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New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Rising star Trisha Ooi confronts her demons in 'Susuk Bidadari'
EMERGING actress Trisha Ooi is proving that she's not afraid to step into the shadows of the horror realm, with her latest role in the highly anticipated film, 'Susuk Bidadari'. And by all accounts, the talented 25-year-old, whose full name is Reyshqa Aqiera Mohd Nasron Ooi, could not be more thrilled about the opportunity. For an actress still carving her niche in the Malaysian film industry, the ,chance to sink her teeth into a completely new character is pure gold. In 'Susuk Bidadari', Primeworks Studios' chilling new offering with visionary director Faizal Nadxaman at the helm, Trisha undergoes an eerie transformation into a haunting spirit, Seri. "In this film, I play a ghost! It's always fun to challenge myself to try something new. "I even took on my first antagonist role recently, which was a fantastic experience," the effervescent actress reveals with excitement in her voice during a chat session. Trisha's approach to her craft is grounded in a refreshing sense of self-assuredness. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: give every role her all and steer clear of the often-tempting trap of comparisons, especially when it comes to the work of seasoned veterans. "I've always tried to give my best, pouring every ounce of my energy and focus into each character I portray. "It genuinely never crosses my mind to compare myself to anyone," she insists with a thoughtful nod. "Like with this role as Seri, why would I even consider comparing my portrayal to the legendary Maya Karin in 'Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam'? "She's an icon, a true legend in Malaysian cinema. My focus isn't on measuring up to her past glories. It's solely on whether the audience connects with my interpretation and finds my performance believable." To truly embody the spectral essence of Seri, Trisha has diligently done her homework by immersing herself in the world of horror cinema. She specifically sought inspiration from critically acclaimed films such as Jordan Peele's psychological thriller, 'Get Out'. "It was purely for reference, to understand the nuances of the genre and the kind of atmosphere we were aiming for, not to create a carbon copy. "The charismatic Rosyam gave me some incredibly insightful advice about that. "He pointed out that while watching other movies can be beneficial, ultimately you have to discover your own unique way into the character," she says, referring to Datuk Rosyam Nor who plays the male lead in 'Susuk Bidadari'. Trisha adds: "The most authentic and compelling performances often come from trusting your own instincts and connecting with the role on a personal level." She also views every interaction and observation as a valuable learning opportunity. Beyond simply watching, Trisha actively collaborates with the entire production team, recognising that a cohesive vision is crucial for a successful film. "Before we even started shooting a single scene, I made it a point to have in-depth conversations with the director, producer, the incredibly talented make-up artists responsible for Seri's haunting look, and even the wardrobe department, to gather everyone's perspectives on how Seri should be portrayed." She admits that despite embracing her role in a horror film, she harbours a rather common fear. "Actually, I'm 'penakut' — easily scared! But I absolutely refuse to let that be an excuse to shy away from a challenging and exciting job like this. "Besides, when you're on set, there are so many people around, a whole bustling crew dedicated to bringing the story to life. "There's simply no time to overthink the spooky elements when you're in the thick of filming," she says with a laugh. While the entire production of 'Susuk Bidadari' took around 20 days of intense filming, Trisha's ethereal performance as Seri was mostly captured within a focused seven-day period. She spoke warmly about the invaluable experience of working alongside other cast members such as Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim. "I had the privilege of working with Rosyam before in 'Memoir Seorang Guru', but this was my first time sharing the screen with the wonderful Sarimah and the talented Alya Iman. "When you get the chance to collaborate with actors who possess such immense capabilities and experience, there is always something profound to learn from them. "Sometimes, they generously share specific acting tips, little nuggets of wisdom gleaned from years in the industry, and other times, the most valuable lesson is simply observing their work ethic and approach to their craft. "If you come to the set with an open mind and a genuine willingness to learn, you can absorb so much," she says. Interestingly, her journey into acting began in the dynamic world of stunt performance. Trisha reveals that she even incorporates some of that unique skill set into her role as Seri. "Stunt acting is where I first honed my performance skills, it's my forte. So why not infuse a little bit of that physicality and nuanced movement into the character of Seri?" she adds with a smile. 'Susuk Bidadari' is set to be released later this year.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actress Sophia Ibrahim laid to rest
Sophia, the eldest of 12 siblings, including Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim and the late Latif Ibrahim, died at the age of 77. Photos via mStar Actress Sophia Ibrahim, who died yesterday (May 5), was buried at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim cemetery in Taman Batu Muda here today. Funeral prayers were performed at Surau Al Hijrah, Taman Bolton, Batu Caves at about 9.30am. More than 100 people, including family members, relatives, friends and fellow artistes, came to pay their last respects. Sophia, the eldest of 12 siblings, including Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim and the late Latif Ibrahim, died at the age of 77 at a private hospital at 7.15pm due to complications from asthma. She began acting at just 15 years old with her debut in Ragam P. Ramlee (1964), later gaining prominence through films such as Dr Rushdi , Cinta 200 Ela , Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam and Puteri Impian. Meanwhile, Khadijah said her sister had been experiencing frequent asthma attacks recently, although she did not appear to be seriously ill. She added that the late actress had spent much of her time in recent days meeting with friends, as if bidding them farewell. "She kept meeting friends…every day there was a gathering. It was as though she wanted to say goodbye. But I'm grateful I managed to return from Sabah early this morning to see her for the last time," she said. – Bernama Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim is Sophia Ibrahim's younger sister. Photo: Bernama
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim, who died yesterday, was buried at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim cemetery in Taman Batu Muda here today. Funeral prayers were performed at Surau Al Hijrah, Taman Bolton, Batu Caves at about 9.30 am. More than 100 people, including family members, relatives, friends and fellow artistes, came to pay their last respects. Sophia, the eldest of 12 siblings, including Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim and the late Latif Ibrahim, died at the age of 77 at a private hospital at 7.15 pm due to complications from asthma. She began acting at just 15 years old with her debut in 'Ragam P. Ramlee' (1964), later gaining prominence through films such as 'Dr Rushdi', 'Cinta 200 Ela', 'Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam' and 'Puteri Impian'. Meanwhile, Khadijah said her sister had been experiencing frequent asthma attacks recently, although she did not appear to be seriously ill. She added that the late actress had spent much of her time in recent days meeting with friends, as if bidding them farewell. 'She kept meeting day there was a gathering. It was as though she wanted to say goodbye. But I'm grateful I managed to return from Sabah early this morning to see her for the last time,' she said.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim passes away at 77
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim died at the age of 77 at a private hospital at 7.15pm on Monday (May 5) evening due to asthma. The news of Sophia's passing was confirmed by her son, Hairie Kool, whose real name is Mohd Khairi Yaacob, when contacted by Bernama. 'Yes, my mother breathed her last at a private hospital in Ampang. This afternoon my mother had a severe cough and difficulty breathing, I immediately took her to the (private medical center). My mother does have asthma,' he said on Monday. He said prayers for his late mother would be held at the Surau Al Hijrah, Bolton Park, Batu Caves before being buried at the Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery, Taman Batu Muda, here, at about 11am today. Sophia began her career in acting at the age of 15 in the film Ragam P. Ramlee (1964) before starring in films such as Dr. Rushdi, Cinta 200 Ela, Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, and Puteri Impian. The late actress was the eldest of 10 siblings in a family that included singer and actress Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim and the late singer and actor Latiff Ibrahim. In August last year, Bernama reported that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had made a contribution to the deceased to ease medical costs after she suffered from cataract.
Free Malaysia Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim dies at 77
Sophia Ibrahim came from a family that included singer and actress Khadijah Ibrahim and the late singer and actor Latiff Ibrahim. (Facebook Persatuan Kebajikan Artis Veteran Malaysia pic) PETALING JAYA : Veteran actress Sophia Ibrahim died at the age of 77 at a private hospital in Ampang at 7.15pm today after an asthma attack. The news of Sophia's death was confirmed by her son, Khairi Yaacob. 'This afternoon, my mother had a severe cough and difficulty breathing. I immediately took her to the (private medical centre),' Bernama reported him as saying. Khairi said prayers for his mother would be held at Surau Al Hijrah at Bolton Park, Batu Caves, before burial at Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery in Taman Batu Muda at about 11am tomorrow. Sophia began her acting career at the age of 15 in the film Ragam P Ramlee, before starring in movies such as Dr Rushdi, Cinta 200 Ela, Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, and Puteri Impian. She was the eldest of 10 siblings in a family that included singer and actress Khadijah Ibrahim and the late singer and actor Latiff Ibrahim. In August last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had made a contribution to Sophia to ease her medical costs as she suffered from cataract.
