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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Irfan Zaini shocked after obsessed fan injures another posing with him
KUALA LUMPUR: Blood Brothers star Irfan Zaini, who played the suave gangster Malik in that blockbuster movie, recently had a shock when an obsessed female fan attacked another fan who had posed for a selfie with him. The 30-year-old actor recounted in a news report yesterday that during a recent promotional visit to Kuching, Sarawak for Blood Brothers, a female fan took a selfie with him, which evidently angered another. "As soon as she left me after taking the selfie, another female fan approached her and assaulted her until she sustained a minor injury," he explained. Irfan added that the obsessed fan shouted, "Malik is mine!" before striking her victim. "The injured woman sent me a photo of her injury, and I was shocked. I advised her to file a police report." Irfan urged his fans to respect each other and avoid "fighting" over him. "As an actor, I love all my fans, and I don't want them to hurt each other." Irfan is currently starring in Honey Trap, an Astro Originals drama about a female spy. The series also features Nina Kho, Syarul Ezani, Ungku Ismail, Ayez Shaukat Fonseka, Amyza Aznan, and Michael Chen.
New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Nina Kho: I felt strange being treated like a 'queen' on Chinese film set
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak-born actress Nina Kho Siew Ching, 33, may be based in China, but Malaysia is never far from her mind, especially when it comes to food and work culture. In a news report yesterday, the star of the upcoming film Honey Trap said that even though she was treated like a "queen" on Chinese film sets and was served eight-course meals, it could never beat Malaysian cuisine. She also found it strange that she wasn't allowed to mix with the production crew or even share her food with them, as she was confined to her special room. "I was recently on the set of a film called Reborn, and each of the main stars had an eight-course meal in his or her own room," she said. "While the food is good in China, it can never beat Malaysian food; what's from home is always the best. And better still, there are no boundaries between actors and production crew members, unlike what happened on the set of Reborn." Nina said that she was honoured to star in her first Malay language film, Honey Trap, and admitted that she had to work hard to brush up on her command of the national language. "I'm very thankful to the production team for helping me improve my Bahasa Malaysia." Nina began her acting career in China in 2015, before appearing in Malaysian dramas in 2022.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Honey Trap', Astro's first spy thriller, premieres Friday with bold mental health theme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — It's been an eventful 2025 for Astro with a string of successful original series including cyber-thriller One Cent Thief Season 2 and the crime comedy First Wives. The momentum continues with a new original series, Honey Trap, set to premiere this Friday. Directed by Imran Sheik, Honey Trap expands the KUDETA universe – Astro Originals' acclaimed 2022 premium drama starring Vanidah Imran – and is being touted as Malaysia's first espionage thriller series. At its core, however, the show tackles deeper issues, including the complexities of mental health. The story follows Surya, a skilled female spy who suffers from schizophrenia, as she embarks on a personal mission to dismantle a rebel group in the fictional city of Masraya. To succeed, she must recruit an asset who shares close ties with her enemies. The inspiration for Honey Trap came from director Imran Sheik's personal experiences caring for a family member living with schizophrenia. 'This project isn't about sensationalising mental illness but rather fostering empathy for those living with such conditions. 'Despite the challenges, people with mental health conditions possess remarkable inner strength, something often overlooked,' he said. The cast, producer, and director share their thoughts on Astro's spy thriller series 'Honey Trap' at a news conference on June 17, 2025. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa Astro is no stranger to portraying mental health issues, having explored the theme in earlier titles such as Projek: Exit and the recent Keluang Man film. The show's associate producer and writer Syakir Zakii explained Astro's ongoing commitment to these narratives. 'It is a universal thing experienced by nearly everyone around the world. 'Especially in the regions of Asia and South-east Asia, awareness isn't as high as it is in the West. 'So the media is a powerful tool, and it can shape how the public perceives any topic – mental health or otherwise,' he said. 'It feels like a responsibility for us to address this topic and do our part for society.' Honey Trap features a strong local cast, including Syarul Ezani, Ungku Ismail, Adlin Aman Ramlie, Siew Pui Yi, and professional wrestler Ayez Shaukat Fonseka Farid. Taking the lead as Surya is Sarawak-born actress Nina KSC. She shared that the role came with unique challenges, including navigating the language barrier and portraying a character with a complex mental condition. 'One of them was my background in the Chinese entertainment industry, as I only began speaking Bahasa in the past two years. 'Then there was a scene we shot in the river, and yes, portraying a character that has schizophrenia,' she said. 'I'm really thankful because the whole production team was very supportive. 'We also had training sessions with actress and acting coach Susan Lankester and Ayez Shaukat, including fight scenes, so in terms of both acting and action, we all had the opportunity to improve,' she added. Nina KSC stars as Surya in 'Honey Trap', marking her debut in a lead role. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa Actor Irfan Zaini, known for his breakout role in Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, takes on a very different role as Megat – a character far removed from his usual action fare. 'Initially, I had doubts, to be honest. 'I wasn't confident because I'm playing someone 20 years older than me, and I was afraid I might not be convincing enough for the audience,' he said. The support from the production team helped ease his concerns, particularly in mastering the character's language and tone. 'I'm still pretty new when it comes to Malay production, so I was worried because Megat's dialogue has many words in Bahasa and has very professional words because he is a leader. 'If I ever felt like I was going off-character, director Imran would help guide me back, along with Susan's support,' he added. As for why Malaysians should tune in, Irfan pointed to the show's unique blend of complexity and clarity, and how familiar espionage tropes take on fresh meaning in a Malaysian context. 'If Malaysia has a spy team that is protecting the government, how would it feel like, and this is the experience you can have when watching Honey Trap,' he said. The series spans eight episodes plus two specials, all of which will be available on Astro On Demand and sooka. Catch Honey Trap – an espionage thriller with a beating human heart – when it premieres June 20.
