Veteran Actor Mano Maniam From Kopitiam Dies
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Veteran actor Mano Maniam, renowned for his role as Uncle Chan in the sitcom Kopitiam, died last night at the age of 79.
The news was confirmed by his younger brother, Madi Maniam, when contacted by Bernama today.
'His passing was due to old age and occurred naturally. However, further details have yet to be finalised with the family. The funeral is expected to take place this Monday at Bliss Gardens, Shah Alam,' he said.
Born on Nov 15, 1945, Mano was a prominent figure in the local arts scene since 1965, having worn many hats as an actor, director, writer, acting coach and voice-over artist.
He also made appearances in international productions, including the Hollywood blockbuster Anna and the King and the Netflix series Marco Polo, in addition to various English- and Tamil-language television dramas produced locally.
Even in his seventies, Mano remained active in the performing arts, continuing his voice-over work and offering acting classes for senior citizens at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC).
His voice was featured as Tok Din in the English-language adaptation of the animated series Kampung Boy, and he also starred in the local film Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa.
Madi also shared that Mano was slated to receive an award tonight at the HGH Convention Hall, Sentul, in recognition of his contributions to the Indian community and the development of the performing arts in Malaysia.
-- BERNAMA
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