Karina Ranau, Wife of Epy Kusnandar, Rejects Content Creation at Warung, Requests Privacy Respect

Kapanlagi.com - Deep sorrow still envelops the family of the late actor Epy Kusnandar following his passing on December 3, 2025. His wife, Karina Ranau, is now firmly requesting media and content creators to respect their privacy. She hopes that the warung "Jukut Goreng Samali" will not be used as a location for content creation.

This request is made by Karina to maintain the tranquility of a family still grieving the loss of Epy Kusnandar. Karina emphasizes that the warung has been reopened solely to serve customers, not as a subject of coverage. This situation highlights the importance of respecting personal feelings.

Epy Kusnandar's son, Damar Rizal Marzuki, also expressed his disappointment over the disruption of his mother's privacy and requested that the mourning atmosphere be respected. The family hopes for understanding from all parties so they can get through this difficult time peacefully and calmly. KLovers, read more here!

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1. Karina Ranau's Firm Request for Privacy

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Karina Ranau, the wife of the late Epy Kusnandar, explicitly requested that the media and content creators refrain from covering their food stall. She hopes that "Jukut Goreng Samali" will not be used as content for the time being.

This request is a form of respect for the atmosphere of mourning that is still very palpable within the family. Karina emphasized that the grave of her late husband is still "fresh" or very new.

2. The Reason Behind the Request to Respect Privacy

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Karina explained that the stall has reopened only to serve customers who wish to enjoy their dishes. This activity also serves as one way for the family to heal their grieving hearts.

The sorrow felt by the family of Epy Kusnandar is still very deep and has not fully healed. Therefore, they need space and time to recover without excessive public scrutiny.

3. Support from the Son

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Damar Rizal Marzuki, the son of Epy Kusnandar, also expressed his disappointment over the invasion of his mother’s privacy. He requested that the atmosphere of mourning surrounding the family be respected by all parties.

Karina emphasized that the family is not completely shutting themselves off from the public or the media. However, she hopes that media and content creators can ask for permission first before covering the area of the warung.

4. Getting to Know Karina Ranau More Closely

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Karina Ranau is known as a model, actress, and singer who has always been loyal in accompanying the late Epy Kusnandar. She was born in Palembang on April 14, 1984, and will be 42 years old in 2025.

Karina Ranau married Epy Kusnandar on July 27, 2008, and they have a son named Quentin Stanislavski Kusnandar. Karina comes from a small village in Palembang before moving to Jakarta to pursue her career.

5. Karina's Career Journey and Loyalty

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Before getting married, Karina Ranau had various professions, including being a model, actress, and singer. She even released a solo single in the pop dangdut genre titled "Bukan Alamat Palsu" and starred in the film "Perjamuan Iblis".

Karina is known as a tough, independent, and resilient figure, always faithfully accompanying Epy Kusnandar in various conditions, including when Epy was diagnosed with brain cancer. She is also active in small business ventures to support her family's needs.

6. Culinary Business Footprint

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Karina Ranau and Epy Kusnandar together built a culinary business as one of their family's sources of income. Karina has been involved in this business since 2016, while the idea of selling food has been around since 2012.

Their eatery is known as "Jukut Goreng Samali" and is located on Jalan Haji Samali, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. They have also sold takjil at Ramadan bazaars, with quite promising revenue.

7. Challenges and Incidents at the Warung

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Karina and Epy's business journey has not always been smooth; they have faced various challenges. Their warung was once accused of using "penglaris" because it was always crowded with customers, an accusation that Karina firmly denied.

In October 2025, the "Jukut Goreng Samali" warung also experienced an unpleasant incident that was suspected to be extortion by thugs. Karina Ranau was recorded on video emotionally confronting the two men, with the police having intervened.

8. Karina Ranau Amid Grief and Controversy Over the Funeral

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Karina Ranau appeared strong as she accompanied the body of Epy Kusnandar and even helped with the burial process at TPU Jeruk Purut. She requested prayers and forgiveness for her late husband through social media.

The decision to bury Epy in Jakarta sparked debate among netizens questioning why it wasn't in Garut. Karina Ranau eventually spoke up to clarify the misunderstanding, emphasizing that it was the family's decision.

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