Wika Salim Once Endured Hunger Leading to Illness Due to Lack of Money, Instead Sent Back to Parents

Kapanlagi.com - Wika Salim's struggle to build a career as a singer has indeed gone through a long journey. Behind her success, there is a poignant story when this beautiful singer admitted to having endured hunger to the point of severe illness due to lack of money.

This fact was revealed when Wika Salim was a guest on a podcast with Praz Teguh. She disclosed that she once hit rock bottom when she had to survive in Jakarta without adequate income from her music label. The situation became even more difficult when she fell ill due to stomach disease triggered by hunger.

Instead of being taken to the hospital, Wika Salim was sent back to her parents' house in a sick condition. This experience became part of Wika's long struggle, who has always dreamed of becoming an artist so that her parents could have their own house. For more details, check here KLovers.

1. Wants to Be a Singer Since Childhood

The life story of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

Since sitting in junior high school, Wika Salim realized her singing ability and helped her parents' economy with her golden voice. It is known that Wika Salim's father works as a laborer, while her mother is a housewife.

This situation made her frequently perform since school and instilled a strong determination to become an artist while also making her parents happy. Every time she watched entertainment shows on TV, Wika imagined herself being there to change her family's fate, which kept moving from one rented house to another.

"I once auditioned 2 times, one I wasn't accepted, I tried a second time, and finally got accepted. But from there, the path wasn't smooth. Joining the label didn't work out, I was tricked by the label's contract. Because my mom and dad's education isn't high. Just signing the contract, not knowing it was a lifetime contract, luckily there were people who helped me." Wika Salim shared.

2. Living on a Tight Budget in Jakarta, Sharing a Rp400 Thousand Rent

The life story of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

After joining the label, Wika decided to stay in Jakarta. However, high living costs and minimal income forced her to share rent with friends just to pay the Rp400 thousand per month. She lived in scarcity despite being active in performances.

"I used to always hope that the label would bring in money, since I was already singing on stage. I had to live in Jakarta, but even paying Rp400 thousand rent, I didn’t have money. I shared costs with my friend for a month." She revealed.

3. Once Suffered from Severe Gastritis Due to Starvation

The life story of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

When her body could no longer handle the frequent starvation, Wika Salim fell ill. She suffered from severe gastritis that caused her pain when moving. She did not receive any income from the label and could not buy healthy food. As a result, her physical condition drastically declined without access to quick medical assistance.

"At one point, I was sick, and it was tough. Sometimes I was given food by the label. But, I didn’t get any money, and there was no work at the label either. I was in so much pain from starvation that my gastritis got severe. With no money, I just endured it." She continued.

4. Returned in a Weak Condition, Could Only Sleep in the Car

The life story of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

Due to the illness, Wika Salim's label decided to send the artist back to her parents' house. This situation made Wika Salim feel sad because she had to return home in a sick condition. In her story, she admitted that she could only lie weakly in the car when she was sent back to her parents. Wika Salim couldn't move because of extreme stomach pain.

"Finally, my friend asked the label for help, saying that I was sick and needed to be taken to the hospital first. I was in such bad shape, instead of being taken to the hospital, I was brought home. It was really serious. In the end, they (her parents) were confused because maybe the label couldn't provide assistance." Wika Salim explained.

5. Had to Borrow Money for Treatment

The life story of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

The label finally lent Rp600 thousand to take him to the clinic for treatment. However, after recovering, the money was deducted from his earnings, which were also very small. If his salary is Rp1 million, then only Rp400 thousand is left. Now, that story has become the most memorable moment for Wika Salim since she started her career until her success now.

"I went straight home, to the doctor for an IV. After recovering, I was billed. This was deducted from the money I spent on treatment yesterday. Since in my label I get paid monthly, for example, if I get Rp1 million, Rp600 thousand is deducted." She revealed.

6. QnA About Wika Salim

1. What is Wika Salim's real name?

Wika Salim's real name is Wika Febrina Putri.

2. When and where was Wika Salim born?

She was born on February 26, 1992, in Bogor, West Java.

3. What is Wika Salim's main profession currently?

Wika Salim is a dangdut singer, actress, and presenter.

4. What kind of family does Wika Salim come from?

She is the youngest child from a simple family; her father works odd jobs and her mother is a housewife.

5. How did Wika Salim start her career in the entertainment world?

She started her career through the talent search event StarDut in 2008 and briefly joined a vocal group before going solo.

6. What are some famous songs by Wika Salim?

Some of her songs include: Ngutang (2013), Pacar Mana Pacar (2013), Dipandang Sebelah Mata (2015), Aku Pakai Hati (2022).

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