The Induk Gajah series is one of MD Entertainment’s series really booming, you know. Reportedly, the latest news is that Marshanda who plays the main role, Iragita Sembiring, in this series is willing to eat a lot because of the totality of his role! Great right? Do you want to know how complete Marshanda is in Mother Elephant? Read this!
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Latest Marshanda News: Eat a Lot to Gain Weight to Play the Role of Iragita in The Mother Elephant Series!
Mother Elephant airs on Prime Video directed by Muhadkly Acho and produced by MD Entertainment. The main cast of Elephants is also a no-brainer, guys, all of them are actors and actresses who have often been involved in the entertainment world.
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The main elephant players include Marshanda, Dimas Anggara, Micah TambayongTika Panggabean, Rendy Kjaernett, Dicky Difie, Kezia Caroline, Lolox, and many more.
So, Marshanda in Mother Gajah is totally total because she is willing to eat a lot in order to gain weight to play the role of Iragita Sembiring.
Try and see what Marshanda said about playing the role in the following series Mother Elephant.
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The Beginning of Marshanda Joining the Mother Elephant Series
Initially, Marshanda was contacted by Sanjay Mulani and chatted about news and stories about Mother Elephant. Then, Marshanda met directly with the director, Muhadkly Acho, to discuss more about playing the role in the Mother Elephant series.
“The process took more than a month because I was cut off from going to LA first. After returning from LA, I chatted again about Ira’s character, who she was playing with, until she finally joined,” said Marshanda.
Marshanda’s impression during Directed by Muhadkly Acho
“I’m really happy, because the story that Kak Acho made is really good, from the heart. He knows the details of what he wants, so I feel very proud to be part of a series of extraordinary quality like this,” said Marshanda.
Marshanda’s Process of Exploring Iragita’s Character
“Apart from the character, this, right, Mother Elephant is a story of romance, comedy, there is also a relationship between mother and child. Besides me exploring what Ira experienced, my weight must be different from my original weight. If I’m at 55, 53, here I have to go up to 70! Well, that’s something challenging, anyway,” said Marshanda.
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It’s true, Marshanda is so total that he is willing to increase his weight to 70kg to play the character Iragita Sembiring!
Marshanda’s Opinion on Unmarried People in their 30s
Marshanda said, “It doesn’t matter, as long as the people are happy and productive!”
What are the things in Ira’s character, but in contrast to Marshanda?
“Not married at all! If I’ve been married and already have a real child. Iragita, right, not yet,” Marshanda replied.
How Marshanda Builds Chemistry with Other Elephant Mother Casts
Apparently, Marshanda also built chemistry with the other Mother Elephant cast not only on set, but also outside, you know.
As he put it, “We know each other personally. Apart from characters, we also talk about our relationship in this series and other things. So, we feel close. When we entered the set, we didn’t feel awkward anymore or there was a gap.”
If Relatives Are Asked To Change Their Appearance Like Ira, How Will Marshanda’s Response?
“If that person is willing, it’s up to him. But, if you don’t want to, don’t force it,” Marshanda replied.
What does Marshanda think about Ira being ghosted after catfishing on the Dating App?
This is Marshanda’s opinion, “To be honest, yes, it’s a risk. Because if we use a dating app, for example, there are consequences. We can’t also require that everyone we meet likes us. That’s it, anyway.”
Marshanda’s Difficulties in Playing Iragita’s Character
Marshanda admitted that according to him, the most difficult scene was when Ira had a deep talk with her mother, “I said ‘You hate me, don’t you?’ let’s keep fighting, and it’s good. It’s challenging, anyway,” said Marshanda.
Apart from that, Marshanda also felt that getting into the role of Iragita was quite difficult because Iragita and Marshanda had different personalities.
“In phase one, I became a person who doesn’t believe in himself, doesn’t like himself. It’s inversely proportional too, that’s the original me. Because I’m comfortable with myself, that’s why Kak Acho reminds me a lot not to be that confident, ‘You have to be more nervous or uncomfortable with yourself,’ continued Marshanda.
What did Marshanda Get after Playing the Character of Iragita?
“What is certain is a new experience, new friends, a new shooting environment for the team and crew, all new players. Meeting different types and characteristics of people again, and it’s really nice to be able to meet extraordinary people here, “said Marshanda.
So, that’s the latest news from Marshanda who has been very successful playing Iragita in the Mother Elephant series!
Intrigued by the true story of Iragita Sembiring, who was betrothed by his mother and eventually adapted into the Mother Elephant series by MD Entertainment?
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