Leysus
Stand-up comedian from Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
About Leysus
Sugeng Winarso, known as Leysus, was born on 28 December 1959 to Abdul Gani and Malsamah and died on 3 January 2006. Alongside his brother Topan, he became known for the television comedy programme Ketoprak Humor. He originally worked as a teacher before building his comedy career in traditional Ketoprak theatre with the troupe Ketoprak Siswo Budoyo Tulungagung, entering the field before Topan joined him in 1992.
After Ketoprak Humor ended, the brothers went on to star in other popular shows, including Ronda, Pansus and Toples Show, and Leysus also performed with the comedy troupe Srimulat. He additionally recorded dangdut and Javanese-language music albums and managed the Monalisa radio station in Sumberpucung, Malang. In the 2004 election he stood as a legislative candidate for the Malang Raya district, representing the Partai Karya Peduli Bangsa. He died of mouth cancer diagnosed about a month earlier, survived by his wives Ririn and Nana Darlina and five children.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Leysus's real name?
Leysus was the stage name of Sugeng Winarso, an Indonesian comedian born on 28 December 1959 who died on 3 January 2006.
What is Leysus known for?
Leysus became known, together with Topan, for the television comedy programme Ketoprak Humor.
How did Leysus start in comedy?
A teacher by profession at first, he built his comedy career in traditional Ketoprak theatre with the troupe Ketoprak Siswo Budoyo Tulungagung, before Topan joined him in 1992.
What shows did Leysus do after Ketoprak Humor?
After Ketoprak Humor ended he starred with Topan in shows such as Ronda, Pansus and Toples Show, and he also performed with the comedy troupe Srimulat.
Did Leysus record music?
Yes, he recorded dangdut and Javanese-language albums and managed the Monalisa radio station in Sumberpucung, Malang.
