10 Facts about Endang Mulyana, Lesti's Father, Asking Rizky Billar Not to Spoil His Daughter with Wealth - Almost 20 Years with a Tumor

Kapanlagi.com - The name Lesti is already so big now. Not only because of her love story with Rizky Billar, long before that she had already pursued a career as a young dangdut singer. Throughout that time, there was a loyal father who accompanied her, Endang Mulyana.

No wonder Endang is also highlighted by the public and makes people curious. It may not be widely known that Endang has not only been an ART (household assistant) in the Tamara Bleszynski family but also used to be a driver. Let's take a look at some other facts!

1. Becoming Tamara Bleszynski's Family ART

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

At one point, Lesti's father was introduced to Tamara Bleszynski, who at the time was not yet an artist. He was then employed as an ART to help with various household tasks.

"In early 1982, my father went to Bandung. He spent 6 years there and had the opportunity to meet the parents of an artist. Tamara Bleszynski was not yet an artist at that time. I worked for her uncle. At that time, I was also a maid and a gardener," he said in Beni Mulyana Sopian's Youtube channel last May.

2. A Wanderer

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

In addition to being an ART in Tamara's family, Endang also worked for someone in Canada. He tried various types of professions.

"I am a wanderer, I have done all kinds of jobs; store employee, worked for someone in Canada, traveled around, basically I have traveled almost around the world," he added from the same source.

3. Nearly 20 Years Suffering from Tumor

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

In an interview with Hot Shot in March 2016, Lesti revealed that her father was suffering from a tumor in his chest.

"The tumor is painful, but it's benign. It's benign, but because it has been 14 years, it has grown very big," said Lesti, who was still a teenager at the time.

Endang admitted that she was reluctant to undergo surgery, even though Lesti's intention to participate in the competition was to find money for her father's treatment.

"As for my illness, just ignore it for now. I don't feel any pain anyway. I mean, I can still bear it. My principle is, as long as I can walk and breathe, I will continue to take care of my child, God willing," she explained.

4. Willing to Accompany Lesti Until the Last Breath

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

The reason Endang is reluctant to undergo surgery is simply because she is worried that she won't be able to accompany Lesti anymore.

"What I'm worried about is that during the surgery or the healing process, it might take longer or there might be concerns about whether I will recover or not," she said.

"But I want to take care of my child until my last breath. As long as I'm capable," Endang added.

5. Ever Irritated Seeing Lesti Being Inappropriately Sprinkled

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

As someone who escorts Lesti from stage to stage, Endang has personally witnessed how Lesti is on stage. He admits that he does not like it when Lesti is sprinkled in an inappropriate manner. He also asks Lesti to wear a hijab.

"Since the beginning, especially when I accompany Lesti from stage to stage, because I don't like people who dance, people who sprinkle her in an inappropriate way. (I said) 'De, for Mr. Dede, you can sing anytime, but please cover yourself, maintain your modesty.' That has always been my message," he explained.

"Dede only sells her voice, not her body, not her modesty, right?" Endang firmly stated. Now, Endang's request has been fulfilled by Lesti.

6. Once Accused of Rejecting Rizki DA's Proposal

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

As KLovers know, before marrying Rizky Billar, Lesti had a romantic relationship with Rizki DA for 5 years. There were rumors that their relationship was not approved by Endang. In fact, Endang was said to have rejected Rizki DA's proposal.

Regarding that, Endang spoke up. He didn't feel like anyone ever proposed to his daughter. He also asked for proof if the rejection really happened.

"Who was actually forbidden by me? Who prevented my daughter Dede from getting married? I even said this, if someone's proposal was ever rejected by me, bring that person here," he said a few years ago in the popular Seleb Youtube channel.

7. Never Hoped for Her Child to Marry a Government Official or a High-ranking Person

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

Having a daughter who has become a successful artist, Endang admitted that he never hoped to have a son-in-law from the government or business circles.

"Most people want a son-in-law who is great, a businessman, a government official, but I never thought about that," he said as quoted from the same source.

For him, the most important thing is that Lesti's future husband must be responsible and truly a man.

"What matters is someone who loves my daughter, someone who is responsible for my daughter, a real man. That's it, I don't care where he comes from, I don't ask for it," he continued.

8. Larang Rizky Billar Memanjakan Lesti

Endang Mulyana (Credit: instagram.com/ayah_kejora)

As a father who has to let his beloved daughter marry Rizky Billar, Endang only has one message, which is for Billar not to spoil Lesti with luxury and wealth.

"Take care of Dede, don't spoil her with wealth, don't spoil her with luxury. Lead Dede to perform her religious duties, that's the most important thing," he said after Billar recited the marriage vows in their secret marriage.

9. Initially Disapproving of Lesti and Rizky Billar's Secret Marriage

Lesti and Billar had a secret marriage before finally getting married religiously in August. It turns out that the secret marriage was initially not approved by Endang.

"I actually didn't agree because why should they get married religiously first?" he said in RANS Entertainment channel a few months ago.

Endang finally melted and gave his blessing when he saw how Lesti and Billar often filmed together until late at night. Moreover, their religious teacher also spoke directly to Endang.

10. Proud of Lesti

As a father of a great artist, Endang apparently is not proud of his child's achievements but proud because Lesti remains grounded despite being famous.

"What I am actually most proud of is that she (Lesti) is like this now but her attitude or demeanor is still the same as before. It's not (proud because) my child is already famous and good, no," he said in the Youtube channel Populer Seleb a few years ago.

(kpl/tdr)