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New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Beto Kusyairy's latest movie, a nod for Gayong brethren
AWARD-winning actor Beto Kusyairy has never labelled himself as an action actor. This is because the 45-year-old artiste, whose real name is Nurkusyairy Zakuan Osman, believes that as an actor, he needs to try and excel in various genres of productions. "I've never specifically put the label of action actor for myself. All the characters I played would depend on the scripts and those I'd be working with, from other cast members to the directors," he says in a recent interview. "At this stage, I'm no longer chasing popularity, fame, or even jobs. Instead, I only choose work that I like, that which has an impact on my career and the audience. "An impact which would give the audience the vibe and feel of the performance and its content," he adds. From a humble beginning taking the role of the mascot for children's TV production 'Along' in 2001, Beto has come a long way in his artistic journey, having earned himself some coveted awards. These include the best supporting actor awards at the 32nd Malaysia Film Festival (FFM 32) in 2022 and the 2023 Asean International Film Festival & Awards (Aiffa 2023) for his role as Wahid in the 2022 epic blockbuster 'Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan'. Despite not labelling himself as an action actor, Beto is back playing a character that requires him to show off his martial arts skills. The feature film in question is the action drama and biopic movie, 'Gayong,' currently screening in cinemas nationwide. In this movie, directed by Faisal Ishak and produced by Sol Pictures, Beto plays the role of the late Datuk Meor Abdul Rahman Uda Mohd Hashim, a silat grandmaster and the founder of Pertubuhan Seni Silat Gayong Malaysia. This first instalment (the sequel of this film has also been filmed) recounts the beginnings of Meor and his martial arts from the late 1930s through to the Japanese occupation of Malaya. Dedicated to the Gayong brethren "Truthfully, I'm a little anxious to see public reaction to this role, as there are many anak Gayong (silat Gayong practitioners) out there. There are easily hundreds of thousands of them "I myself am one," reveals Beto, who learnt the Malay martial art since he was just 7 years old. "While I may not be the most skilful Gayong practitioner, I'm honoured to play this role in this film," shares Beto, who believes that this is his small contribution in honouring the grandmaster and his arts. "I dedicate this contribution to him and all the 'anak' Gayong around the world," says Beto, humbly acknowledging his Gayong brethren, its founder, and his descendants. He says that while the film production team had received the blessing from Datuk Meor's daughter, Datuk Paduka Siti Fadzilah, he did not have the opportunity to meet her due to her health condition. Nevertheless, Beto feels fortunate to have met Datuk Meor's proteges, who include Abdul Majid Md Isa, also known as Pandak Majid, and Cikgu Awang Daud. When he met the silat Gayong luminaries, Beto said he had the opportunity to chat about Datuk Meor. "I wanted to find out more about his personality and his demeanour. It was not my intention to copy Datuk Meor in my screen portrayal, which I don't think would be justifiable anyway. "It was just for me to get an idea of who he was and his personality, so that I could adapt to the script. As an actor, it is my responsibility to colour my character in enhancing the story," he explains. Asked if 'Gayong' and his portrayal of Datuk Meor would bring the crowd to the cinemas like how phenomenal it had been for 'Mat Kilau' back in 2022, Beto admits that it is up to the moviegoers.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
With mega Zumba, CM to open campaign against drug abuse
T'puram: The general education department 's awareness campaign against drugs for the 2025–26 academic year will kick off with a grand event, a mega Zumba display, at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event at 5pm. Minister for general education V Sivankutty, will preside over the function. Around 1,500 students from various schools across the district are expected to participate in the mega Zumba display. Sivankutty visited the stadium on Monday to review the final rehearsal for the event. Earlier, under the leadership of CM, a programme titled 'With Childhood and Youth, Along with the Govt' was held at the Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall in the legislative assembly complex. During the programme, Vijayan emphasized the need for comprehensive health and physical education initiatives in schools to curb tendencies toward violence and drug abuse among students and to reduce mental stress. He directed activities like Zumba, aerobics and yoga, which allow students and teachers to participate together, should be promoted in schools. Following this directive, the general education department initiated steps to integrate extensive arts and sports programmes into the school curriculum for the upcoming academic year.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Generation ROC: West Irondequoit students featured in professional art magazine
WEST IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to six West Irondequoit students who just had their artwork featured in a professional art magazine! The district hosted a K-12 Student Art Show and one visitor was certainly impressed—the marketing editor for Along magazine, who said she was inspired by the diversity and quality of their work. The magazines are distributed in the U.S. and China, and this is the first time featuring American students. The students' art pieces were included in the most recently published winter issue. Seven recent graduates in the Class of 2024 were also included in the feature. The artists are: Melinda Cleckner Kayden Coddington Gianna Jackson Violet Sheremeta Sam Solomou Grace Taberski Julia Ahlquist Beatrix Freeman Rorie Gilbert Lola Koscielski Kaliyah Paige Meghan Roussie Diana Snitar Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Along Cham announces his divorce from wife of 10 months
6 Feb - Along Cham has indirectly confirmed that he is now divorced via his new status on social media. On 4 February, the comedian posted a message on Instagram Story, saying, "Praise be to God. Shariah Court matters are done." He also added the hashtag "Arbaie is Single Again", in reference to his character from the 2000 TV drama directed by Mamat Khalid. Along, real name Muhammad Nazimudin Ahmad, surprised many recently when he filed for taklik against wife Afreena Suhaimi a day after he was released from jail on bail following a drug arrest. He claimed that Afreena has gone against three taklik conditions that were agreed upon earlier, including "disobeying her husband". Along also stated that he actually was supposed to file the taklik in December last year, but was arrested for allegedly possessing drugs two days prior to his court appearance. Along tied the knot with Afreena back in April last year, eight years after his divorce from singer Zila Seeron. Taklik is a type of conditional divorce in Islamic law that allows a spouse to apply for divorce if the other party breaks a condition set out in their marriage agreement. (Photo Source: Along IG, BH)
