Luna Maya is back with her new indie movie called "Nathalie's Instinct" which was shown in Blitz Megaplex on November. And according to Yahoo, the beauty spots #1 Yahoo Indonesia Top Search 2010. We know the reason why, don't we? But after the storm passed, how is she doing now?
“I’m wealthier than I’ve ever been before”
Luna Maya, Luna Maya, and Luna Maya again! That was my last year's grumble. I was like having enough of Luna Maya. Simply because she was on TV everyday. Her face showed up everywhere -from films, comedy, music show, talk shows and commercials, to gossip shows.
And as if it was all insufficient contact with the media, we also got to see her a lot in the occasions related to famous brands press conferences, because she was the brand ambassador for those products.
We might as well remember that in most every corner of the main streets in Jakarta, her smiling face charmed us right from the gigantic billboards. Back then, we could hardly imagine if other woman could produce the same popularity as Luna did.
Unfortunately, when she was overexposed people seemed to have had enough of her. No more Luna on the billboards. Just for the gossip shows.
However, there’s a saying that you don’t know how much you miss it till it’s gone. And we were so eager to find out where she’s been, how she was, and what she was doing. So when she agreed to be the cover for Clara and really strolled down the shooting set, we all felt astounded.
What have you been up right now?
Just making myself busy, getting to know new jobs I hadn’t possibly thought before. For my routine I go to the gym and the salon. I suppose I became relax and enjoying life more (than I used to be). I met with new people outside my circle as well, such as those who want to cooperate with my business. It’s my new delight, a new challenge for me to restart from zero.
I heard that you’ll be releasing a new album. Could you tell us what’s the difference from your previous work?
The first one was only a single, but this time is a mini album which contains six songs. Some famous and also new musicians got involved in the production.
You’ve succeed in acting, and you’re a commercial star, presenter, etc. What makes you feel convinced to go for singing?
Haha…I’m not convinced that I can sing. Actually it happened by accident, last year I played in a movie where I was required to sing besides acting. The response was quite positive and then a (music) producer came to me (to offer a record) and I gave it a shot. But of course, I took singing lesson first. Basically, I don’t want to become like BCL (Bunga Citra Lestari), Titi Kamal, or other actresses who turn to be a professional singer. I just want to get the fun of (singing). After all, I feel comfortable with acting the most.
Why is that?
Many reasons. One of them is because I can get to feel another life aside from my real life. The process (of getting into the roles) does need hard work and strong command, and it all turns to a challenge. There’s the feeling of satisfaction once you get it done and enjoy the outcome.
Your career in the showbiz was so shimmering. How did you build it to that extent?
I’m not the kind of person who likes popularity and feels superior for my profession. People make their own judgment while I don’t really pay much attention to the statement (that says her career was so shimmering). I’m just doing the best I can do from the beginning until now. From now and then, and hopefully it will not change. When we take a job, either it having high or low risk, you must do your best, like it and finally enjoy it. Once you do it well, you’re getting more jobs to come. Popularity is the side bonus from taking the entertainment jobs.
And now how do you feel, especially when many brands left you? Angry? Sad?
I’m not angry. It will happen sooner or later after all. I know when there’s a beginning there’s an ending, with different ways. Perhaps this is the way it ended, but it’s okay.
With the case weighting on you, have you felt ready to face it?
If I come to think it hard, it will keep weighting on me. I realize that life is already hard, so I just try to make it easier.
What was your condition like when this case was overexposed? How was the depression level?
Gosh, it was so hard that I can’t say it was a depression anymore. I was about to commit hang suicide. I didn’t know what to do. But slowly I pondered that basically everybody had their own problem, albeit different circumstances and degree. I finally arrived to the thoughts that we don’t need to keep crying over the spilled milk or asking all the time why this thing happened.
Who did really help you at the time?
Family, best friends and Ariel alone.
What did Ariel do to help you?
Ariel made me strong. There were many things (he did) and it obviously helped me regain my self confidence.
Were there any of your close friends who turned their back from you?
That was the actual moment to find out who our real friends are. However, I can say that none of them left me alone.
How do you perceive yourself now?
God will never give us something unless for something better and honest. Now I’m wealthier than I’ve ever been before. I’m richer; experience-wise and spiritual-wise. I don’t feel shortcoming compare to people who have issues, nor do I better-off compare to those who don’t.
There are a lot of pros and cons toward this case. What is your response on that?
People expect me to be like this or that. I positively accept the cons too; that I also need these (criticizes) as a reminder to myself for self-checking.
Do you enjoy living in Bali or Jakarta?
Both of them. I’ve just come back from Bali since I’m about to open my new store in Seminyak. I like Bali for vacation and it’s more enjoyable now because I have a work to do there.
How is your future plan?
I want to have more time to think of my own life and myself. I have thought too much of other people (before).
If you choose not to come back to showbiz world again, what would you do?
I wanted to be a businesswoman. I’ve built several businesses such as boutique chains and others but I didn’t give too much focus. Right now I’ve met many people who (are competent to) give me advices about business, investments, financial management, and many more.
Clara, Nov.10
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