Interesting Facts About Denny Sumargo, Once Lived as a Street Child and Only Met His Father at the Age of 25

Kapanlagi.com - A person's journey in life is not always smooth. The same thing happened to Denny Sumargo. Despite being known as a Top Indonesian Podcaster, Denny Sumargo once experienced difficult times as a street child for about a month.

This condition occurred after he was kicked out of his house. Denny Sumargo's childhood was full of tragedy; he didn't live with his parents and only met his biological father at the age of 25 through the organization of a daughter from another woman who is the child of his father.

There are several interesting facts about Denny Sumargo that are rarely known by the public. Summarized on Friday (15/03/2024).

1. National Level Basketball Player

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Densu's basketball career began when he was still in high school in Makassar, together with the Viking club. In 2000, he made a big decision to move to Jakarta to pursue a basketball scholarship from the Aspac Jakarta club.

This bold step brought him success, with his team winning the championship at the 2006 IBL in Yogyakarta.

Densu proved his basketball skills through various achievements, including winning The Most Valuable Player title 3 times, The Best Defender title 2 times, and becoming the first champion in the Slam Dunk contest. With these outstanding achievements, it is not surprising that Denny Sumargo is respected as one of the national basketball athletes who deserves recognition.

2. Experiencing Life as a Street Wanderer

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When Denny bought a lot of groceries, he unknowingly put some food in his pocket. Unbeknownst to him, Denny tried again the next day, but unfortunately, he was caught by security personnel.

Denny was required to pay compensation for the goods, amounting to 7 times the original value, but because he didn't have the money, he was eventually reported to his foster parents.

Hearing this, Denny's foster parents were very angry and kicked him out of the house. Denny explained that he slept on people's porches, in parks, and finally in a minibus while begging.

3. Having a Wife Who Works as an Entrepreneur

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Many gossip that Densu is in a relationship with several celebrities, but he chose to give his heart to a woman who is not from the entertainment world.

Denny Sumargo officially married Olivia Allan on November 21, 2020. Olivia is a CEO who leads Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada Tbk (CMNP).

He also showed his brilliance in the field of education by obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Business and Commerce from Monash University and continuing his Master's program in International Law at the University of Politics and Law in China.

4. As the Top Podcaster in Indonesia

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In 2020, Denny Sumargo entered a new phase in his career as a podcast creator and content creator on YouTube. Denny Sumargo's podcast often receives attention and becomes a trending topic.

Currently, Denny Sumargo's YouTube channel has 5.28 million subscribers. Despite transitioning from professional basketball, Densu is still active in sharing content about basketball.

This not only shows that his love for the sport is still burning, but also confirms that his expertise as an 'arrogant basketball player' is still well-maintained.

5. Meeting Father for the First Time at the Age of 25

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According to a report from the YouTube channel HITS Record, Denny revealed that his first meeting with his biological father happened when he was 25 years old.

This meeting did not happen by chance, but was arranged by a daughter from another woman who is a child of the father. The daughter successfully contacted Denny and arranged their meeting.

Although awkward, this meeting became a historic moment for him. Unfortunately, it also became the last meeting, as the father passed away a day after the meeting.

6. Once Worked as a Conductor on Muara Karang Senen

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While sleeping inside a minibus, Denny Sumargo was almost attacked by suspicious minibus passengers who thought he was going to steal.

However, when they saw that Denny Sumargo was still a 12-year-old child, the minibus passengers ended up inviting Denny Sumargo to have a meal together.

Since then, Denny Sumargo also started working as a minibus conductor in Muara Karang Senen.

7. Have Memorized and Understanding Short Surahs

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When talking with Praz Teguh on the Kejar Setoran program on the Tuah Kreasi YouTube channel, as quoted by Bondowoso Network, Denny Sumargo also talked about his life living alongside the Muslim community.

In fact, Denny Sumargo admitted to having learned to recite the Quran, and even until now, he still memorizes short surahs. Not only does he mention the names of the surahs, but Denny Sumargo is also able to recite these two surahs well and even explain the meaning of these surahs.

8. Having a Very Wealthy Grandfather

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Denny Sumargo once revealed that his childhood was marked by poverty, even though he actually had a very wealthy grandfather. His mother, Meiske Sumargo, stated that their family was known as prominent and well-off entrepreneurs in Central Sulawesi.

However, he left behind the luxurious life because his extended family did not support his relationship with Denny Sumargo's father. Meiske felt neglected by the extended family and decided to leave without taking any assets.

9. Having a Family with Different Religions

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Denny Sumargo chooses to respect diversity, especially in matters of religion. Through his TikTok account, @dennysumargoreal, he tells that his family has diverse religious beliefs, including Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, and Buddhism.

As an example of tolerance, Densu shares a moment when he gives a prayer mat as a gift to a mosque, showing the diversity of beliefs within his family environment.

10. Becoming a Famous Presenter

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Still not satisfied with the acting world, Densu decided to explore the field of presenting. With an attractive appearance and a well-proportioned body, this former national basketball player has succeeded in becoming a famous presenter.

He has hosted several popular television programs such as My Trip My Adventure and Dreambox Indonesia. Not only that, Densu is also trusted to be the host of several other programs, even becoming a permanent judge in a leading talent search event.

11. Is Denny Sumargo of Chinese descent?

Denny Sumargo (born on October 11, 1981) is an actor, presenter, athlete, and content creator from Indonesia who has Minangkabau and Chinese ancestry.

12. What is the religion of Denny Sumargo's father?

Denny Sumargo's father is a native Indonesian who practices Islam with the name Nazaruddin Chaniago.

13. What is Denny Sumargo's Instagram account name?

Denny Sumargo's Instagram account is @sumargodenny.

14. Who are the parents of Denny Sumargo's wife?

Denny Sumargo's wife is Olivia Allan, who is also an adopted child of Jusuf Hamka.

15. What is Olive's occupation, Denny Sumargo's wife?

Olivia Allan has been officially appointed as a commissioner of PT CMNP owned by Jusuf Hamka.

(kpl/fta)