Ernest Prakasa

Ernest Prakasa (born in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 29, 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) January 29, 1982
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesia
Occupationcomedian, writer, MC
Years active2011 – present (standup comedian)
2011 – 2013 (President/ Chief of Stand Up Indo)
Spouse(s)Meira Anastasia (2008 – present)
ChildrenSky Tierra Solana (2009)
Snow Auror Arashi (2014)
WebsiteErnest Prakasa

Television
  • 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
  • Make Money (2013)
  • Comic 8 (2014)
  • Kukejar Cinta ke Negeri Cina (2014)
  • CJR The Movie (2015)
  • Comic 8: Casino Kings (2015)
  • Ngenest The Movie (2015)
  • Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskus (2016)
  • Koala Kumal (2016)
  • Rudy Habibie (2016)
  • Cek Toko Sebelah (2016)
  • Filosofi Kopi 2 (2017)
  • Stip & Pensil (2017)
  • Susah Sinyal (2017)
  • Sesuai Aplikasi (2018)
  • Milly & Mamet (2018)
  • Imperfect (2019)

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

References
  1. Samiadi, Lika Aprilia. "Ernest Prakasa: "Gua Komedian Cina yang Berani Speak Up". Yahoo! Indonesia, 28 Maret 2012
  2. http://fisip.unpad.ac.id/prodi/sarjana/hubungan-internasional/
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