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.. ^_^
Hey people..
Start from now, Indonesian Treasures will present you the articles from Femina Magazine.
As we know that Femina Magazine is one of the famous magazine in Indonesia. Beside that, Femina also often write the articles about our Treasures. So i think it will be so nice if we present to you all about the articles there..
Start from the very first edition : Fahrani Empel ^_^
Fahrani, never worried..
Although had ever failed in business, even had been divorced in young age, Fa always enjoys to run her life..
Failures are had been undergone by FahraniPawaka Empel (24). But, all of that do not make this girl who is usually called Fa become trauma. Succeed and Failure in her life make her more ready to face all of problems that happen.
When she met femina in the middle of her business, this woman who was born in Jakarta, September 27th 1984, tell honestly about her career and love. Unpredicted, this tomboy woman has a lot of amazing plans in her life.
BETWEEN MODELLING AND ACTING
Has a tall body and brown skin, with the high experience of modeling. The amazingfashion shows in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, until fashion week in Milan had been passed by her. No wonder if this woman who start modeling at the age of 13, become one of the modeling The Most Outstanding Model in Jakarta Fashion Minute book.
Her career in acting is also amazing. Her acting can be seen in the film by Aria Kusumadewa, Novel Tanpa Huruf R (2004), and Joko Anwar’s film, Kala (2007). Her latest film Radit dan Jani (2007) made her become The Best Leading Actress in Indonesia Film Festival 2008.
Your career in modeling is very amazing, so what do you look in acting?
Experience. Since my first film, I have to choose my character smartly. I want to act the unique character, not just an ordinary one. I try to do not choose stereotype character, for example a kind lady.
Planning to make as the new career?
I am really excited to act a lot of character. Few times ago, I became the guest star in one of the comedy show in one of the TV channel. Last year, I also ever tried to cat in Hollywood. Eventough I failed, I will try again when I have the opportunity. I do all of that because ofI‘m happy.
Still want to work in modeling?
Yeah, although I live in Bali, if there is a job for fashion show or photo session in Jakarta or abroad, I will take that job if it’s possible.
Which one is become your priority?
Nothing. Both of them are interesting and important for me. But, right now modeling job is more than acting. But, I will start to take my first shot in my new film after the election. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you the story and the character that I will act. So, Just wait!
WANTS TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR
Beside modeling and acting, Fa also ever had a business. Unfortunately, shoes business that that she established in Bali with a unique name, Partner in Crime, now stopped for a while. Fa hopes her exclusive shoes design will be produced again if there is an investor. Her business willingness is not just about shoes, she even plan to add the other business.
Why do you interest in business?
I have a lot of idea in my mind. When there is chance, I try to make it real one by one. Just like when the first time I start my shoes business. I do like drawing and designing something, like shoes. Finally, I and my friend work together to establish this business. Now, my business is stopped for a while, but not collapse.
So, there is still another business idea?
Right now, I am preparing to open the modeling agency. At first I was just help my friend to run this business. But, she resign meanwhile I’m on fire to run it. If there is no problem this April it will open, the name is Lighting Models.
Don’t you afraid to compete with another modeling agency that have had big names?
Why I must afraid? My modeling agency has the uniqueness than the others. My models can be said as different. Most of my models has a unique performances and characters, exotic and edgy. Right now, not only models with beautiful face who are looked for, but also models with unique character. So, I am optimist!
What is your guideline in business?
I don’t really think about money about money that I earned when the beginning of the business. Because if I keep thinking about money that I get, I will be hard to move. For me, the most important thing is run my work with all my heart first. About gain, number two. If it’s not success, just try again. So, enjoy it!
DO NOT REGRET FOR DIVORCE IN THE YOUNG AGE
Fa’s career is really colourful. But, who know that this oldest daughter of Frans Empel and Vonny Rahayu Pawaka had ever failed to run marriage in the very young age, 19 years old. Fa was married with the man from New Zealand at that time. But her marriage just exist for two and half years.
Are you trauma for marriage?
No. for me it’s one of the faze of my life. I don’t regret, and of course I’m not trauma. I was very young, I really wanted to have a baby and respect my family with having a couple. Finally, I learned from that experience. My family also understands if I want to have a child, although without having husband.
Now, do you have special friend?
Nowadays, I am dating with a guy from Australia. He is a professional surfer. Our relationship have been runned for one years. Of course there is plan to get married. But not in this year. And, one thing for sure, our plan to get married just because of we want to get married. Not because of other reason or family.
It seems to be your idol guy is a foreigner, isn’t it?
It’s just unconsciously. Most of my boyfriends are foreigners. But I think Indonesian guys are intimidated with me. Seeing my lifestyle, maybe will make them surprise.Honestly, I am a free person. Beside having a sense of humor, my dream man is a man who wants to receive whatever I am. One of them is doesn’t matter with my tattoos.
You seems to be never regret and never worry, don’t you?
Life is just once. I try to enjoy life. If there is a spare time, I will have fun. Riding motorcycle around Bali, sunbathing in the beach or playing with dogs.
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
Guys, Do you know Extravaganza? Or maybe you ever watched this show? I am sure that all of you who live in Indonesiaknow about this comedy show. Well, for those who don’t know about this comedy show, don’t worry because I will tell you all.
Extravaganza is the title of the comedy show in Trans TV channel. This show’s duration is about two hours, and it is shown every Saturdays night from 08.00 PM until 22.00 PM. Every comedy are divided into some sketch. In every sketch, there will be some stars will act in that comedy sketch. As we know that there are some famous celebrities that starred Extravaganza. They are -one of our treasure- Luna Maya, Tora Sudiro, Tike Priyatnakusumah, Aming, Indra Birowo, Sogi Indraduaja, Ronald Surapraja, Roni Dozer, Virnie Ismail, Edric Tjandra, Cathy Sharon, Ence Bagus, TJ and Omesh.
Beside the main stars, there will be also one or some guest in every episode. The good news is, last Saturday one of our treasure, Fahrani Empel came to extravaganza as the guest star in Extravaganza Talk show. This supermodel was so gorgeous that night with using big glasses, a cap, and cool boots. Beside Fahrani, another supermodel, Indah Kalalo also came as the guest star for Extravaganza Talk show. The talk show was hosted by Sogi Indraduaja.
From the talk show we (especially for you who watched it last Saturday) can get some interesting points of Fahrani.Okay guys here are those points :
1. She is doing her "side job" right now..
When Sogi asked her about her activities right now, she said that she is waiting to her next film, she still waits for the beginning of the production. While waiting she is doing her "side job". But unfortunately, she couldn't tell us about this "little secret". Well darling, we hope that you can tell us later about this. ^_^
2. Her height when she was 13 years old was 168 cm!!
Wow.. she starts her career as a model at the age of 13. she entered John Casablanca school of modelling. Because her height was 168 cm in that age, she entered to the adult class. You can imagine how tall she was. FYI, she graduated from John Casablanca school of modelling as the best graduate. 3. Her biggest obsession..
You won't believe this guys! Her biggest obsession is she wants to fly a plane. fantastic! She said that from she was a little child she have been obsessed to fly an aeroplane. She really wants to be a pilot. Well Fah, we hope that you can make your dream comes true. you go girl!!
Boys! Calm down and take a deep breath and never think to kill yourself! The world will not finish if she has a boyfriend ^_^. Fahrani said that she is dating with someone right now, but she didn't mention the name of that lucky man. Come on Fah, we're all waiting you to introduce that guy. Wish u happy with that man.. ^_^
Well guys, those are a little bit point of Extravaganza Talk show with our supermodel, Fahrani Empel. Hope you guys enjoy the articles.
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!
Nidji, Jakarta’s premier alt-pop band, will debut its latest video, ‘Shadows’, first and exclusively on CHANNEL [V]’s Website.
Directed by Sim F, one of Indonesia’s most sought-after commercial directors, the ‘Shadows’ video features the six Nidji bandmates squaring off against a hooded villain, played by CHANNEL [V] VJ Nicholas Saputra. This video is also presenting the Indonesian model Fahrani Empel
Since ‘Shadows’ accompanies the on-air promotions for the all-new third season of Heroes on STAR WORLD, the video has a Heroes-inspired vibe. As well as Nicholas’s Sylar-like villain, the clip also features Nidji as super-powered warriors.
“The biggest challenge was to make the fight scenes look real because we’re not action-movie stars,” notes Nidji drummer Adri. “But they had a professional stuntman on setso I’m looking forward to seeing how our kick-ass fight scenes turned out.”
Shadows Music Video
In Indonesia, Nidji continues to top the charts and win new fans. Last month, the band drew over 1,000 fans to Jakarta’s Hard Rock Café where they performed songs from their debut album, Breakthru, and the follow-up release, Top Up, including ‘Shadows’, Arti Sahabat, ‘Biarlah’, ‘Hapus Aku’ and ‘Heaven.’
Nidji sheds light on ‘Shadows’ on Fri 19 Dec by premiering its all-new video exclusively here on CHANNEL [V]’s website.
And don't forget to log into www.channelv.com/nidji to be in the running to win a Gibson Flying V Electric Guitar signed by Nidji!
Language ability: Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian, English
Occupation: Model, actress
Education: John Casablanca’s InternationalModellingSchool (Best Graduate)
Agencies: Woman Management (Italy), Voice Models (Japan), Red Models (Thailand), Elite Model Look (Indonesia), Chic Management (Australia)
Achievements:
- The winner of Jakarta Poetry Reader 1993
- Best Graduate from John Casablanca’s InternationalModellingSchool 1999
- Runner-up Elite Model Look Indonesia 1999
- Finalist of Elite Model Look International 2000 in France
- Top 10 Most Beautiful Asian Women 2004 (Hong Kong magazine)
- Nominee for Best Actress in Indonesian Film Festival 2006 for film television ‘Supermodel’
- The Most Outstanding Model by Jakarta Fashion Minute Book 2007
- Brand Ambassador for L’Oreal New Majilift Brunette since 2007
- Best Couple in a Movie in Indonesian Movie Awards 2008 for film ‘Radit & Jani’
- Most Favorite Couple in a Movie in Indonesian Movie Awards 2008 for film ‘Radit & Jani’
- Icon for Jakarta International Fashion & Food Festival 2008
- Best Actress in Indonesian Film Festival 2008 for film 'Radit & Jani'
International Fashion Shows Appearances:
Giorgio Armani Fashion Show in Tokyo 2006
Gucci Fashion Show in Hong Kong 2006 Milan Fashion Week 2006 Milan Fashion Week 2007 Paris Fashion Week 2007 (Spring and Summer) New York Fashion Week 2007 (Spring and Summer) New York Fashion Week 2008 (Autumn and Winter)
Filmography:
1. Lupus (1998) 2. Novel Tanpa Huruf R (2006) 3. Super Model I (2006) – Nominee for Best Actress Indonesian Film Festival 2006 4. Super Model II (2006) 5. Kala (Dead Time) (2007) - Best Film in Berlin Asian Hotshots Film Festival 2008 (Green Chilies Award), Special Presentation in Vancouver International Film Festival 2007, "Midnite Craze" selection in Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2007, Closing Film in Puchon Fantastic International Film Festival 2007, Golden Horse International Film Festival 2007 nominee, Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival Mumbai 2007 nominee. 6. Radit & Jani (2008) – Best Couple in a Movie and Most Favorite Couple in a Movie in Indonesian Movie Awards 2008 7. Kerispatih Music Video – Bila Rasaku Ini Rasamu (2008)
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About Fahrani Empel :
Fahrani Empel has been working for many prestigious international fashion shows and famous designers in the world such as New York, Milan, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Barcelona, and Singapore, for 5 different international agencies based in Italy, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia.Fahrani was raised to be an independent girl and was taught not to trouble anyone by solving her own problems herself. She looks up to her mother, Vonny Rahayu Pawaka, the Indonesian top model in the late 70’s. Fahrani began her career when she was just 5 years old by starring several TV commercials and soap operas. At 13 years old, the cheerful girl entered John Casablanca’s school of modelling and graduated as the best student. Under the John Casablanca’s Agency, Fa –as friends address her- often appeared in fashion shows and TV soap operas. When she was 15 years old, Fa joined a prestigious competition Elite Model Look 1999 and came out as the runner up. She was sent to Elite Model Look International Paris in 2000 and became the finalist that afterward opened the door for her international career. In the following year Fa played another film “Kala” (Dead Time) which internationally gained big success including as Best Film in Berlin Film Festival 2008. Her love towards home country and parents makes Fahrani choose to settle in Indonesia, yet it doesn’t burry her passion towards modeling because she feels the leisure for this profession. Up until now Fa still receives jobs from Singapore, Milan, Paris and New York. After 10 years of modeling career, Fa began to think of her future and built her own shoes business with label ‘Partner in Crime’ based in Bali. She designs the shoes herself, and these handmade shoes are exported to Barcelona, Ibiza, and Italy. Every year Fahrani’s shoes company produces more than a thousand pair of shoes, and she’s planning to open the branch in Australia soon. Apparently the magnificence of Bali has made a top model who has traveled around the world rest for a moment. For Fa, Bali is the answer for the freedom spirit she posses. Yet still after all these great accomplishments, the independent Fa has some plans ahead. The New York Fashion Weeks for autumn and winter are her next target.
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)
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