Asri Welas Loses Her Confidant, Surprised That Mpok Alpa Never Talked About Her Pain

Kapanlagi.com - The passing of comedian Nina Carolina, better known as Mpok Alpa, on Friday (15/8/2025), left a deep sorrow for her friends, including Asri Welas. Visiting the mourning house in the Jagakarsa area, South Jakarta, Asri could not hide her sense of loss for someone she had considered a close friend.

For Asri, Mpok Alpa was not just a colleague in various television programs, but also her place to share her troubles. This actress and presenter admitted to often telling her personal problems to the late Mpok Alpa.

"I shared everything with Mpok Alpa, whether it was during filming or anything else I was dealing with," said Asri Welas at the mourning house in the Jagakarsa area, South Jakarta, on Friday (15/8/2025).

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1. Good at Keeping Her Burdens to Herself

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However, that closeness did not make Mpok Alpa do the same. Asri only realized that her friend had been good at keeping her burdens to herself, especially regarding the illness she suffered from.

"All my problems that I had before, Mpok Alpa knew from the beginning how I told them, but Mpok Alpa never shared what she was going through until she eventually left us all," she said.

2. A Cheerful and Healthy Figure

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Throughout their acquaintance and working together, Asri always saw Mpok Alpa as a cheerful and healthy person. This mother of three explained that the late woman never once complained about her health condition.

"She always said, as far as I know, she never complained about anything. So I thought Mpok Alpa was always healthy," she stated.

3. A Big Surprise for Asri Welas

That is why, the news of Mpok Alpa's passing came as a big surprise for Asri Welas. The woman born on March 7 admitted that she never expected to lose a friend who always brought joy so soon.

"I had no idea at all until the news came out. So I was quite shocked by all of this," she said.

4. Remembering Mpok Alpa

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She reminisced about how strong Mpok Alpa was while filming in various locations, even in hot places. Asri recalled moments when they shot from market to market, where she felt tired but Mpok Alpa remained enthusiastic.

"We were shooting from market to market, out in the heat. Sometimes I felt hot, but she never complained," she remembered.

5. Mpok Alpa Struggles to Endure Pain

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Recently, Asri has come to understand that behind the spirit and laughter, Mpok Alpa was struggling alone to endure pain. She admired her friend's resilience, who never wanted to trouble others by asking for help.

"It turns out she was indeed in pain, but she never said anything, or asked for help, 'Sri, help me with this,' or whatever. Never at all, never at all," she explained.

6. Letting Go of Her Friend's Departure

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Now, Asri must let go of the departure of her friend and confidante. She also prays for the best so that Mpok Alpa finds a spacious place by His side.

"So I also feel a loss because she was my place to share stories. So, hopefully, she is granted spaciousness in her grave," she said.

7. Q&A

Q: Who is Mpok Alpa who passed away?
A: Mpok Alpa is the stage name of comedian Nina Carolina, who passed away on Friday (15/8/2025).

Q: Why was Asri Welas shocked by Mpok Alpa's death?
A: Asri Welas was shocked because Mpok Alpa never talked about the illness she suffered from, even though they were very close and Mpok Alpa was Asri's confidante.

Q: How did Asri Welas know Mpok Alpa?
A: Asri Welas knew Mpok Alpa as a coworker and close friend, who was always cheerful, healthy, and never complained about her health condition.

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