George Clooney Becomes UN Peace Ambassador In Today's Memory, January 18, 2008

JAKARTA Memories of today, 16 years ago, January 18, 2008, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon appointed US actor George Clooney as UN peace ambassador. The appointment was made by the United Nations because Clooney's popularity is considered capable of promoting world peace.

Previously, Clooney was widely known as a talented US actor. His actions on the small screen are often awaited by world entertainment lovers. All because Clooney is able to play all kinds of roles, from superheroes to criminals.

Life often offers a second chance. That's what George Clonney experienced. At first he had a dream to become a well-known baseball player. All kinds of effort is made, from maintaining fitness to training hard.

Clooney's dream in fact missed the 1970s. His desire to join the Cincinnati Reds baseball club failed completely. The result surprised Clooney. Regrets and unsatisfiedness came instantly. Clooney tried to get away from Mason, Ohio.

He also tried to find a new activity to Los Angeles. The move indicates that Clooney's dream is no longer an athlete, but an actor. The universe also supports Clooney's move. The US entertainment world is able to provide space for Clooney.

His face often appears on television. Even though at that time Clooney was still playing small roles. His desire to become a top actor continues to appear. The result was brilliant. His talent in the world of acting is able to amaze many people.

Instead of stunning the audience, Clooney's action also drew praise from many film people. Jalan Clooney became a famous actor who was getting wider. Clooney's footprint began to be composed when he played the superhero Super, Batman (Bruce Wayne) inANG & Robin (1997).

His career continues to climb. Clooney began to be part of the Ocean film project. A franchise film is linked to a group of professional thieves with its challenging theft operations.

'Clooney plays Danny Ocean, a robber by Steven Soderbergh, Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Eleven (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007). In the film Clooney is described as a cheerful and charismatic guarantor.

Even though Ocean's film project is only one of its films that has box office. However, the franchise film was able to give Clooney the freedom to act and enjoy the story played by him, "explained Terrence Rafferty in her article on The New York Times page entitled Being Clooney: Not as Easy as It Looks (2010).

Clooney's work in the world of film is amazing. However, that doesn't mean Clooney's work in other fields is mediocre. Clooney is actually known to be active in social activities. He and his fellow actors often participate in all kinds of social activities, especially related to humanitarian matters.

This condition makes the United Nations attracted. The combination of charisma and popularity of Clooney is also considered by the United Nations to help the work of these organizations maintain world peace. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, took a stand.

He appointed Clooney as UN peace ambassador on January 18, 2008. This role makes Clooney a noble duty to participate in promoting world peace. The UN also said that the peace ambassador is an individual who has broad capabilities in various fields.

Among other things, the fields of art, film, literature, music and sports. World-class boxer Muhammad Ali has even carried out the same mandate as Clooney.

UN spokesman Michele Montas said Clooney would put a special emphasis on peacekeeping. He said Clooney is known for being able to focus the public on important political and social issues internationally.

Clooney, who is currently in Sudan, will later be officially sworn in as peace ambassador on January 31 at UN headquarters. Moreover, previously Clooney and actors Don Cheadle and Brad Pitt had raised money for refugees through the Not On Our Watch charity and attracted attention to the crisis in Darfur in western Sudan, "recorded the Reuters website report, January 18, 2008.