Interesting Facts about Nikita Willy, Secretly Building a Mosque and Once Rejected Casting Because of Wearing Make Up

Kapanlagi.com - Several topics were discussed in an event where Nikita Willy became a guest star.In front of an interviewer, she revealed various interesting facts about herself, including the story of building a mosque and TPA for underprivileged children.

Despite facing challenges and struggles, Nikita Willy eventually reached the peak of her career.Besides being known as the queen of Indonesian soap operas, Nikita also successfully released several singles.

Not stopping there, this Minang-blooded actress also started building several personal businesses.Despite gracing the small screen since her teenage years, it turns out Nikita Willy has experienced rejection in the casting process.

In a podcast on Denny Sumargo's YouTube channel, she admitted that she had been rejected several times in commercial and soap opera castings.She revealed that one of the reasons for the rejection was because she was too excessive in her makeup when attending castings.

Here are some other interesting facts about Nikita Willy that are rarely known by many people.Summarized on Tuesday (05/03/2024).

1. Giving Birth at the Favorite Hospital for Top Hollywood Actresses

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Nikita Willy gave birth at Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, USA, on April 7, 2022. The baby boy, named Issa Xander Djokosoetono, or commonly called Baby Issa, was born normally weighing 3 kilograms.

This hospital is a choice for Hollywood artists to give birth, such as Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Beyonce, and Victoria Beckham. Niki, a familiar nickname for Nikita, chose this hospital because of its excellent healthcare facilities

2. Refusing Childcare Assistance

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Becoming a celebrity and known as the Queen of soap operas, Nikita Willy and her husband, Indra Priawan, who is also known as a young entrepreneur,

could easily hire a nanny for their first child, Issa Xander Djokosoetono. However, they chose to raise Issa without the help of a nanny.

Although some disagree, many appreciate Nikita Willy's parenting approach because it teaches their children to be independent from an early age.

Without a nanny, Nikita Willy and her husband have been taking care of Isa since birth on their own.

3. Rejected multiple times in the audition process for commercials and soap operas

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The wife of Indra Priawan explained that one of the reasons for the rejection is because she was too excessive in her makeup when participating in the casting.

She revealed that her mother used to dress up like a telenovela character, Rosalinda. "We didn't know how to dress or do makeup properly for casting," said Nikita.

Apparently, the casting organizers prefer a natural appearance and being oneself. In addition, excessive makeup is also one of the rejection factors.

4. Rejected in the selection process because of teeth structure resembling a rabbit

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"There are times when I am rejected because of the rabbit teeth I used to have," said Nikita.

For her, although rabbit teeth may look cute to some people, but for some casting agencies, it is considered inappropriate for the character of the soap opera they desire.

This story has become part of Nikita's early career, which has now established her name.

5. Queen of the Indonesian soap opera world

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After going through various obstacles and tireless efforts, Nikita Willy finally reached the peak of her career.

In addition to the success of several singles she released, Nikita also began to develop several personal businesses as part of her remarkable achievements.

6. Nikita Willy does gold jewelry business with the name Nikita Willy Gold

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Nikita intends for her fans to experience the depth of her love for jewelry through these accessories. This makes Nikita Willy Gold very personal for Nikita Willy, a 28-year-old woman.

Now, this gold jewelry brand has produced many collections that reflect Nikita Willy's identity. In addition, Nikita chose the gold jewelry business because gold has a high investment value.

Through NWG, Nikita hopes to remind her fans and followers about the importance of investing.

For her, rather than creating something that ultimately becomes useless, she prefers to create something valuable and can be used as a valuable investment for resale.

7. Nikita Willy Builds Mosques and TPA for Underprivileged Children

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In the Metro TV Perspective segment, it was revealed that Nikita often carries out social activities that are rarely publicized. One of them is the construction of a mosque.

"Yes," Nikita answered when asked about the construction of the mosque. "It is near my house," she added while explaining the location of the mosque.

In addition to the construction of the mosque, Nikita also organizes Quranic learning activities or TPA there for underprivileged children.

"There are about 80 underprivileged children in the mosque that I built. And I have established a TPA there for Quranic learning," she explained.

8. Married to a Businessman

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On Friday, October 16, 2020, artist Nikita Willy officially married Indra Priawan Djokosoetono, following the customs of Padang, West Sumatra.

Indra, who is known as a successful young entrepreneur, is also part of a family that owns the largest taxi company in Indonesia, PT Blue Bird Tbk. (BIRD).

He is the son of Chandra Suharto Djokosoetono, who is the second generation owner of the Blue Bird Group. Through his social media account, Indra is often seen representing his family in various company events and also has a role as a shareholder in the Blue Bird Group.

9. On what date did Nikita Willy get married?

Nikita Willy got engaged to Indra Priawan on July 25, 2020, and held a wedding ceremony on October 16, 2020, following the Minangkabau customs in West Sumatra.

10. Where does Indra Priawan's ancestry come from?

As we know, Nikita Willy is of Minangkabau descent, which explains her strong adherence to Minang customs. On the other hand, Indra comes from Lampung.

11. Where did Nikita Willy give birth to her first child?

On April 7, 2022, Nikita Willy gave birth to her first child through a normal delivery process at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, United States.

12. What is the birth order of Indra Priawan Djokosoetono?

His full name is Indra Priawan Djokosoetono, born in Jakarta on February 15, 1992. He is the youngest of four siblings, with his father named Chandra Suharto Djokosoetono and his mother named Karlina Damiri.

13. Does Indra Priawan serve as CEO?

He is the founder of PT Indra Investama, a company active in the field of investment and serves as a platform to realize the vision and investment strategies of Indra Priawan. As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Indra Priawan plays a vital role in managing the company.

(kpl/fta)