had collected since adolescence. Hengky Kurniawan then enrolled in college and chose a political major. Life in Jakarta was not less of a struggle, he worked various types of jobs such as a golf caddy, driver, and sometimes had to rely on food assistance.

4. Career in Entertainment

Portrait of Hengky Kurniawan while singing (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

Hengky Kurniawan's career journey began in 2002 when he was accidentally asked to audition while accompanying his girlfriend who was a model. He then became a commercial star and later an actor in several soap operas and films. One of them is SATU KECUPAN, ABG, SENANDUNG MASA PUBER and others. Slowly, his name soared through several roles. His increasingly successful career led Hengky to establish a production house with several celebrity colleagues.

5. Political Career

Portrait of Hengky Kurniawan as an official (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

This father of three decided to expand his career in the world of politics. Born in 1982, he was known to have run as a candidate for the Indonesian House of Representatives, although he experienced failure.

Furthermore, Hengky Kurniawan was involved in several regional elections in Blitar, Kediri, and Bekasi. However, he decided not to continue due to significant financial constraints. Luck returned to Hengky Kurniawan after he chose to run in the West Bandung regional election and successfully became the deputy regent for the 2018-2021 period. He was then chosen as the regent for the West Bandung region for the 2022-2023 period.

6. Wealth

Hengky Kurniawan and Sonya Fatmala togetherness (credit: Instagram.com/hengkykurniawan/)

Now as an official, Hengky Kurniawan's life, including his wealth, has received attention. This husband of Sonya Fatmala is known to have a total wealth of Rp 5,214,125,000, as reported by the State Officials' Wealth Report (LHKPN) data from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

He also has other assets, such as land in Bintan worth Rp 3.8 billion and a 2021 Toyota Minibus worth Rp 1,190,000,000. In addition, he also has cash amounting to Rp 1,724,125,000. However, Hengky Kurniawan is known to have a debt of Rp 1.5 billion. Hengky Kurniawan's wealth is considered balanced with the debt he has.

That is the track record of Hengky Kurniawan who chose to resign from the position of regent of West Bandung. What do you think, KLovers?

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