Why first cut is always and forever the deeeeeeppppeeeessstttt???? My eternal first time crush. From rom-sit-com hilarious characters, cutey-killer-look actor that belongs to Katie Holmes (now) still lingers on my mind and I wanna meet ‘em...
1. The cast of F.R.I.E.N.D.S
They’ve been with me since high school. RCTI first time aired the show on midnight. I stayed up late, part studying for final exam, part watching this fabulous six. Chandler is my first comedy-crush. I blame my curly hair for not able to have the Rachel’s cut (but we make peace now. Me & my hair are happily curly). For once, I wanna sip my cappuccino on Central Perk, listening Phoebe’s Smiley Cat in full version (if there’s any such thing) while Joey hitting on me with “how you doing…”
2. Walt Disney
Father of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Joy creator, happy-endings maker, the founding father of magical land…who wouldn’t want to shake his hand? Heck, I’m gonna give him a very mighty big hug if I could meet him.
3. Tom Cruise
First time I notice of “cowok ganteng” is him. A vision of him on ray-ban aviator is forever stick on my mind. Handsome men come and go, but you’ll never forget your first crush, right?
4. Anthony Bourdain
Bonjour Mr. Bourdain, do I need reservation to be your assistant traveling & eating around the world? Cruising the cusine from the top of the mountain to remote in Vietnam. I’m game! Nothing’s holding meet you up.
5. Bing Slamet
Indonesia’s comedy genius! He’s the guru of the great comedian in Indonesia. The one who's responsible for classic comedy such as, “Koboi Cengeng”, “Bing Slamet Sibuk”, “Bing Slamet Dukun Palsu”. To amuse people with big-hearty laugh was just one of his incredible talent. He was also a remarkable composer. The infamous “Genjer-genjer” was one of his work.
Character and charisma are the essential quality that makes a great personality. It authorizes the men and women of substance. If only time machine were invented... I would save every cents and penny and travel back in time just to say big hi to them (Monsieur Polge and Helena are the exception as both still enjoy a healthy and productive life)
1. Ella Fitzgerald
The more I listen to her... the more I adore and cherish “The First Lady of songs”. Personally, her tunes are my morning pick-me-up, my sanctuary, my note-worthy reminders of how to seize the day.
Moral pearl of wisdom : Greet each sunrise with joy and you will greet sunset with peace.
2. Ismail Marzuki
Mr. Romantic from Senen, Kwitang. Always produces simple lyric and melody yet becomes powerful repertoire and deserves to be a true masterpiece! Bang Mail era was filled with“gerakan perjuangan” for a nation in waiting a full independence and what does inspire him to become eternal romantic in that moment? (I keep wondering in awe).
Moral pearl of wisdom : Dalam setiap pergolakan ...ada keindahan di dalamnya.
3. Raden Saleh
Mingle and make friends with Sirs, Madam, Lord, Duke and so forth as his drawings become their favorite. Renowned gallery worldwide and palaces still keep his paintings. He’s indeed the local-made “global-socialita” person of the century.
If only pages of “Prestige” and “Tatler” were available at that time he eventually everywhere.
Moral pearl of wisdom : Every job is a self-portrait of those who did it. Autograph your work with quality.
4. Nat King Cole 
Whether he sings in English, French or Spanish he delivers ‘em in smooth perfection! Initially, Ray Charles had some thought to copy his style. Luckily there’s only one king and he’s Nat Cole!
Moral pearl of wisdom : Be authentic. Be yourself.
5. Jacques Polge (Chanel Fragrance Nose) 
No two fragrances are alike. It does not speak but gives the wearer so much. The sensitive, exquisite Chanel nose, Polge admits that creating the legendary smell is like a form of poetry. Somehow, melancholy memory of the past and childhood moment can bring a benefit aspect as well. The emotion is the past is alive again. What would reality be without its poetic dimension? (PS: Je dois pratiquer mon francais et je cherche quelqu’un qui me guide ....)
Moral pearl of wisdom : Breathe a new life to your idea.
6. Helena Bonham Carter
She’s not Great Britain or American sweetheart but her peculiar role preferences made me want to congratulate this one of a kind persona! It’s like expecting the unexpected. Totally inspiring!
Moral pearl of wisdom : Be different = high intention + sincere effort + skillful execution + intellegent direction.
"Salarymen" like me ... is always being chased by the deadline namely rush and ultra fast job request, endless revision, countless pitch,demanding and totally-lost irrational (CENsoRed), and the list goes forever on and on (sigh but still smile).
That’s why when it comes to affection and flirt ... it’s not gonna hurt if we could find ‘em not too far and still within the context and complexity of our professional life. Of course ... movies ... specially the larger-than-life charismatic character would be the ideal candidate(s) to start romancing the office cubicle .
Begin the beguine ... er the romance ..... :) (Note : fiction and reality is only a thin line ... right)
1. Alice Cullen (as portrayed by Ashley Greene in Stephanie Mayer Twilight Saga).She’s the younger version of Martha Stewart ala vampire clan. Happy go lucky fella that wants everything to be flawlessly perfect and nice. She’s the ultimate purveyor in taste and style and always drive uber nice cars.
2. Alex Goran (brilliantly executed by Vera Farmiga in Up in The Air).
Tons of frequent flyer miles to go anywhere, everywhere, posh lounge and 5 stars accomodation included plus no strings attached. Too marvelous to be true ... From now on ... I should practising “break the ice” conversation Clooney style.
3. Betty Draper (immortalized by January Jones in Mad Men series).
Should I dress as the under-stated, non chalant, sleek “sales man” to win her heart????? Or asking a piece of her sultry golden hair as the token of get-together-first-time-date??
4. Tilo (perfectly dramatized by Aishwarya Rai in Mistress of Spice).
Knowing someone that is able to see the lives and desires of ours ... would it be nice or not nice? Bonus side : browse and peruse Tilo exotica-natura herbs store .... it’s like going to ancient bazaar in a far far away land .... it’s a visual feast and sensory extravaganza! (Read the book too ... you would fall in love with Chitra Banarjee Divakaruni !)
5. Summer (Zooey Deschanel personified her so vividly real).
Complicated, innocent, sinful, plays hard to get but once attached it’s so hard to let go ... Reminding your true self? :))
We can’t choose our family but we can choose our friends. Now if only we could choose our work companion too… Super hot superior, painfully good-looking partner…office hours becomes happy hours all year long!
Waking up in the morning won’t be a hard thing to do if these guys were my next-cubicle neighbor:
1. Ryan Bingham from Up in the AirIf George Clooney in business of killing people hell yeah I’ll be his apprentice. Traveling on first class with him, on company expense, that’ll be my annual bonus.
2. Jim Halpert from The OfficeI’m sucker for tall guy. Specially tall guy with cute smile and the right dose of humor. His pranks will be my morning caffeine and boost my working mood.
3. Don Draper from Mad Men
Another towering guy. A classic one. A Cassanova. A sight for sore-eyes. Overtime, you say? I say, extra time to admire his stunning look. Bring on the briefs!
4. Luke Brandon from Confessions of a ShopaholicBlessed those English guy with their sexy accent! When they say “good morning” it literally means a goooooddd…morning. Mr. Luke Brandon, here I attach my CV and my heart ;)
5. Wesley Gibson from Wanted
I know, I know, he’s a depressing character. But I bet a hot-steamy office romance will fix that. Beside, he’s James McAvoy!! Who couldn’t resist those blue eyes.
6. Daniel Cleaver from Bridget Jones’s DiaryHah! Another Brit’s gentleman. I know he’s the kind of a-hole boss but bad boys has its own charm you just couldn’t resist. Oh bugger!
7. Dr. McDreamy & Dr. McSteamy from Grey’s Anatomy
I’ll study harder and work my ass-off to get into medical school, if I know doctors can be this hot. Scrubs me in, doctors.
J’adore the villain. We need bad guys to make the good guys looks good! Good guy, give the big applause and thank the evil! Sometimes the bad guys play it super damn-good and outshined Mr. nice guy. They’re like the washabi, the “sambel terasi ulek super pedas” on Rumah Makan Laksana…you know they’re no good for your stomach but you just gotta have them!
The charm of the bad ... the sweet sin they offer ... the rebel flair they act ... mesmerizes the innocent angel tho ... Once in your life time ... it’s fantastic to be bad.
Our list here is a tribute to the bad... Kick it guys ...!
1. Joker – The Dark Knight
He’s beyooond.. bad! But this sicko dark complex character teach us one of the greatest life lesson; “why so seriuos? Let’s put a smile on that face!”
2. Anne Boleyn – The Tudors 
You think Prince Charles-Camilla Parker-Bowles’s love affair scandalous? N to the O! Go back to the beginning, meet Lady Anne Boleyn who rocked King Henry VIII’s world. The king divorced his legitimate wife & queen, against the Pope’s will and converted to Lutheran because of her. I bow to thee, Lady Anne. Oh, I know Natalie Portman played Anne Boleyn on the big screen, but I love Natalie Dormer’s performance better on the small screen.
3. Simon Cowell – American Idol 
The fact that he’s a real life character making him more bad-ass! This obnoxious judge we love to hate is the one who told the truth. The brutal truth we wish we could say but couldn’t. We completely utterly thank you Mr. Cowell.
4. Hans Landa – Inglorious Basterds 
I almost vomit watching Brad Pitt and his basterds scalping the Nazis. But comes Kolonel Hans Landa…his uber cool-crazy-cruel blood-thirsty character stunned me. I almost forget he only the supporting role cause’ he owned every scene even when he shared it with Mr. Pitt. Mazel tov!
5. Stansfield - Leon The Professional 
Gary Oldman always disturbs me. Especially this particular persona, a corrupt FBI agent taking a moment of silence before slaying the whole family. The close-up of his expression still giving me chill.
6. The Devil - Bedazzled 
Would you dare to exchange your soul if the temptress is as hot and amusingly hilarious like Liz Hurley?
7. Franchise Villain 
Alien, Predator, Jason, Freddie Kruger. Leather Face, Killer robot in Terminator, Michael ... You really are the cash cow of the studios ... without your no mercy act and slasher attitude ... we can hardly watch the original, remake, prequel, sequel and everything in between.
8. Disney Villain 
There’s a single iconic element that I adore mostly in Disney villain. “A strong determination”. Ursula, Cruela de Vil, Evil Queen, Cinderella Stepmom, Sleeping Beauty Devilish Angel, ... you are all both the femme fatale and of course the women of substance!
9. Annie Wilkes - Misery 
Nerdy Kathy as the soft spoken, well-mannered Annie Wilkes brings the chill, terror and fear if her escapism stuff has not been fulfilled. If you are stranded in a very thick snow, just pray your saviour is not someone like her.
10. Darth Vader
Devil was a fallen angel .. it’s clearly portrayed by this fella. Beware if your objective in life is ultimate power ... perhaps you could follow his path.
