Now Successful in Bathing in Wealth, These 9 Celebrities Used to Busk and Sell Goods to Make a Living

Kapanlagi.com - Fate has already been determined, but destiny can still be changed as long as humans are willing to make an effort, just like these Indonesian celebrities. They were not born into wealthy and privileged families, but they worked hard and made every effort to change their fate.

It may not be instant, some even took decades, but they can now feel the results. So, who are these inspiring celebrities? Find out more here!

1. Tukul Arwana

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Success in becoming one of the most expensive artists in Indonesia, it turns out Tukul Arwana almost dropped out of school because he couldn't afford his education. He did several jobs such as being a driver and a trader. But he still hasn't succeeded.

Migrating to Jakarta, Tukul finally worked as a radio announcer, joined a comedy group, and his turning point of success was when he collaborated with Joshua Suherman in the song Diobok-Obok. Since then, his name has been soaring high.

2. Inul Daratista

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Born into a poor family with many children, Inul had to work hard to help her family. As the oldest child, Inul also worked to meet her family's economic needs.

Not graduating from school, Inul chose to work. She has done various jobs such as selling small items and selling packed rice at the terminal. Until finally, she chose the dangdut path as a stepping stone.

And true enough, her name became more widely known. Starting with an honorarium of Rp25,000, now she can earn tens of millions in one performance. Not only successful in the entertainment industry, as a businesswoman, Inul Daratista can be considered very successful.

3. Sule

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Sule is one of the most expensive comedians and presenters in Indonesia. However, who would have thought that before becoming famous, Sule had experienced a difficult life?

Born to parents who sell meatball dishes, in order to meet economic needs, Sule also sold fried chicken and boiled corn.

His success began when he and the SOS comedy group won the API competition in 2004. Since then, Sule has become more well-known and skyrocketed. And his wealth has now reached billions of rupiah.

4. Ruben Onsu

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One of the celebrities who is very consistent in running a business. Yes, it is Ruben Onsu. Ruben remembers well when he first started his career as an entertainer.

Born into a humble family, Ruben chose lenong as his way of life. Living in a small boarding house in Jakarta, Ruben never gave up and continued to strive until he was recognized.

Successful as an entertainer, Sarwendah's husband also ventured into the business world. Not playing around, the business he seriously pursued also successfully added to his wealth.

5. Zaskia Gotik

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Living a life of wealth and success like now, it turns out Zaskia Gotik used to work as a traveling singer. Not a stage orchestra, but traveling dangdut like a street musician.

Trying and keep trying, as time goes by, Zaskia Gotik started to pursue her career. Starting from the songs 1 Jam and Cukup 1 Menit, Zaskia Gotik's name soared to success like it is now.

6. Siti Badriah

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Exploded with the song Lagi Syantik, it turns out Siti Badriah had a difficult life before becoming famous. In order to pursue her career in the entertainment industry, Siti, who was living in a boarding house at that time, had to share instant noodles with her friend to survive.

Not having a personal vehicle, she had to ride a bajaj or public transportation every day. However, she didn't give up and continued to strive until she succeeded like now.

7. Denny Cagur

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Denny Cagur can be called one of the comedians with billions of rupiah wealth. He often appears on almost all television stations.

Different from before and now, if now he is surrounded by wealth, before he had to strive even just to eat. Before succeeding, Denny used to sell fried food to meet his economic needs.

8. Azis Gagap

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Azis Gagap admits that he only graduated from elementary school. Living in poverty even made him have to sacrifice studying in school. Not only that, he has sold bakwan, serabi, and lontong to make a living.

Never giving up to change his fate, Azis finally joined a lenong group in Jakarta. His name soared since he joined Opera Van Java. Now, he has several businesses, such as restaurants, cattle and goat farming, and he also has a boarding school for underprivileged children.

Despite being successful and wealthy, Azis Gagap apparently still chooses to live a simple life. And one of them is deciding to withdraw from the entertainment world.

9. Didi Kempot

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Maestro of campursari with more than 800 works, The Godfather of Broken Heart, Didi Kempot used to be a street musician in Jakarta when he first started his career as a singer.

Living in a boarding house near a goat pen, because of his persistence, consistency, and principle of never giving up, Didi Kempot finally succeeded, even in the Netherlands and Suriname.

However, unfortunately, God had other plans, and this nation's best son had to return in early May 2020.

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