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Sacha Baron Cohen: outrageous comedian with serious point, and two Globes nods
People 5 years ago

Sacha Baron Cohen: outrageous comedian with serious point, and two Globes nods

From a tracksuited rapper to a bumbling Kazakh TV reporter in a green mankini, Sacha Baron Cohen has made his name with outrageous characters who expose real people's prejudices and hypocrisy.
Adra Karim: Making music beyond genre labels
People 5 years ago

Adra Karim: Making music beyond genre labels

Musician Azfansadra “Adra” Karim has a lot under his belt to prove that genre-labeling shall not be the next frontier.
DJ Dipha Barus: Imbuing music with life, life with music
People 5 years ago

DJ Dipha Barus: Imbuing music with life, life with music

As befitting a musical Midas, every song he releases becomes all the rage. But unlike the mythical Greek king, Dipha's prowess derives from his passion to understand life and his belief in humankind.
A quest to revitalize West Kalimantan music in a decentralized Indonesia
People 5 years ago

A quest to revitalize West Kalimantan music in a decentralized Indonesia

An ethnomusicologist and composer from Kalimantan has been trying his best to revitalize the traditional music of West Kalimantan.
Harvan Agustriansyah tells stories, one short film at a time
People 5 years ago

Harvan Agustriansyah tells stories, one short film at a time

If budget and approval were not issues, director Harvan Agustriansyah would like to film more social-political dramas.
Mark Rutte, the Dutch PM cycling into EU headwinds
People 5 years ago

Mark Rutte, the Dutch PM cycling into EU headwinds

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte famously likes to cycle to work, but in Europe he is increasingly known for slamming on the brakes. The lanky 53-year-old has been in power for a decade, thanks to a modest image that chimes with traditional values in the bike-mad Netherlands.
Bolsonaro, unmasked: Brazil's outspoken, far-right leader
People 5 years ago

Bolsonaro, unmasked: Brazil's outspoken, far-right leader

Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is known for his brash style, which in part carried him to power more than a year ago. Removing his face mask after announcing he had coronavirus was perfectly on brand.
Erica Hestu Wahyuni’s playful paintings
People 5 years ago

Erica Hestu Wahyuni’s playful paintings

With multiple exhibitions in several countries, painter Erica Hestu Wahyuni has become a familiar face on the international art scene.
Puti Chitara on staying true to the art of music
People 5 years ago

Puti Chitara on staying true to the art of music

Puti’s start in independent music came when she returned from her studies in Japan, where she majored in comparative musicology. 
Scene stealer Dayu Wijanto an actress in her own right
People 5 years ago

Scene stealer Dayu Wijanto an actress in her own right

Actress Dayu Wijanto is just unstoppable. Even silver screen darling Reza Rahadian has nothing on her.
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