7 Photos of Ersya Aurelia Taking on the Role of a Pregnant Woman in the Film 'KAMPUNG JABANG MAYIT: RITUAL MAUT' - Has an Extreme Way to Immerse in Character

Kapanlagi.com - Taking on a role in a horror film is not new for Ersya Aurelia. However, this time, the challenge she faces is very different. She has to portray Weda, a young woman who is pregnant out of wedlock and is taken to a remote village to undergo a ritual for abortion.

The film KAMPUNG JABANG MAYIT: RITUAL MAUT showcases the dark side of witchcraft practices in the village of Rangkaspuna, where the character Weda tries to survive under social, moral, and emotional pressure.

1. Playing the Role of Weda

2. Building Character

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

The main difficulty for Ersya lies in building the character of Weda who is pregnant. She needs to understand the physical and emotional changes of a pregnant woman, even though she has never experienced it herself.

"I did research several times and met with an acting coach, we were told to research pregnancy symptoms and apply them to our own bodies. What it feels like to have a sore body, what discomfort feels like," said Ersya.

3. Feeling Worry

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

This young actress admits to imagining that her body is truly carrying a fetus, in order to feel the worries and caution of a mother.

"So during filming, I imagine there is a life inside my belly, so I try to be careful with myself too," she said.

4. Life Must Be Protected

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

Even in every scene, he instills the awareness that there is a life that must be protected. An approach that makes his performance more emotional and touching.

"So I bring my body not for myself but there is something that I must protect," he continued.

5. Gestures of a Young Pregnant Woman

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

Although not using aids like a pregnancy pillow, Ersya still displays convincing gestures as a young pregnant woman.

"Since it's still the first trimester, there are no cushions. Just imagining the nausea and so on," she added.

6. Central Character

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

The character Weda will be the central figure in this gripping film's story. Weda's journey to the village of Rangkaspuna will unveil dark secrets full of surprises, including the role of the mysterious shaman Nyi Itoh, played by Atiqah Hasiholan.

The film KAMPUNG JABANG MAYIT: RITUAL MAUT is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2025, and will take the audience on a horror journey that is not only frightening but also filled with moral dilemmas.

7. About Ersya Aurelia

Ersya Aurelia © instagram.com/ersyaurel

• What horror films has Ersya Aurelia starred in?

Ersya Aurelia has starred in several horror films, including "Pabrik Gula", "Dosen Ghaib", "Kampung Jabang Mayit", and "Susuk Kutukan Kecantikan".

• How does Ersya Aurelia prepare for her role in horror films?

Ersya Aurelia undertakes various preparations, ranging from physical transformation, learning dialects, to researching the character she plays.

• What mystical experiences has Ersya Aurelia had while filming horror movies?

Ersya Aurelia once experienced a mystical event while filming "Susuk Kutukan Kecantikan", where she cried continuously for almost 40 minutes.

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