Komeng
Alfiansyah Komeng | |
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 Komeng's senatorial candidate portrait[1] | |
| Senator for West Java | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Oni Suwarman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfiansyah Bustami 25 August 1970 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse |
Aprilliana Indra Dewi
(m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Tribuana Bekasi |
| Occupation |
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| Other names |
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Alfiansyah Komeng (born Alfiansyah Bustami, 25 August 1970), referred to mononymously as Komeng, is an Indonesian comedian, actor, and politician. He is a member of the Regional Representative Council, representing West Java since 2024. Komeng began to participate in comedy shows in 1989 and gained popularity as he featured in comedy shows throughout the 1990s. In the 2024 Indonesian general election, he was elected with over 5 million votes, the most for any Indonesian senatorial candidate to date.
Early life and education
[edit]Alfiansyah was born in Jakarta on 25 August 1970.[2] He studied at a state elementary school in Citeureup, Bogor, before completing his middle and high school studies in Jakarta. After graduating from high school in 1989, he enrolled at the Indonesian Banking Academy, but did not complete his studies. He would later obtain a bachelor's degree from the Tribuana Economic Institute in Bekasi in 2018.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Entertainment
[edit]His initial venture into entertainment began in 1989 when he became a member of the comedy group Diamor. The group often performed at churches, and prior to joining, Komeng had been assisting them with stage design decor.[5] In 1990, Alfiansyah along with Diamor featured in a TVRI comedy show as the group's first television appearance,[6] and in 1992 the group had their own show at TPI.[7][6] Alfiansyah initially went by the stage name "Simon", before adopting "Komeng".[8] Komeng later left the group and in 1996 began featuring in his own show, Spontan, boosting his popularity. Since 1993, he has been a radio broadcaster.[7][6] He continued to star in comedy shows, including Putri Duyung (2001), Lola & Liliput (2002), and Opera Van Java (2008), Komeng Acak Adul with Adul (2013) and among others.[9] Komeng's first appearance in a film was in the 2008 adult comedy Anda Puas, Saya Loyo.[10]
He was reportedly one of the highest-paid comedians in Indonesia.[6] His catchphrase "Uhuy!", was first used when he appeared at Spontan.[11]
Politics
[edit]In the 2024 Indonesian legislative election, Komeng ran as a candidate for the Regional Representative Council from West Java. In order to improve his recognizability, he changed his legal name from Alfiansyah Bustami to Alfiansyah Komeng.[12] In an interview, he noted that he maintained his birth name Alfiansyah in his new legal name in order to place his name at the top of the alphabetically-ordered ballot.[13] His electoral portrait featured Komeng with googly eyes and an open mouth, which he intentionally selected.[14] Komeng received nearly 5.4 million votes, by a wide margin the most votes among the 54 senatorial candidates in West Java,[13][15] and the most received by any Indonesian senatorial candidate to date.[16] During a plenary vote-counting meeting at the national level, participants were recorded to quip Komeng's "uhuy!" catchphrase when Komeng's vote tally was announced.[17][18]
In an interview, Komeng stated that he intended to promote a National Comedy Day as a senator, and to promote comedy as part of Indonesian culture abroad.[19] Komeng's proposal was endorsed by fellow comedian-turned-politician Denny Cagur, who was elected into the House of Representatives.[20] Komeng was sworn into office on 1 October 2024.[21]
Personal life
[edit]Komeng married Apriliana Indra Dewi in 1999, and they had three children – triplets from in vitro fertilization born on 2 August 2006. Their sole daughter died in 2016.[7][22] He is of mixed Betawi-Sundanese descent, and is a Muslim.[23]
Komeng volunteers for the Indonesian Red Cross in its Bogor Regency branch. Komeng also took part in the Komando Pasukan Lawak or KOPLAK, an Indonesian Red Cross group for psychosocial support services. In this capacity, Komeng took part in rehabilitation efforts after the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami and the 2022 West Java earthquake in Cianjur.[24][25]
References
[edit]- ^ "Viral Foto Nyeleneh Komeng di Surat Suara DPD RI, Ini 5 Faktanya". detik.com (in Indonesian). 15 February 2024. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Profil Komeng". VIVA.co.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Profil Alfiansyah komeng" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Komeng Lulusan Kampus Mana? Rela Jadi Sarjana di Usia 48 Tahun Demi Pendidikan". Suara.com (in Indonesian). 16 February 2024. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Profil Komeng, Komedian yang Memulai Karier dari Grup Lawak Gereja". iNews.id (in Indonesian). 17 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hawari, Hanif (5 February 2021). "Uhuy! Komeng Disebut Komedian Termahal". detikhot (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Luthfiana, Hisyam (18 January 2023). "Profil Komeng, Komedian Senior yang Hijrah ke Politik". Tempo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Asal Mula Nama Komeng di Dunia Komedi Indonesia". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 27 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Profil Komeng". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Film Pertama Komeng". Antara News (in Indonesian). 8 July 2008. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Komedian Komeng Identik dengan Kata Uhuy, dari Mana Jargon Itu Berasal?". Republika (in Indonesian). 18 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Komeng Pilih Nyaleg Tanpa Gabung Parpol, Ternyata Ini Alasannya". detikjateng (in Indonesian). 30 August 2023. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Comedian Komeng Elected as West Java Senator with 5.4 Million Votes". Jakarta Globe. 18 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Pemilu 2024: Real Count KPU Komeng raup sejuta suara di pemilihan DPD Jawa Barat, mengapa masyarakat Indonesia suka memilih artis di surat suara?". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). 17 February 2024. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Raih 5,3 Juta Suara, "Uhuy" Komeng Terpilih Jadi Anggota DPD RI dari Jabar". Kompas (in Indonesian). 18 March 2024. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Prasetyo, Andreas Yoga (20 March 2024). "Komeng dan Rekor Tertinggi Suara di Pemilu DPD Sepanjang Masa". Kompas (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Muliawati, Anggi (20 March 2024). "KPU Sahkan Suara Komeng, Peserta Rekapitulasi Nasional Langsung Teriak 'Uhuy'". detiknews (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Seloroh 'Uhuy' Menggema Kala KPU Pusat Sahkan Perolehan Suara Komeng". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 20 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Aneh Tapi Masuk Akal, Berikut Program Kerja Komeng Jika Jadi Anggota DPD". Suara.com (in Indonesian). 15 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Denny Cagur Siap Bantu Komeng Wujudkan Hari Komedi Andi Lolos ke Senayan". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). 15 March 2024. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Andryanto, S. Dian. "Pemilu 2024: Ini Jadwal Real Count, Pelantikan Anggota DPRD, DPD, DPR, Kapan Pelantikan Presiden-Wapres 2024-2029?". Tempo (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Caca dan Kisah Komeng Sepuluh Tahun Menanti si Kembar 3". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Komeng Jadi Pelawak Termahal Honor Bikin Melongo, Terkuak Ini Agamanya". intipseleb.com (in Indonesian). 23 July 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Pelawak PMI berikan motivasi untuk warga dan anak korban gempa Cianjur". Antara News (in Indonesian). 28 November 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Komedian Komeng diterjunkan bantu korban bencana Sulteng". ANTARA News Megapolitan (in Indonesian). 21 November 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
