Mama Hengky
Stand-up comedian from Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
About Mama Hengky
Mama Hengky, born Hengki Untoro on 21 July 1948, was an Indonesian comedian and performer of ludruk, the traditional East Javanese theatre form. He died in 2002. He was also a member of the comedy group Nusantara Group.
He was frequently cast as an elderly Chinese-Indonesian woman of around fifty, dressed in trousers and a Chinese-style kebaya, wearing glasses, with whitened hair styled in a bun. His walk and manner recalled the Shantung hoakiao type, and this look, along with his accent, became his trademark.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Mama Hengky's real name?
Mama Hengky was the stage name of Hengki Untoro, an Indonesian comedian born on 21 July 1948.
What is ludruk?
Ludruk is the traditional East Javanese theatre form, and Mama Hengky performed in it as well as working as a comedian.
What character was Mama Hengky known for playing?
He was often cast as an elderly Chinese-Indonesian woman of around fifty, wearing trousers, a Chinese-style kebaya, glasses and whitened hair pinned in a bun.
What made Mama Hengky's act recognizable?
His walk and manner recalled the Shantung hoakiao type, and that look, together with his accent, became his trademark.
Which comedy group was Mama Hengky part of?
Mama Hengky was a member of the comedy group Nusantara Group; the comedian died in 2002.
