Experienced actors don't chase tears, they focus on emotion - Marisa Yasmin

Veteran actress Marisa Yasmin has clarified that experienced actors prioritize emotional authenticity and character objectives over simply producing tears on set. Yasmin, 49, stated that the effectiveness of a performance is not solely measured by the ability to cry.

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But, experienced actors usually don't chase tears. They focus on the truth of the emotion and the main objective of the character. When the emotion is true, the tears will come naturally.

"Experienced actors usually don't chase tears. They focus on the truth of the emotion and the main objective of the character. When the emotion is true, the tears will come naturally," she shared on Threads.

Yasmin outlined several techniques actors can employ for crying scenes. These include deeply immersing oneself in the character to evoke genuine emotion or recalling past personal memories. She emphasized that tears in acting are not exclusively linked to sadness but can also arise from feelings of anger, disappointment, fear, or loss.

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There are several ways actors can produce tears in a scene. Among the most effective methods include immersing oneself in the character as deeply as possible until the emotion arises and using the technique of recalling past memories.

Her insights were shared in response to a question about how actors achieve crying on cue. Yasmin, known for her versatile roles in popular dramas since the 90s, including "Memori Cinta Suraya" and "Seadanya Aku," has often portrayed intense characters.

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Tears in acting don't necessarily come only from sadness. They can also arise from anger, disappointment, fear, or feelings of loss.