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]

Ernest Prakasa
Born
Ernest Prakasa

(1982-01-29) 29 January 1982 (age 42)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
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)
WebsiteErnest Prakasa
Signature

Television

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  • Stand Up Comedy Show (Metro TV)
  • Stand Up Comedy Indonesia (Kompas TV) as contestant on 2011, host on 2014
  • Comic Action (Kompas TV)
  • Indonesia Harus Buka (Kompas TV)
  • Stand Up Comedy Academy (Indosiar) as judge on 2015

Filmography

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Series

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  • Cek Toko Sebelah The Series (2019)
  • Cek Toko Sebelah The Series 2 (2020)
  • Imperfect The Series (2021)

Works

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  • Prakasa, Ernest (2012). Dari Merem ke Melek: Catatan Seorang Komedian. Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia. ISBN 978-979-9104-98-4.
  • Prakasa, Ernest (2013). Ngenest – Ngetawain Hidup Ala Ernest. Rakbuku. –.
  • Ernest Prakasa & The Oriental Bandits (2013) (DVD)
  • Illucinati (2014) (DVD)
  • XL 2econd Chance (2014–2015) (Youtube miniseries)
  • *Prakasa, Ernest (2014). Ngenest 2 – Ngetawain Hidup Ala Ernest. Rakbuku. –.
  • Prakasa, Ernest (2015). Ngenest 3 – Ngetawain Hidup Ala Ernest.

Accolades

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Year Work Award Category Result
2016 Ngenest Indonesia Box Office Movie Awards 2016 Best Male Actor Nominated
Best Director Nominated
Best Scenario Writer Won

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