Atta Halilintar: How He Became One of the Top YouTubers in Indonesia
Atta Halilintar is not just a YouTuber, he is a phenomenon. With over 30 million subscribers and 4 billion views on his channel, he is the most popular and influential content creator in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He is also a successful entrepreneur, actor, singer, and rapper. How did he achieve such fame and fortune? Here is his inspiring story.
Early life and family
Atta was born on November 20, 1994 in Dumai, Riau as the eldest of 11 children in his family, which is popularly known as the Gen Halilintar. The Gen Halilintar family joined the entertainment industry by publishing books about their journey around the world, making vlogs and recording songs. His siblings are also known for recording songs and YouTube videos
Atta inherited his family business from his parents at a young age. During his childhood, his parents experienced major obstacles and difficulties in running their family business when they lived in Malaysia. He then concentrated to engage in business activities selling food and toys at his young age while pursuing his primary education in elementary school.
YouTube career and achievements
Atta launched his official YouTube account in 2016 and became popular in Indonesia in a matter of years. He became the first YouTuber from South East Asia to cross 10 million subscribers as of February 2019. In August 2019, his YouTube account was reported to have achieved 18.5 million subscribers/ He also became the eighth highest earning YouTuber in the world with a net worth of £ 1.37 million as of August 2019.
In November 2019, he became the first Indonesian YouTuber ever to surpass the milestone of 20 million subscribers; an achievement that was mentioned and recognized as part of YouTube Rewind 's 2019 edition. Beyond Indonesia, he also currently has the highest number of subscribers in the ASEAN region.
Atta is known for his diverse and entertaining content, ranging from pranks, challenges, reactions, lifestyle, music, comedy, to social experiments. He often collaborates with other celebrities, influencers, and public figures on his videos. Some of his most popular videos include WORK HARD PRAY HARD (Untuk HATERS) - ATTA HALILINTAR, EITARO, DJ LEZTEY #AttaMusic , PRANK RAFFI AHMAD! Di TANGKAP POLISI!! NAGITA NANGIS😠, and ATTA HALILINTAR - GOD BLESS YOU ft. ELECTROOBY (Official Video) #AttaMusic .
Other ventures and personal life
Besides YouTube, Atta is also involved in various other ventures and projects. He is developing a business under AHHA Hijab brands. Atta also notably featured in a few films as a supporting actor and has also recorded a few songs as a rapper. He has also written a book titled “My Life My Adventure” which tells about his life story and experiences.
On April 3, 2021, Atta married Aurel Hermansyah, the first child of a politician and musician Anang Hermansyah. The wedding was attended by President Joko Widodo, who served as witness, and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ameena Hanna Nur Atta, on February 22, 2022.
Conclusion
Atta Halilintar is an example of how passion, hard work, creativity, and perseverance can lead to success and happiness. He has inspired millions of people with his positive attitude and message of “Work Hard Pray Hard”. He has also shown that being a YouTuber is not just a hobby, but a profession that can make a difference in the world.
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Sources:
1. en.wikipedia.org 2. youtube.com 3. imdb.com
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