Studded with Comedians, Here's the Profile of the 4 Main Stars of the Horror Comedy Film 'AGAK LAEN' from Indra Jegel to Boris Bokir

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

A star-studded film is certainly very marketable, but this time Ernest Prakasa and Dipa Andika as producers bring a breath of fresh air through the film AGAK LAEN which features Indonesian comedians. This film, set in a haunted house, highlights 4 popular Indonesian comedians, namely Indra Jegel, Boris Bokir, Bene Dion, and Oki Rengga. The loyal audience of the podcast AGAK LAEN, which is popular on Youtube, is certainly very excited to see the performance of these Batak-descendant hosts.

The story offered by the film AGAK LAEN is quite unique and will definitely be hilarious when delivered by Indonesian comedians. The director, Muhadkly Acho, said that this film tells the story of 4 friends trying to cover up an accidental murder they committed against one of the visitors who died in their haunted house. In the process of covering up the murder incident, their haunted house starts experiencing strange things and they have to face the police.

In addition to the podcast hosts of AGAK LAEN as the main cast, this film is also filled with other popular comedians. There are Arie Kriting, Praz Teguh, and Aci Resti as supporting actors. Furthermore, actress Tissa Biani also plays a role in the film as one of the haunted house members. KLovers must be more curious about this star-studded comedy film, right? Before we delve into the film, let's get to know the 4 comedians who are the main stars of this film!

1. Indra Jegel

Indra Jegel (instagram.com/pilem.agak.laen)

Some KLovers might already be familiar with this comedian from North Sumatra. Indra Jegel has recently gone viral thanks to his actions as a host on several podcasts and television shows like TALKPOD and MAIN HAKIM SENDIRI.

This comedian, who is synonymous with the Malay accent, has been in the public eye since participating in the Stand Up Comedy 6 competition in 2016. After having a successful career as a comedian, Indra Jegel has also expanded his horizons into the world of acting. In addition to the film AGAK LAEN, Jegel has starred in many films and series such as NGERI-NGERI SEDAP, MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7, IMPERFECT THE SERIES, and many more.

2. Oki Rengga

Oki Rengga (instagram.com/pilem.agak.laen)

This comedian from North Sumatra was a runner-up in the Stand Up Indonesia 8 competition in 2018. Before becoming a comedian, Oki used to actively play football for several professional clubs such as PSDS Deli Serdang and PSMS Medan.

Thanks to his background in football, the material he brings in his stand-up comedy is not far from his experiences as a football player. Oki also tried his luck in the acting world by making his debut as an actor in the movie WARKOP DKI REBORN 3 in 2019.

3. Boris Bokir

Boris Bokir (instagram.com/pilem.agak.laen)

Boris Bokir, a comedian of Batak descent born in West Java, participated in the earliest Stand Up Comedy Indonesia (SUCI) among other cast members, which was in 2012. Besides being a host on AGAK LAEN, Boris is also known for his own podcast, PLUS26.

This comedian, who once studied law, also had a career as a presenter on several television shows such as INDONESIA LAWAK KLUB and BUKA-BUKAAN. This 35-year-old comedian also garnered attention when he divorced his wife, who used to be a flight attendant. Like other cast members, Boris also ventured into the acting world and appeared in several movies such as COMIC 8, TEKA TEKI TIKA, NGERI-NGERI SEDAP, and many more.

4. Bene Dion

Bene Dion (instagram.com/pilem.agak.laen)

Bene Dion Rajagukguk is also one of the alumni of Stand Up Comedy Indonesia in 2013, following Boris Bokir. As a comedian, Bene's educational background is considered very good, holding a cum laude degree from Gajah Mada University as a Bachelor of Engineering.

As a comedian, Bene often performs with his distinctive Batak accent that always manages to make the audience laugh. In addition to his career as a comedian, Bene also ventured into directing and produced films NGERI-NGERI SEDAP, GHOST WRITER, and GANJIL GENAP. This 33-year-old comedian is also a writer behind film works and series.

During his career as a director, Bene has also received awards and nominations. He received the Selected Directing and Selected Original Screenplay awards at the 2023 Maya Awards for his film NGERI-NGERI SEDAP that he worked on.

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