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Vogue Singapore
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
A day in the life of Qodrat 2's special effects make-up artist
Perceived as the dark underbelly of the beauty industry, horror prosthetics reveal the artistry—and often emotional toll—behind transforming faces into nightmares. Although horror is arguably the most revered genre in Indonesian cinema, it is striking how small the field of special effects make-up remains. Not too long ago, Cherry Wirawan was one of only two make-up artists in Indonesia specialising in this field. Now, with a team of talented professionals by his side, his vision is pushing new frontiers. His most recent project, the portrayal of the demon As-suala in Qodrat 2 , was brought to life through time and considerable teamwork. Creating prosthetics extends beyond visual effects, bleeding into the creation of immersive experiences that linger with audiences long after the credits roll. As the demand for complex storytelling grows, so too does the need for innovation in special effects make-up; an art form steadily gaining traction in Southeast Asia, thanks in no small part to pioneers like Cherry who are reshaping its possibilities. Below, Cherry takes us through a day in his life of blood, sweat, and gore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cherry (@cherrywirawan) Tell us about your creative process. Before my team and I execute any look, we always consult with the director and creative team. It starts with the script—understanding the story and tone—then we gather references and develop concept sketches. Creatively, I draw inspiration from everywhere; YouTube, films, anything that grabs my attention. I often look to classics like Mrs. Doubtfire, Jurassic Park, and other Hollywood landmarks. Prosthetics have been evolving in the West since the early 1900s. Indonesia is just catching up, which leaves plenty of room for reinvention. With Qodrat 2 , we designed As-suala's look based on a set of agreed references , detailing aspects such as hair, texture, colour, and facial features. Once I've refined the reference material, I begin sculpting with clay to visualise the final look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cherry (@cherrywirawan) What sets special effects make-up artists apart from other make-up artists? As special effects make-up artists, we can't just purchase our tools or materials at any cosmetics shop. Cosmetic latex and silicone aren't your average make-up bag staples—they require precision, patience, and a great deal of trial and error to master. The prosthetics also have to be hyper-realistic. The colours, facial expressions, and even the eyes must match the actor's perfectly. That realism doesn't just rely on how the prosthetics are made—it's also about how they're applied. Moisturiser might be your skin's best friend, but it can spell disaster for prosthetics. It's best to avoid skincare or skin prep products altogether—they interfere with the prosthetics' durability and can ruin the final look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cherry (@cherrywirawan) What is the energy like on set? For my current project, I'm working on replica faces of characters so we can shoot scenes of people being maimed. Everyone on the team has a specialised role—some sculpt, some punch hair. It's all very collaborative. However, working in this space means that intense, occasionally disturbing visuals constantly surround us. One time during dinner, there was a fake skinned face on the table. Someone joked, 'This looks delicious!' We were laughing and gagging at the same time. Humour helps. If we didn't joke around, the sheer intensity of the work would be hard to handle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cherry (@cherrywirawan) How do you cope with the intensity of your work? After an entire day surrounded by horrific, gore-soaked scenes, you need a way to reset. I ground myself through physical activity—working out, walking in nature, or just spending time with loved ones. But more than anything, I keep in touch with my faith and maintain my grounding. That grounding becomes a necessity when the line between real and surreal starts to blur—friends who visit my home or workshop often say the atmosphere gives them chills, as though there are spirits around. Some even refuse to come inside. But for us, it's just another day at work. Perhaps we're used to it. Only God knows. Above all, what keeps me going is originality and the chance to bring my ideas to fruition every day. There's nothing more fulfilling than having your work recognised as truly yours. I want to be different, but I don't set lofty expectations—I just want to keep improving. That's my mindset: Just keep growing.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' continues its box office climb, as Asian cinema maintains its stronghold on local screens
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Blood Brothers: Bara Naga continues its reign for the third consecutive week at No. 1. Following its strong debut, there's no stopping this action phenomenon that is also looking to make waves internationally. While this Malaysian hit dominates local cinemas, another home-grown title, 6 Jilake, has also made its debut on today's list, joining the many Asian titles still making waves in cinemas, including Indonesia's Qodrat 2, China's Nezha 2, and India's Good Bad Ugly. Asian cinema isn't the only thing that will make your weekend complete, Hollywood blockbusters, series streaming on platforms like Netflix and Viu, music, and books are all on offer to enjoy as May kicks off. Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic and International) (April 24 to April 27) Blood Brothers: Bara Naga A Minecraft Movie Qodrat 2 The Accountant 2 MuMu Sinners Good Bad Ugly 6 Jilake Ne Zha 2 Gangers Source: and GSC Top 10 streaming on Netflix and Viu (April 21 to April 27) Netflix (Top 10 TV) Weak Hero: Class 2 The Haunted Palace: Season 1 Resident Playbook: Limited Series Weak Hero: Class 4 When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series Heavenly Ever After: Limited Series WWE WrestleMania: 2025 — WrestleMania 41 Sunday Tainted Faith: Season 1 The Beginning After the End: Season 1 You: Season 5 Source: Netflix Top 10 Viu (Top 10 shows) Bidaah Running Man (2025) Undercover High School Tiada seperti Leyla The Haunted Palace W: Two worlds (Malaysia) Crushology 101 The Art of Negotiation Pabila Dia Tersenyum Eat Run Love 吃饭跑步和恋爱 Source: Viu Frontpage Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (April 23 to April 30) JENNIE — like JENNIE Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) yung kai — blue Billie Eilish — BIRDS OF A FEATHER Lady Gaga — Die With A Smile (w/ Bruno Mars) MikkyZia — Aku Dah Lupa (w/ F4dli) Billie Eilish — WILDFLOWER Kendrick Lamar — luther Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (April 23 to April 30) Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Faris Adam — Stecu Stecu Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Noh Salleh — Rahsia Tuhan MikkyZia, F4dli — Aku Dah Lupa NAKI, Fahimi — Masa Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) Imran Ajmain — Seribu Tahun Lagi Mimifly — Serumpun Nuh — Teruntuk Mia Source: Spotify Top Songs - Malaysia, Spotify Carta Malaysia 50 Top 10 books of the week (April 18 to April 24) Fiction Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press) As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Bloomsbury) Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Library of Lost Hearts by N.F. Afrina (N.F Afrina) A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (Pan Macmillan) The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida (Orion) The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (Bookouture) Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi (Storytide) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Berkley) I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang (Scholastic Press) Non-Fiction The Not To-Do List by Rolf Dobelli (Atlantic Books) Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson (St. Martin's Essentials) Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books) A Doctor in the House by Mahathir Mohamad (MPH) Once Upon a Miao (Remastered): I Love My Hometown by Jian Goh (Space Voyager) I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail (apop books) Learn Malay in 7 Days by Mohd Ibrahim (Crescent News) Once Upon a Miao 2 (Remastered): Crushes, Friendship & Chaos by Jian Goh (Space Voyager) Once Upon a Miao 4: My School Holidays by Jian Goh & Cheeming Boey (Goh Kheng Swee) The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Penguin Press) Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels) Dia Imamku by Siti Rosmizah (Siti Rosmizah Publication SDN BHD) Thariq Ridzuwan Commando's: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Media Inspirasi Nusantara Sdn Bhd) His Code Name: Alpha by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Diosa by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 2 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love by Bellesa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 1 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Eijaz Rafael by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Source: MPH
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' continues its box office climb, as Asian cinema maintains its stronghold on local screens
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Blood Brothers: Bara Naga continues its reign for the third consecutive week at No. 1. Following its strong debut, there's no stopping this action phenomenon that is also looking to make waves internationally. While this Malaysian hit dominates local cinemas, another home-grown title, 6 Jilake, has also made its debut on today's list, joining the many Asian titles still making waves in cinemas, including Indonesia's Qodrat 2, China's Nezha 2, and India's Good Bad Ugly. Asian cinema isn't the only thing that will make your weekend complete, Hollywood blockbusters, series streaming on platforms like Netflix and Viu, music, and books are all on offer to enjoy as May kicks off. Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic and International) (April 24 to April 27) Blood Brothers: Bara Naga A Minecraft Movie Qodrat 2 The Accountant 2 MuMu Sinners Good Bad Ugly 6 Jilake Ne Zha 2 Gangers Source: and GSC Top 10 streaming on Netflix and Viu (April 21 to April 27) Netflix (Top 10 TV) Weak Hero: Class 2 The Haunted Palace: Season 1 Resident Playbook: Limited Series Weak Hero: Class 4 When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series Heavenly Ever After: Limited Series WWE WrestleMania: 2025 — WrestleMania 41 Sunday Tainted Faith: Season 1 The Beginning After the End: Season 1 You: Season 5 Source: Netflix Top 10 Viu (Top 10 shows) Bidaah Running Man (2025) Undercover High School Tiada seperti Leyla The Haunted Palace W: Two worlds (Malaysia) Crushology 101 The Art of Negotiation Pabila Dia Tersenyum Eat Run Love 吃饭跑步和恋爱 Source: Viu Frontpage Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (April 23 to April 30) JENNIE — like JENNIE Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) yung kai — blue Billie Eilish — BIRDS OF A FEATHER Lady Gaga — Die With A Smile (w/ Bruno Mars) MikkyZia — Aku Dah Lupa (w/ F4dli) Billie Eilish — WILDFLOWER Kendrick Lamar — luther Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (April 23 to April 30) Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Faris Adam — Stecu Stecu Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Noh Salleh — Rahsia Tuhan MikkyZia, F4dli — Aku Dah Lupa NAKI, Fahimi — Masa Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) Imran Ajmain — Seribu Tahun Lagi Mimifly — Serumpun Nuh — Teruntuk Mia Source: Spotify Top Songs - Malaysia, Spotify Carta Malaysia 50 Top 10 books of the week (April 18 to April 24) Fiction Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press) As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Bloomsbury) Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Library of Lost Hearts by N.F. Afrina (N.F Afrina) A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (Pan Macmillan) The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida (Orion) The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (Bookouture) Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi (Storytide) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (Berkley) I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang (Scholastic Press) Non-Fiction The Not To-Do List by Rolf Dobelli (Atlantic Books) Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson (St. Martin's Essentials) Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books) A Doctor in the House by Mahathir Mohamad (MPH) Once Upon a Miao (Remastered): I Love My Hometown by Jian Goh (Space Voyager) I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail (apop books) Learn Malay in 7 Days by Mohd Ibrahim (Crescent News) Once Upon a Miao 2 (Remastered): Crushes, Friendship & Chaos by Jian Goh (Space Voyager) Once Upon a Miao 4: My School Holidays by Jian Goh & Cheeming Boey (Goh Kheng Swee) The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Penguin Press) Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels) Dia Imamku by Siti Rosmizah (Siti Rosmizah Publication SDN BHD) Thariq Ridzuwan Commando's: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Media Inspirasi Nusantara Sdn Bhd) His Code Name: Alpha by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Diosa by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 2 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love by Bellesa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 1 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Eijaz Rafael by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Source: MPH
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' dominates cinemas in Malaysia for second week as international films shine
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, the Malaysian hit, continues to dominate local cinemas, while Good Bad Ugly holds steady at No. 2 for the second consecutive week. In addition, the much-anticipated action horror sequel Qodrat 2 debuts on this week's list, while Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, is also now showing in cinemas. Whether you're in the mood for Hollywood, Bollywood, local films or other international releases, there's something for everyone to enjoy — and you're in luck, as Malay Mail has compiled the top picks of the week, including not just films, but also series, music and books to keep your weekend entertained. Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic & International) (April 17 to April 20) Blood Brothers: Bara Naga Good Bad Ugly A Minecraft Movie Qodrat 2 MuMu Ne Zha 2 Pabrik Gula Colourful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu Sinners Source: and GSC Top 10 streaming on Netflix and Viu (April 14 to April 20) Netflix (Top 10 TV) TV Series Resident Playbook: Limited Series The Haunted Palace: Season 1 When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series Karma: Limited Series Weak Hero: Class 1 Tainted Faith: Season 1 Black Mirror: Season 7 ONE PIECE: Egghead Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers: Season 1 The Beginning After the End: Season 1 Source: Netflix Top 10 Viu (Top 10 shows) Bidaah Undercover High School Running Man (2025) The Art of Negotiation Tiada seperti Leyla W: Two worlds (Malaysia) Crushology 101 Study Group Di Hatiku Ada Kamu Only for Love 以爱为营 Source: Viu Frontpage Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (April 16 to April 23) JENNIE — like JENNIE Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) Billie Eilish — BIRDS OF A FEATHER Lady Gaga — Die With A Smile (w/ Bruno Mars) yung kai — blue Billie Eilish — WILDFLOWER MikkyZia — Aku Dah Lupa (w/ F4dli) Kendrick Lamar — luther Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (April 16 to April 23) Ara Johari — Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain Faris Adam — Stecu Stecu Nadeera — Bukan Lagi Kita Noh Salleh — Rahsia Tuhan MikkyZia, F4dli — Aku Dah Lupa Tenxi — Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla) Mimifly — Serumpun NAKI, Fahimi — Masa Imran Ajmain — Seribu Tahun Lagi Hael Husaini, Nadeera — Meriah Lain Macam Source: Spotify Top Songs-Malaysia and Spotify Carta Malaysia 50 Top 10 books of the week (April 11 to April 17) Fiction The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida (Orion) Skin by Rueben Dass (Penguin SEA) Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press) Malayan Spy by Kam Raslan (Penguin SEA) Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (Fourth Estate) As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Bloomsbury) Revenge in Violent Hues by Nadiah Zakaria (Bookiut) Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum (Bloomsbury) Library of Lost Hearts by N.F. Afrina (N.F Afrina) Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa (Manilla Press) Non-Fiction The Not To-Do List by Rolf Dobelli (Atlantic Books) Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books) Learn Malay in 7 Days by Mohd Ibrahim (Crescent News) Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson (St. Martin's Essentials) A Doctor in the House by Mahathir Mohamad (MPH) I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee (Bloomsbury) When Things Don't Go Your Way by Haemin Sunim (Penguin Life) The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Penguin Press) I Decided to Live as Me by Kim Suhyun (Apop Books) Saving the Planet by Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (Penguin Books) Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels) Dia Imamku by Siti Rosmizah (Siti Rosmizah Publication SDN BHD) Thariq Ridzuwan Commando's: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Media Inspirasi Nusantara Sdn Bhd) His Code Name: Alpha by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Diosa by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 2 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Tuan Ziyad: Forbidden Love by Bellesa (Idea Kreatif) Mi Veneno 1 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif) Eijaz Rafael by Elyshakaman (Idea Kreatif) Source: MPH
