10 Facts about Comedian Omas during his Lifetime, Being a Single Parent - Often Robbed by Domestic Helpers

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news once again envelops the entertainment world of the homeland. On Thursday (16/7), senior comedian, Omas Wati or familiarly known as Omas passed away at the age of 54.

This figure is known for his hilarious style of speaking with a distinctive Betawi accent. The other side of the late Omas' personality was not widely revealed. Apparently, he has been a single parent for many years. Let's take a look at other facts about Omas.

1. Divorced in 2002

Omas © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

The year 2002 can be said to be the year when Omas' name skyrocketed. However, the opposite happened in her marriage. Yes, as reported by Liputan6.com, Omas filed for divorce from her husband, Madi, at the Cibinong Religious Court, West Java, on Friday (20/9/2002).

Still according to the same source, Omas said that her husband at that time did not provide her with maintenance. The divorce process was then completed, and Omas became a single parent for her child.

2. One of the Female Comedian Legends in Indonesia

Omas © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

Having started her career at a young age, Omas' name has become one of the legendary female comedians in Indonesia. She may not be as active on television as she used to be, but her appearances always manage to bring laughter. 

3. Deciding to Wear Hijab

In 2006, Omas was known to start wearing a hijab. According to viva.co.id, the decision was made after she returned from umrah in the same year. For Omas, she felt more valued when wearing a hijab.

"More valued, it looks better," said Omas to viva.co.id when met at Trans TV building, Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

4. Reject Offers to Shoot in 5 Countries

Omas © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

As a comedian who is always able to liven up the atmosphere, Omas often receives offers to shoot. However, she seems to be selective about it. According to grid.id, she once rejected offers to shoot in 5 countries.

Back then, there was an offer to travel and shoot in 5 countries, I didn't want to because I would be confused about what to eat there," she said when met by Grid.ID in Tendean area, South Jakarta. Tuesday (18/9/2018).

5. Prioritize Children

As a single parent, Omas always prioritizes her children. She also feels that she is no longer young, so she refuses to take offers to shoot stripping soap operas.

"Shooting like this, I used to do soap operas, but every day I have to control the children too. If I keep getting money but can't control the children, how can I do it," Omas said to Grid.id when met in the Tendean area, South Jakarta. Tuesday (18/9/2018).

6. Often Robbed by Domestic Workers

Omas © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

In 2018, Omas admitted to doing household chores herself. This is because she has had several domestic workers who like to take her belongings. At least in 2008, her money and ATM were stolen by a domestic worker.

"What can I do, my house has one more, and her family is there. I help her, but she robbed me," Omas said to tabloidbintang on Tuesday (18/9/2018).

"She took 15 million to buy a cow, she took my money, she took my ATM. But she was caught. So I kicked her out, I didn't kick her out, but she felt guilty and left," she continued.

After that, she had a new assistant. Once again, her belongings were stolen. "I don't want to use a domestic worker anymore. After that, I hired a neighbor, but my jewelry was stolen after only three days," Omas said.

7. Close to the Late Mpok Nori

As fellow comedians, Omas and Mpok Nori apparently had a close relationship, with Omas even considering the late as his own mother. As quoted from republika.co.id, Mpok Nori even scolded Omas during a radio broadcast for accidentally saying something inappropriate.

8. Has a Son Who is a K-Pop Fan

(Credit: Instagram/d_ambiyaofficial)

Omas has three children, one of whom is Dio Ambiya. Through his Instagram account, Dio Ambiya, whose real name is Muhammad Rizki Dio Ambiya, is known to be very fond of art such as drawing and being a disc jockey. In addition, he is also a ONCE, a fan of TWICE.

9. Strict with Children

Although always funny on screen, Omas is apparently a strict figure with his children. This was revealed by his son, Dio, in an episode of Hitam Putih in 2017.

According to Dio, his mother has very strict rules. He even said that soldiers are not as strict as Omas.

"I often get locked up. Her (Omas) rules are too strict. Even soldiers lose to her. If I'm late (coming home), for example, playing futsal and being five minutes late, she immediately locks the door," he said.

Hearing that, Omas didn't stay silent. According to him, as a parent, that's how it should be. "I was disciplined by my father, why? Because you have to be strict," Omas said in the same episode.

10. Died with a Weight of 25 Kg

Omas © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

Omas passed away, it deeply saddened Dio, her son. According to Dio, his mother was extremely skinny when she passed away.

"Perhaps it was a premonition, in the past few days, I noticed that she would lift her clothes when going to the bathroom, and I saw that her body had become extremely thin, only bones left. If weighed, it would be only 25 (kilos), very skinny. What is this, what kind of illness causes the body to become like this?" Dio exclaimed when interviewed by KapanLagi at the mourning house in Cimanggis, Depok, West Java, on Friday (17/7/2020).

(kpl/tdr)