Actress Fasha Sandha Addresses Co-star's Persistent Lateness
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian actress Fasha Sandha addressed a WhatsApp Story criticizing a co-star for consistent lateness on set.
- Sandha stated the issue occurred almost daily, sometimes for hours, impacting filming schedules.
- She believes discipline and commitment are crucial for longevity in the acting industry, citing her own career as an example.
Malaysian actress Fasha Sandha has clarified that a recent WhatsApp Story criticizing a fellow actor for persistent lateness was intended as a private reprimand, not public shaming. Sandha, 42, admitted the issue of tardiness was a daily occurrence throughout their filming schedule, affecting the production's flow.
It doesn't matter, I don't want to mention who the late actor is. I think they know themselves.
"It doesn't matter, I don't want to mention who the late actor is. I think they know themselves," Sandha said at the SAFI Youth Gold Rania campaign launch. "The lateness wasn't just once or twice, but almost every day. So, I hope they take this as a lesson and don't come late again."
Sandha explained the delays were not minor, sometimes extending to one or two hours, significantly disrupting filming. She expressed hope that the individual would become more punctual and respectful of others' time. Unlike past instances where she might have aired grievances on social media, Sandha chose a more discreet approach this time, sending the message via WhatsApp.
The lateness wasn't just once or twice, but almost every day. So, I hope they take this as a lesson and don't come late again.
She noted that the production team had already addressed the matter with the individual. Sandha also agreed with actor Que Haidar's emphasis on discipline, stating that it, along with commitment, forms the foundation for a lasting career in the arts. "Discipline and commitment are the most important things to pay attention to and prioritize," she asserted. "When we maintain discipline and commitment, no one can bring us down."
Discipline and commitment are the most important things to pay attention to and prioritize. When we maintain discipline and commitment, no one can bring us down.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.