Portraying an Eccentric Character in 'SHERINA'S ADVENTURE 2', Isyana Sarasvati Feels that Her Reputation as a Metal Singer is Ruined by Riri Riza

Kapanlagi.com - Isyana Sarasvati is one of the actors in the movie SHERINA'S ADVENTURE 2. She portrays a woman character named Ratih who has an eccentric style and enjoys collecting rare animals.

Riri Riza, as the director and scriptwriter, admits that Ratih was designed based on the character Natasya in the first movie, played by actress Henidar Amroe. However, her behavior is adjusted to Isyana's style.

"Ratih's design is based on Zus Natasya from the first movie. We wanted to capture that essence. And then the character's reference came from Isyana Sarasvati herself, from our initial meeting with her," said Riri when met in Rasuna Said area, South Jakarta, on Monday (25/9).

1. Detailed Reading Process

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To bring the character Ratih, who likes to wear colorful clothes and colorful hair, Isyana Sarasvati went through a detailed reading process. From there, she could understand what acting is.

"Mas Riri and Mbak Mira accompanied me during the reading process and were very detailed. So what I implanted in myself was not just memorizing the script, but also feeling it. That's what we have to do to portray a character. Finally, it became enjoyable," said Isyana on the same occasion.

2. Ruining Reputation

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In a limited screening with the media crew, the character Ratih received attention because of her behavior. Jokingly, Isyana Sarasvati said that Riri Riza had successfully ruined her reputation as a progressive metal musician.

"Oh my God, Mas Riri, what have you done to my reputation? Oh no, my reputation, what about my metal songs? But it's okay, life should be colorful. Metal songs, but playing a role as Ratih in a film," joked Isyana, which immediately invited laughter.

(kpl/abs/sry)