Epy Kusnandar

Epy Kusnandar (born in Garut on May 1, 1964 – December 3, 2025) was an Indonesian actor who began his artistic journey in the world of theater during his school years. His interest in the performing arts led him to pursue studies at the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) in 1989, where he became active in various theater groups such as Pantomim Sena Didi and Theater Aristokrat. Sua vasta experiência no palco teatral tornou-se uma base importante para seu estilo de atuação forte e distinto. Epy later entered the television industry in the mid-1990s through the sitcom 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan and various other entertainment programs, including his involvement in a comedy group that once became the icon of a cigarette brand. He subsequently appeared in numerous television productions, one of which was Kejar Kusnadi, a show that further introduced his name to the wider public.

His career continued to grow as he ventured into films and television movies (FTV), but the peak of his popularity came from his portrayal of Muslihat, or “Kang Mus,” in the series Preman Pensiun. O personagem tornou-se fortemente associado a ele e estabeleceu Epy como um dos atores mais reconhecidos na Indonésia. Em sua vida pessoal, Epy foi casado duas vezes. Ele teve dois filhos do primeiro casamento e seu casamento com Karina Ranau em 2008 foi abençoado com um filho. Alongside his long career, he also faced significant health challenges after being reported to have a brain tumor and undergoing recovery through alternative treatment.

Por outro lado, a vida de Epy não esteve isenta de polêmicas. In 2024, he drew public attention after being arrested by the police for an alleged marijuana-related case, an incident that surprised many given his image as a long-established senior actor. Apesar disso, Epy permaneceu conhecido como uma figura que contribuiu muito para as artes cênicas da Indonésia. His life journey—marked by dedication, challenges, and ups and downs—reveals the human side of a public figure striving to maintain his career while navigating the complexities of his personal life.