Windah Basudara Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Career, Siblings, Instagram, Gaming

Windah Basudara, whose real name is Brando Franco Windah, is an Indonesian YouTuber and online streamer renowned for his engaging video game live streams and Let’s Play content.

He first gained notable attention after launching his YouTube channel in late 2018, and gradually amassed a wide audience thanks to his relaxed and humorous presentation.

Quick Facts

  • Full name: Brando Franco Windah
  • Nickname: Windah Basudara
  • Date of birth: 14 March 1992
  • Age: 34 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Place of birth: Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • Nationality: Indonesian
  • Profession: YouTuber, Content creator, Internet personality, Streamer
  • Parents: N/A
  • Siblings: Florence (sister); Caroline (sister); Vincent (younger brother) – second child of four
  • Spouse/Partner: Sesilia Agnes
  • Children: N/A
  • Relationship status: N/A
  • Net worth: $4.36 million – $14 million

Early Life and Education

Brando Franco Windah is now at the age of 34.

He was born on 14 March 1992 in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

He grew up in Jakarta after his family relocated when he was still in kindergarten.

He is the second of four siblings, with two older sisters Florence and Caroline and one younger brother named Vincent.

During eleventh grade, he experienced bullying, which led him to leave school temporarily and work as an internet café operator with his father.

At his parents’ encouragement, he later completed homeschooling through a program run by psychologist Kak Seto and eventually pursued a diploma.

He attempted to study international relations at the London School of Public Relations (LSPR) in Jakarta but had to drop out due to financial constraints.

Personal Life

Windah Basudara’s partner is Sesilia Agnes.

There is no available public information about whether he is married or has children, and details about his romantic life, such as courtship, marriage, divorce, or extramarital affairs, are not documented in the sources.

Career

Windah Basudara launched his YouTube channel on 29 December 2018.

Using an ASUS ROG laptop he purchased, Windah began streaming gameplay sessions, occasionally incorporating theatrical elements and props to entertain his audience—investing significantly in costumes and effects.

His content gradually drew attention, reaching one million subscribers by mid-2020.

He now can attract around 100,000 concurrent viewers during his live streams.

In June 2021, he was announced as brand ambassador for the esports organization Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ).

He also engaged in charitable activities—for instance, a 24-hour livestream raising funds to support COVID-19 efforts, and a later campaign reaching 300 million IDR in donations tied to a 10 million-subscriber milestone.

Awards

  • Most Favorite Gaming Content Creator – Indonesian Esports Awards 2021 (GTV)
  • Gaming Content Creator of the Year – Dunia Games Awards 2021 (Telkomsel/Dunia Games)

Net worth

Windah Basudara’s net worth is estimated around USD 4.36 million.

His revenues come primarily from YouTube (ads, sponsorships, perhaps merchandise) and related streaming income.

Social Media

  • Instagram: @windahbasudara
  • YouTube: Windah Basudara
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