Indonesian Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono Relocates to U.S.
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Indonesian Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono Relocates to U.S.

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Pandji Pragiwaksono, Indonesia’s biggest comedian, has moved to New York City with his wife after achieving significant success in his home country, including selling out arenas despite facing government opposition. He expressed enthusiasm for starting anew.

Pragiwaksono spoke to *Variety* from a campsite in West Java, Indonesia, while preparing for the move. He is located a couple of hours’ drive from Jakarta but will be traveling 27 hours to reach his new home in New York City.

The comedian gained prominence in Indonesia by selling out arenas, though this success came with friction with the government—the source does not specify *why* he faced opposition. He stated, “I love starting out from scratch,” indicating a willingness to rebuild his career in the United States.

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