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New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Fattah Amin nearly quit acting after 'wooden' criticism
ACTOR Fattah Amin has revealed that he almost quit acting early in his career due to harsh criticism, particularly about being labelled a "wooden" actor. The 34-year-old artiste, whose full name is Abdul Fattah Mohd. Amin, said the negativity from netizens put immense pressure on him. "When I first started, I felt very pressured. There was a barrage of criticism against me on social media," he said. "I would see comments when promoting a drama, with people saying my acting was stiff and poor. Some even said it was terrible without ever having watched me act. "At that point, I thought it might be my first and last time acting, and I considered leaving the industry," he said on the 'Borak Selebriti Sinar' audio broadcast with Dinar and Falyq. However, the 'Mat Kilau' actor chose not to let the criticism define him. Instead, he used it as motivation to improve. "I accepted the comments, because sometimes they were right. So, I looked for ways to enhance my acting skills. "Thankfully, after a few projects, directors and colleagues began to see improvement. From then on, I persevered and never looked back," he added. Fattah also shared that he never formally trained in acting, but learnt from on-set experience. "I didn't have time for classes then. As soon as one project ended, I'd take on another. I learnt a lot from senior actors. "On set, I asked many questions and observed. You don't have to be in a classroom to learn acting. "When I saw other actors excel in their roles, I absorbed their knowledge." Now, the 32nd Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian winner for Popular Male Actor is recognised as one of Malaysia's most popular artistes, with a career spanning dozens of dramas and films since 2011.
The Star
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Anwar receives courtesy call from Siti Nurhaliza
Anwar received a courtesy visit from Siti and her husband Khalid at his office in Putrajaya on May 9, 2025. – PMO/Izzuddin Abd KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a courtesy visit from Biduanita Negara Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin and discussed various topics related to the arts. Anwar said the courtesy call at his office in Putrajaya was also attended by Siti Nurhaliza's husband Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, representing Yayasan Nurjiwa. "Various topics were discussed, including the crucial role that Siti Nurhaliza can play in educating and serving as a role model for today's young entertainers and artistes. "We also touched on the importance of diversity in artistic performances so that they are always relevant to the changing times and the needs of the new generation," he said in a Facebook post on Friday (May 9). In 2024, the country's number one singer received the 2024 Biduan Negara Award at the National Art Awards ceremony, becoming the third woman to be given the honour after the late Puan Sri Saloma in 1978 and the late Datuk Sharifah Aini in 2006. Siti Nurhaliza first ventured into the entertainment industry in 1995 and throughout her involvement, she has won over 300 awards from within and outside the country, including 42 awards at the Music Industry Award; Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (25); Anugerah Planet Music (28); MTV Asia Award (four) as well as the Malaysia Book of Records recognition twice. She has also recorded more than 200 songs in 20 albums, held over 60 concerts locally and internationally and was listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World as well as having held a solo concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2005. – Bernama
