4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sarimah Ibrahim now a producer
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress, television host, and radio announcer, Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, 47, has now added producer to her impressive resume.
In a news report yesterday, Sarimah said it was the right time for her to venture into producing television programmes and even films, through her company, Sarimah Sdn Bhd.
"I've just obtained a production licence from the National Film Development Corporation or Finas," she announced. "As an artiste, I can't just act; I need to diversify my roles to connect with more fans and advance my career."
Sarimah revealed that she first considered becoming a producer a decade ago, encouraged by Zahrin Aris, the honorary secretary of the Malaysian Film Producers' Association and her co-star in the drama series Lelaki Itu.
"To become a producer, I had to complete an online examination conducted by Finas and attend a three-hour briefing. I needed to score 75 per cent to secure my licence."
Initially, Sarimah plans to collaborate with fellow producers, with her husband, Tunku Nadzimuddin Tunku Mudzaffar, serving as her co-producer.
"My first project is a documentary focusing on women in the arts and the challenges they encounter. It's a co-production with Red Communications," she explained.
Despite her new role as a producer, Sarimah confirmed she will continue to act in dramas.
"Many actresses are also producers simultaneously; Dian Sastrowardoyo from Indonesia is a prime example," she said.
