Windah Basudara, whose real name is Brando Franco Windah, was born on March 14, 1992, in Manado, Indonesia. He later moved to Jakarta with his family and spent most of his childhood there. Windah is the second of four siblings and has two sisters, Florence and Caroline, and a brother named Vincent.
He attended SD St. Vincentius Jakarta for elementary school and continued his education at SMA St. Bellarminus. But due to bullying in middle school and other challenges, he completed his high school education through homeschooling under Kak Seto. Windah continued a degree in International Relations at The London School of Public Relations but had to drop out due to financial difficulties.
His passion for gaming began in childhood starting with the Nintendo NES and later PlayStation games like Suikoden II. This love for gaming continued into adulthood, and he eventually became a prominent YouTuber, focusing on gaming content. Windah started his YouTube channel, "Windah Basudara," in 2018, gaining millions of subscribers due to his engaging and creative live streams.
From Regular Gamer to YouTube Star
Before becoming a famous YouTuber, Windah was just an ordinary gamer who loved playing games. But thanks to his creativity, he being able to build a YouTube channel that now has millions of subscribers. His entertaining content, from gaming reactions to daily vlogs and collaborations with other YouTubers, always makes his viewers laugh.
What makes Windah different from other gaming YouTubers is his close interaction with his fans. He often holds giveaways, replies to comments, and even chats directly with his viewers during live streams. Because of this closeness, his fans proudly call themselves "Bocil Kematian."
More Than Just a Gamer
In addition to being a YouTuber, Windah is known as a humble person who loves to help others. He often donates to orphanages, organizes charity events, and supports various positive activities.
Windah Basudara's journey from a regular gamer to one of Indonesia's top YouTubers is a story of perseverance, creativity, and hard work. He proved that success doesn't come overnight but is the result of continuous effort and a willingness to evolve. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life, whether through his humorous content or his charitable acts, makes him relatable and admired by many.
In this digital age where negative influences can easily spread, Windah uses his platform to promote positivity, kindness, and a sense of community. He gives the idea that someone doesn't have to conform to the norm to be successful. Instead, by staying true to oneself and one's passions, it's possible to achieve great things.
