Kapanlagi.com - There are many Indonesian artists who decide to enter the world of politics. And most of them have succeeded in their careers as officials and are willing to temporarily leave the entertainment stage. This success is certainly followed by the ability to sit in the Senayan seat.
The new profession as a state official has made a number of artists take a hiatus from the entertainment world that has made their names. Positions as regional leaders and even governors can be achieved by successful artists.
There are even some who have been entrusted multiple times to lead the community and sit in the Senayan seat. It is indeed proud to see the abilities of artists who are not only skilled in the entertainment world but also talented in leadership.
So, who are the artists who choose a career in politics and take a hiatus from the entertainment world? At least 9 artists below have not appeared on the screen for a long time and have apparently succeeded in their careers in politics.
1. Pasha Ungu
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The owner of the real name Sigit Purnomo Syamsuddin Said or better known as Pasha Ungu has ventured into the world of politics. Specifically, in 2015, Pasha Ungu began his career as a candidate for Deputy Mayor of Palu City.
In that election, Pasha Ungu was elected to accompany the Mayor of Palu, Hidayat, in leading the community. Since deciding to enter the world of politics, Pasha Ungu has started to leave his activities in the entertainment world. Including a hiatus from the band Ungu that has made his name famous.
However, Pasha Ungu still has some opportunities to work in the entertainment world by creating songs such as Ku Jatuh Cinta sung by Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina in 2019.
2. Hengky Kurniawan
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Hengky Kurniawan is one of the artists who have successfully ventured into the world of politics. Currently, Hengky Kurniawan serves as the Deputy Regent of West Bandung. He is no longer seen on the screen and chooses to focus on being a leader for the community. Until now, it is known that Hengky Kurniawan has served as Deputy Mayor of West Bandung for 2 years since 2018.
3. Rano Karno
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Senior actor Rano Karno is known to have been involved in politics for a long time. In fact, Rano Karno can be said to have experienced many ups and downs in politics. Starting from serving as the Deputy Regent of Tangerang to becoming the Governor of Banten, Rano Karno's list of successes is complete.
Although his term has ended, Rano Karno remains an incumbent member of the People's Representative Council since 2019. Despite that, he has starred in several films amidst his busy schedule as a government official.
4. Krisdayanti
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Talented singer with a golden voice, Krisdayanti, has also joined the world of politics. Krisdayanti has been a member of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR RI) since 2019. She successfully took a seat in Senayan and began reducing her activities in the entertainment industry.
5. Rieke Dyah Pitaloka
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Senior artist who is no longer seen on television screens is Rieke Dyah Pitaloka who has enjoyed her profession as an official in the Senayan seat. The actress who played the character Oneng in the comedy soap opera BAJAJ BAJURI has been involved in the world of politics since 2009.
Although she did not pass the West Java governor election in 2013, Rieke Diah Pitaloka successfully advanced as a Legislative candidate for the West Java region in 2014. Currently, she serves as a member of the Indonesian Legislative Council (DPR RI) for the period 2019-2024.
6. Mulan Jameela
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Mulan Jameela is a newcomer in the world of politics who has shown her success. Currently, Mulan Jameela is known to serve as a member of the Indonesian Legislative Council (DPR RI) for the period 2019-2024. Although she initially faced obstacles to enter the Senayan, with her efforts she managed to sit in the Senayan seat and is ready to be the people's representative.
7. Desy Ratnasari
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Desy Ratnasari is one of the senior artists who currently chooses a career as a politician. Her journey in the political world is considered very successful as she has successfully run for the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) twice. Her career in the entertainment world has started to be abandoned, although she has appeared on television several times.
8. Rachel Maryam
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Just like her colleague Desy Ratnasari, Rachel Maryam also joined the world of politics. This beautiful artist who has now become a politician has been in the Senayan seat since 2009. Her busy schedule in the political world has made Rachel Maryam start a hiatus from the entertainment world.
9. Tommy Kurniawan
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Handsome actor Tommy Kurniawan who is currently enjoying his new profession as a member of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly (DPR RI) for the 2019-2024 period is rarely seen on screen. Since venturing into politics, his activities in the entertainment world have been reduced. Although on hiatus, Tommy often shares his activities on his personal account.
So those are 9 artists who choose a career in politics, some of whom become Deputy Regent. Besides being talented in the entertainment world, they also demonstrate their excellent abilities in the political world with the trust given by the public. What do you think, KLovers?
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.