Young Director Who is Currently Popular, This is Umay Shahab's Transformation - His Childhood Caught Attention Playing in ENENG DAN KAOS KAKI AJAIB

Kapanlagi.com - The name Umay Shahab has been known since he was very young. From a child celebrity who caught attention while playing in ENENG DAN KAOS KAKI AJAIB, now Umay has become a young director who is currently popular.

Continuing to exist in the entertainment world from the past until now, it's understandable if Umay Shahab's transformation makes fans curious. Not only praised for being more handsome, he also proves his abilities through various works.

So, what is Umay Shahab's transformation like as a young director? Let's find out more information below.

1. Umay Shahab's Transformation

Umay Shahab's Baby Portrait with His Father (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab)

Umay Shahab's real name is Muhammad Arfiza Shahab. He was born on February 16, 2001, making him 22 years old now. This Arab descendant man has been involved in the entertainment world since a young age by becoming a tabloid advertisement star. Remaining popular after decades, it's no wonder that Umay Shahab's transformation over time has made fans curious.

2. Umay Shahab's Childhood

Portrait of Umay Shahab's Childhood (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab)

Here is a portrait of Umay Shahab's childhood with his father, Said Hanafi Shahab. He uploaded this photo on Instagram last year in 2020. Various comments were received from netizens. Umay Shahab was praised for being handsome since childhood. Some even commented that Umay Shahab's face as a child looked like a foreigner.

3. Debut through the soap opera WULAN

Portrait of Umay Shahab with the Cast of the Soap Opera WULAN (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab)

Umay Shahab's career in the field of acting began in 2006. At that time, he was only five years old. He played as Pandu in the soap opera WULAN. In the photo he shared on Instagram in 2019, little Umay can be seen being held by senior actor Henky Solaiman. So cute, KLovers!

4. Starring in ENENG DAN KAOS KAKI AJAIB

Portrait of Umay with Director Noto Bagaskoro/ENENG DAN KAOS KAKI AJAIB Poster (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab/Wikipedia)

One year later, Umay Shahab caught attention when he starred in ENENG DAN KAOS KAKI AJAIB. At that time, he played as a little boy named Bobby. Umay Shahab acted alongside other famous child actors at that time, such as Jessica Anastasia, Febby Rastanty, Ezhar Maliky, and Risfy Syahputra.

5. Umay Shahab's Career as a Singer

Portrait of Umay Shahab in Childhood (Credit: KapanLagi.com/Instagram/umayshahab)

Not only in the world of acting, Umay Shahab is also known as a singer for a long time. He participated in the talent search event IDOLA CILIK SELEB in the third period of 2008 and emerged as the champion.

Later, he released an album titled "Umay" in 2010. Umay Shahab also won two awards in the field of vocals at the Indonesian Music Awards, namely the Best Children's Song Album category and the Best Male Solo Artist for Children category in 2011.

6. Already Graduated from College

Portrait of Umay Shahab's Graduation (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab)

Umay Shahab's career journey has continued from childhood to adulthood. His achievements in the world of art are remarkable. It turns out that he also did not forget his obligations in formal education, KLovers!

In June 2023, Umay Shahab uploaded a photo of his graduation. He successfully graduated from the Communication Science Study Program, Paramadina University with Cum Laude honors.

7. Now Becoming a Popular Young Director

Portrait of Umay Shahab (Credit: Instagram/umayshahab)

Umay Shahab's career does not stop in the world of acting and singing. He is also known as a popular young director. Besides being handsome, he is also skilled in the field of filmmaking.

After successfully directing a short film titled LOVE BEHIND THE CLOUDS in 2016, he made his debut as a director of the feature film I THOUGHT YOU WERE HOME. Recently, he also directed the film WHEN IT STOPS HERE in 2023.

Well, KLovers, those are the series of transformations of Umay Shahab from a child celebrity to a popular young director now.

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