
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.

Sang Kiai

Pasir Berbisik

Pangku

THE LAST OF US

Dancing in the Rain

Tjoet Nja' Dhien

Ellyas Pical

眠る男

Sara

Guru Bangsa Tjokroaminoto

Di Balik Kelambu

A Perfect Fit

Badai Pasti Berlalu

Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan, Cinta

Bila Esok Ibu Tiada

Perempuan Tanah Jahanam

Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas

Siksa Kubur

スリ・アシィ

Pendekar Tongkat Emas

Merantau

食べて、祈って、恋をして

Kartini

Daun di atas bantal

Jamila dan Sang Presiden

Sukma

Sementara, Selamanya

Gordel van smaragd

Puteri Gunung Ledang

Ibu

Tris

Sekar

Irisan-irisan Hati

Retak Gading

Kerikil-Kerikil Tajam

Atheis

Seputih Hatinya Semerah Bibirnya

Boven Digoel

Ponirah Terpidana

Cinta Pertama

Ranjang Pengantin

Sesuatu yang Indah

Pengemis dan Tukang Becak

Ibu Maafkan Aku

In The Name of Love

Bumi Itu Bulat

The Gift

Rayya, Cahaya Di Atas Cahaya

Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

Dr. Siti Pertiwi Kembali ke Desa

Anak-anak Borobudur

Kawin Lari

Bandung Lautan Api

Impian Perawan (Melati)

Empat Musim Pertiwi

Laut Bercerita

Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja