Embracing Dark Skin in Indonesian Entertainment & The Role of Media In Social Progress ft. Ario Bayu

Ario Bayu is an Indonesian actor, model and producer. He is known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. Ario moved to New Zealand at a young age, where he completed his studies before returning to Indonesia to pursue a career in acting. Ario gained widespread recognition for his performances in various works including the Netflix series 'Gadis Kretek,' and the biopic Soekarno. Beyond films, Ario has also worked on stage productions and television series, contributing to his reputation as one of the leading actors of his generation in Indonesia.
Timestamps (Skip to 30:20 if you'd like to continue the full version on NOICE):
00:00 - Growing up in New Zealand, ethnic background, being the black sheep of the family, being dark skinned, Indonesian entertainment on the international stage
39:51 - The pretentiousness of art, and what's hard about catering to an Indonesian market
49:18 - Diversity in Indonesian entertainment, the role of media and entertainment in pushing for social progress
01:04:22 - Gadis Kretek & morality in films
01:10:00 - Bantering about being bye-lingual
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[@natxon]

that was fun and he's such a prince charming damn

[@Bima_Di]

no... I got friend who look like you Ario. justru lu Indonesia bgt sebenernya kalo kta gue mh.

[@gicchi]

Really enjoy this talk, thanks Indah!

[@turtleloona]

This episode is well made

[@aup84]

From my perspective, out of the numerous actors present today, I find it challenging to articulate the inexplicable charm that I sense when observing this man ever since his appearance in the Rainbow Troops movie.

[@iamputri.27]

Tan and proud. Lets embrace whatever we are!

[@luwesliyaa8678]

how awesome he is?!?!?

[@asinmu]

im in love with ario bayu, really am

[@jasonkalalo4842]

Good job indah

[@arjosoekardan5906]

I have been a member of your channel, and I have never seen the perks come into reality, yet you keep promoting exclusive contents of other platform? How is that happening? 🤨

[@rullyconnor5444]

Fav ivan😩

[@mri4737]

Omigosh he's so funny, talented, and awesome (plus so hot sexy & handsome)

[@fadliscape]

Dulu gw agak memandang rendah horrot Indo, tp smpai gw akhirnya mencoba menonton horror akhir2 ini, tyt bnyk yg bagus kok😅 dan berhasil membuat gw freaking out for several days after 🤣🤣

[@novitaguok1124]

relateeeee

[@245kenz]

he look like indian , singaporean or malaysian lol

[@X-hame]

Kalo gak ada yang nonton mending afk aja 😡😡🤬🤬
Minta maaf kau ke orang Indonesia atas yg kau lakukan bersama coki
Negri ini tercipta bukan karna pengikut barat tapi bangsa ini sendiri.
Mending angkat tangan aja sebelum kami gerak

[@udinpentot3583]

Konten gak bermutu.😓