Sad News, Edy Oglek, Who Played As Kadrun In Tukang Bubur Naik Haji, Dies

Edi Oglek (Photo: IG @@ edyoglek_14)

JAKARTA - Comedian Edy Suwandi or known as Edy Oglek has died due to exposure to COVID-19. Edi is famous for his role as Kardun in the soap opera "Tukang Bubur Naik Haji".

The news was conveyed by Evry Joe, Head of Public Relations of the Indonesian Film Artists Association (Parfi) in a statement submitted to the media, Monday, June 28.

"I, Evry Joe, the Head of Public Relations of Parfi (Indonesian Film Artists Association) express my deepest condolences, the passing of our brother, Edy Oglek, a Betawi cultural artist whom we have been familiar with for his works and we feel very much lost to the person who has been this is close to Betawi culture," Evry wrote in his short message.

Furthermore, Evry prayed for the late Edy Oglek. "And what is certain is that we express our deepest condolences for Belau's death. Goodbye, Edy, may your works become a charity field. Then they will become lessons for young Indonesian filmmakers," said Evry

Derry Sudarisman or Derry 4 Sekawan, the opponent who played in the soap opera "Tukang Bubur Naik Haji" expressed his deep loss over the death of his best friend due to exposure to the Covid-19 virus.

"My friend, your return to the Creator really feels so fast. The togetherness that has been passed together, now all that remains is a memory. May all your deeds of worship be accepted by Him. Amen... goodbye Edi "KARDUN" Oglek," wrote Dery in the column caption when uploading a photo with Edy.

Edy Oglek himself was born in Jakarta on July 14, 1966. Before being famous through soap operas, Edy was known to be active in the world of lenong and Betawi theater.

His name has soared since playing various characters in films and soap operas. One of them played in the soap opera Samson Betawi, Jinny Oh Jinny. Kardun's role that he played in the soap opera Tukang porridge Naik Haji became a metaphor for people who are arrogant but stupid.