Epy Kusnandar Passed Away: Biography, Career, and His Works in the Entertainment World

Kapanlagi.com - Senior actor Epy Kusnandar passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 61 after undergoing treatment for an illness he suffered from. This sad news quickly spread and left the public in shock, considering Epy was one of the important figures in the entertainment world of the country known for his iconic characters on both television and film.

Many fellow artists, fans, and film industry workers expressed deep sorrow and remembered Epy as a highly dedicated actor who always gave his all in every role. The passing of Epy Kusnandar leaves a significant void in the Indonesian entertainment industry.

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1. Soaring Through Comedy Roles

Epy Kusnandar (born May 1, 1964, in Garut, West Java) is a senior Indonesian actor and singer whose name soared through various comedy roles on television and film. He spent almost half of his life in the world of acting; he first gained widespread recognition as the character Kang Mus in the popular soap opera Preman Pensiun.

2. Early Career in Television

The Beginning of Epy Kusnandar's Career on TV (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Epy Kusnandar has been interested in acting since high school, actively participating in school theater activities. After completing his studies at the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) in 1989, Epy made his professional debut as a soap opera actor. His first soap opera was 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan (1996).

The success of this first role paved the way for his television career. Several other soap operas that helped to further popularize his name include Asyiknya Geng Hijau, Kejar Kusnadi, Suami-Suami Takut Istri, Safa dan Marwah, and The Adventures of Suparman.

However, Epy's peak popularity came when he played the character Kang Mus in the hit series Preman Pensiun (2015). This role made the public more familiar with his face as a comedic actor who entertains.

3. Debut and Roles in Feature Films

Epy Kusnandar's Debut in Film (credit: KapanLagi.com)

In addition to soap operas, Epy Kusnandar also ventured into the film world. His feature film debut began with the children's film PETUALANGAN SHERINA (2000), where he played the role of Upay. Since then, he has appeared in dozens of feature films with various characters, especially in comedy and light drama films.

Some popular films he starred in include I LOVE YOU, OM (2006), KAMULAH SATU-SATUNYA (2007), GET MARRIED (2007), THE TARIX JABRIX (2008) and its sequel, SUAMI-SUAMI TAKUT ISTRI THE MOVIE (2008), as well as LOVE AND FAITH (2014) and HIJAB (2014). Epy has even participated in international productions such as the action film THE NIGHT COMES FOR US (2018).

4. Personal Life and Family

The personal life of Epy Kusnandar (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Outside the world of stage and screen, Epy leads a relatively private family life. He has been married twice and has three children. From his first marriage, Epy has two sons: Qodrat Pratama Putra (born 1990) and Damar Rizal Marzuki (born 1992).

After his divorce, Epy remarried actress Karina Ranau on July 27, 2008, and together with Karina, they have a son, Quentin Stanislavski Kusnandar (born 2009). Although he has faced issues of divorce and household problems, Epy and Karina Ranau's relationship has remained harmonious, and Epy is focused on raising his three children.

One of his children, Damar Rizal Marzuki, is now pursuing a career as a lecturer at IKJ and also acts as the character Suparman in the series Suparman Reborn (2022).

5. Professional Reputation

Awards received by Epy Kusnandar (credit: KapanLagi.com)

In addition to screen acting, Epy is also active on the theater stage. He holds one-man shows (monologues) combined with stand-up comedy style, as a form of his creative innovation on stage.

His dedication and acting quality have been recognized through the Indonesian Film Festival awards: he won the Best Supporting Male Actor award for FTV at FFI 2012 and the Best Male Lead Actor award for FTV at FFI 2014. These awards further cement Epy's reputation as one of the leading soap opera/FTV actors in the industry.

6. Contributions and Influence in the Entertainment Industry

Epy is also a musician and acting coach (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Throughout his career, Epy has added a unique color to Indonesian cinema and soap operas. In addition to being an actor, he also shares his experiences with the younger generation as an acting coach in several film productions, such as KABAYAN JADI MILYUNER (2010) and BIKE BOYZ (2019).

Epy also pours his creativity into film music; for instance, he wrote and performed the theme song for Bukan Manusia Baja (2010) for the film THE ADVENTURES OF SUPARMAN.

7. Life Challenges

Epy Kusnandar (credit: KapanLagi.com)

Not only successful on the entertainment stage, Epy Kusnandar has also faced various life trials. In 2011, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor (cancer) with very slim chances of survival (estimated to be only a few months).

Instead of undergoing surgery, Epy chose alternative treatment and a healthy lifestyle. Two years later, his condition gradually improved, and he returned to normal activities, including resuming shooting for soap operas.

In 2024, Epy was tested again with legal issues; on Friday (10/5/2024), he was arrested by the police along with a fellow actor from Preman Pensiun on suspicion of drug abuse. The case is still under police investigation, and no final decision has been made yet. Despite facing these personal issues, Epy remains popular among viewers.

(kpl/pit)