#SHOWBIZ: Atilia: I once felt left out of the industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer and actress Atilia Haron once felt that the entertainment industry had "left her out" and almost left it.
"This made me work more with musicians from Indonesia, they appeared to appreciate my talent as a singer much more than back home.
"That is why I participated in the Java Jazz Festival too," said Atilia during the launch of her coming concert Konsert Gelombang Bahagiaku at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday.
Atilia, 51, gradually realised that she had a lot more Malaysian fans and supporters, and chose to stay in showbiz.
"There is a time when we are on top, and a time when others outshine us. This is something I've learnt to accept, and I've chosen to do my best for my Malaysian fans," said Atilia who will team up with her mother, evergreen veteran singer Salamiah Hassan in the concert which will be held at the convention centre on Aug 16.
Atilia revealed that she did receive an offer to be based in Indonesia, but said "no" to it because she had to manage her yoga class in the federal capital.
"My yoga class is my passion outside singing and acting, I didn't want to abandon it," she said.
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