#SHOWBIZ: Fortune smiles on ex-action star
ALMOST two years after announcing his retirement from acting, Hairul Azreen reveals that he continues to receive offers, including becoming a sports brand ambassador.
The actor, known for action movies such as 'Paskal', 'Polis Evo 2' and 'Wira' says that his time since retiring has been largely spent with his family.
"Now I can take care of the children, send them to and from school, including training. The children's and my schedule during the week can be quite busy,
"After quitting acting, I got offers to be an ambassador for several brands.
"I thought I would have lots of time to focus on my children after leaving showbiz, but it turned out that I still had work. I still have blessings in other forms."
Hairul admitted to being a little worried about how not working as an actor any more would affect his income.
But the husband of actress Hanis Zalikha said that he put his trust in God's hands and expressed his belief in divine providence.
"I used to wonder what my income would be like when I stopped acting. But, thank God, I received two offers to become an ambassador," he said.
"Before quitting, I told my wife that I was all right with living a simpler life. Maybe people will not know me or care about me, but I did not care about any of that.
"When I quit, other forms of sustenance will come," he told BH Online.
The 37-year-old actor encouraged others not to fear change.
"People are often afraid to change jobs, but in reality, God's provision is vast. It depends on the individual and whether they dare to do new things or not," he said.
Hairul announced his retirement in August 2023 while appearing as a guest on Era FM's 3 'Pagi Era' segment.
The military action film 'Malbatt: Misi Bakara', released on Aug 24, 2023, marked his final appearance as an actor.
However, in October 2024, Hairul made headlines again when he announced his involvement as a professional e-sports player for the Selangor Red Giants team.
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