Brilio.net - Not all journeys to success are smooth. Behind the glitz of the camera spotlight and the image of a glamorous life, many celebrities have experienced the hardest phase in their lives. One of them is this figure who used to be known for her cute face. In her teenage years, she was at her lowest point, running away from home without a penny and having to survive by any means.
This inspiring story was revealed when Alvin Adam visited his house in the Good Friend program on YouTube. In one of the rooms with a billiard table, bitter yet precious memories are stored. That's where the character once spent his days. Not for fun, but to survive.
The boy who once ran away from home now earns Rp. 7.2 billion
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Without any supplies when leaving home, he chose to live outside with full uncertainty. To make ends meet, he joined billiard tournaments to earn money. Not infrequently, his nights were spent sleeping under the same billiard table that is now a silent witness to his determination and courage in facing the harshness of life.
This story is not only about the recklessness of a young man , but also about the search for identity and the drive to prove that difficult circumstances are not the end of everything.
The boy who once ran away from home now earns Rp. 7.2 billion
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The cute boy is Baim Wong . In addition to making a living from billiards, Baim also tried his luck in the entertainment world. He successfully debuted as an actor in 2001. However, his career did not go smoothly.
The boy who once ran away from home now earns Rp. 7.2 billion
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Baim once felt that acting was not his world so he stopped for a year. Finally in 2003, Baim reappeared on the screen through the series 7 Tanda Cinta. Baim admitted that he still experienced financial difficulties at the beginning of his career.
He even borrowed money from one of his friends because he didn't have money to cut his long hair. In 2005, the owner of the full name Muhammad Ibrahim received another job offer.
The boy who once ran away from home now earns Rp. 7.2 billion
Instagram/@baimwong
Since then, his career has skyrocketed. His face has also appeared in a number of soap operas and films. After 15 years of career as an actor, Baim Wong decided to marry a professional model, Paula Verhoeven.
The boy who once ran away from home now earns Rp. 7.2 billion
Instagram/@baimwong
Now his marriage has been blessed with two sons named Kiano Tiger Wong and Kenzo Eldrago Wong. Now, Baim is starting to appear less on screen. He uploads more content on his YouTube channel.
Baim is even reported to earn a fantastic income from the YouTube channel. Paula's husband is known to earn Rp 7.2 billion per month. Now Baim has also managed to build a large office for his employees.
The office is also equipped with various luxurious facilities ranging from a children's playroom, games room, to a swimming pool.
Baim Wong's ProfileBaim Wong is not a foreign name in the entertainment world of the country. Born with the full name Muhammad Ibrahim on April 27, 1981 in Jakarta, he grew up in a family of businessmen. The youngest of five siblings began his acting career in 2002, when soap operas became the prima donna of Indonesian television screens. Although he had been on hiatus, Baim proved his consistency by continuing to appear in various soap operas, films, and television shows.
Not only satisfied in the world of acting, Baim showed his skills as a host of various TV programs. He began to try the world of presenting through popular shows such as "Dahsyat" and then hosted "Bus Jutawan" until 2024. This marks his flexibility in various entertainment formats, from drama to variety shows.
Adapting to the times, Baim and his wife Paula Verhoeven, began to enter the digital world with the Baim Paula YouTube channel. The channel became one of the pioneers of celebrity couples who were successful in the realm of creative content, with millions of subscribers and diverse content, from family entertainment to social action. Its popularity on YouTube even strengthened its existence outside the world of television.
However, amidst his professional achievements, Baim's personal life is in the spotlight. After almost six years of building a household with Paula Verhoeven and being blessed with two children, he filed for divorce in 2024. This decision surprised the public, considering that the two often shared harmonious moments on social media.
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