Episode 49 with Verdi Solaiman (Kinsei-Do Corner): How to prepare for the physical demands of life like an action movie star!

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Kinsei-Do Corner health and fitness podcast. I’m your host, Jo, and on this show I sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness. On today’s episode, for the second time already this year, I venture into the Indonesian film industry and speak with the highly versatile and prolific Verdi Solaiman, who has been on more than 80 films and TV shows in a career that’s coming up to two decades. He’s been on everything from horror films to romantic comedies and big budget action blockbusters, and in this episode, we dive deep into what it’s like to be an actor and to prepare, both physically and mentally, for challenging roles and even more challenging movie set conditions! If you listened to my recent episode with Indonesian film producer and director Sean Monteiro, you will already have a bit of an idea of what the guys and ladies working on sets have to go through and endure, but hearing the first hand account from an industry veteran like Verdi takes it to yet another level. Whether you’re a fan of Verdi or dreaming of a career in the movie business - as I admittedly did in my teenage years! - I’m sure you’ll gain a whole new level of respect for the work ethic, dedication and commitment that actors, actresses and film crews put in to bring you the best entertainment possible. So without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with the incredible Verdi Solaiman!