The Touching Story of Sinta Rani, an Indonesian Model of Indian Descent Who Switched Careers to Become a Cake Seller

Kapanlagi.com - The name Sinta Rani is certainly not unfamiliar in the world of Indonesian modeling. Walking on the catwalk is like a calling for this beautiful woman who also has Indian descent. She has worn designs from famous Indonesian designers on the catwalk, such as Ivan Gunawan, the late Barli Asmara, Anna Avantie, Oscar Lawalata, and many others.

Sinta also shook the international stage by representing Indonesia in the Miss Bikini International 2011 pageant. In that event, Sinta achieved the top 12 position for Indonesia and top 4 for Miss Popularity. It is truly an achievement to be proud of.

If we count, Sinta's modeling career has reached more than 10 years. But who would have thought that this exotic-skinned woman could bring Indonesia's name to the international stage and show tolerance and diversity of the nation.

1. Switching Professions to Become a Cake Seller

Sinta Rani, from an Achieving Model to a Cake Seller / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

Although her career was flourishing in the world of modeling, it didn't make Sinta stay in her comfort zone. Perhaps not many people know, but for the past 2 years, Sinta has left the modeling stage that has made her famous. Instead, she has become a cake seller.

The change of profession from the glamorous stage to a cake seller sometimes becomes the subject of mockery or ridicule from her fellow professionals. But behind it all, there are reasons that made Sinta leave the modeling world.

2. Reasons for Leaving the Modeling World

Sinta Rani from Model Achiever Becomes a Baker / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

One of the reasons Sinta decided to leave the modeling world was the passing of her grandmother in 2019, which deeply affected her. This was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world. It had an impact on the cancellation of many fashion week events and the limitation of outdoor activities at that time.

To fill her time, Sinta tried making cake recipes. This is what apparently makes Sinta remember her beloved late grandmother more.

"Baking brings me closer to my grandmother. When I was a child, I often made various cakes with her. When she was no longer here, it felt like something was missing in me and I couldn't just accept it," said Sinta with teary eyes.

"And the timing was just right, a few months before Covid, so people might think it's because I was jobless as a model. But no one knows the deeper reasons behind it, and it's not important for me to explain each and every one of them," she continued.

3. The Importance of the Grandmother Figure

Sinta Rani from Model Achiever Becomes a Baker / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

Unable to complain and meet her grandmother as usual, Sinta looked for a new way to get closer to her grandmother. It was the memories with her grandmother that led Sinta to switch professions.

"Since we were little (siblings), we were raised by our grandparents, because our parents were always going abroad. So, our grandmother became the figure who was always there for us. Especially for me, my grandmother is my hero for everything," she said while holding back tears.

4. New Challenges for Sinta Rani

Sinta Rani from Model Berprestasi Becomes a Pastry Chef / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

It started with pranks and the encouragement of friends who never stopped supporting and giving positive comments about the taste of her cookies, which eventually led Sinta to seriously pursue an online-based cookie business since the end of 2020.

"It's not as easy as I imagined. In the modeling world, I could be recognized because of my unique skin color. But in the world of cookies, it's not just about appearance, but taste. Even if the shape is beautiful, if the taste is not good, people won't buy it again and again. Because this is not just something to be looked at, but also something to be eaten," Sinta recalled.

5. Unique Cookies Concept

Although still relatively new in this business, Sinta does not lose hope over the failures that have occurred in introducing these cookies labeled RALOVINI to a wider market. Sinta's strong determination led her to hold a Bazaar in 3 different places at the end of this year.

Sinta believes that her unique way of presenting the cookies can attract potential buyers. This confidence is reinforced by the absence of other competitors in the cake world who use this trick.

"So we have a unique way. Have you ever eaten cookies with toppings? Well, we have toppings like salt creamy cheese poured onto the cookies, so there is the sweetness of the cookies and the savory taste of the cheese cream," she said.

6. Event Bazaar Ralovini

Event bazaar Sinta herself will be held at PIK Avenue Mall from December 6th to December 12th. After that, it will be followed by Gandaria City Mall from December 13th to December 26th (Front Atrium XXI), and then almost simultaneously at Lippo Mall Puri from December 20th to January 2nd, 2022 at LG Atrium (near miniso).

Not only attending, but RALOVINI is also ready to provide various promos, starting from a 10% discount, buy 1 get 1, and even 50 free cups of cookies per day with easy terms and conditions, of course.

This slim-bodied woman only hopes that the transition of her profession will not only bring her closer to her grandmother, but also provide a new job opportunity for people who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

"2022 must be better!" exclaimed Sinta, expressing the motto of her new profession that she is pursuing now.

(kpl/gtr)