Denny Cagur Explained

Denny Cagur
Office:Member-elect of the People's
Representative Council
Term Start:1 October 2024
Succeeding:Multi-member district
Constituency:West Java II
Majority:58,043 (2024)
Birth Name:Denny Wahyudi
Birth Date:1977 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Bandung, Indonesia
Party:PDI-P (since 2024)
Otherparty:PAN (2020–2023)
Years Active:1997–present
Father:Rojali
Mother:Eny
Alma Mater:State University of Jakarta

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.

Career

Wahyudi 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

Wahyudi 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

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
1999ChattingHimselfComedy showTPI
2006Kuraih Dunia ImpianTPI
2006OB (Office Boy)DennySupporting roleRCTI
2008Cagur Naik BajajHimselfSitcomANTV
2008Mamamia Show Season 2HimselfPresenterIndosiar
2010Mamamia Show Season 3HimselfPresenterIndosiar
2011–presentDahsyatHostMusic ShowRCTI
2011Sketsa TawaHimselfComedy showGlobal TV
2011Saatnya Kita SahurHimselfRamadhan comedy variety showTrans TV
2011–2013PesbukersHimselfComedy variety showANTV
2011–2012Comedy ProjectHimselfComedy showTrans TV
2012Waktunya Kita SahurHimselfRamadhan comedy variety showTrans TV
2013Follow CagurHimselfComedy talkshowANTV
2013Campur-CampurHimselfComedy talkshowANTV
2013Yuk Kita SahurHimselfRamadhan comedy variety showTrans TV
2013–2014Yuk Keep SmileHimselfComedy variety showTrans TV
2013–2014Raden AyuHimselfComedy showGlobal TV
2013–2014Lawan TawaHimselfComedy variety showGlobal TV
2014Slide ShowHimselfVariety showTrans TV
2014Sahurnya RamadhanThe headmanRamadhan comedy variety showTrans TV
2014NgabuburitHimselfComedy variety showTrans TV
2014Happy HappyHimselfComedy variety showTrans TV
2014Hati ke Hati ShowHimselfGames showTrans TV
2014–2015The BlusukanHimselfComedy reality showTrans TV
2015Perang MacanHimselfGames showTrans TV
2015Duel MautHimselfDangdut showTrans TV
2015Mude in IndonesiaHimselfGuest starRCTI
2015–presentBaperHimselfHostRCTI

Film Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Olga Ingin InsyafUstad DennySupporting role
2014Bang Jali Bikin HappyBang JaliLead role

Discography

Single

YearTitleAlbumLabel
2011"Sukirman" (with Wendy Cagur and Narji)Non-album singleUnknown Label
2013"Goyang Bang Jali"GlossyIndonesia
2014"Kecewa vs. Ketawa"Unknown Label

TV commercials

YearTitleRole
2005/2006Sejati 12Himself
2013Suzuki Karimun Wagon RHimself
2014Hemaviton JrengHimself
2015Sosis ChampHimself

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientsResults
2014Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Dangdut SingerDenny Cagur
Outstanding MomentPhenomenal Bang Jali Dance
Outstanding DanceBang Jali Dance
Indonesian Dangdut AwardsMost Popular Dangdut Dance
YKS Romantic AwardsMost Shocked AppearanceDenny Cagur
Most Romantic CoupleDenny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti
Panasonic Gobel AwardsFavorite ComedianDenny Cagur
Global Seru AwardsMost Exciting Presenter
Most Exciting Comedian
Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Contemporary Dangdut Male Solo Artist"Goyang Bang Jali"
Best Malay Dangdut/Contemporary Dangdut/Dangdut Songwriter
Best Malay Dangdut/Contemporary Dangdut/Dangdut Recording Producer
Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite ComedianDenny Cagur
Bintang RPTI Awards
MNCTV Dangdut AwardsMost Popular Male Dangdut Singer"Goyang Bang Jali"
2015Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding CoupleDenny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti
Outstanding Dangdut SingerDenny Cagur
Outstanding BirthdayDenny Cagur's Birthday
Global Seru AwardsMost Exciting ComedianDenny Cagur
Panasonic Gobel AwardsFavorite Comedian
Favorite Music/Variety Show & Entertainment Presenter
2016Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Comedian
Panasonic Gobel AwardsFavorite Quiz & Game Show/Talent Search/Reality Show PresenterBaper
Favorite ComedianHappy Show
2017Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Family ArtistDenny Cagur & Santi Widihastuti
Favorite PresenterDenny Cagur
Favorite Comedian
Indonesian Television AwardsMost Popular Duet PresenterRaffi Ahmad & Denny Cagur

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wowkeren.com/seleb/denny_cagur/profil.html Biography of Denny Wahyudi
  2. http://www.kapanlagi.com/showbiz/selebriti/trio-cagur-jajal-dunia-layar-lebar.html Trio Cagur starring the film "Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah"
  3. News: Bagaskara . Bima . 10 Caleg Dapil Jabar II Lolos DPR RI, Ada Denny Cagur . 11 April 2024 . detikjabar . 19 March 2024 . id-ID.
  4. News: Lolos ke Senayan, Denny Cagur dan Komeng Bakal Usulkan Hari Komedi . 11 April 2024 . medcom.id . 13 March 2024 . id.