*Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Prabowo Dwiananto, better known as Danto, has remained in love with performing for as long as he can remember. As an actor, singer, songwriter, dancer, and aspiring author, he is very passionate about show business and pop culture, both artistically and commercially.
Danto first discovered his love for singing and acting from watching the musical comedy film Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg.
Danto credits the film and Goldberg as his inspirations to follow his dreams to sing for a living and make people laugh.
His theatrical debut came at the age of seventeen as the leading role of Puck in a production of the Shakespeare comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Taman Ismail Marzuki. Following his high school graduation in May 2013, he embarked on a new journey, relocating to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts.
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Since attaining the degree in October 2016, Danto has immersed himself in a range of projects including films, music videos, as well as concert and sketch comedy performances, establishing himself in the field of entertainment in the United States.
He made his screen debut as a dancer in the musical short film Smile: A Musical, directed by Sarah Phillips. He is also set to appear in the upcoming Keith Hartman-directed feature film entitled You Should Meet My Son 2, which tells the story of a newly engaged couple with overbearing family members. Danto will be playing the role of Greg, a witty, sarcastic teenager.
His proudest career accomplishment is having been a part of the music video for John Legend and Chance the Rapper’s hit song “Penthouse Floor,” which raises awareness on political awareness as well as social justice. (watch it below.)
Being a Southeast Asian native, Danto is honored and elated to help spread the message in the form of music and visuals. He hopes to continue to internationally represent Southeast Asia and his beloved Indonesia in the entertainment industry.
