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Actors arriving late to set is unacceptable, says Namron
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Actors arriving late to set is unacceptable, says Namron

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Namron criticizes performers who arrive late to set, calling it unprofessional and a sign of lacking passion for acting.
  • He believes lateness stems from personal irresponsibility rather than industry indulgence.
  • Namron recounted an instance where a new actor arrived hours late without apology, highlighting his intolerance for such behavior.

Veteran actor Namron, also known as Shahili Abdan, has voiced strong disapproval of actors who arrive late to film sets, labeling it unprofessional and indicative of a lack of genuine passion for their craft. The 57-year-old award-winning actor believes such tardiness is a personal failing, not a result of the industry coddling new talent.

I really cannot accept it. Because that is the responsibility of all actors. Acting is our job and our career.

— NamronExpressing his strong stance against actors arriving late to set.

Namron asserts that actors who consistently arrive late are likely motivated by financial gain or a desire for fame, rather than a love for acting. He argues that individuals truly dedicated to the profession would understand and respect the importance of punctuality. He suggests that those lacking this commitment should reconsider their career choice, as their behavior inconveniences many and disrupts the production schedule.

For me personally, these actors actually have no interest in acting. Acting is not their passion. That is my opinion.

— NamronSpeculating on the motivations of unprofessional actors.

He emphasized that this issue is not about the industry spoiling new actors but rather about the actors' own sense of responsibility. Namron stated that respecting one's career means showing up on time and not making excuses or blaming others. He believes it boils down to the actor's attitude and work ethic.

They do this perhaps for money or popularity. If he truly loves the acting field, he must know what time to come to the set and so on.

— NamronFurther explaining his view on why some actors lack professionalism.

Recounting a personal experience, Namron shared an incident from his earlier career when a new actor arrived several hours late for an early morning shoot. The actor, instead of apologizing, casually read a newspaper and ate breakfast, showing no remorse. Namron found this behavior unacceptable, especially when compared to instances where lateness might be excused due to genuine emergencies. He also recalled a time when directors were stricter, sometimes resorting to fines or legal action against actors who breached their contracts by not adhering to schedules, underscoring the seriousness with which punctuality was once treated.

For me, this is not about the industry or any party spoiling the new actors too much. This thing actually comes from themselves who do not know their responsibility.

— NamronAttributing lateness to personal responsibility rather than industry practices.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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