Denny Cagur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denny Cagur
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Denny Cagur in 2017
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Denny Wahyudi
August 29, 1977 |
| Alma mater | State University of Jakarta |
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| Office | Member of the People's Representative Council |
| Political party | PDI-P (since 2024) |
| Spouse(s) |
Santi Widihastuti
(m. 2006) |
Denny Wahyudi (born August 29, 1977), better known as Denny Cagur, is a well-known Indonesian comedian, actor, and TV host. He has recently become a politician, joining the Indonesian House of Representatives. He first became famous in 1997 as a member of a comedy group called The Cagur Band.
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Denny Cagur's Journey in Entertainment and Politics
Starting as a Comedian
Denny Cagur started his career in 1997. He was a comedian in a group called The Cagur Band, along with Wendy Cagur and Narji Cagur. They quickly became popular for their funny acts.
Denny also appeared in a film called Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah in 2009. He has worked on many TV shows, including Chatting, Cagur Naik Bajaj, and Follow Cagur. He was also a host on the music show Dahsyat and the comedy show Yuk Keep Smile. He even hosted a dance show called Bang Jali Dance.
Winning Awards
Denny Cagur has won many awards for his talent. He was named "Favourite Comedian" at the Panasonic Gobel Awards twice, in 2014 and 2016. He also won "Favourite Comedian" at the 2014 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards. In 2014, he won "Most Exciting Comedian" at the Global Seru Awards. He even won "Most Romantic Couple" with his wife at the 2014 YKS Romantic Awards.
Becoming a Politician
In 2024, Denny Cagur decided to enter politics. He ran as a candidate for the Indonesian House of Representatives. This group of people helps make laws for the country. He was elected with 58,043 votes to represent the West Java area. He is part of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle.
Denny Cagur has shared an interesting idea. He wants to work with another comedian who became a politician, Komeng. Their goal is to create a National Comedy Day in Indonesia.
Denny Cagur's Personal Life
Denny Wahyudi was born on August 29, 1977, in Bandung, West Java. He is the first son of Rojali and Eny. He studied at Jakarta State University. On January 15, 2006, he married Santi Widihastuti. They have one son together.
