8 Portraits of Riyuka Bunga Trying Acting in the Comedy Horror Film Titled 'PENCARI MAYAT', Trusted to Portray the Character Hayati

This film tells the story of someone who has spiritual powers to find missing bodies, which in Sundanese culture is called Tukang Teleum or Palika. Director Bayu Pamungkas was inspired by the true story of his friend who works as a Tukang Teleum.

In this film, Riyuka plays the role of Hayati, a housewife who is chatty with her husband. She claims that the character is very close to her personality in real life. "Because Hayati is an ordinary mom, so it feels like I am being myself. She is a silly character, chatty with her husband, so it's really me," she said.

Although she feels comfortable with her role, Riyuka still faces challenges, especially in crying scenes. "The biggest challenge for me is that I still can't cry very well, even though I often cry hehe, but in the film, I'm still learning, insyaallah I can, I definitely can," she revealed.

Because this film was shot in Bandung and has a strong Sundanese atmosphere, Riyuka had to use the Sundanese dialect in some of her dialogues. "Yes," she said.

As a native of Majalengka, Riyuka admitted that she had no difficulty using the Sundanese dialect even though it wasn't full Sundanese. "Coincidentally, I am also Sundanese, from Majalengka, so I am used to it; I can use the Sundanese dialect but not the Sundanese language, just the Sundanese dialect," she explained.

The film PENCARI MAYAT involves many famous artists and comedians. About 80% of the cast in this film comes from the stand-up comedian community. Some of the names starring in this film include Dennis Adishwara, Iang Darmawan, Raisya Brazuca, Sarwendah, Erick Estrada, Silvia Ully, Chika Waode, Kinaryosih, Yama Carlos, and Tyson Pangeran. 

From the stand-up comedian circle, there are Marshel Widianto, Abdur Arsyad, Anyun Cadel, Bonar Manalu, Rian Balita, and many more. HAHA Production hopes that by involving many stand-up comedians, this film can present different entertainment and further enrich the world of Indonesian cinema. "Finally, the reason I want to join is because this year I really want to act in more films and learn acting. So, I hope in the film PENCARI MAYAT I can be cool. Amen," he said.

Although known to be active on social media, Riyuka feels that the content creator world is already very crowded and she wants to try new challenges in filmmaking. "Actually, it’s because in the social media world there are already so many content creators. So, what’s wrong with me learning acting and spreading my wings in the film industry. I hope to be accepted," she said.