A new low for the rent-a-celeb industry

Schapelle Corby

For those who have been following the Schapelle Corby drug smuggling case in Bali, Indonesia. Today her legal team announced that they had hired Anisa Tri Hapsari, Indonesia's most famous soap-opera star, to sway public opinion in Indonesia in favor of their convicted client.

What I have failed to find in these news reports is if the actress really believes in the cause. It is one thing to shill for a shady product or investment. But to stand up for convicted drug smuggler is something else. It could backfire on her since most Indonesians abhor drug smugglers.

I can't help but think that Corby's legal team just got ripped off.