Biography
Who is Umay Shahab?
Early life and real name
Umay Shahab was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, specifically at Haji Hospital in Makasar, East Jakarta. His birth date is February 16, 2001, and he is of Arab Hadhrami and Betawi descent. His father is Said Hanafi Shahab and his mother is Yahni Dahmayanti, and he has a younger brother named Raffi Shahab.
His given birth name is Muhammad Arfiza Shahab. The nickname Umay originated from his mother reading about the Islamic caliph Umar bin Khattab while pregnant. Because the name Umar was very common, his parents modified the pronunciation to Umay, which became his lifelong professional name.
Acting career
Umay Shahab began his acting career by starring in television soap operas. He first gained attention by playing Pandu in the television soap opera Wulan. Following this initial television appearance, he achieved even greater fame through his role as Bobby in the soap opera Eneng dan Kaos Kaki Ajaib.
In 2009, he transitioned into feature films by appearing in the movie The Tarix Jabrix 2 alongside members of the Indonesian rock and roll band The Changcuters. His television and film work established him as a recognizable young performer in Indonesia.
Music career and books
As a singer, Umay Shahab released a self-titled music album sponsored by KFC. The release achieved commercial success with CD sales reaching two hundred fifty thousand copies, earning him triple platinum awards. He also won the AMI Award for Best Children Male Solo Artist and Best Children Album at the fourteenth annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia.
In addition to his work in television, film, and music, he expanded into writing. He authored a book titled KKPK Star: Umay Jagoan Cilik, which was published in 2013 by DAR! Mizan.
Birthday and age
Umay Shahab was born on February 16, 2001, which makes Umay 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Umay shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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