Actors Have 'Mouths to Feed,' Says Adam Shahz on Unpaid Promotions

Malaysian actor Adam Shahz has voiced his disappointment with individuals who exploit actors for free promotional work. He highlighted that actors, like everyone else, have financial responsibilities and require payment to meet their basic needs.

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Who is going to help me? That's what I mean, who is going to help me.

"Who is going to help me?" Shahz lamented in a recent Threads post, addressing those who take advantage of actors for unpaid promotions. He stressed that actors have monthly commitments, bills to pay, and necessities to fulfill, underscoring the need for fair compensation for their efforts.

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Enough is enough with using actors for promotion without payment. We also have mouths to feed, bills to pay, and needs to be met.

Shahz, known for his role in the film "Juvana," urged businesses to reconsider their approach. He stated that if a business requests an actor for promotion, they should offer at least a minimal fee. The actor expressed dismay at the expectation of perpetual free promotion, noting that refusals are sometimes met with accusations of being uncooperative or unwilling to help.

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If you ask an actor to promote, offer the minimum. If possible, make it free forever, then use them for years.