WALKING along the streets of Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, with Gadaffi Ismail Sabri, who’s better known as Dafi, is like walking beside a sinetron (Indonesian soap opera) star.
He attracted countless curious glances, and had to stop frequently for photo opportunities with his female fans. “I am really honoured and thrilled that people recognise me here,” he said during an Anugerah Bintang Popular trip to Bali with winners and fans recently. The trip was organised by Berita Harian and Photo Travel & Tours.
“It is amazing how one commercial made such a big difference in my career,” he said.
The soon-to-be 20-year-old has been receiving media buzz due to his collaboration with Indonesia’s pop princess Gita Gutawa in the duet Dua Menjadi Satu, the theme song for Cornetto’s regional commercial.
He has been on various magazine covers and has appeared on numerous talk shows over the past five months in Indonesia.
