Denny Wahyudi (born 29 August 1977), commonly known as Denny Cagur, is an Indonesian politician, actor, comedian and presenter.[1] He first came into the public eye in 1997 as a member of the comedy group The Cagur Band, with Wendy Armoko and Narji.
Denny Cagur | |
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 Wahyudi in 2017 | |
| Member of the People's Representative Council | |
| Assuming office 1 October 2024 | |
| Succeeding | Multi-member district |
| Constituency | West Java II |
| Majority | 58,043 (2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Denny Wahyudi 29 August 1977 Bandung, Indonesia |
| Political party | PDI-P (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | PAN (2020–2023) |
| Spouse |
Santi Widihastuti (m. 2006) |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | State University of Jakarta |
| Occupation |
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Career
editWahyudi began his debut career in 1997 as a comedian in the group The Cagur Band, with Wendy Cagur and Narji Cagur. He appeared in the film Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah with Kiki Fatmala and Saipul Jamil in 2009.[2] He has worked on many television shows, including Chatting, Cagur Naik Bajaj, Follow Cagur, Campur-Campur, Saatnya Kita Sahur, Waktunya Kita Sahur, Comedy Project, Raden Ayu, and Lawan Tawa. He has appeared on the music show Dahsyat (2010–present) and comedy show Yuk Keep Smile (2013–2014) and hosts the dance show Bang Jali Dance.
Wahyudi was nominated at the 2014 Dahsyatnya Awards in the category "Outstanding Dangdut Singer". Wahyudi had awarded for "Favourite Comedian" at the Panasonic Gobel Awards in twice times (2014 and 2016) and the 2014 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards, "Most Exciting Comedian" at the Global Seru Awards, and "Most Romantic Couple" at the 2014 YKS Romantic Awards.
He ran as a candidate for the Indonesian House of Representatives in the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, and was elected with 58,043 votes to represent West Java's 2nd electoral district (Bandung Regency and West Bandung Regency), as part of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle.[3] Wahyudi stated that he would collaborate with fellow comedian-turned-politician Komeng in order to promote a National Comedy Day.[4]
Personal life
editWahyudi was born on 29 August 1977, in Bandung, West Java. He is an alumnus of Jakarta State University and is the first son of Rojali and Eny. He married Santi Widihastuti on 15 January 2006, and they have one son.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah | Security | Supporting role |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Chatting | Himself | Comedy show | TPI |
| 2006 | Kuraih Dunia Impian | TPI | ||
| 2006 | OB (Office Boy) | Denny | Supporting role | RCTI |
| 2008 | Cagur Naik Bajaj | Himself | Sitcom | ANTV |
| 2008 | Mamamia Show Season 2 | Himself | Presenter | Indosiar |
| 2010 | Mamamia Show Season 3 | Himself | Presenter | Indosiar |
| 2011–present | Dahsyat | Host | Music Show | RCTI |
| 2011 | Sketsa Tawa | Himself | Comedy show | Global TV |
| 2011 | Saatnya Kita Sahur | Himself | Ramadhan comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2011–2013 | Pesbukers | Himself | Comedy variety show | ANTV |
| 2011–2012 | Comedy Project | Himself | Comedy show | Trans TV |
| 2012 | Waktunya Kita Sahur | Himself | Ramadhan comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2013 | Follow Cagur | Himself | Comedy talkshow | ANTV |
| 2013 | Campur-Campur | Himself | Comedy talkshow | ANTV |
| 2013 | Yuk Kita Sahur | Himself | Ramadhan comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2013–2014 | Yuk Keep Smile | Himself | Comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2013–2014 | Raden Ayu | Himself | Comedy show | Global TV |
| 2013–2014 | Lawan Tawa | Himself | Comedy variety show | Global TV |
| 2014 | Slide Show | Himself | Variety show | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Sahurnya Ramadhan | The headman | Ramadhan comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Ngabuburit | Himself | Comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Happy Happy | Himself | Comedy variety show | Trans TV |
| 2014 | Hati ke Hati Show | Himself | Games show | Trans TV |
| 2014–2015 | The Blusukan | Himself | Comedy reality show | Trans TV |
| 2015 | Perang Macan | Himself | Games show | Trans TV |
| 2015 | Duel Maut | Himself | Dangdut show | Trans TV |
| 2015 | Mude in Indonesia | Himself | Guest star | RCTI |
| 2015–present | Baper | Himself | Host | RCTI |
Film Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Olga Ingin Insyaf | Ustad Denny | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Bang Jali Bikin Happy | Bang Jali | Lead role |
Discography
editSingle
edit| Year | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Sukirman" (with Wendy Cagur and Narji) | Non-album single | Unknown Label |
| 2013 | "Goyang Bang Jali" | GlossyIndonesia | |
| 2014 | "Kecewa vs. Ketawa" | Unknown Label |
TV commercials
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005/2006 | Sejati 12 | Himself |
| 2013 | Suzuki Karimun Wagon R | Himself |
| 2014 | Hemaviton Jreng | Himself |
| 2015 | Sosis Champ | Himself |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Dangdut Singer | Denny Cagur | Nominated |
| Outstanding Moment | Phenomenal Bang Jali Dance | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Dance | Bang Jali Dance | Nominated | ||
| Indonesian Dangdut Awards | Most Popular Dangdut Dance | Nominated | ||
| YKS Romantic Awards | Most Shocked Appearance | Denny Cagur | Nominated | |
| Most Romantic Couple | Denny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti | Won | ||
| Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Comedian | Denny Cagur | Won | |
| Global Seru Awards | Most Exciting Presenter | Nominated | ||
| Most Exciting Comedian | Won | |||
| Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best Contemporary Dangdut Male Solo Artist | "Goyang Bang Jali" | Nominated | |
| Best Malay Dangdut/Contemporary Dangdut/Dangdut Songwriter | Nominated | |||
| Best Malay Dangdut/Contemporary Dangdut/Dangdut Recording Producer | Nominated | |||
| Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Comedian | Denny Cagur | Won | |
| Bintang RPTI Awards | Nominated | |||
| MNCTV Dangdut Awards | Most Popular Male Dangdut Singer | "Goyang Bang Jali" | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Couple | Denny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti | Nominated |
| Outstanding Dangdut Singer | Denny Cagur | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Birthday | Denny Cagur's Birthday | Nominated | ||
| Global Seru Awards | Most Exciting Comedian | Denny Cagur | Won | |
| Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Comedian | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Music/Variety Show & Entertainment Presenter | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Comedian | Won | |
| Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Quiz & Game Show/Talent Search/Reality Show Presenter | Baper | Nominated | |
| Favorite Comedian | Happy Show | Won | ||
| 2017 | Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Family Artist | Denny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti | Nominated |
| Favorite Presenter | Denny Cagur | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Comedian | Won | |||
| Indonesian Television Awards | Most Popular Duet Presenter | Raffi Ahmad & Denny Cagur | Won |
References
edit- ^ Biography of Denny Wahyudi Archived 7 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine (in Indonesian) retrieved on 29 August 1977
- ^ Trio Cagur starring the film "Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah" Archived 21 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine (in Indonesian) retrieved on 17 March 2009
- ^ Bagaskara, Bima (19 March 2024). "10 Caleg Dapil Jabar II Lolos DPR RI, Ada Denny Cagur". detikjabar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Lolos ke Senayan, Denny Cagur dan Komeng Bakal Usulkan Hari Komedi". medcom.id (in Indonesian). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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