Starting Far from the Screen, Mpok Atiek Now Sells Cincau Ice for 15 Thousand Rupiah

Kapanlagi.com - The name Mpok Atiek has become an inseparable part of the entertainment industry in Indonesia. Her expertise in delivering humor and her funny expressions have made Mpok Atiek one of the beloved top comedians.

However, behind the world of entertainment, Mpok Atiek apparently has another side that is not widely known by the public. Mpok Atiek is pioneering a small business that has attracted attention.

Now, she is busy with her new venture, which is selling cincau ice. Although she is no longer visible on screen, she remains active in trying new things and her creativity is not limited to the comedy stage.

Curious about Mpok Atiek's story as a cincau ice seller? Let's find out more here, compiled from various sources, on Friday (29/12/2023).

1. Brief Profile of Mpok Atiek

Portrait of Mpok Atiek (KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya)

The owner of the real name Atiek Riwayati is a senior Indonesian comedian and actress born on February 28, 1956. She is of Sundanese and Cirebonese descent. She has successfully starred in a series of soap operas and films.

Some of her soap operas include Gerhana (2000), Melati untuk Marvel (2008), and Rama dan Ramona (2010). As for films, they include Gotcha (2006), Cintapuccino (2007), and Pocong Minta Kawin (2011).

2. Actively Selling Cincau Ice

Portrait of Mpok Atiek as a guest star on a show (Youtube/TRANS7 OFFICIAL)

Mpok Atiek, known as a prominent public figure, is now exploring the business world by actively selling cincau ice. Although rarely seen on television, her courage to trade and innovate is evident through this effort.

In addition to cincau ice, she also offers other delicious foods, such as coconut pudding and ginger coconut. This business is not solely concocted by Mpok Atiek. She orders the cincau and food from someone else and sells them.

"Mpok also sells cincau, coconut pudding, and ginger coconut. She orders them directly from a mother," said Mpok Atiek, as quoted from the TRANS7 OFFICIAL Youtube channel, seen on Friday (29/12/2023).

3. No Shame in Trading

Portrait of Mpok Atiek as a guest star on a show (Youtube/TRANS7 OFFICIAL)

Mpok Atiek firmly holds on to the principles of life that she believes in. For her, the most important thing is that her work is halal (permissible).

Despite being a public figure, she has no sense of shame whatsoever when selling es cincau (grass jelly drink). She truly shows a brave and never-give-up side of herself.

"Anything that is halal, I'll do it. No need for any shame, oh an artist selling stuff. I'll handle everything," said Mpok Atiek.

4. Affordable Prices

Portrait of Mpok Atiek as a guest star of an event (Youtube/TRANS7 OFFICIAL)

Es cincau and several other food items sold by Mpok Atiek are priced affordably. She sells one cup of es cincau for Rp15,000. The prices for other food items are also pocket-friendly.

These affordable prices create a pleasant and affordable culinary experience for various groups of people. Mpok Atiek also revealed that she sells to meet her daily needs.

5. Her Merchandise Bought by Fellow Artists

Portrait of Mpok Atiek as a guest star of an event (Youtube/TRANS7 OFFICIAL)

Mpok Atiek happily shares that several artists have become loyal customers of her merchandise. The involvement of her fellow artists makes her feel happy.

It is not uncommon for some of them to even exceed the payment amount for food or drinks from Mpok Atiek's merchandise.

"Most of the buyers are artists. Some of them give more money," said Mpok Atiek.

"Usually, artists order 10 items, so it's 150 thousand rupiahs. How much is the transfer?" asked Irfan Hakim.

"Usually 1 million," said Mpok Atiek.

6. How Old is Mpok Atiek?

Born in 1956, Mpok Atiek is now 67 years old. At an age that is no longer young, Mpok Atiek can be said to still exist in the entertainment industry of the homeland.

7. Where was Mpok Atiek Born?

Mpok Atiek was born in Cirebon, West Java, on February 28, 1956. She is a Muslim and started to enter the entertainment world in the 1990s.

8. How Many Children Does Mpok Atiek Have?

Mpok Atiek is known to have two children. The education of the children is also well taken care of. Her children have successfully graduated from various prestigious universities in Indonesia, such as IPB and UI.

(kpl/hae)