In Conversation with Jefri Nichol: Being Human On and Off Screen

When Jefri Nichol says these words, his tone is calm but certain. The idea of “being human” has become the foundation of his life and work. Nearly a decade since he first appeared on screen, the Indonesian actor has learned that what moves people is not perfection but honesty. That sense of authenticity is exactly..

Dayne Aduna

Associate Editor

Dayne Aduna is an Associate Editor at VMAN Southeast Asia, specializing in fashion, grooming, film, television, and contemporary pop culture. With a strong editorial focus on menswear, his work explores how style intersects with shifting cultural movements across Southeast Asia and beyond.

His expertise spans fashion journalism, celebrity profiling, grooming and skincare trends, fragrance, runway reporting, and cultural commentary, with a particular eye for emerging creatives and youth-driven style.

Dayne has written extensively on fashion houses, seasonal trends, designer collections, and the evolving image of the modern Southeast Asian man, bringing both editorial depth and cultural relevance to his coverage.

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