Denny Cagur

Denny Cagur
Wahyudi in 2017
Member of the People's
Representative Council
Assuming office
1 October 2024
SucceedingMulti-member district
ConstituencyWest Java II
Majority58,043 (2024)
Personal details
Born
Denny Wahyudi

(1977-08-29) 29 August 1977 (age 47)
Bandung, Indonesia
Political partyPDI-P (since 2024)
Other political
affiliations
PAN (2020–2023)
Spouse
Santi Widihastuti
(m. 2006)
Parents
  • Rojali (father)
  • Eny (mother)
Alma materState University of Jakarta
Occupation
  • Politician
  • actor
  • comedian
  • presenter

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

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah Security Supporting role

Television

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

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Olga Ingin Insyaf Ustad Denny Supporting role
2014 Bang Jali Bikin Happy Bang Jali Lead role

Discography

Single

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

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

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

  1. ^ Biography of Denny Wahyudi Archived 7 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine (in Indonesian) retrieved on 29 August 1977
  2. ^ Trio Cagur starring the film "Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah" Archived 21 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine (in Indonesian) retrieved on 17 March 2009
  3. ^ Bagaskara, Bima (19 March 2024). "10 Caleg Dapil Jabar II Lolos DPR RI, Ada Denny Cagur". detikjabar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Lolos ke Senayan, Denny Cagur dan Komeng Bakal Usulkan Hari Komedi". medcom.id (in Indonesian). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.