Actress Atikah Suhaime Discusses Challenges with Drama Costume Decisions
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Atikah Suhaime responded to a netizen questioning actors' attire in dramas, stating that actors often cannot challenge production decisions.
- She shared that such issues, like wearing inappropriate costumes, were bothersome during her acting career.
- Atikah emphasized that while she enjoys acting, certain production choices can be embarrassing and difficult to control.
Actress Atikah Suhaime has addressed a netizen's criticism regarding the costumes worn by actors in dramas, explaining that performers often have limited agency in such matters. Responding to a comment about an actor consistently appearing in a pilot's uniform in the drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan," Atikah stated that actors frequently cannot object to production choices, even when they seem illogical.
Acting alone, as long as the rent and bills can be paid.
"Sometimes, as an actor, we cannot fight (what is determined by the production)," Atikah shared via Threads. "Even if it doesn't make sense."
She revealed that such situations were among the aspects she disliked during her active acting career. "I like acting, but that's the thing, these kinds of things are disturbing. Afterwards, we are the ones who feel embarrassed," she added.
Sometimes, as an actor, we cannot fight (what is determined by the production). Even if it doesn't make sense.
Atikah's comments highlight the challenges actors face when creative decisions by production teams clash with character appropriateness or logical consistency, suggesting that the actors themselves often bear the brunt of public scrutiny for choices beyond their control.
I like acting, but that's the thing, these kinds of things are disturbing. Afterwards, we are the ones who feel embarrassed.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.