Muthia Datau, an Actress Who Used to Be the Main Goalkeeper of the Indonesian National Team

Kapanlagi.com - Muthia Datau, the legendary Indonesian actress, has made a name for herself in the world of acting with her extraordinary talent. However, behind the spotlight of the stage and the screen, there is another side of her life that is equally impressive.

It turns out that Muthia not only has dazzling acting talent. She is also involved in the world of sports, especially soccer. At that time, she was the main goalkeeper of the Indonesian National Team in women's soccer.

Muthia Datau's success as an actress and a soccer goalkeeper is a pride for Indonesia. Apparently, she started her career in the world of soccer before entering the entertainment industry. Her name was already known when she joined the world of sports.

Curious about what Muthia Datau, who used to be the main goalkeeper of the Indonesian National Team, was like? Let's find out more here, which has been summarized from various sources, on Wednesday (3/1/2024).

1. Short Profile of Muthia Datau

Portrait of Muthia Datau (Instagram/muthia.dtau)

Indonesian athlete and artist, Muthia Datau, was born in Lampung on August 12, 1959. Besides that, she was also a famous model in her time and graced the covers of magazines. Muthia Datau is the child of Yan Datau and Siti Nurhayati.

She has two younger siblings named Yudi Datau and Nunu Datau. Muthia Datau is married to an actor named Herman Felani. From their marriage, they have been blessed with three children named Aditya, Alfin, and Ardhy.

2. Hobby of Playing Soccer

Portrait of Muthia Datau (Instagram/muthia.dtau)

Muthia Datau has a great passion for playing soccer since her teenage years. Who would have thought that she was a tomboy during her teenage years? Her hobby of playing soccer emerged when she was 14 years old.

Her teenage years were filled with playing soccer with male friends in her neighborhood. This hobby continued to be honed until she became the goalkeeper of a women's soccer team called Buana Putri.

3. The Goalkeeper of the Indonesian National Team

Portrait of Muthia Datau (wiki.edunitas.com)

Muthia Datau began his career in football in his home country. The person who contributed to introducing him to the world of football is Ibnu Saipur.

Muthia Datau joined the Buana Putri team in women's football in Indonesia. For two years, she honed her skills with the Buana team.

Her efforts paid off. She was selected for the Indonesian National Team as the main goalkeeper in the 'Asian Women's Football' event in Taiwan in 1977.

Not only that, Muthia Datau and her team won the championship title in the Galanita tournament in 1982, organized by PSSI. She was a key player in the Buana Putri team.

4. Diving into the Entertainment World

Portrait of Muthia Datau (Instagram/muthia.dtau)

Exploring the entertainment world has been done by Muthia Datau since the late 1970s. Her journey in the entertainment world started as a model.

Then in 1978, she was chosen as Miss Jakarta Barat. Not only that, she also won the title of Ratu Jakarta Fair.

She then became involved in commercials and starred in a number of films. She successfully pursued acting from 1979 to 1983.

Some of the films she appeared in include Sepasang Merpati, Sirkuit Kemelut, Ira Maya dan Kakek Ateng, and Malu-Malu Kucing. In 2011, Muthia Datau returned to the acting world and is still active until now.

5. Aerobics and Yoga Instructor

Portrait of Muthia Datau (Instagram/muthia.dtau)

This mother of three also dedicates herself as an aerobics and yoga instructor. Although it was not easy at first, Muthia Datau experienced tremendous benefits after practicing for two to three months.

This success has made her an experienced practitioner with certification. Through this activity, she can motivate others to experience the journey towards physical health through aerobics and yoga exercises.

6. Who is Mutia Datau's Husband?

Muthia Datau's husband is Herman Felani. Born on August 17, 1956, he is also an Indonesian actor. He became known for his role in the film 'Mencari Cinta' in 1979, alongside artists Lydia Kandou, Ita Mustafa, and Junaedi Salat.

7. Who is Herman Felani's Wife?

Muthia Datau is the wife of Herman Felani. Muthia Datau or Mutiara Datau is a model, actress, and former Indonesian national football team player.

8. Where is Herman Felani Now?

Herman Felani is known as the CEO of PT Arjuna Widya Karya, a company engaged in general trade. He was involved in a corruption case that led to a four-year prison sentence.

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