Ria Ricis Reveals Challenges of Being a Genie, 45 Days of Shooting in the Same Costume: Wash, Dry, Wear, Repeat

The character Krisi, according to Ricis, is a wise and caring genie. He becomes a protector and caregiver for Lila or Jinny, the daughter of the King of the Genie Kingdom Maximus, who is trapped on Earth due to an incident.

"Krisi is like an older brother, he is a genie who protects Princess Lila who cannot return to the Kingdom Maximus for some reason," explained Ricis.  

Despite being enthusiastic about her new role, Ricis admitted to facing several challenges during the shooting process. One of them was the use of a genie costume that was only available as one set for the entire production.  

"Just imagine, from 10 episodes over 45 days, there was only that one costume. It kept getting changed. For 45 days, the costume was washed and dried, worn, washed and dried, and so on," said the former wife of Teuku Ryan while laughing.  

In addition to technical issues, Ricis also had a long discussion with the production team regarding the design of Krisi's costume. Initially, the genie outfit was designed to be quite tight, but Ricis requested that the costume be made looser in accordance with the principles of clothing in her faith as a Muslim. 

"So from the shape, from the costume, the pants, and the tops, it was initially requested to be tight. I said it has to be loose, it has to be appropriate. Finally, this costume came to be," she explained.  

Ricis's involvement in Pacarku Jinny is not just about the challenge, but also an opportunity to bring the fantasy genre to life in Indonesia. The story of this series centers around Jinny, a beautiful genie who is stranded on Earth after losing her way, with her magical bracelet attached to a human. 

This series is also supported by talented young actors such as Caitlin Halderman, Rebecca Klopper, and Anrez Adelio. With a unique story and promising visuals, My Boyfriend Jinny is ready to air on WeTV and is expected to attract viewers' attention.