Omar Daniel (actor) explained

Omar Daniel
Native Name:عمر دانيال السقاف
Native Name Lang:ar
Birth Name:Omar Daniel Assegaf
Birth Date:1995 4, df=y
Birth Place:Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Nationality:Indonesian
Other Names:Omar Danial
Education:
Years Active:2015–present
Father:Ali Reza Assegaf
Mother:Farida Achmad
Relatives:
  • Aisya Melissa (sister)
  • Hadijah Tania (sister)
  • Kamila (sister)

Omar Daniel Assegaf or better known as Omar Daniel (Arabic: عمر دانيال السقاف |ʻUmar Dāniyāl al-Saqqāf, pronounced as /ar/; born 9 April 1995) is an Indonesian actor, presenter, and model. Daniel first plunged into the world of Indonesia's television in 2016 and played as Fahri in the soap opera of SinemArt production titled Anak Jalanan. But he began to be known thanks to his role as Rey in the soap opera Anugerah Cinta. In 2017, Daniel completed his studies at Mercu Buana University and earned his S.IKom (Bachelor of Communication Science).

Biography

Early life

Omar Daniel was born in Surakarta, Central Java as the last of four children. All of his siblings are women, including Aisya Melissa, Hadijah Tania, and Kamila. Daniel comes from the Ba 'Alawi sada family of Arab Hadhrami descent surnamed Assegaf (Arabic: السقاف|al-Saqqāf, pronounced as /ar/), his father is a private businessman named Ali Reza Assegaf, while his mother was named Farida Achmad. His father was born in Surakarta, but has the blood of Arab, Dutch, and Javanese descent from his grandparents.

Education

Omar Daniel graduated from Senior High School Batik 1 Surakarta in 2013. Furthermore, he continued his education to Jakarta, precisely at the Mercu Buana University. On 26 July 2016, he graduated as Bachelor of Communication Science at Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Bumi Serpong Damai, South Tangerang. Daniel successfully completed his lecture for 3 years 7 months with a GPA of 3.75.

Personal life

Omar Daniel is known to be close to actress Cut Meyriska. The closeness of both begins when they are paired in a similar soap opera titled Putri Titipan Tuhan that aired on SCTV. Even so, the two claimed to be just regular friends and no other special relationship. Daniel admits that he does not want to fabricate personal relationships just to increase his popularity. On 25 January 2018, Daniel was seen accompanied by a woman named Amira while attending Magnum Fashion Giveaway event at The Pallas, Sudirman Central Business District, South Jakarta. But Daniel also confessed that Amira was just a casual close friend.

Career

Before plunging into the world of acting, Daniel first plunge into the world of advertising and Models. One of ads who he starred in were 3 (telecommunications). Although at first he refused an offer to play soap operas, but in the end he accepted it as well. One of the soap operas that make his name soar is Anugerah Cinta, with his role as a Rey figure.

Filmography

Soap opera

TitleYearRoleNotes
Anak Jalanan
(Street Children)
2016FahriProduced by SinemArt, airing on RCTI
Anugerah Cinta
(the Gift of Love)
2016ReyProduced by SinemArt, airing on RCTI
Berkah Cinta
(the Blessing of Love)
2017VanoProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV
Mawar dan Melati
(Mawar and Melati)
2017FadelProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV
Putri Titipan Tuhan
(Daughter Entrusted from God)
2017WillyProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV
Dua Wanita Cantik
(Two Beautiful Women)
2017RaditProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV
Dia
(He)
2017RenoProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV
Malaikat Cinta
(the Angel of Love)
2018KaisanProduced by SinemArt, airing on SCTV

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