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Actors still need television roles because not everyone subscribes to streaming platforms, Shahz Jaszle says
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Actors still need television roles because not everyone subscribes to streaming platforms, Shahz Jaszle says

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Actor Shahz Jaszle said performers should continue appearing in television dramas despite the growth of streaming platforms.
  • He said television still reaches many rural viewers who lack access to or subscriptions for OTT services.
  • Shahz said OTT platforms offer greater creative freedom and strong production quality, but television and streaming each have a place.

Malaysian actor Shahz Jaszle believes actors should not rely solely on streaming platforms because television remains the main entertainment medium for many people.

“Television is still a very good platform. That cannot be denied. Even though we act for OTT, I think actors still need to appear on television because many people outside the cities do not have or subscribe to OTT,” he told Utusan Malaysia. Shahz said he would continue taking television roles because he entered the industry through that medium.

Television is still a very good platform. That cannot be denied. Even though we act for OTT, I think actors still need to appear on television because many people outside the cities do not have or subscribe to OTT. I will continue acting for television because I grew up in the industry through that medium.

— Shahz JaszleThe actor explained why television remains important alongside streaming platforms.

He acknowledged that OTT services offer more freedom in content and face fewer restrictions. He has acted for streaming platforms and said the experience was enjoyable, while praising their focus on production quality and their ability to compete with major services such as Netflix. He also said OTT roles can offer strong pay, which is why he continues to accept them.

I do not deny that OTT is bolder because it does not have as many filters and restrictions. I have acted for OTT and it was enjoyable because the platform is more open. At the same time, they take the quality of a work very seriously.

— Shahz JaszleHe compared the creative freedom and production standards of streaming services with television.

But Shahz said digital popularity does not always translate to recognition in rural communities. Young people in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor may know TikTok creators and newer actors, he said, while older residents in villages may not. During shoots in rural areas, he has seen residents continue watching TV3 and other television channels, and become excited when they meet actors.

He added that some accommodation used during filming lacked facilities for online viewing. Shahz said he would continue accepting OTT work, but television also needed to remain part of the industry. “Both have their own place,” he said.

Both have their own place.

— Shahz JaszleShahz summarized his view that television and OTT should continue to coexist.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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