Muhadkly Acho

Muhadkly Acho
Born
Muhadkly Makkatutu Temmalengkang

(1983-10-16) October 16, 1983
Jakarta, Indonesia
Alma materState Islamic University[1]
Occupations
  • Stand-up comedian
  • writer
  • actor
  • director
Years active2011–present
Spouses
Rosfika Nursiandiny
(m. 2009⁠–⁠2010)
Maria Tanzil
(m. 2016)
Children1

Muhadkly Makkatutu Temmalengkang (born 16 October 1983), better known as Muhadkly Acho, is an Indonesian stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director.

Acho is known for his skill in using unique diction in his comedy sets,[2] which often revolve around romantic relationships and his birthplace in Tanjung Priok, a district in North Jakarta notorious for its high crime rates.

He also frequently performs political comedy at specific events, such as #DearJokowi[3] and Provocative Proactive: Stand Up Night 3 "Reality Bites".[4]

Career

Muhadkly worked at a digital agency for seven years until 2012, where one of his primary responsibilities was network building.[5]

He began his career as a stand-up comedian through the Stand Up Indo community. Since 2011, he has been a regular performer on the television program Stand Up Comedy Show. In 2014, he ventured into acting, making his film debut as Suketi Kuncoro in Luntang Lantung. Later that same year, he appeared in the film adaptation Bajaj Bajuri the Movie.

In 2015, Muhadkly took on his first leading role in the feature film Catatan Akhir Kuliah.

Personal life

On 8 March 2015, Muhadkly posted a complaint on his personal blog regarding the facilities at the Green Pramuka City Apartment where he resided. He expressed several grievances, including the developer's unfulfilled promise to convert the apartment area into green open spaces, lack of clarity regarding land certificates, and additional renovation fees charged to residents. On 5 November 2015, Danang Surya Winata, legal counsel for the apartment developer PT Duta Paramindo Sejahtera, reported Muhadkly to the Metro Jaya Regional Police. He was accused of violating Article 27, paragraph 3 of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE), as well as Articles 310 and 311 of the Indonesian Criminal Code regarding defamation.

Muhadkly was summoned by investigators as a witness on 26 April 2017, where he explained the issues he was facing. On 9 June 2017, he was summoned again and named a suspect. Although he attempted to initiate mediation with the developer, he received no response. On 17 July 2017, he complied with a police summons for fingerprinting and suspect photography.[6]

The case concluded after the developer withdrew the police report. Following several meetings between Muhadkly and the management, both parties reached an amicable settlement.[7]

Acting roles

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Luntang Lantung Suketi Kuncoro
Bajaj Bajuri the Movie Ucup
Viva JKT48 JKT48 fan
2015 Cinta Selamanya Acho
LDR Flight attendant
Catatan Akhir Kuliah Sam Maulana
Ngenest Obstetrician
2016 Sawadikap Hotel receptionist
Komedi Gokil 2 Acho
Koala Kumal Taxi driver
Cinta Laki-laki Biasa Tolle Syukur
2017 Security Ugal-Ugalan Acho
From London to Bali Sodikin
The Chocolate Chance Rambo
Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 2 Panji
Molulo: Jodoh Tak Bisa Dipaksa Fikri
5 Cowok Jagoan: Rise of the Zombies Lilo
Susah Sinyal Journalist
2018 Yowis Ben Alumnus
Dimsum Martabak Dudi
Bodyguard Ugal-Ugalan Acho
Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga Hendra
2019 Ghost Writer Abdul
Kapal Goyang Kapten Cakka
Imperfect: Karier, Cinta & Timbangan Man at food court
2022 Gara-Gara Warisan Soni
Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap Comedian
Ghost Writer 2 Abdul
2024 Agak Laen Haunted house foreman Uncredited
2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7 Hengky Supratman
2025 Tinggal Meninggal Cokro
Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! Motorcycle buyer

Web series

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Cerita Dokter Cinta Acho
2023 Induk Gajah Siomay vendor Episode 4
Nurut Apa Kata Mama Bakso customer
2024 Induk Gajah 2 Gado-gado vendor Episode 1

Television films

  • Nyanyian Musim Hujan (2015)

Non-acting roles

Film

Year Title Credited as Notes
Director Writer
2014 Bajaj Bajuri the Movie No Script developer
2018 Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga No No Comedy consultant
2019 Kapal Goyang Kapten No Yes
Ghost Writer No No Comedy consultant
Imperfect: Karier, Cinta & Timbangan No No
2022 Gara-Gara Warisan Yes Yes
Ghost Writer 2 Yes Yes
2024 Agak Laen Yes Yes
2025 Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! Yes Yes Post-production

Web series

Year Title Credited as Notes
Director Writer
2020 Cek Toko Sebelah: Babak Baru 2 No Yes Episodes 5–9
2023 Induk Gajah Yes Yes
Nurut Apa Kata Mama Yes No Season 1
2024 Induk Gajah 2 Yes Yes

Television

  • Stand Up Comedy Show (2011–present)
  • SUPER (2014–present)
  • KOMIX Selebriti (2015–present)
  • Ini Dia! (2017)
  • Waktu Indonesia Bercanda (2017)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2022 Indonesian Journalists Film Festival Best Director – Comedy Gara-Gara Warisan Nominated
Best Screenplay – Comedy Nominated
Bandung Film Festival Honorable Screenwriter – Feature Film (with Nonny Boenawan) Ghost Writer 2 Nominated
2025 Indonesian Journalists Film Festival Best Supporting Actor – Drama 2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7 Nominated

References

  1. ^ Patutie, Rahmat (28 July 2015). Sugiyarto (ed.). "Modal Acho Bermain di Film Catatan Akhir Kuliah adalah Pengalamannya Lulus Kuliah". tribunnews.com (in Indonesian).
  2. ^ Acho, Comic Mungil Jagoan Diksi Archived 2015-05-18 at the Wayback Machine, Metro TV, 2012
  3. ^ Winarto, Yudho. Dear Jokowi, cara Komika mengkritik pemerintahan, 2 February 2015
  4. ^ SEBELOM NYOBLOS, IKUTAN NONTON PROVOCATIVE PROACTIVE'S STAND UP #3 DULU! Archived 2015-05-18 at the Wayback Machine, Hai Online, 31 March 2014
  5. ^ DEWABRATA, WISNU (2024-03-09). "Perjalanan Bertahap Acho yang "Agak Laen"". kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. ^ Sari Pratiwi, Priska (6 August 2017). "Kronologi Kasus Komika Acho Versus Apartemen Green Pramuka". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian).
  7. ^ Kurniawan, Ari (30 October 2017). "Apa Kabar Kasus Muhadkly Acho vs Pengembang Apartemen?". Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian).