Opera Van Java

Opera Van Java (abbreviated as OVJ) is an improvisation comedy show broadcast on the Indonesian TV station Trans7. The show's concept is of wayang orang performances in a modern setting. As such, all positions are referred as wayang.[1]

Opera Van Java
Creative director(s)Kenita Sle Anggraini
Jeffry Yuniar Priastono
Fori Desniar
Febri Setiawan
StarringParto Patrio (2008-present)
Andre Taulany (2008-2013)
Sule (2008-2013)
Azis Gagap (2008-2020)
Nunung (2008-2014)
Wendy Cagur (2009-2012, 2017)
Denny Cagur (2016-present)
Gilang Dirga (2016-present)
Ayya Renita (2016)
Uus (2016-2017)
Andhika Pratama (2017-2018)
Raffi Ahmad (2020-present)
Anwar Sanjaya (2020-present)
Mpok Alpa (2020-present)
Country of originIndonesia
Original language(s)Indonesian
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes1335 (as of 11 December 2013)
Production
Executive producer(s)Sambodo
Producer(s)Yustina Pramita
Production location(s)Trans7 studio, Jakarta
Running time90 minutes
Release
Original networkTrans7
Original release27 November 2008 (2008-11-27) –
present
External links
[operavanjava.com Website]

The sketches are varied. They may be adapted from Indonesian folklore, biographies of famous persons, fiction, mystery stories, foreign stories, or popular culture.

The name Opera Van Java likely comes as a parody of nickname of several places in Java by the Dutch during Indonesia's colonial times (i.e. Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) for Bandung), hence the name means Opera of Java.

On 15 August 2016, Opera Van Java was revived with the new stars.

Special shows

Sahurnya OVJ

Sahurnya OVJ was a special Ramadan edition of Opera Van Java which began airing in 2009. It was broadcast at dawn, coinciding with suhoor.

Panas Dingin Awards

Starting in 2011, OVJ appeared in different designs, namely Panas DIngin Awards. It is served as the parody of Panasonic Gobel Awards. The reason of this parody is the Trans Corp (the sole owner of Trans7) have felt cheated by MNC (owner of RCTI, the official broadcaster of the real awards for many consecutive years) because it was considered not fair in determining the winners.[2]

Opera Van Java Awards

Beginning on 11 June 2011, OVJ began holding the Opera Van Java Awards, an annual appreciation night for the guest stars who had appeared on Opera Van Java.

OVJ Roadshow

Since 2010, OVJ has held shows in many cities in Indonesia, usually broadcast as OVJ Roadshow. The roadshow is held twice on Saturdays: in the afternoon (recorded for later airing) and at night (live).

Copa Van Indonesia
Copa Van Indonesia
Founded2010 (in 2010 Piala Indonesia season)
Country Indonesia
Number of teamsSee List of football clubs in Indonesia
Current championsSriwijaya FC (2010)
Persibo Bojonegoro (2012)
2nd Copa Van Indonesia 2012

After the successful of the Copa Indonesia football competition in 2009, in 2010, OVJ appeared in a format which mixed football with comedy in the first time, the Copa Van Indonesia. It was based on the Copa Indonesia, and held every 2 years after the Copa Indonesia season. And, in 2011, OVJ is held the next football competition, but in annual, is OVJ Cup. Also same as Piala Indonesia.

Opera Van Java Cup a.k.a. Copa Van Java
OVJ Cup
Founded2011
Country Indonesia
Number of teamsSee List of football clubs in Indonesia
Current championsArema Indonesia (2011)
Persija Jakarta (2012)
OVJ Cup 2012

From 11 June to 11 July 2011, as well as 7 July to 7 August 2012, OVJ appeared in a format which mixed football with comedy. It was based on the Indonesian Cup.

OVJ Cup Champions
Date Location Winners Score Runner-up
11 July 2011Kanjuruhan Stadium, MalangArema Indonesia2–0Sriwijaya FC
7 August 2012Bung Karno Stadium, JakartaPersija Jakarta5–0Persib Bandung

Achievements
  • Panasonic Gobel Awards 2010: Favorite comedy/humour category.[3]
  • Panasonic Gobel Awards 2011: Favorite comedy/humour category.[4]
  • Panasonic Gobel Awards 2012: Nominated favorite comedy/humour category.
  • Panasonic Gobel Awards 2013: Nominated favorite comedy/humour category.

Sponsorships
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References
  1. Opera Van Java, Wayang Model Baru , entertainment.kompas.com. Retrieved on 25 March 2010.
  2. Panas Dingin Awards Trans 7 Sengaja Ngejek Panasonic Awards RCTI?, Tribunnews.com, 5 May 2013. Retrieved on 14 October 2013.
  3. Jawara di Panasonic Gobel Awards 2010, Olga Mengucap Takbir. detikHot, 27 March 2010. Retrieved on 27 March 2011.
  4. Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Panasonic Gobel Awards 2011. detikHot, 26 March 2011. Retrieved on 27 March 2011.
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