Denny Wahyudi
Denny Wahyudi, frequently known as Denny Cagur, is an Indonesian figure with diverse talents. Born on August 29, 1977, he works as a politician, actor, comedian, and presenter. His ancestry includes both Sunda and Betawi heritage. Prior to his widespread recognition, he held jobs as a combro seller and private tutor while attending the University of State Jakarta (UNJ), where he and his colleagues co-founded the comedy group Cagur. The name "Cagur" itself is an abbreviation for “Calon Guru” (Prospective Teacher), reflecting their shared academic background. Denny’s comedic journey began in 1997 as a member of The Cagur Band, alongside Wendy Armoko and Narji. The group gained considerable popularity after appearances on shows like "Goyang Inul" and "Chatting." He has since appeared in numerous television programs, including Chatting , Cagur Naik Bajaj , Follow Cagur , Campur-Campur , Saatnya Kita Sahur , Waktunya Kita Sahur , Comedy Project , Raden Ayu , and Lawan Tawa . He also starred in films such as Pijat Atas Tekan Bawah (2009), Mengejar Cinta Olga (2011), Olga Pengen Insyaf (2012), and Bang Jali Bikin Happy (2014). From 2010 to the present, he has been a regular on the music show Dahsyat , and hosted the dance program Bang Jali Dance , known for his signature "Goyang Bang Jali" dance move. He also presented Mamamia Show in 2010 alongside Ruben Onsu. Denny’s career has been marked by several awards and recognitions. In 2014, he was nominated for an award at the Dahsyatnya Awards and won the 'Favourite Comedian' award at the Panasonic Gobel Awards. He continued to win the 'Favourite Comedian' award in 2016, and also received the 'Most Exciting Comedian' award at the Global Seru Awards. In 2014, he was recognized with a 'Most Romantic Couple' award at the YKS Romantic Awards alongside his wife, Shanty Widihastuti, whom he married on January 15, 2006. They have three children: Fabian Muhammad Yahva (born February 20, 2009), Fadlikal Muhammad Arsha (adopted June 8, 2016), and Fazeela Meshwa Athari (adopted November 12, 2021). In October 2020, Denny joined the National Mandate Party (PAN), and initially intended to run in the 2024 legislative election. However, he later switched to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and was elected to the Indonesian House of Representatives in 2024. Currently, he is participating in the digital show 'LOL Indonesia: Yang Ketawa Kalah' and plans to collaborate with Komeng to promote a National Comedy Day.
