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Actress Mawar Rashid Finds 'Penyondol' Role Challenging, Sees Criticism as Proof of Impact
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Actress Mawar Rashid Finds 'Penyondol' Role Challenging, Sees Criticism as Proof of Impact

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Mawar Rashid found it challenging to portray a " penyondol" (homewrecker) character in the drama "Ikatan Terlarang."
  • She admitted to feeling awkward during intimate scenes with co-star Hisyam Hamid, stepping outside her comfort zone.
  • Rashid views the audience's negative reactions and criticism as a sign of her successful portrayal of the character.

Malaysian actress Mawar Rashid described her role as a homewrecker, or "penyondol," in the drama "Ikatan Terlarang" as a significant challenge. She confessed to feeling uncomfortable portraying the character Anabella, particularly during intimate scenes with her co-star, Hisyam Hamid, admitting it pushed her beyond her usual boundaries.

I myself feel I cannot bear to see myself become a penyondol.

— Mawar RashidThe actress described the difficulty of embodying the character of a homewrecker.

Rashid revealed that she has not yet watched the new episodes of the drama, needing to gather courage before facing the scenes she filmed. "To portray the intimate scenes, honestly, was very awkward. I kept thinking about how I would rewatch those scenes during filming," she said. She expressed gratitude for the director, Reza, and her co-star, Hisyam Hamid, for their guidance and support during the production.

To portray the intimate scenes, honestly, was very awkward. I kept thinking about how I would rewatch those scenes during filming.

— Mawar RashidRashid spoke about the personal challenges of filming intimate scenes for the drama.

Despite the character drawing criticism, Rashid stated she is not bothered by the negative feedback. Instead, she interprets the audience's strong reactions as a testament to her acting effectiveness. "For me, if people criticize, it means the character I played is effective. Many advised me not to read comments for fear of mental strain," she explained.

For me, if people criticize, it means the character I played is effective.

— Mawar RashidThe actress views audience backlash as a positive indicator of her performance.

Rashid shared that she even received direct messages containing insults, being called a "penyondol" and more. However, she understands that the anger is directed at the character she embodies, not at her personally. "They used harsh words, called me 'penyondol' and whatnot. But I understand they are angry at the character I portray, not at me as a person," she stated. The drama also features Erysha Emyra, Raja Azura, Adriana Adnan, Arash Mohamad, and Alif Hadi.

They used harsh words, called me 'penyondol' and whatnot. But I understand they are angry at the character I portray, not at me as a person.

— Mawar RashidRashid addressed the personal insults she received from viewers, distinguishing between their reaction to the character and to her.
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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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