Hidden Facts about Umi Pipik, Turns Out She Used to Be a Former Model and Now Has a Modest Appearance

Kapanlagi.com - Pipik Dian Irawati Popon, or known as Umi Pipik, is a famous preacher among Muslim women and also known as a public figure. She was born in Semarang, Central Java, on November 26, 1977.

Umi Pipik is the wife of the late famous cleric in Indonesia, the late Ustaz Jefri Al Buchori, who was affectionately called Uje. They got married in 1999. From their marriage, Umi Pipik was blessed with four children, namely Abidzar Al Ghifari, Adiba Khanza, Ayla Azuhro, and Attaya Bilal Rizkillah.

Unfortunately, Uje, who was 40 years old at the time, lost his life in an accident while riding a big motorcycle. Since then, Umi Pipik has become a widow with four children until now.

1. Early Career

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Umi Pipik started her career in the entertainment industry as a model, often appearing in various teenage magazines in the mid-1990s. She also appeared as a model in the music video for the song Wow Yeah by the band Stinky.

2. A Singer

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After marrying Ustad Jefri Al Buchori, Umi Pipik chose to focus on her role as a homemaker. However, in 2006, she returned to the music world by singing religious songs with her husband.

At that time, Umi Pipik and Uje sang Sholawat Badar and Thola'al Badru. She has also released several other songs, such as Muhasabah Cinta with Nia Paramitha & Puput Melati (2010), Ibu (2014), Pergi Haji with Uje (2014), and Janji Hawa (2015).

3. Once Played in a Film

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Umi Pipik has also ventured into the world of acting with roles in the films Haji Backpacker (2014), Surga Menanti (2016), and Surga Pun Ikut Menangis (2017). In addition, she has also been involved in the soap opera Catatan Hati Seorang Istri (2014) and its sequel, Catatan Hati Seorang Istri 2 (2016).

4. Starting a Business

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She is also active in the food and herbal medicine business industry. In addition, Umi Pipik owns a restaurant that serves wagyu geprek, a Muslim clothing store, a business in making dry cakes and promoting drinks, as well as beauty products.

5. Caught in Controversy

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Gossip risks have plagued Umi Pipik's personal life. After becoming a widow, she was speculated to have a special bond with several Indonesian celebrities, ranging from the handsome Baim Wong to Sunu Fabian, a former member of Matta Band. However, Umi chose to remain silent, focusing on taking care of her children and giving religious teachings to her congregation.

6. Who is Umi Pipik's first child?

Adiba, the eldest of four siblings, is the beloved child of the famous preacher couple, Jefri Al Buchori and Pipik Dian Irawati. She is not alone in achieving success in the entertainment world, as her siblings, Abidzar Al Ghifari, Ayla Azuhro, and Attaya Bilal Rizkillah, are also involved in the same industry.

7. What is Umi Pipik's name?

Pipik Dian Irawati Popon, also known as Umi Pipik, is a popular singer and soap opera artist in the 2000s era. She is the wife of the late ustad Jefri Al Buchori, or Uje, and is now known as a female preacher who often gives lectures.

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