Deddy Corbuzier facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lieutenant Colonel (Tit.) Deddy Corbuzier
Deddy as a co-host in Ini Talkshow at NET.
Born	Deodatus Andreas Deddy Cahyadi Sunjoyo (1976-12-28) 28 December 1976 (age 48) Jakarta, Indonesia
Alma mater	Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (S.Psi.), (M.Psi.) University of London (PhD)
Occupation	Magician Presenter Celebrity Mentalist YouTuber
Years active	1998–2015 (as magician) 2000–present (as presenter)
Spouse(s)	Kalina Oktarani ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2013)​ Sabrina Chairunnisa ​ (m. 2022)​
Honours	Brevet Lieutenant Colonel of the Indonesian Army
YouTube information
Years active	2011–present
Genre	Podcast
Subscribers	21.3 million
Total views	5.2 billion
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 12 November 2023.

Deodatus Andreas Deddy Cahyadi Sunjoyo, known as Deddy Corbuzier, is a famous Indonesian TV host, actor, and YouTuber. He was also a well-known mentalist. Deddy has won the "World's Best Mentalist" Merlin Award twice.

He first appeared on TV in 1998 on a show called Impresario 008. Deddy also acted in movies like The Mentalist (2011). He even wrote, directed, and starred in the action film Triangle The Dark Side (2016).

Today, Deddy is very popular on YouTube. He hosts a podcast called Close the Door on his channel. His YouTube channel has millions of subscribers and billions of views.

Early Life and Learning

Deddy's Childhood and Family

Deddy Corbuzier was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 28, 1976. His father, Oemar Sundjojo, was a microbus driver. His mother, Heniwaty, worked as a seamstress.

How Deddy Became Interested in Magic

When Deddy was 8 years old, he saw a magician perform a trick. He was so amazed that he wanted to learn magic himself. He started by learning simple tricks from older magicians.

But Deddy wanted to learn more difficult magic. By age 12, he was determined to master advanced tricks. He began his career by performing magic at Ancol Dreamland in Jakarta.

Deddy's Studies in Psychology

Deddy has dyslexia, which is a learning difference that affects reading. This condition made him interested in Psychology. He believed that studying psychology would help him understand himself better.

He earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1998. He then got a master's degree in Psychology in 1999.

Deddy's Career Journey

From Magician to TV Star

Deddy Corbuzier became famous not just as an actor but also for his amazing performances. He appeared in many magic shows and hosted TV talk shows about magic. He also featured in TV commercials.

Deddy was known for performing high-risk magic tricks. Even though he was a magician, he preferred to be called a mentalist. A mentalist uses mind tricks and psychological skills.

The "OCD" Diet and YouTube Success

In 2013, Deddy created a diet plan called "OCD," which stands for "Obsessive Corbuzier Diet." This plan uses intermittent fasting and High Intensity Interval Training. It became very popular in Indonesia. Deddy showed how he transformed his body using this method.

Now, Deddy focuses on his YouTube channel. He posts videos from his podcast, Close the Door. In these videos, he talks about current news in Indonesia. He often invites interesting guests to his show.

Deddy's Role in the Military Reserve

On October 13, 2021, Deddy was chosen as an ambassador. He helped promote the Reserve Component Program for the Ministry of Defense. Because of his work, the Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, gave him the honorary rank of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel on December 9, 2022.

This special rank was approved by top military leaders. Deddy continues to work with the Ministry of Defense. He is a Special Staff member for the Minister, focusing on public communication.

Deddy's Family Life

Deddy Corbuzier was married to Kalina Ocktaranny from 2005 to 2013. They have a son named Azkanio Nikola Corbuzier, born in 2006.

In August 2022, Deddy adopted a 13-year-old ballerina named Nada Tarina Putri. He met her on a talent show. In the same year, Deddy Corbuzier married Sabrina Chairunnisa.

Deddy's Work in Film and TV

Movies

• 2011: The Mentalist (Main role)
• 2012: Sanubari Jakarta (Episode: "Topeng Srikandi")
• 2016: Triangle the Dark Side (Also screenwriter, producer, and director)
• 2017: Knight Kris (Voice role and executive producer)
• 2020: Bucin (Cameo as a Gym Instructor)

TV Shows

• Impresario 008 (RCTI)
• Deddy Corbuzier Show (RCTI)
• Hitam Putih (Trans 7)
• Indonesia Mencari Bakat (Trans TV)
• The Master (seasons 1–5)
• Deal Or No Deal Indonesia (ANTV)
• The Next Mentalist (Trans 7)
• Deddy's Corner (Trans TV)
• OOTD (Obrolan of the Day) (Trans 7)
• Indonesia's Next Top Model (NET.)

Books Written by Deddy

• Mantra (2005)
• Book of Magic (2007)
• Seven Dark Secrets of Rubik's Cube (2008)
• OCD: Obsessive Corbuzier's Diet (2013)
• Youtuber for Dummies (2018)
• Millennial Power (2019)

Awards and Recognitions

Deddy Corbuzier has received many awards and nominations for his work: