Fate of 'sinetron' lies with viewers<\/p>\n
By Yogita Tahil Ramani<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Members of the jury for this week's Indonesian
\nSinetron Festival have specific criteria for selecting nominees
\nand deciding on the winners.<\/p>\n
Ultimate judge of the success or failure of any TV show lies
\nin the hands of viewers with their remote controls. Rating
\npoints, or lack of them, are the crucial determinant in
\nadvertising revenues for teleserials, known locally as sinetron.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post talked with those tuning in at home to find
\nout what is fueling the booming business of local teleserials.<\/p>\n
Nilasari Savitri, program manager of production house PT
\nAvicom, producer of Badai Pasti Berlalu and other teleserials:<\/p>\n
Favorite actress? Krisdayanti in Abad 21 (21st Century). I
\nknew she was a great singer, but I had never expected her to act
\nso well.<\/p>\n
Deddy Mizwar is my favorite actor. I haven't seen (teleserial)
\nMat Angin, but Deddy takes on any role quite effectively. He's a
\nveteran and there is no doubt about his acting ability, be it in
\ncomedy or dramas.<\/p>\n
I can't name one comedy teleserial that I like from those
\nnominated.<\/p>\n
My favorite drama is Si Doel Anak Sekolahan III. It depicts
\nreality and does it well enough. It is something that people can
\nrelate to in everyday life. It is fun to watch.<\/p>\n
People need more teleserials like that to snap them out of
\ntheir dream worlds. At the same time, it does not get them down.<\/p>\n
Despite Christine Hakim, the stars, the promotion, and the
\nfact that most of us were glued to the tube trying to find
\nsomething extraordinary in Bukan Perempuan Biasa (No Ordinary
\nWoman), there was nothing special. It was ordinary,
\nunspectacular.<\/p>\n
If I could change anything in teleserials, I would try to
\ndepict more reality, and not sell dreams to people. That is
\nwrong. But for now, I don't think it's feasible to do so, because
\nthe Indonesian public has yet to accept that kind of concept.<\/p>\n
All Indian, Indonesian, Chinese and Mexican series are the
\nsame. I would rate them all as average.<\/p>\n
Purwati Nuryani, a 22-year-old housemaid:<\/p>\n
My favorite actress is Ayu Azhari (a brain tumor victim in
\nIsri Pilihan). Her acting is so good, like she really had the
\ntumor. And she is so beautiful, you really feel sorry for her.<\/p>\n
I know she was nominated for Perkawinan Siti Zubaedah (The
\nMarriage Of Siti Zubaedah), but I have not seen that one. I hope
\nshe wins though.<\/p>\n
My favorite actor is Reynold Surbakti in Shangrilla and Asmara
\n(Passion). When he plays the villain, he is really mean and it
\nshows. But when he is nice and romantic, his acting seems so
\nintense.<\/p>\n
I don't agree with any one of the nominations for comedy. I
\ndon't like Deddy Mizwar's Mat Angin. I love Ngelaba because
\nParto, Eko and Akri's acting is really out of this world.<\/p>\n
My favorite drama is Tirai Kasih Yang Terkoyak (The Torn
\nCurtain of Love). I don't know why. I don't remember the names of
\nthe actors and actresses, but I loved the story. It was really
\nsad.<\/p>\n
I don't like Bukan Perempuan Biasa. I don't like the way
\nChristine Hakim speaks.<\/p>\n
I would change the way the women dress in the teleserials. It
\nis shameful that Indonesians wear such short miniskirts and
\nrevealing clothes. They should wear more decent clothes as I am
\nsure they will look more beautiful.<\/p>\n
They should be covered. They should not reveal their bodies
\nlike that.<\/p>\n
In order of preference, I like Chinese teleserials, then
\nIndonesian and Indian.<\/p>\n
Frisca Saputra, public relations officer of dance company
\nEksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia:<\/p>\n
I looked forward to Abad 21 for the movie actress Widyawati. I
\nhave always liked her. But after watching a few episodes, I don't
\nremember liking anything about Abad 21. Nothing realistic about
\nit.<\/p>\n
There were some scenes between a mother and child which I felt
\nwere totally contrived. I know a lot of people who would never
\nreact the way the characters did.<\/p>\n
My favorite drama is Si Doel Anak Sekolahan III. It makes a
\nlot of sense to me, because most of the things that happen in it
\nis how I would react. There is no nonsense. I can relate to that,
\nbecause I have lived through some of the incidents that happened
\nin the show.<\/p>\n
I don't watch too many teleserials because I can't relate to
\nmost of them.<\/p>\n
Gita Jiwatram, a housewife:<\/p>\n
I like Ayu Azhari in Istri Pilihan (Preferred Wife). She acts
\nfabulously and is so cute. She doesn't have to say it, but she
\nshows through her acting the quiet acceptance that she can still
\ntake care of her husband and kids, even with a brain tumor.<\/p>\n
My favorite actor is Jeremy Thomas, also in Istri Pilihan. His
\nacting is fairly good and he is very loving in romantic scenes.<\/p>\n
I don't really like any of the comedies shown on TV, because
\nthere is no content and the dialog is stupid. It is not like the
\nold days of the Srimulat comedy troupe, or Ateng's acting in the
\nrole of Bagong (in Ria Jenaka).<\/p>\n
From those nominated for drama, I like Abad 21 solely because
\nof the way it is filmed. I think people love seeing fairy-tale
\nhouses and estates, and beautiful clothes and beautiful people,
\njust like in Indian movies. It's really entertaining.<\/p>\n
Sumiati, a 21-year-old housemaid in Jakarta:<\/p>\n
Ria Irawan, in Bidadari Yang Terluka (The Wounded Angel), is
\nthe best actress. I like her acting because the story is very
\nreal and she performs well. The plot is about fighting over
\nfamily inheritance.<\/p>\n
Reynold Surbakti is my favorite actor in Janjiku (My Promise).
\nHe is handsome and he acts well.<\/p>\n
For comedies, my choice is Si Kabayan, because Didi Petet is
\nhilarious.<\/p>\n
Drama? I like Tirai Kasih Yang Terkoyak. It's a beautiful
\nstory, and I love the acting of the entire cast. The story is
\nabout inheritance and rape. I was sad that Ryan Hidayat died...
\nhis role was really good. He went away so abruptly.<\/p>\n
I don't understand how Bukan Perempuan Biasa was nominated. It
\nis so boring. All they show are flashbacks from the past, over
\nand over again.<\/p>\n
I would not change anything in teleserials. I would just
\ncancel these series: Sebuah Permintaan (A Request), because I
\nhated Ongky Alexander's acting in it, Bukan Perempuan Biasa and
\nKupu Kupu Kertas (Paper Butterflies).<\/p>\n
The last one is all wrong, the story seems fake. How can the
\nman be married and yet they show him running after his former
\ngirlfriend?<\/p>\n
If I could choose which teleserials to watch, my first pick
\nwould be Indian, then Chinese and finally Indonesian.<\/p>",
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