Ernest Prakasa | |
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Born | Ernest Prakasa 29 January 1982 Jakarta, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Occupation(s) | comedian, writer, actor MC |
Years active | 2011–present (standup comedian) 2011–2013 (President/ Chief of Stand Up Indo) |
Spouse | Meira Anastasia (2008–present) |
Children | Sky 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]
Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
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2016 | Ngenest | Indonesia Box Office Movie Awards 2016 | Best Male Actor | Nominated |
Best Director | Nominated | |||
Best Scenario Writer | Won | |||
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