Exclusive Pamela Bowie Happy To Be Part Of The Efforts To Upgrade The Quality Of Indonesian Soap Operas

JAKARTA - Pamela Bowie's happy hue couldn't be hidden when she met the VOI Team at the WeTV office, Wednesday, June 2. The soap opera 9 Bulan which he starred in immediately catapulted into the top 10 favorite series on WeTV in the first week of its broadcast. This is the first digital version of the soap opera that aired on the Over-The-Top (abbreviated OTT) service.

OTT is a service with content in the form of data, information or multimedia that runs through the internet network. So, 9 Months is not broadcast on television but on the internet.

The soap opera 9 Bulan tells the story of Welly, played by Fero Walandow, who is willing to marry Karen, played by Pamela Bowie. Welly is willing to undergo a contract marriage in exchange for money.

After the contract period is over, Welly plans to use the reward as a dowry to marry Andini (Cita Citata), the girl he loves very much. Problems arise because Andini also asks Welly to marry on the same day as Welly's wedding to Karen.

"I play Karen. Karen comes from a wealthy family, her father is arguably the mafia. She doesn't have a mother. Her father is protective and loves her very much, but she lost a parent figure because her father is busy with business and all kinds of things. So she feels lonely at home and looking for escape outside," said Pamela about her role.

This drama allows Pamela to feel the events of being pregnant out of wedlock. Incidents that actually happen a lot in Indonesia but are rarely exposed.

"She was pregnant, the guy wasn't right. That's where Karen's journey began," she explained.

As a single woman, this role is quite challenging for Pamela. Because Pamela has to dig up a lot of experiences from women who have been pregnant.

Pamela hopes that the soap opera 9 Bulan can be a guide for teenagers in maintaining relationships. "This is what makes the soap opera 9 Bulan special. Because it's not just entertainment but there are also moral lessons that can be taken. Everything we do has consequences. So we have to think about it carefully. How support from family and friends greatly affects the emotions of pregnant women, " he explained.

In terms of quality, continued this 27-year-old girl, 9 Bulan offers a new taste for Indonesian soap operas. "There are many interesting things from this soap opera. In terms of taking pictures, it's different. Other soap operas are basically so, so, so. If we really work here, we will produce good pictures," he said.

Pamela seemed to answer the question that had intrigued her all this time. "So far, we have been asking whether we can make a series like a Korean drama, in fact we can. We make this happen in the soap opera 9 Bulan with cinematic pictures. In terms of story, it's different. We just laughed when we read the script. When we realized it, it became a scene this is even more hilarious. This is what distinguishes 9 Bulan from other soap operas, "said Pamela.

WeTV tries to make a contract marriage story through the soap opera 9 Months. This is also a breakthrough to provide a fresh story for Indonesian audiences. Soap operas offer romantic and comedy stories.

"When we shoot, we don't feel like working. It feels like stand-up comedy on set. This makes us confident and enthusiastic that this soap opera will be liked by today's children," he said.

With a more mature and unhurried editing process, 9 Bulan offers a different color offer. "We also have color grading, so it feels like watching a movie," said Pamela Bowie.

Not only in Indonesia, soap operas starring Cita Citata, Fero Walandaouw, and Pamela Bowie are also popular in Malaysia. This achievement made Pamela feel happy and enthusiastic.

"We broadcast not only in Indonesia or Asia. But all over the world. Last Saturday when it was first broadcast was the last day of filming on location. In the morning, we received news that we were in the top 40. We were quite enthusiastic and proud. Two hours later we entered The top 10 is very happy. That's what distinguishes our feelings as artists," he said.

OTT, he continued, is the future of Indonesian soap operas. "The development of Indonesian soap operas and films is followed by the development of the quality of their audiences. They are also increasingly understanding which quality shows are good and which are not," he said.

The soap opera 9 Bulan is proof that Indonesian audiences need quality shows. "When we offer something good they accept. So that's what we are happy about. They appreciate quality domestic products," he explained.

The girl who was born in Madiun hopes that the soap opera 9 Bulan can become a pioneer and lay the groundwork for quality local Indonesian series.

"9 This month the first time there is a soap opera in OTT. So I'm quite proud to be involved here. Again, people are getting smarter, maybe inspired by quality spectacles from neighboring countries. As much as possible we also make with the same quality," he said.

Pamela added that 9 Bulan is proof that Indonesian soap operas can match the quality of foreign serials. "We can prove that this is what Indonesia can do," he said.

Pamela Bowie admitted that she was never half-hearted when she acted. This spirit is very guarded by him to support the quality of the soap operas he has starred in.

"When I take a role, I have to fall in love with the character first. It's the same story. So I'm happy and happy. If I don't like it, I'll be tired of doing it myself," he said.

Having been on a hiatus from filming at the beginning of the pandemic, the revival of Indonesian cinema, which began to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic, was greeted enthusiastically by actress Pamela Bowie. Now he is more appreciative of the work he does.

"The beginning of the pandemic was really bad. I only dared to shoot last October. At that time, I decided to shoot again after there was a clear process. At the beginning, we were confused about what kind of filming we were going to do. Now it's clearer, we have started the vaccine. the future will be better," he hoped.

Even though she had to continue to wear a mask, Pamela admitted that she had to adjust. "Now we have limited interactions, we have to wear masks, take a few steps. Look at the existing situation. But it's okay," he explained.

Pamela Bowie never felt hopeless even though filming was more difficult. He hopes that one day the class can play an action movie.

"I want to play action. I have, but not much. If we are happy and in love, of course, we will be happier doing it. Learning something new, of course," he said enthusiastically.