Chinese actress Yuan Teng aims for Malay film roles despite language barrier

Chinese actress Yuan Teng is eager to take on roles in Malay dramas and films, expressing confidence that a well-prepared script can overcome her limited fluency in the language. The 32-year-old Kuala Lumpur native sees her potential lack of Bahasa Melayu proficiency as a manageable hurdle, drawing inspiration from actors like Alvin Chong who have successfully built careers in the Malay entertainment industry.

"I don't speak Malay very well, but if there's a script, I can do it," Teng stated. "I will definitely accept and try if there's an opportunity to act in Malay dramas or films later. Besides, many Chinese actors are now acting in Malay productions. So, perhaps I can be the next Alvin Chong."

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I don't speak Malay very well, but if there's a script, I can do it. I will definitely accept and try if there's an opportunity to act in Malay dramas or films later. Besides, many Chinese actors are now acting in Malay productions. So, perhaps I can be the next Alvin Chong.

Teng shared these sentiments during the press conference for the 3rd Malaysia-China Film Exchange Festival. She also commented on her experience working with Chinese production teams, noting minimal differences compared to Malaysian productions. "For me, there's no difference because in terms of language and culture, they are not far apart. Malaysia has various languages, including Chinese, so collaborating with productions in China is quite easy. Even the languages are quite similar, so acting work goes smoothly," she explained.

Her film, "Kungfu Juniors," was selected to represent Malaysia as the opening film at the festival, an event aimed at strengthening ties between Malaysia and China through the sharing of quality film works.

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For me, there's no difference because in terms of language and culture, they are not far apart. Malaysia has various languages, including Chinese, so collaborating with productions in China is quite easy. Even the languages are quite similar, so acting work goes smoothly.