Profile of Vika Chu, From Clothing Wholesale to the World of Modeling and Singing

Kapanlagi.com - Vika Chu, whose real name is Suci Wulandari, started her career from the bottom as a storekeeper at her family's wholesale shop. Her now-brilliant career in the entertainment world was not achieved easily. She had to go through various jobs from storekeeper, usher, to flight attendant before finally succeeding in the world of modeling and singing.

In an interview, Vika Chu revealed that after graduating from high school, she worked in a wholesale store with a salary of only Rp20 thousand per day. “I started with a salary of Rp20 thousand per day. Until I finally entered the modeling world in 2016 through Martha Tilaar,” said Vika Chu.

1. The Entrance to the Modeling World, From Usher to Ring Girl

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Vika Chu's career in the modeling world began to shine when she was chosen by Nia Ramadhani to be a ring girl in a martial arts event broadcast on private television. Since then, her earnings have significantly increased from usually receiving Rp20 thousand per day. Her career journey then skyrocketed when she joined as a model for the adult magazine Popular.

However, her decision to dive into the world of sexy modeling initially faced rejection from her family. “My parents didn't agree at first (to become a sexy model), but I explained it to them, and eventually, they were okay with it,” she said.

2. Journey as a Flight Attendant and the Impact of the Pandemic

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Before fully diving into modeling, Vika Chu also had a career as a flight attendant. However, this job had to stop due to the pandemic. "I resigned from being a flight attendant because of the pandemic, and finally, I fully transitioned to being a model," she revealed.

Not only pursuing a career as a model, Vika Chu also began to venture into acting. She appeared in several titles of FTV, showcasing another side of her talent in the entertainment world. Vika Chu admitted that although her parents initially opposed it, they now support her decision to enter the entertainment industry.

3. Becoming a Singer, Collaborating with Friends, and Debuting a Song

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Not stopping in the modeling world, Vika Chu is now trying her luck in the singing world. Together with her partner Rachel, they formed a singing duo and have prepared their debut song. The song tells the story of a naive woman who is in love with America.

"I love music, so I love singing. Back in college, I enjoyed singing at festivals," said Vika Chu during the interview. She hopes the song will be well received by the public, and she also has several performance schedules on national television shows.

4. Vika Chu Focuses on Her Work and Maintains Consistency

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In another interview, Vika Chu emphasized that she always focuses on her work and avoids unhealthy competition. For her, the key to success is to focus on oneself and be consistent in pursuing a career.
"The competition here is healthy. If we want to be here, then just focus, no need to look left or right. We have to focus on ourselves, our talents, just run with it, focus, and continue," she explained.

As a singer, Vika Chu feels that the music she produces can have a more lasting impact compared to modeling and acting. "By singing, I can have my own work that is timeless," she said.

5. How did Vika Chu start her career in the modeling world?

Vika Chu started her modeling career after being chosen by Nia Ramadhani to be the ring girl in a martial arts event on television. Since then, her career in the modeling world has continued to grow.

6. Why did Vika Chu decide to quit as a flight attendant?

Vika Chu decided to resign as a flight attendant due to the pandemic, which made her fully shift her focus to the modeling world.

(kpl/vna)