Desy Genoveva Biography: Parents, Instagram, Net Worth, Age, Height, Movies, JKT48, Ethnicity

Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan, professionally known as Desy Genoveva or Desy, is an Indonesian comedian, presenter, singer, dancer, actress, and former idol best recognized as a third-generation member of the girl group JKT48.

She stood out for her signature “ngapak” Banyumasan accent, energetic personality, and role as lead guitarist in the JKT48 Band.

After graduating from JKT48 in 2020, she transitioned into comedy, hosting variety shows like Pas Buka and Nyonya Nunung, and acting in projects including the film Seni Memahami Kekasih (2024).

Profile

• Full Name: Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan
• Stage Name: Desy Genoveva
• Born: 25 December 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
• Nationality: Indonesian
• Occupation: Comedian, Presenter, Singer, Dancer, Actress, Former Idol
• Height: 1.74m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gunawan
• Siblings: Christoper Willy Pratama Gunawan
• Spouse: Kelvin Prasetya (m. 2023)
• Children: Mikael Devinson
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan was born on December 25, 1996, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Gunawan.

She grew up in Cilacap, Central Java, where she helped her parents manage a small grocery store. She has a brother named Christoper Willy Pratama Gunawan.

She completed high school at Josaphat Sudarso Catholic High School in Cilacap from 2011 to 2014. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in Management from Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Risiko dan Asuransi.

Her ethnicity is Indonesian with Chinese descent influences, and her religion is Catholicism.

Career

Desy Genoveva began her career in 2014 after failing the second-generation JKT48 audition but succeeding in the third, joining as a trainee on March 15.

She was promoted to Team T on January 24, 2015, upon the team’s formation, and transferred to Team KIII on September 11, 2016 (officially December 1).

She quickly gained initial recognition for her tall stature (the tallest in the group at the time), humorous “ngapak” accent, and participation in early theater sets like Boku no Taiyou and Renai Kinshi Jourei, plus singles including Kokoro no Placard and Kaze wa Fuiteiru.

She also served as an admin for JKT48’s official social media around 2016, showcasing her behind-the-scenes dedication.

She achieved key accomplishments as lead guitarist in JKT48 Band from September 11, 2016, replacing Rezky Wiranti Dhike, and contributed to performances in units like Kagami no Naka no Jean Da Arc and Backdancer.

She joined the e-sports team Valkyrie48 in 2018-2020, blending gaming with her idol activities. She featured in B-sides and team songs across releases such as Hikaeme I Love You, Tsugi no Season, and Sweet & Bitter, while appearing in shows like Yokoso JKT48 and The Ichiban.

Her persistence despite initial audition failure and consistent energy earned her respect in the fandom.

Desy Genoveva graduated from JKT48’s Team KIII on December 26, 2020, during the Ramune no Nomikata theater show, after announcing her departure on October 25, 2020, to explore broader entertainment.

She has since built a strong presence as a comedian and presenter, appearing in programs like Pas Buka (since 2021), Nyonya Nunung (since 2015 as guest/asisten), Pesbukers, and Makan Receh, often highlighting her ngapak dialect.

She debuted in film with Seni Memahami Kekasih (2024) as Fatima, plus FTVs and web series.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @desygenoveva_
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: @desygenoveva_

Personal Life

Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan married Kelvin Prasetya, a former JKT48 staff member in the creative and documentation team, on September 3, 2023.

The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Mikael Devinson. She keeps her family life relatively private while sharing glimpses through her content.

She maintains a balanced lifestyle focused on faith, family, and creative pursuits, embracing her roots in Cilacap and her signature humor.

Discography

• Pesawat Kertas 365 Hari (365 Nichi no Kamihikouki)
• Arah Sang Cinta dan Balasannya (Koi no Keikou to Taisaku)
• Laptime Masa Remaja (Seishun no Laptime)
• Dibanding Kemarin Semakin Suka (Kinou Yori Motto Suki)
• Boku Dake no Value (2015)
• Hikaeme I Love You (2017)
• Tsugi no Season (2019)
• Sweet & Bitter (2020)

Net Worth

Desy Genoveva has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Her primary sources of income include her time with JKT48 through music releases, performances, and fan events, along with post-graduation earnings from comedy appearances, presenting on shows like Pas Buka and Nyonya Nunung, acting in films and series, content creation on YouTube and TikTok, and brand collaborations.