Portrait of Nino Fernandez Loses Weight for Role in 'DUREN JATUH'

Weight loss has become an important part of the role preparation process. Nino explained that he needs to lose about eight kilograms in a short time.   "It's about 6-7 kilos, right? 6-7 kilos and it's not, more like 8 kg. And that's really during the shooting process, I have to lose weight and shoot in two months, which means I have to lose 8 kg while shooting and eating, wow that's quite a lot," he said.

Even though there is a weight loss target, the decision is more based on achieving a more ideal appearance. The actor, born in Hamburg, stated that his body at that time really needed improvement.   "It's not a must, it's just that the body should look good. At that time, his body wasn't looking good, which is why he needed to train again," he explained.

To achieve that target, Nino applies a rather extreme intermittent fasting method. He revealed that his fasting duration can reach more than a full day.

"Intermittent fasting, so intermittent fasting 16 hours, 18 hours, sometimes 24 hours without eating, sometimes 48 hours without eating, oh yeah, then everyone says Nino your face looks pale. Really? But it looks like I’m about to faint, oh yeah, eat eat eat," he said.

In terms of diet, Nino does not have specific restrictions, but he consumes more protein. He mentioned that he reduces carbohydrate and sugar intake during the diet process.   "Restrictions, actually there are none, but I just eat more protein like beef, eggs, more towards that. Just reduce carbohydrates and sugar," he explained.

When appearing in front of the camera, his physical changes are quite noticeable. Nino mentioned that most of his body fat decreased during the filming process.   "On camera, the fat might have dropped by about 6 kilos," he said.

Initially, Nino's weight was at 78.5 kilograms before it eventually dropped to 70.5 kilograms. However, after filming was completed, he experienced a slight weight gain again.   "No, now it's 74. So, there’s a slight increase. I'm also trying to maintain it, so that it’s easier to lose later," he said.

Losing weight while filming has become a unique challenge for Nino. He admitted that he usually has a more regular schedule for preparation, but this time he had to adjust to a tight filming schedule.

"Usually, I lose weight before shooting, that's quite common. Usually, I am given a month or two. That works. I really train every day, sleep eight hours," he said.

"Exercise, eat, everything becomes regular. If there’s no regularity, it’s just shoot, shoot, shoot, and eat a lot of meat, and fast, fast, fast. And maybe drink a lot of water, around 6 to 7 liters a day," he concluded.