Ernest Prakasa

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Ernest Prakasa
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Ernest Prakasa

(1982-01-29) 29 January 1982 (age 42)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Nationality Indonesian
Occupations
Years active2011–present (standup comedian)
2011–2013 (President/ Chief of Stand Up Indo)
SpouseMeira Anastasia (2008–present)
ChildrenSky Tierra Solana (2009)
Snow Auror Arashi (2014)
Website Ernest Prakasa

Ernest Prakasa (born 29 January 1982) is an Indonesian comedian, stand up performer, writer, and actor. He became popular after receiving third place in Stand Up Comedy Indonesia (SUCI) in 2011. He is known as a Chinese-Indonesian comedian who often uses his ethnic background as a standup comedy subject. [1] Ernest obtained his degree from Padjadjaran University, majoring in International Relations. [2]

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Television

Filmography

Series

Works

Accolades

YearWorkAwardCategoryResult
2016NgenestIndonesia Box Office Movie Awards 2016Best Male ActorNominated
Best DirectorNominated
Best Scenario WriterWon

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