1956-12-25 ( 68 years old ) in Kuala Tungkal, Jambi
Herlina Christine Natalia Hakim (born December 25, 1956, in Kuala Tungkal, Jambi) is an Indonesian actress, film producer, and activist. Christine is of mixed ancestry, with family roots from Aceh, Minang, Java, and the Middle East.
Christine Hakim was born in Jambi and grew up in Yogyakarta, initially aspiring to become an architect or psychologist. Her career path changed when she was discovered by director Teguh Karya for his 1973 film Cinta Pertama (First Love). Her role in the film earned her the Citra Award for Best Leading Actress and convinced her to pursue a career in acting. Since then, she has starred in numerous films, including Badai Pasti Berlalu (The Storm Will Surely Pass) in 1977 and Tjoet Nja' Dhien in 1988. She also had a minor role in the 2010 Hollywood film Eat Pray Love. As of 2018, she had won eight Citra Awards, received lifetime achievement awards from the Indonesian Film Festival, the Indonesian Movie Actors Awards, and the Cinemanila International Film Festival, and served as a jury member at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
Christine expanded her career into film production in 1998, producing Daun di Atas Bantal (Leaf on a Pillow) and Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sands). She later ventured into documentary filmmaking and became an advocate for education and autism awareness. Since 2008, she has served as Indonesia's Ambassador to UNESCO, focusing on education issues.
Christine initially had no intention of becoming an actress. She dreamed of becoming an architect or psychologist. However, her fate changed when Teguh Karya offered her a role in Cinta Pertama. He approached her after seeing her modeling photos in a magazine, which she had done merely to help a friend. Unable to refuse Karya's warm and friendly demeanor, Christine described how he "reeled her in slowly, like a fisherman." Despite initially considering leaving acting after completing the shoot, her work in Cinta Pertama earned her a Citra Award for Best Leading Actress, convincing her to continue acting.
Teguh Karya later revealed that he had argued with the film's producer over casting Christine. The producer was concerned that she was "too skinny and lacked a figure," to which Karya retorted, "Are we selling a movie or selling breasts?"
The following year, Christine starred in another Teguh Karya-directed film, Kawin Lari (Elopement). The experience gave her a deeper understanding of acting, allowing her to "see life from a different perspective through character study." In 1976, she starred in Sesuatu yang Indah (Something Beautiful), directed by Wim Umboh, marking the first film in which Christine used her own voice. In previous films, her voice had been dubbed by Titi Qadarsih as her natural voice was considered "too deep." In 1977, she appeared in Badai Pasti Berlalu, featured on the film's poster and soundtrack album cover.
Christine showcased 14 Indonesian films at the Nantes Three Continents Festival in November 1983, appearing in half of them. Two years later, she attended the Cannes Film Festival as an observer, establishing a working relationship with Pierre Risient, who later helped bring her films to Cannes.
Movies
Bila Esok Ibu Tiada
2024-11-14
Grave Torture
2024-04-11
Sara
2023-10-06
Sri Asih
2022-11-17
Just Mom
2022-01-27
Tris
2021-12-03
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
2021-12-02
A Perfect Fit
2021-07-15
Temporarily, Eternally
2020-06-06
Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue
2019-11-21
Impetigore
2019-10-17
Bumi Itu Bulat
2019-04-11
Dancing in the Rain
2018-10-18
Sekar
2018-10-02
Sultan Agung
2018-08-23
The Gift
2018-05-24
Kartini: Princess of Java
2017-04-19
Boven Digoel
2017-02-08
Ibu Maafkan Aku
2016-11-10
The Hijra
2015-04-09
The Golden Cane Warrior
2014-12-18
Retak Gading
2014-02-13
The Clerics
2013-05-30
Rayya, Cahaya Di Atas Cahaya
2012-09-20
Eat Pray Love
2010-08-12
Merantau
2009-08-06
Jamila and the President
2009-04-30
In The Name of Love
2008-04-11
Anak-anak Borobudur
2007-07-05
Princess of Mount Ledang
2004-08-31
Whispering Sands
2001-05-18
Leaf on a Pillow
1998-08-14
Gordel van smaragd
1997-10-02
Sleeping Man
1996-02-03
Tjoet Nja' Dhien
1988-10-01
Irisan-irisan Hati
1988-08-22
Ponirah Is Convicted
1984-07-06
Sharp Gravel
1984-01-02
Behind the Mosquito Net
1983-01-01
As White as the Heart, as Red as the Lips
1982-09-17
Doctor Siti Pertiwi Returns to the Village
1979-12-27
The Beggar and The Rickshaw Driver
1978-05-30
Badai Pasti Berlalu
1977-11-28
Commercial Spirits on Campus
1977-01-01
Impian Perawan (Melati)
1976-10-06
Something Beautiful
1976-05-15
Bridegroom's Bed
1974-08-01
Kawin Lari
1974-03-20
Bandung Lautan Api
1974-03-12
Atheis
1974-01-02
First Love
1973-08-08
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