Michelle Ziudith Visits Church for the Film 'DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR'

Kapanlagi.com - Actress Michelle Ziudith once again proves her professionalism as a performing artist. In order to bring her new character to life, she does not hesitate to conduct in-depth research, even crossing the boundaries of her own beliefs.

In her latest film, DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR, Michelle is cast to play Maria, a Christian woman who marries a Muslim man. Aware of the great responsibility she carries, she undertakes a series of serious preparations.

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1. Visit the Church

One of the most striking forms of her totality is her decision to visit the church. She did this to feel and understand firsthand the atmosphere and nuances of a Christian's life, so that her role as Maria feels authentic and convincing.

2. Several Times

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When asked about the process of deepening her character over one and a half months, Michelle confirmed this.

"Yes, I did go to church a few times," said Michelle Ziudith when met at the Gala Premiere XXI Epicentrum, South Jakarta, on Monday (13/10/2025).

3. Understanding the Background

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This step shows how committed Michelle is not just to act, but to truly 'become' the character she portrays. For her, understanding Maria's belief background is key to conveying her character's emotions and struggles honestly.

4. Inner Conflict

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In the film DON'T CALL ME MAMA KAFIR, the character Maria indeed faces a complex inner conflict. She is a Christian mother who must keep her promise to her late husband (Giorgino Abraham) to raise their daughter, Laila, in the teachings of Islam.

5. The Struggle Gets Harder

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Her struggle becomes increasingly difficult when her mother-in-law, Ustadzah Habibah (Elma Theana), doubts her abilities and intends to take custody of her granddaughter.

6. Becoming a Mother

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In addition to conducting religious research, another major challenge for Michelle is when she has to transform into a fully-fledged mother, a role she has never experienced in real life.

7. No Joking Around

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The combination of in-depth research and strong emotional exploration proves that Michelle Ziudith is not joking around in preparing for her role. Her total commitment is expected to make the character Maria one of her best performances throughout her career.

8. Q & A About Michelle Ziudith

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Why did Michelle Ziudith visit a church for the film DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR?
Michelle Ziudith visited a church several times to delve into her role as Maria, a Christian character in the film DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR. This visit aimed to research the way of worship and the details of activities in the church, as well as to seek guidance from her friends who are Catholic and Christian.

What is Michelle Ziudith's role in the film DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR?
In the film DON'T CALL MOM A KAFIR, Michelle Ziudith plays the main character named Maria. Maria is a Christian woman who marries a Muslim man named Fafat and then becomes a single mother struggling to raise her daughter, Laila, in accordance with a promise to her late husband.

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