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New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Influencer Sofyank looks forward to more Hollywood collaborations
THIS year marks popular social media influencer and special effects creator Sofyank a.k.a. Mohamad Sofian Abdullah's "big break" in Hollywood. Not that he has bagged a major film project involving Hollywood's A-listers, but he has finally met his favourite star — Tom Cruise. The 29-year-old from Kota Baru, Kelantan said in an interview with The New Straits Times that he was "on top of the world" having met Cruise during the superstar's recent trip to Tokyo, Japan to promote his new action movie 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. "We met at the premiere of the movie in Tokyo, and it was a major tick on my bucket list!" said Sofyank who was accompanied by his longtime collaborator and friend, Mohamad Shaffuan, during the trip. "Meeting Tom Cruise... I never imagined it would happen to me. "It felt like something impossible — so when the opportunity came, it felt like a miracle. "What I've always admired about Tom is his dedication and passion for his work. You can clearly see it in every Mission: Impossible movie — how much effort, commitment, and detail he puts into every scene. "He always gives his best, and that is really inspiring." SHORT Sofyank said that he was not involved directly in the latest Mission: Impossible movie's production but was invited to shoot a short content piece as part of the marketing campaign for it. "It was part of a movie junket where selected content creators got the chance to meet Tom and shoot a video with him within a specific time slot," he said. Sofyank hopes that meeting Cruise would lead to paths that will help him progress in his CGI-making career. "Right now, I don't have any other actor in mind because meeting Tom already felt like a dream beyond reach. "But if I ever get another chance to collaborate with any Hollywood actor, I would definitely be excited and grateful. "My loved ones often ask me who would that be, and ''ve got a pretty long list, almost all of them are A-listers!" AVATAR When asked about his all-time favourite Hollywood movies which used special effects, Sofyank said they were 'Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Avengers: Infinity War', 'Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings', 'Transformers' and 'Man Of Steel'. "These movies impressed me with their high-quality visual effects, immersive worlds, and how the VFX enhanced the storytelling without overshadowing it," he said. Sofyank has yet to work on blockbuster local movies by providing special effects and would love to do so someday. "However, I have worked with local film teams to create promotional VFX content featuring their actors. "As for acting, it would be interesting. "I admit I'm rather shy to star in a TV drama or even a movie, but it's worth stepping out of my comfort zone and doing something new!" SYAFIQ YUSOF If there are three major Malaysian moviemakers Sofyank would love to work with, they are Syafiq Yusof, Abhilash Chandra and Razaisyam Rashid. "What I admire about them is their artistry and direction. They have a talent for delivering emotion, tension, and suspense in their storytelling in a way that is very cinematic and yet easy for the audience to follow," he said, adding that their execution of movies feels seamless and impactful. Sofyank lists five very important lessons Malaysian content-creators can learn from Hollywood. "First, create content that offers value to your audience. Second, continuously improve storytelling so that viewers leave the cinema with a richer experience. "Third, explore fresh ideas that push the boundaries of your current style while still being relatable. "Fourth, diversify your content but stay true to your identity and voice. "Finally, Malaysian creators must continue to show a wide range of styles and creativity — each with his or her own level of excellence. The good news is, we are already moving in the right direction." CHINA Sofyank would love to work on movies from China and Hong Kong, as he sees East Asia as the "next big region" in creating world-class cinematic content. "I have not been invited to work on movies from China and Hong Kong. But if I ever do, I would prefer to start by learning from their teams first — especially in observing how everything works behind the scenes, how decisions are made, and how each part of the production comes together. "Rather than jumping straight into editing or production roles, I believe it is more valuable for me to understand their workflow and creative process first," said Sofyank. Sofyank is known for his expertise in visual editing and illusion videos. He produces Hollywood-inspired creative content and has received praise from celebrities and overseas productions. Sofyank is the winner of the Ultimate VFX Challenge — Magic Of The Month competition in Los Angeles, the United States in 2023. In the same year, he shot a video with Transformers star Anthony Ramos. In his 41-second clip Ramos greeted Malaysian fans with "apa khabar Malaysia" before Sofyank got into frame in a silver Porsche 964. Ramos who played Noah Diaz in 'Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts' was shocked when Sofyank casually "shrunk" his car. The video was shot in Singapore in conjunction with the movie's red carpet premiere there. Sofyank has also collaborated with two big names in Hollywood, Will Smith and John Cena.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sofyank most honoured to meet Tom Cruise
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian social media influencer and special effects creator Sofyank admitted that he was "over the moon" meeting Hollywood star Tom Cruise at the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in Tokyo recently. In an Instagram post, Sofyank said that he was grateful and moved to be given the opportunity to meet the legendary actor who has always been his idol. "Hi @tomcruise! I've been watching your films since I was a kid, and your work inspires many filmmakers around the world. "We Malaysians really admire your work, your stunts, and the effort you put into every film," he said. Sofyank also said that meeting Cruise was a dream come true. "I never imagined I would get this opportunity," he said. Sofyank described Cruise as a friendly superstar who appreciated fans around the world. "Thank you being so kind to your fans around the world," he said. "It's really an honour to meet you." Earlier, Sofyank uploaded several posts on Instagram about his plans to undergo a special effects shoot with Cruise. Sofyank is known for his expertise in visual editing and illusion videos. He produces Hollywood-inspired creative content and has received praise from celebrities and overseas productions.
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Rakyat Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Mission Possible: Sofyank Meets Tom Cruise In Tokyo, Possible New VFX Vid Soon!
Subscribe to our FREE Popular digital content and VFX creator Sofyank's Instagram post has gone viral after he posed for photos with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise during a promotional event in Tokyo. In one of the Instagram posts, Sofyank (real name Muhammad Sofian) shared that he would be in Tokyo to shoot some VFX clips with the Mission Impossible actor. Sofyank's Both men were in Tokyo to Netizens were once again proud of Sofyank, especially his wife Nabilah (@theabyl). Some liked how he remained humble despite meeting many celebrities and reminded him to continue inspiring others. Before Sofyank went to Tokyo to meet with Cruise, he posted teasers on his page to ask his fans to guess which Hollywood actor he was meeting soon. In the first teaser, Sofyank played a character who was isntructed to meet the mysterious person in Tokyo. The next teaser showed Sofyank rushing through the streets of Kuala Lumpur while discussing with Shaffuan that they have to make their way to Japan. Sofyank burst into popularity after his amazing video edits for the likes of global brands like Marvel went viral online. He has filmed entertaining clips with actors like Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, Jonathan Majors, and Will Smith. He also won in popular digital video creator Zach King's Ultimate VFX Challenge in 2023. READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'We did it!'- M'sian VFX creator shoots video with Tom Cruise in Tokyo, netizens celebrate his success
Malaysian VFX creator Mohamad Sofian Abdullah, better known as Sofyank on social media, has gone viral after sharing a picture of himself with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise in Tokyo. The 29-year-old first teased the collaboration on May 5, announcing that he would be shooting a VFX video with the Mission: Impossible actor during his trip overseas. On May 6, Sofyank followed up with a photograph of himself and his friend Shaffuan, with Cruise standing in the middle—all of them flashing big smiles. The VFX creator captioned the image with 'Alhamdulillah! We did it!' The photo quickly went viral, with Malaysian netizens flooding his comments to congratulate him on the incredible achievement. Many expressed pride in seeing a local talent collaborate with such a global icon, applauding Sofyank for putting Malaysia's creative industry on the map. ALSO READ: Malaysians rejoice as Michelle Yeoh makes Oscar history 'That's awesome! Tom Cruise will definitely remember you guys forever. His memory is strong,' commented @arifcfc. 'Super awesome! To be able to stand that close to Tom Cruise and shoot content together—that's truly extraordinary talent. Hope you continue to grow even further and elevate the film industry, whether locally or internationally. That's seriously powerful!' said @izsmin. 'Wow, even many Malaysian celebrities haven't reached the level of meeting Tom Cruise personally like this. That's impressive!' praised @anisa_safw. In his latest update posted today (May 7), Sofyank shared another major moment—standing on the red carpet next to Tom Cruise, engaging in a conversation with the Hollywood icon. He captioned the post with heartfelt words: 'Hey @TomCruise! We Malaysians admire your work, your stunts, and the effort you put into each movie. Standing in front of you in this moment was truly a lifelong dream come true. Thank you for being a legend and for being such a kind man to your fans everywhere.'
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'We did it!'- M'sian shoots video with Tom Cruise in Tokyo
Malaysian VFX creator Mohamad Sofian Abdullah, better known as Sofyank on social media, has gone viral after sharing a picture of himself with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise in Tokyo. The 29-year-old first teased the collaboration on May 5, announcing that he would be shooting a VFX video with the Mission: Impossible actor during his trip overseas. On May 6, Sofyank followed up with a photograph of himself and his friend Shaffuan, with Cruise standing in the middle—all of them flashing big smiles. The VFX creator captioned the image with 'Alhamdulillah! We did it!' The photo quickly went viral, with Malaysian netizens flooding his comments to congratulate him on the incredible achievement. Many expressed pride in seeing a local talent collaborate with such a global icon, applauding Sofyank for putting Malaysia's creative industry on the map. ALSO READ: Malaysians rejoice as Michelle Yeoh makes Oscar history 'That's awesome! Tom Cruise will definitely remember you guys forever. His memory is strong,' commented @arifcfc. 'Super awesome! To be able to stand that close to Tom Cruise and shoot content together—that's truly extraordinary talent. Hope you continue to grow even further and elevate the film industry, whether locally or internationally. That's seriously powerful!' said @izsmin. 'Wow, even many Malaysian celebrities haven't reached the level of meeting Tom Cruise personally like this. That's impressive!' praised @anisa_safw. In his latest update posted today (May 7), Sofyank shared another major moment—standing on the red carpet next to Tom Cruise, engaging in a conversation with the Hollywood icon. He captioned the post with heartfelt words: 'Hey @TomCruise! We Malaysians admire your work, your stunts, and the effort you put into each movie. Standing in front of you in this moment was truly a lifelong dream come true. Thank you for being a legend and for being such a kind man to your fans everywhere.'
