Adinda, Singer and Escort, Indonesia

First of all I would like to express my respect and gratitude to Adinda for giving me the opportunity to write about her story. It must be difficult to talk to a complete stranger about such personal things. I contacted Adinda and asked her if she would be willing to give an interview with me. To my great surprise when I saw late at night whilst lying in bed that she said yes I was super excited. I always found it interesting to speak with people you wouldn't be able to normally strike a conversation with. NO negative comments will be accepted on this post! Adinda never promised me to give me the answers to my questions and images, she said promises always get broken. She told me "I don't promise I prove you that I do it when I do it". I guess she had proven me that she keeps her word. Now I prove her that I keep my word and publish her story. Thank you Adinda.

( I purposely chose a provocative photo, no offence meant)

What is your name?  I am Adinda Bintang

Where do you come from?  I come from Jakarta Indonesia but am staying now in Bali...

As a little child, do you remember what was your dream job? I always wanted to be a singer and be on stage.

What is your profession now? I am a Singer as well as an escort. 

Are you happy with your work life? I am so happy to sing but now my job is in a bad condition. No one hires me anymore since they know I am a ladyboy (transvestite). 

If you could relive your life what advise would you give yourself? I wouldn't be happy if I relived my life. Now is still so much better than the life of some people. There are many people out there and they are in a very bad condition which is even worse than my life. I mean my life is bad but there is always worse. Therefore we need to be thankful to our God because he still gives us a chance to breath and live until now. I would give myself the advise to be always grateful and keep my head up.

What does happiness mean for you? Happiness means a lot to me, because if we are not happy then life would mean nothing. Happiness is life.

Was there a moment of doubt or darkness in your life? If so how did you manage to overcome this negativity? My life is like the tunnel. A lot of darkness but focus on the light. 

If you could grant yourself one wish, what would it be? I really want to be a girl. I feel myself as being a girl. My wish is to be a REAL girl.

What is the most important thing in life? Honesty.

What advise for life can you give me? Be honest in your life. Because being fake really hurts others and yourself, you will be depressed. Try to be honest to everyone, with every breath you take and every step you make. I love myself, so I wont lie or be fake to myself or anyone else. Thats what you should do for your life. Love yourself and don't lie to yourself and be honest.

This photo I was provided as a comparison of Adinda 7 years ago and now.

She really does look like a diva.

Self confidence she is not lacking which is great!

A beautiful smile of a beautiful person. KEEP SMILING EVERYONE!