Kapanlagi.com - Presenter Melaney Ricardo commented on herself being in the spotlight when her face was captured by a journalist's camera. Netizens quickly commented on Melaney's pockmarked and wrinkled face during a close-up interview.
When meeting with the media again, Melaney immediately took out her cosmetic tool and applied powder to her face. Instead of being angry, Melaney actually thanked the media.
According to Melaney, what the journalists did actually opened people's eyes to the fact that artists are not like Barbie dolls with flawless skin.
1. Artists are also Humans
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"Basically, it's called a journalist. Thanks to all of you, you've opened the eyes of many people that artists are not Barbies," said Melaney Ricardo in the Tendean area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (19/9) yesterday.
"Artists are humans, they come in various forms. Model A to Z. Not all artists are glowing and all that," added Melaney Ricardo.
2. Acne Scars are not a Shame
Melaney said that skin problems are not only experienced by ordinary people, because even artists have these problems. On her social media, Melaney often discusses this issue and is not ashamed of experiencing it.
"I always make posts with the hashtag #healthy skin. I always talk about what is called bopeng (acne scars), boba (many acne scars), and boti (thin acne scars). For those of you who have boba, bopeng, it's not a shame, it's not drugs. You don't need to be ashamed of anything," she said.
3. Struggles of Melaney to Enter the Entertainment Industry
Melaney, who once struggled to enter the entertainment world, said she was often rejected multiple times. Although she did not rely on smooth skin, it was Melaney's talent and abilities that allowed her to enter the industry and eventually skyrocket her name.
"If, for example, a friend says, oh, this and that are being sold, not physical appearance. There are skills that need to be developed because there are many who are more beautiful. But if I can still survive, then there must be God's goodness within me," Melaney concluded.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.