Deserves Appreciation! These 6 Legendary Indonesian Female Comedians are Very Entertaining - They Have a Witty Style

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news came from the comedy world in the homeland. Legendary comedian Omas passed away on Thursday night (16/7/2020), around 19.30 WIB. The comedian who is synonymous with a pouty mouth took her last breath at the age of 54. As known, Omas is rarely seen on television screens nowadays. As conveyed by her younger brother, Mastur, Omas' passing was due to a long-standing illness.

Omas is one of the highly admired senior comedians. Her career, which once skyrocketed her name, successfully made several fans fall in love with her silliness. Not only Omas, consciously or unconsciously, Indonesia indeed does not have many female comedians, especially those who have become legendary.

However, some names of senior female comedians were able to conquer the harshness of the entertainment industry in the homeland and managed to survive, with their names always remembered. Who are they?

1. Omas

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This one comedian's ability is beyond doubt. Born in Jakarta on May 3, 1966, she often makes the audience laugh with her jokes. It is known that Omas started her career by performing traditional Betawi art, called Lenong. She then appeared on television as an actress in several soap operas. Her straightforward speaking style has always been her trademark.

The news of the death of her brother, Mandra, certainly surprised many. Although he is no longer with us, his extraordinary works continue to be remembered in the hearts of his fans.

2. Mpok Nori

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Nuri Sarinuri, or affectionately known as Mpok Nori, is one of the Betawi comedians who is well-known for her straightforward and thick Betawi accent. In the entertainment world, Mpok Nori is a very talented entertainer. It is no wonder that Mpok Nori always brings laughter to her audience.

She was born in Jakarta on August 10, 1930, and is one of the icons of Betawi Comedy. She is also the founder of the Lenong Sinar Noray Group. Unfortunately, Mpok Nori passed away on April 3, 2015, at the age of 84. Nevertheless, she has become a legendary female comedian and will always be remembered in the hearts of her fans. 

3. Nunung

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The owner of the real name Tri Retno Prayudati or commonly known as Nunung is also one of the legendary female comedians. In fact, since her birth in Solo on April 5, 1963, her name has never faded in the entertainment industry of the country. Although she had a case due to drug abuse, she was able to rise again and perform to entertain the audience.

This female comedian was once a member of the comedy group Srimulat. Then her name skyrocketed through the soap opera SI DOEL ANAK SEKOLAH. Apparently, Nunung is a comedian who is able to adapt well to the changing times. As a result, her name continues to exist until now.

4. Yati Pesek

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Suyati or better known as Yati Pesek is also one of the legendary female comedians. This woman from Yogyakarta started her career from stage to stage. In fact, her jokes were accepted by the audience, and she even became a regular player in the television show KETOPRAK HUMOR.

She was also involved in the making of feature films such as LAWANG SEWU and WAKIL RAKYAT. However, unfortunately, this woman with her characteristic cute style is now rarely seen on television screens.

5. Ulfa Dwiyanti

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Still remember the figure of comedian Ulfa Dwiyanti? Ulfa is a female comedian who was very famous in the 1990s to the 2000s. Ulfa is a multi-talented actress born in Bandung, May 4, 1972. Before entering the entertainment world, she was active as a radio announcer. In fact, her speaking ability and jokes soared when she was paired with Eko Patrio as a presenter.

However, unfortunately, Ulfa chose to leave the entertainment world since her marital problems became public consumption. Nevertheless, her jokes are unforgettable and she remains a legendary female comedian.

6. Mpok Atik

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Mpok Atik is one of the Indonesian comedians whose name is already familiar to the public. Having a unique characteristic of being easily startled, she creates jokes that bring laughter. This 64-year-old woman is not only famous as a comedian, but she also appears as a soap opera actress and film actress.

Those are some legendary Indonesian female comedians. Of course, their names are always remembered for their funny antics to entertain the audience.

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