Having a Sixth Sense, Profile and Facts about Soimah who Used to be an Ice Block Laborer and Now is Crazy Rich

Kapanlagi.com - Soimah Pancawati, a name that is no stranger to the Indonesian people. His multi-talented and always authentic appearance has made him one of the most beloved celebrities. However, behind his brilliant success, there is an inspiring story about his life journey full of ups and downs.

Born in Pati, Central Java, Soimah was raised in a humble family. His childhood was spent helping his parents work, including becoming a fish smoker. His perseverance and hard work from an early age led him to the path of success.

Soimah is not only known as a singer and sinden (traditional Javanese singer), but also as a comedian, presenter, and actress. His versatility and down-to-earth personality have made him liked by many people. Want to know more facts about this multi-talented figure? Let's directly check out the more complete information below!

1. Place and Date of Birth

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Born and raised in a fisherman family, Soimah Pancawati was born 43 years ago on September 29, 1980 in the coastal area of Pati, Central Java.

2. Career Journey

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High school years became a turning point for Soimah. She dared to move to Yogyakarta to learn at Padepokan Seni owned by the late Bagong Kussudiardja. This is where her talent in karawitan art began to develop. Her persistence led her to opportunities to perform on local television stations and become a sinden (traditional Javanese singer) in various wayang performances that were popular at the time.

However, it seems that her mother was not satisfied with her achievements at that time. In 2009, Soimah got a golden opportunity to perform on one of the national television stations. Her early career was not easy. She even agreed to live in the garage owned by Manager Cagur along with her husband.

Year after year, Soimah, who was initially known as a sinden, began to showcase other equally impressive talents. She transformed into a skilled presenter, had her own show in 2012 called "Show Imah", was adept at comedy, singing dangdut (Indonesian genre of music), and even trusted as a judge in talent search events.

Her perseverance and hard work paid off. Soimah became one of the renowned artists in Indonesia, loved by many people for her straightforward, humorous, and always genuine personality.

3. Have Many Businesses

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Amidst her busy schedule in the entertainment world, Soimah takes the time to develop her business. Recently, Soimah has expanded her wings in the culinary field by opening a meatball business. Not only that, Soimah also sees opportunities in the property business by renting out her pavilion for various events.

4. Owns a Magnificent Pavilion

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As mentioned earlier, Soimah owns a large and magnificent traditional-style building known as a pavilion. She built a magnificent pavilion called 'Pendopo Tulungo', which is inspired by the word 'pitulungan' meaning 'help'. This pavilion is expected to be a place to channel artistic talent and help many people. Pendopo Tulungo is a true testament to Soimah's dedication to preserving culture and helping others. Truly inspiring, KLovers!

5. Respecting Javanese Customs

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Amidst her busy schedule as a top celebrity, Soimah never forgets her identity as a Javanese artist who highly respects customs and traditions. Last August 2023, she and her husband, Koko, held a ruwatan ritual for their two sons, Aksa Uyun Dananjaya and Diksa Naja Naekonang.

Ruwatan is a Javanese tradition that is rich in meaning and aims to pray for the safety and well-being of the child. This tradition is believed to ward off bad luck and bring luck to the child.

6. Once Made a Music Video in New York

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Not only is her song 'Sak Karepku,' which was released in February 2023, catchy, but it also has an interesting music video. Interestingly, this music video was shot against the backdrop of the world's leading metropolitan city, New York.

7. Caring for Many Turtles

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Soimah often shows her activities in taking care of her turtles on social media. She also gives unique names to her turtles, such as Yayuk, Aceng, Lita, Wito, Ningsih, Warti, and Tere. Soimah's pet turtles are not just ordinary turtles! According to liputan6.com, the species include cherry head, Aldabra, Leopard Tortoise, Sulcata, and Forsteni, which are indeed priced at fantastic prices. Their adorable behavior accompanies Soimah's days and becomes a special entertainment for her followers on social media.

8. Having a Sixth Sense

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Who would have thought that behind her laughter and funny behavior, famous comedian Soimah actually has a special ability, which is the ability to see supernatural things. She revealed this on Raditya Dika's YouTube channel on November 3, 2018.

Her ability to sense the supernatural has been there since she was in school. In fact, she admitted to experiencing possession during high school due to her sensitivity. Not only that, this ability also passed down to her children, especially her eldest son Aksa, who was reported to have an unseen 'friend' when he was still young.

9. Becoming an Artist is Not Actually a Dream

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Since childhood, Soimah has been trained with a strong work ethic by her parents. Education was not even a top priority, but discipline and perseverance became valuable assets. Wrestling with fish, such as smoking fish and working as a laborer for ice block carriers, became her daily routine.

It's no wonder that becoming an artist never crossed young Soimah's mind, but her mother was the one who actually wanted her to become a singer. Initially pessimistic, Soimah finally managed to prove her talent, leading her to the pinnacle of success. Thanks to her mother's prayers and her hard work, Soimah transformed into a multi-talented artist known by many.

10. Having a Husband who is a Bus Entrepreneur and Rice Mill Owner

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Lastly, many people wonder about Soimah's husband's profession. Although he rarely appears in public, Mas Koko always remains loyal in supporting his wife's career. Herwan Prandoko, or affectionately known as Mas Koko, is an entrepreneur who owns transportation and rice milling businesses in his area!

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