#SHOWBIZ: Erma Fatima: Kak Ogy once threw a script at me
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress, director, and producer Erma Fatima recounted a memorable early career experience where she had a script thrown at her by veteran actress Fauziah Ahmad Daud, affectionately known as Ogy.
In an audio interview with the Siar digital platform, Erma shared how such experiences shaped her into the resilient artiste she is today.
"While acting in the film 'Puteri,' I was once at the receiving end of a thrown script by Kak Ogy. She threw it right in front of me while saying, 'Memorise your dialogue. Then call me.'"
Erma vividly recalled the tense moment.
"She immediately left the set and refused to come back until I was ready. At that time, it was my first time acting with her.
"I was shaking as I held the script. If we're not prepared, we're not only making things difficult for ourselves, but also for others on set, especially those who have memorised the script and come well-prepared.
"I just sat there, not moving at all. I memorised the script really well until I really got it," she said.
Far from being offended, Erma explained that the incident became a valuable lesson, especially coming from an artiste she deeply admired.
"I didn't take Kak Ogy's actions to heart at all. She was my idol since school days. I grew up watching her films.
"When she acts like that, it's actually a challenge for me. What she means is, she's challenging, 'If you want to stand by my side, you have to be better', that's a challenge for me."
Erma highlighted her own desire to prove her capabilities alongside a seasoned actress.
"I was chosen by Uncle Rahim Razali (director of the film 'Puteri') himself. But when paired with a great artiste who has won various awards, of course I want to prove that I am also capable," she said.
She firmly believes that Fauziah's actions stemmed not from a 'diva' attitude, but from her unwavering commitment to her craft.
"She doesn't throw the scripts because she's a 'diva'. But she knows her rights. When someone comes to the set without preparation, of course she's disappointed.
"She wasn't angry because of ego, but because of responsibility. 'I came, I was ready. Why weren't you ready? Why didn't you memorise your lines?'.
"So, yes, she had the right to be angry," Erma said.
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