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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Datuk M. Nasir embraces new acting opportunities
Well known for his serious and romantic roles, he said he is not confined to any specific genre and is open to accepting and taking on any role that is offered. 08 Jun 2025 03:16pm Legendary Malaysian artiste Datuk M. Nasir has long been celebrated not only for his contributions as a singer, songwriter and visual artiste, but also for his distinctive presence on screen. - Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - With a career spanning over four decades, legendary Malaysian artiste Datuk M. Nasir has long been celebrated not only for his contributions as a singer, songwriter and visual artiste, but also for his distinctive presence on screen. His powerful performances continue to leave a lasting impression on audiences, proving that his acting talent is just as compelling as his musical legacy. Since making his film debut in 1986 with Kembara Seniman Jalanan, the Singapore-born artiste, known as the sifu of Malaysia's music industry, has consistently delivered performances with a 'magical touch' that have left a lasting impact on viewers. Some of the films starring the Mentera Semerah Padi and Tanya Sama Itu Hud-Hud hitmaker have not only sparked widespread discussion but also achieved box office success, including Fenomena (1990), Selubung (1992), and Puteri Gunung Ledang (2004). Legendary Malaysian artiste Datuk M. Nasir has long been celebrated not only for his contributions as a singer, songwriter and visual artiste, but also for his distinctive presence on screen. - Photo by Bernama Riding on this success, the husband of Marlia Musa-well known for his serious and romantic roles-said he is not confined to any specific genre and is open to accepting and taking on any role that is offered. "I think producers assume I only want to do serious things. Actually, if I like the character and the story, I don't mind. I can do comedy too," he told reporters. M. Nasir, whose full name is Mohamad Nasir Mohamed, demonstrated his versatility-including comedic roles-when he played a primary school principal in the latest music video Wamwamsam by comedian-singer Joey Daud. Although his appearance in the video was brief, the laid-back portrayal by the music maestro-deviating from his usual serious or romantic characters-brought a breath of fresh air to his showbiz career. For the father of six, there are no strict conditions when it comes to accepting acting offers, as long as the script and character are compelling and capture his interest. "If I have the time and the story appeals to me, I'll do it. The last time I acted in a film was in 2023, in Imam. Since then, I've done a bit of drama work and voiceover for a local animated film," said the Mentera Semerah Padi singer. Meanwhile, the Most Popular Male Singer award winner at Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian in 1994, 2000, and 2001 is also reported to be involved in an upcoming film titled Daud M Origin, playing the role of Joey's father, who leads the movie. "I didn't say I accepted the offer (Daud M Origin); Joey did. I asked him whether he was actually offering me the father role, but before I could respond, he had already confirmed it. Well, we'll see-if the deal is good," he said. - BERNAMA More Like This
News18
03-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Tim David IN, 2 Players OUT! RCB's Likely Playing XI For IPL 2025 Final
Last Updated: Tim David has missed RCB's last two IPL 2025 matches due to an injury that he suffered while playing in the 13th league match against SRH on May 23 in Lucknow. After finishing as runners-up three times in the last 17 years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru would like to end the long wait for their maiden IPL title on Tuesday (June 3) when they will take on Punjab Kings in the final of this year's edition. The summit clash of IPL 2025 is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB qualified for the IPL 2025 final by getting the better of PBKS by 8 wickets in the Qualifier 1 match played on Thursday, May 29, in Mullanpur, and Rajat Patidar's men would like to repeat the same show on Tuesday as well. For the summit clash, RCB could make a couple of changes to their playing XI. In place of England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, Australian lower middle-order batter Tim David could feature. David suffered an injury during RCB's 13th league match played against SRH in Lucknow, and since then he has been out of action. If the Singapore-born cricketer is available for selection, then he will surely replace Livingstone. Fast bowler Rasikh Salam Dar could also get a game for RCB in the final. The Narendra Modi Stadium is a very high-scoring venue, and in seven out of eight IPL matches played so far this year in Ahmedabad, the team batting first has managed to cross the 200-run mark. Keeping in mind how PBKS played against MI in the Qualifier 2 on Sunday (June 1), RCB could add some extra strength to its bowling unit by including Rasikh in place of Mayank Agarawal. Mayank, who has played for PBKS in the past and captained them as well, was signed by the Bengaluru-based franchise as an injury replacement for Devdutt Padikkal, but he has failed to impress with his batting performances in three matches played so far. Suyash has impressed with his bowling performances in this year's IPL against PBKS and RCB fans, and team management will have high expectations of a good show from him in the final as well. Impact subs: Mayank Agarawal, Rasikh Salam Dar, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh First Published: June 02, 2025, 18:41 IST
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Scented in S'pore: 3 local niche perfume brands redefining Asian fragrance
(Clockwise from left) Maison de L'Asie founder Elizabeth Liau; founders of Rahasya Fragrances Sachit Sood, Utkarsh Vijayvargiya and Sai Pogaru; and Scent Journer founder Joyce Lian. PHOTOS: MAISON DE L'ASIE, MARK CHEONG, NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE – A new generation of Singapore-born niche perfume brands is redefining what Asian fragrance looks –and smells – like in the increasingly saturated world of scent. The one thing they have in common? Turning up their noses at mass-appeal scents, to prioritise artistry over profits. The Straits Times sniffs out three of them. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Scented in Singapore: 3 S'pore niche perfume brands are redefining what Asian fragrance smells like
(Clockwise from left) Maison de L'Asie founder Elizabeth Liau; founders of Rahasya Fragrances Sachit Sood, Utkarsh Vijayvargiya and Sai Pogaru; and Scent Journer founder Joyce Lian. PHOTOS: MAISON DE L'ASIE, MARK CHEONG, NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE – A new generation of Singapore-born niche perfume brands is redefining what Asian fragrance looks –and smells – like in the increasingly saturated world of scent. The one thing they have in common? Turning up their noses at mass-appeal scents, to prioritise artistry over profits. The Straits Times meets three worth sniffing out. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Rakyat Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Jocelyn Chia Grateful To Malaysia For 'Improving' Her Comedy Career Abroad
Subscribe to our FREE Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia who got into trouble for making an infamous joke about MH370 in 2023 is grateful to Malaysia for changing the trajectory of her career for the better. READ MORE: Now two years after the incident, Chia spoke to After her joke went viral, she received condemnation from Malaysia and Singapore. The Singaporean government distanced themselves from her, adding that she didn't speak for all Singaporeans. READ MORE: The viral TikTok clip featuring the infamous joke was also removed from the platform. READ MORE: Additionally, she lost some comedy gigs, including her role as a regular broadcast host for IBM, the American tech corporation. On top of that, the Malaysian police requested Interpol to track her down. READ MORE: Chia said she wasn't trying to offend anyone and was just doing her job. She added she has no regrets and has no intention to apologize for the joke. It is all about context, intent, and delivery. Jocelyn Chia However, she admitted in hindsight that she should have addressed the backlash immediately by clarifying the joke's intent and explaining her New York-style comedy style that's hard hitting with unapologetically bold punchlines. Instead, she kept silent and prioritized her mental health. At the time, she was in Colorado doing a show and enjoying the mountains and didn't want to worry about what's going on. READ MORE: READ MORE: While she was criticised by some comedians from Malaysia and Singapore, she gained respect and new-found recognition from her American peers. One of them praised her for being able to jiujitsu a cancellation attempt and turn things in her favour. Despite losing gigs, other doors opened for her. She was invited as a panellist on a comedy segment on Fox News and appeared on American radio and podcast shows. She was also offered a six-week comedy residency in Japan in 2024. Currently, she's now on her Asia tour with booked shows in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan. She would be relocating to Barcelona in September to embark on her international comedy career, with gigs in Switzerland, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. Chia said it has been a long dream of hers to live in Europe and experience a beach lifestyle. It's ironic, but I'm grateful to Malaysia. This incident changed my life for the better. Jocelyn Chia Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
