Denny Caknan's Name Appears in the Barcelona vs Espanyol Match, Here's the Story Behind His Promotion
Denny Caknan appeared in an advertisement at the Barcelona Stadium.
Kapanlagi.com - Some Indonesian celebrities actually have unique backgrounds that are rarely known to the public. Surprisingly, some of them were once successful athletes who were willing to leave the world of sports to pursue a career in entertainment.
Here are the stories of four popular celebrities who transformed from athletes to artists and are shining even brighter in the entertainment world today. Let's take a look at their inspiring journeys!
An artist who was once an athlete (credit: instagram/sumargodenny)
Denny Sumargo, who is now known as a popular podcaster with the show CURHAT BANG DENNY SUMARGO, was once a professional basketball athlete. He started his career on the basketball court in 2000 with the Aspac club, and in 2004 he joined Satria Muda Britama.
However, a severe leg bone injury he sustained after the finals match in the 2008 Indonesian Basketball League forced Denny to eventually retire from the world of basketball. Now, he is more recognized in the entertainment world, particularly in film and podcasting. In acting, he even won an award as the Favorite Supporting Actor in the film MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7.
Artists who were once athletes (credit: instagram/arielnoah)
Ariel Noah, the popular vocalist of the band NOAH, was also a roller skating athlete. At the 1999 National Roller Skating Championship in Surabaya, Ariel won a gold medal for West Java. At that time, he was still a high school student.
After transitioning to the music world, Ariel's career soared even higher. Together with NOAH, he managed to create songs that are loved by many fans and is known for their poetic lyrics.
Artists who were once athletes (credit: instagram/caitlinhalderman)
Caitlin Halderman, who is now successful as an actress and presenter, was once a swimming athlete since the age of three. In addition to swimming, she was also active in basketball and water polo, even winning several championships.
Although initially talented in the world of sports, Caitlin ultimately decided to pursue a career in entertainment. Now, she successfully stars in famous films and series and is a host on the TONIGHT SHOW PREMIERE.
Artists who were formerly athletes (credit: instagram/prisia)
Prisia Nasution, known for her film debut in SANG PENARI (2011), was once a pencak silat athlete. During her junior high school years, she actively competed up to the National Sports Week level and last participated in PORDA in 2007.
Currently, Prisia has starred in many films and received various awards. Most recently, she transitioned to directing in the film MELUKIS LUKA, which tells the story of the 1998 tragedy and was screened at Jakarta World Cinema Week.
Yes, in addition to the four names above, there are also actors like Joe Taslim, who was a judo athlete, and Iko Uwais, who is a pencak silat athlete.
The main reasons vary. Some are injured and cannot continue their careers, while others are genuinely interested in exploring their talents in acting or music.
Many former athletes have high discipline and dedication, allowing them to adapt well in the entertainment industry and successfully build a career.
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