Anna Jobling focused on career, not marriage yet
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian actress Anna Jobling is not ready to move her relationship with Indonesian celebrity Karel Susanteo to a more serious stage.
- Jobling, 25, cited her busy acting schedule as the reason for not wanting to rush into marriage soon.
- She expressed that Karel's personality is the main factor that attracted her to him.
Malaysian actress Anna Jobling has stated she is not yet ready to take her relationship with Indonesian celebrity Karel Susanteo to a more serious level. The 25-year-old, whose full name is Anna Ellisa Gustin Jobling Abdul Rahman, explained that her packed acting schedule means she does not want to think about marriage in the immediate future.
I think everyone already knows about our relationship. I have nothing more to say, just wish me well.
"I think everyone already knows about our relationship. I have nothing more to say, just wish me well," Jobling said. "For now, I want to focus on my career because I don't even have enough sleep. So, there's no need to rush."
Jobling made these remarks at the exclusive screening of the drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan" at TGV KLCC. She admitted she doesn't mind discussing their relationship openly, describing Karel's personality as the primary reason he captured her heart. "What attracts me? His personality. That's all," she stated briefly.
For now, I want to focus on my career because I don't even have enough sleep. So, there's no need to rush.
Previously, videos shared by Karel on social media showed Jobling traveling to Jakarta to support him in the HYROX Jakarta fitness competition. Their relationship became a hot topic among netizens after romantic photos and posts went viral, sparking speculation about their romance.
What attracts me? His personality. That's all.
Regarding her career, Jobling will portray Zara Andrea in the new drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan," adapted from a popular novel. "After learning I would play Zara Andrea, I immediately bought the novel and read it to understand why this work has so many fans. When I read it, I understood why this novel is so loved because the storyline is very enjoyable," she said. "My biggest challenge is to portray the character as best as possible so as not to disappoint readers. Many adapted works have received mixed reactions because viewers felt some actors were not suitable for the roles. That's why I try to put myself in the character and give my best," she added. The 30-episode drama also stars Jazmy Juma, Nafiz Muaz, Daniel Fong, and Natasha Sass.
My biggest challenge is to portray the character as best as possible so as not to disappoint readers.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.