Now having a great career in the entertainment world, these 4 celebrities are actually former professional athletes

Who would have thought, some of these famous celebrities were actually professional athletes.

Some Indonesian celebrities have unique backgrounds that are rarely known to the public. Unexpectedly, some of them were once successful athletes who were willing to leave the world of sports for a career in the entertainment world.

It is important to understand that not everyone is always successful when they decide to change direction or switch careers in their lives. However, some of these artists can be said to have succeeded in trying out their new careers behind their lives as athletes.

Here are the stories of four popular celebrities who transformed from athletes to artists and are increasingly shining in the entertainment world today. Let's take a look at their inspiring journeys:

1. Denny Sumargo

Denny Sumargo now creates a lot of content on YouTube, such as podcasts. (Source: KapanLagi)

Denny Sumargo, who is now known as a popular podcaster with the show CURHAT BANG DENNY SUMARGO, was once a professional basketball athlete. He started his career on the basketball court in 2000 with the Aspac club, and in 2004 joined Satria Muda Britama. However, a serious injury to his leg bone that he suffered after the final match in the 2008 Indonesian Basketball League made Denny finally retire from the world of basketball. Now, he is better known in the entertainment world, especially in film and podcasting. In the acting world, he even won an award as Favorite Supporting Actor in the film MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7.

2. Ariel NOAH

Ariel Noah's style on stage/Instagram

Ariel Noah, the popular vocalist of the band NOAH, was also a roller skater. In the 1999 National Roller Skating Championship in Surabaya, Ariel won a gold medal for West Java. At that time, he was still a high school student. After switching to the world of music, Ariel's career became even more brilliant. With NOAH, he managed to create songs that were loved by many fans and were known for their poetic lyrics.

3. Caitlin Halderman

Caitlin Halderman's casual style when she accidentally blurted out divorce in front of Desta. (doc. Instagram @caitlinhalderman)

Caitlin Halderman, who is now a successful actress and presenter, was once a swimmer since she was three years old. In addition to swimming, she was also active in basketball and water polo, even winning several championships. Although initially talented in the world of sports, Caitlin finally decided to pursue a career in the entertainment world. Now, she has successfully starred in famous films and series and is a host on the TONIGHT SHOW PREMIERE event.

4. Prisia Nasution

Prisia Nasution (Bambang E Ros/Fimela.com)

Prisia Nasution, who is known for her film debut in SANG PENARI (2011), used to be a pencak silat athlete. During junior high school, she actively competed up to the National Sports Week level and last participated in PORDA in 2007. Currently, Prisia has starred in many films and received various awards. Most recently, she switched professions to become a director in the film MELUKIS LUKA, which tells the story of the 1998 tragedy and was screened at Jakarta World Cinema Week.

5. Are there any other Indonesian artists who are also former athletes?

Yes, besides the four names above, there are also actors like Joe Taslim, who used to be a judo athlete, and Iko Uwais, who is a pencak silat athlete.

Yes, besides the four names above, there are also actors like Joe Taslim, who used to be a judo athlete, and Iko Uwais, who is a pencak silat athlete.

6. Why do many former athletes turn to the entertainment world?

The main reasons vary. Some are injured and cannot continue their careers, and some are interested in exploring their talents in acting or music.

The main reasons vary. Some are injured and cannot continue their careers, and some are interested in exploring their talents in acting or music.

7. What are the advantages of being an artist for former athletes?

Many former athletes have high discipline and dedication, so they can adapt well to the entertainment world and build successful careers.

Many former athletes have high discipline and dedication, so they can adapt well to the entertainment world and build successful careers.

(brl/red)