Reading is Sexy: What They Haven’t Talked About Karina Salim
Our very first #ReadingIsSexy article features Karina Salim. She recently graced Indonesian movie scene by debuting in “What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love” where she plays a girl with limited vision and “Pintu Harmonika”. The former got some buzz as the first Indonesian film to compete in Sundance Film Festival. 21 years old Karina earned rave reviews herself with her solid performance alongside seasoned names like Nicholas Saputra and Ayushita. Karina who is currently studying Business Management at one of universities in Jakarta also showed off her skill in classical ballet in the film which she has been doing since she was 5 years old. Other projects she has involved in include Joko Anwar’s musical, Onrop!, and Joko’s short movie, “Durable Love”. Now let’s find out how Karina Salim plays a role they haven’t talked about: an avid reader.
What genres of book you usually read?
I mostly enjoy self-enrichment books. Although I also like to read novels for fun but the thrills I got when I read self-enrichment books have enabled me to learn new things, particularly about life.
Who is your favorite author?
Haruki Murakami, often lauded as the world’s greatest living novelist.
How do you spare time to read?
I find myself most comfortable to read during my leisure time. However I also like to find new spots to read books I haven’t got to read when I’m traveling, like in beaches.
Tell us about the most influential book you’ve ever read.
There’s plenty, but probably The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and Problem Solving 101 by Ken Watanabe.
If you had a chance to write a book, what kind of book would you like to write?
It would be a novel. I want to be a film producer, if I could realize my wish I would be more fulfilled when I can produce a film based on a novel of my own.
Interviewed by Ferinda Partiningrum. L - Article by Nicholas Kevin - Picture courtesy of Karina Salim