Well, maybe some of you really wait for Harper's Bazaar Indonesia magazine June 2009 edition. How could you it be? The answer is simple: Harper's Bazaar is one of the famous fashion magazine of the world, this edition is 9th anniversary edition and the most important is 10 OF INDONESIAN FAMOUS AND QUALIFIED ACTRESS BECOME THE MODEL FOR IT'S COVER!!!
In this edition, those ten girls will be interviewed about their story that related to film. Carissa Puteri (The Leading Actress of Ayat-Ayat Cinta), Nadine Chandrawinata (Miss Indonesia 2005), Fahrani Empel (Best Leading Actress Indonesia Film Festival 2008), Dian Sastrowardoyo (Best Leading Actress Indonesia Film Festival 2004), Luna Maya (The Most Sensational Artist 2009 Rolling Stones Indonesia Magazine Editor's Choice), Bunga Citra Lestari (The Most Favourite Female Nominee MTV Indonesia Award 2008) , Julie Estelle (The Leading Actress for Upcoming Movie Macabre), Nirina Zubir (Best Leading Actress Indonesia Film Festival 2006), Laudya Chintya Bella (Best Leading Actress Nominee Indonesia Film Festival 2005) and Acha Septriasa (Best Leading Actress Nominee Indonesia Film Festival 2007) look so awesome and exotic on that cover!
Now, compare these covers!
Harper's Bazaar Indonesia June 2009 (The Charm of Indonesian Film)
left to right: Carissa Puteri, Nadine Chandrawinata, Fahrani Empel, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Luna Maya, Bunga Citra Lestari, Julie Estelle, Nirina Zubir, Laudya Chintya Bella and Acha Septriasa
GQ United Kingdom September 2008(Girls! Gone! Wild!)
left to right: Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Heidi Klum, Izabel Goulart, Alessandra Ambrossio, Miranda Kerr, Selita Ebanks and Marissa Miller (the picture actually consists of 8 Victoria's Secret Angels)
You can see that the Indonesian actress are as hotas the International models like Victoria's Secret Angels. Maybe in the future some of our trasures can replace those Angels position.We do think that Luna Maya, Mariana Renata or Fahrani Empel are so potential to be Victoria's Secret Angels. Well, we hope so.. ^_^
After FahraniEmpel, now we present Dian Sastrowardoyo for the second articles of Femina Series. so please enjoy it.. ^_^
Dian, on the top ofboring point..
Dian refuses to act in horror and comedy, but she is so excited trying to act as a dangdut singer.
Not many actresses who are in the same age with Dian Sastrowardoyo (27) that succeed in a lot of film festival. Through the film Pasir Berbisik, for example, Dian brought home two titles as The Best Actress in the same time. First at 2001 Asia Deauville Film Festival in France, and then at Singapore International Film Festival (2002). But, not many people know that actually Dian is boring to run her career in entertainment right now.
Dian was met by femina when she was enjoying a plate of rice and lemon grass beef in the restaurant at Mega Kuningan. Sometimes, a smooth perfume smelled from her body. “This is TOFA perfume that I bought from US, the price is just $30. The smell is smooth like baby powder, and the most important is, not many people use it.” Dian said with smile.
SINGING DANGDUT
Since long time ago, Dian was already known as a selective actress when choosing her character in film. After long time absent from big screen, Dian came back in 3 Wishes 3 Loves, a film by Nurman Hakim.
Why do you interest to be a dangdut singer?
I feel challenged. I never offered the character like this before. Usually, it’s just about a woman from middle class level. So, when I was offered, without long thinking, I shouted, “I want!”
How do you practice your dangdut voice?
I did an observation. Beside learning the real singer’s performance, I was also had a special training with a dangdut singer.
What is the interesting from this movie?
I like it because its mission is to show to the world that Islam is a religion with a lot of love and peace.
So, that’s the reason why you came back in acting?
My decision to receive this film is because of the message that is want to shown by this film. Among of many offers that I receive last year, I think this is the only one movie that interests me. I have a lot offers, comedy or even being a ghost in horror film. But I don’t like it. I don’t want to act just because of existence.
But, you acted in Drupadi last year, didn’t you?
That was different. Drupadi was an idealism film which the idea was came from me, so that I also became the producer. The difference, because of limited budget, we only can produce Drupadi as a short movie.
NEVER ‘LONELY’ LOVE STORY
Every news from Dian Sastrowardoyo always be a ‘delicious food’ for infotainment media. When she is asked about boyfriend at this time, Dian just whispered to femina to turn off the tape recorder. “It is off the record,” said Dian with loud of laugh.
Why don’t you open about your boyfriend right now?
Based on previous experience, the effect was not good for me and my boyfriend if our relationship is exposed exaggeratedly. Sometimes, the medias like to addsome fake exaggerated stories. He is my dream man.
It seems very hard for you to find your dream man, aren’t you?
(Laughing). Until now, I don’t have any criteria about my dream man. There was no any similar among all of my ex boyfriend, whether from face, mind set, attitude, or material.
It seems to be you don’t like to be alone, don’t you?
Yup, actually I need a time to be alone and pass the understanding faze for myself. How can I understand my dream man if don’t understand myself? Unfortunately, if I find a kind guy, it’s hard for me to refuse him.
Do you have any plan to continue your study abroad?
It is my dream since I was child. Actually I wanted to do that when I take bachelor degree, but it was canceled because me and my mom’s saving is just enough for a year life cost. Study abroad is not for prestige. I just feel that it’s a part of my horizon. Mom studied in Netherland and dad was in US.
So, when will you go?
I am still collecting money. After I count it, I need a lot of budget for life and study there. Actually I want scholarship but I think it’s impossible. I was refused because of people think that my name is too high profile. Willy nilly, I will go next year. If I have to sell my new house, I will do it.
Wow, you already have your own house, haven’t you?
Yup. I am diligent to invest my money. When the first time I was hired, I bought an apartment and now it is rented. That is my philosophy about money. In entertainment, when you get money, the amount will be so big. If you are not smart enough to save, you will spend it for the things that you don’t know and you will regret it. It’s not funny if your hard work just become bag, clothes and shoes.
BEING ACTRESS IS NOT A PASSION
Not only well known as multi talented artist, Dian also gets a special place in her fans’ hearts, because of her hard working in academic. No wonder, a lot of ‘door’ to a lot of career choices are opened widely for her. Dian is looking for a new place to work, she doesn’t mind if she has to start again from zero.
Beside act for a lot of different character, do you have any other obsession in acting?
Honestly, the first time I come for acting was because of ‘accident’. Actually I prefer to direct or write a scenario. My passion is not acting. Unfortunately I was claimed as an actress too fast. Nut, because of this is a job that can earn a lot of money, I just do it.
Why don’t you just study about film production process?
I am disappointed with the films right now. So, why I have to stand on my idealism to make a film? Sometimes, there are great films, but after that they come back again to the film that very similar with a soap opera.
If you don’t act, so what will you do?
Maybe I will propose to a company, whatever the position. Maybe I will join to NGO (Non Governmental Organization) also. Who know that my soul is over there.
Entertainment is a promising money source, isn’t it?
Yup. but, my studying process in it is already finish. I earn money because of image, not because of my brain. It is very far from my expectation. Honestly, I am bored in front of camera. I am in quarter life crisis right now. I am on the crossroad about my future.
How about your academic career? You had ever been a lecturer assistant, hadn’t you?
Ha…ha…ha… This one is embarrassing. Honestly, I’m very hard to get up early, so I often late to come to the class. Another problem is, as a lecturer assistant, I just work for two hours at Monday. So, the rest four days? I need a work from Monday until Friday.
If you want to change your job, don’t you mind to start again from zero?
No problem. I wonder because my condition is too comfortable right now. Propose to a company, I was offered a high position because of I’m famous. So strange, I don’t even have any experience in that division. So that, beside study, I also want to work abroad, the place where I can be Dian myself. Basically I’m a hard worker.
If you work hard then you’ll get stress?
I’m not afraid of stress, because basically I’m an ignorant woman. But it doesn’t mean that I’m never sad. Do you want to know my philosophy and my special recipe to fix the pressure? Singing and dancing alone at my room like the Indian movie. Eventough it sounds ridiculous, it helps so much. after that my feeling will be so happy.
You often perform with simple style, don’t you?
Yup, now I’m wearing ‘bego’ trousers. Or only wear jeans, t-shirt and flip – flop. But, because of I have a wide hip, I won’t wear too tight t-shirt.
But you still take care your body, don’t you?
Of course. I feel comfort if I am clean and fresh. When I take a bath, I use Lux macademia mosturising whipped cream liquid soap. The smell is so good, so caramel, different from ordinary liquid soap. Just with take a bath and smell it, I’ll feel relax and fresh.
Alex Komang, Ario Bayu, Laura Antoinetta, Mike Lewis
In order to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Esquire Indonesia magazine, this magazine launch the special magazine which contains a lot of photos titled 1939. Every photo here describe about Indonesia in the past with classical style and each story..
This photos also ask some of our treasures to participate with such as Ario Bayu as the main character, and also Dian Sastrowardoyo, Luna Maya, Fahrani Empel and Nicholas Saputra. Beside them there are also the other senior celebrities like Alex Komang, Rudy Wowor,Henidar Amroe, Tamara Bleszinsky etc..
Check out the photos!!
Mike Lewis, Ayu Shita, Imelda Therine, Surya Saputra, Ario Bayu, Atiqah Hasiholan, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Laura Antoinetta, Henidar Amroe, Tamara Bleszinsky, Alex Komang
Henidar Amroe, Laura Antoinetta, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Rudy Wowor
Luna Maya, Nicholas Saputra, Mike Lewis, Fahrani Empel, Nadine Chandrawinata
Dian Sastrowardoyo, Laura Antoinetta, Henidar Amroe, Tamara Bleszinsky
First photo comes from Dian Sastrowardoyo in Natur-E TV Commercial.
Dian Sastrowardoyo becomes the model of Natur-E TV Commercial.. The concept of the TVC is simple, but Dian looks so gorgeous in that TVC. For Your Info, before starred by Dian, Natur-E TVC was starred by Nadia Hutagalung (Model, MTV Asia VJ). It's just so great because both of them has a strong kharisma and looks fantastic in each Natur-E TVC.
This latest single from KLA shooting takes place in Park Studio, Cijantung.
The special is, there are three girls who become the model in this video clip, they are DhiniAminarti (Actress), Julie Estelle (Actress, Model) and one of our treasure : FahraniEmpel (Actress, Supermodel).
My Day Video Clip is one of KLA's proudness single because they just have a reunion after a long time been vacuum in Indonesian music industry. This video clip is directed by Kemot.
You can not see the video clip right now because it's just in editing process right now. It's gonna be an interesting video clip and maybe it's a must for you to watch it!
first, I don’t remember when exactly i wrote this n why i kept it in unpublished folder
second,as the last Bond movie’s gone for months, I’ve tried to recall who’s the bond girl name ( couldn’t remember. but don’t bother to browse in imdb),and can’t help thinking why those character is easily forgotten
Since I was young I always wanted to be a Bond girl. Went to Harvard, know how to kick ass, and look smashing as always, and of course have a great sense of art and music, and a great sense of humor. The thing is , actually those Bond girls die sooner than the others (he… he.. he..), not to mention that most of the time they are lonely too. Not much guy dare to pick them up, and not much guy amuses them too.
I used to want that much for my self coz, I’ve always imagined that THERE IS that guy, out there, I used to call whoever he might be my “James Bond”. The one so perfect, so unreachable, and he would only go for the best which is Bond girl. So that was what I was trying to be.
But then it’s not long before I finally hit the reality: that James Bonds don’t exist. Even if it does it’s only gonna be in those heads of ego-narscistic-megalomaniac-phallocentric-alpha male men that just don’t go out much. That’s the main reason why they developed such delusional idea that they could real life James Bond, simply be cause they didn’t have anybody to slap them in the face to tell ‘em that they’re not. In reality they are just those people with most of the time have nothing to do so they could spend most of their time in front of a mirror and embrace themselves.
In reality, I learnt that even the most successful men wouldn’t go for the perfect girl. They would go for the mediocre, the less successful girl, the less attractive girl. Maybe it’s just to ensure them with security that this one would need them and stand by them for as long as they live, even though if they’re being an asshole most of the time.
Now that really surprises me. The fact that those Bond-alpha-type-man cannot compete. Those men are suddenly smaller than I think! I know that mom had always talked about to respect men and to play dumb around them, but I never realize that it’s gonna be this extreme.
But, again, this is one of my extreme thoughts, and I admit I tend to exaggerate things hahaha
This is the story about 3 friends, Huda, Rian dan Syahid, 3 teenagers who lives in a small town in central java. They have plan for their each life after graduate from school next month. They have a secret location, an old wall behind their islamic school, the place where they write their wishes in that wall. Until something change their life.
Huda (Nicholas Saputra), is a diligent student, Kyai Wahab who takes care of him after his mother left him in that school. Huda starts to plan his life after graduate from that school. That is finding his mother that according to the rumors is being somewhere in Jakarta. Huda meets Dona Satelit (Dian Sastrowardoyo) a sexy beginner dangdut singer who has obsession to be the famous dangdut singer in Jakarta.
Rian (Yoga Pratama) is a student from big city. He gets a handycam from his mother when his birthday. Rian seems like had found the new world through his viewfinder, he likes to record every activities around him. Include a traditional entertainment that is happening in his village.
Syahid (Yoga Bagus), comes from poor family. because of his psicologic and economic situation, make Syahid join to a radical islamic society outside the school. Until his parents' farm is bought strictly by the investors from U.S, Syahid is planning something that can give effect to his friends.
This movie is interesting because before it's released date, it had won the Indonesian Film Festival for the Best Supporting Actor (Yoga Pratama). Beside that, this movie also become the nominee such as The Best Actor (Nicholas Saputra). Beside that it is th thid movie that is played by Nicholas saputra and Dian Sastrowardoyo at the same time after 'Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?' (2001) and 'Drupadi' - Short Movie (2008). Now you can see this movie in the theaters.
Director NURMAN HAKIM Producers NAN ACHNAS NURMAN HAKIM ADIYANTO SUMARJONO
Assistant Producer SULUNG LANDUNG Production Manager TRIYAS SANDIYATI GUNTUR Art Director TJ YOEWONO Director Of Photography AGNI ARIATAMA Editor SASTHA SUNU
Pasir Berbisik/Whispering Sand – 2001 (Official selection for DC Film Festival USA 2002, Seattle International Film Festival 2002, Best Actress in Deauville Asia Film Festival 2002 France, Best Actress in Singapore Film Festival 2002)
- The Ambassador for Young Entrepreneur Indonesia (since 2008)
- Actress of The Year Elle Indonesia Magazine Style Award 2009
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About Dian
Diandra Paramitha Sastrowardoyo (born March 16, 1982 in Jakarta, Indonesia) -- more popularly known as Dian Sastro or Dian Sastrowardoyo -- is an Indonesian model and actress.
In 1996, she was the cover girl of Gadis, a teen magazine in Indonesia. She later became popular as Daya, the protagonist in Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sand). Dian finally kick-started her career on the big screen with a cameo role in the highly popular Malay Film Puteri Gunung Ledang before quickly establishing herself as one of Indonesia's most influential actresses, starring in films such as Ada Apa Dengan Cinta (AADC) (What's Up With Love? (film)), Banyu Biru, Ungu Violet, Belahan Jiwa and 3 Doa 3 Cinta.
Her recent television appearances include playing Raya in Dunia Tanpa Koma, a brief stint as the host of the game show Kuis Super Milyarder Tiga Milyar, and Host for Wirausaha Muda Mandiri in Metro TV.
Ms. Sastrowardoyo is the daughter and only child of the late Ariawan Sastrowardoyo (1955-1995) and Dewi Parwati Sastrowardoyo (née Setyorini). Her paternal grandparents are the late Dr. Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo, a retired physician and surgeon (and author of the memoir Kembali ke Uteran (Return to Uteran)), and the late Ina Sastrowardoyo.
She is the niece of Marina Joesoef (b. 1958), an artist; Dr. Aswin W. Sastrowardoyo (b. 1957), currently a physician and formerly guitarist and singer with Chaseiro, a music group of the 1970s and 80s; and Lisa Damayanti Sastrowardoyo (b. 1962). She is also the grand-niece of, among others, Sunario (1902-1997), Indonesia's minister of foreign affairs from 1953 to 1956; Dra. Sukanti Suryochondro, a former instructor in women's studies at the University of Indonesia; and Subagio Sastrowardoyo (1924-1995), a noted poet and literary critic.
A screenplay based on Kembali ke Uteran is in the works, with plans for Ms. Sastrowardoyo to play her own great-grandmother in the film adaptation.
Ms. Sastrowardoyo's family name is derived from sastra (Sanskrit, writings) and wardaya (Sanskrit, heart), so literally means "writings of the heart."
Her paternal great-grandfather, Sutejo Sastrowardoyo (1876-1967), traced the family's ancestry back to 15th century Java.
left to right: Carissa Puteri, Nadine Chandrawinata, Fahrani Empel, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Luna Maya, Bunga Citra Lestari, Julie Estelle, Nirina Zubir, Laudya Chintya Bella and Acha Septriasa
left to right: Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Heidi Klum, Izabel Goulart, Alessandra Ambrossio, Miranda Kerr, Selita Ebanks and Marissa Miller (the picture actually consists of 8 Victoria's Secret Angels)
