Jazmy Juma Admits Past Lateness but Denies Arrogance
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Jazmy Juma denies accusations of being arrogant or difficult to work with on set, stating he has never intentionally caused issues.
- He admits to occasional lateness due to unpredictable schedules and fatigue but emphasizes it's unintentional and he always apologizes.
- Juma also expressed his excitement about playing a pilot in the drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan," fulfilling a long-held dream.
Actor Jazmy Juma has refuted claims that he exhibits arrogance or is uncooperative on film sets. The 28-year-old, whose full name is Jazmy Khan Juma Khan, asserted that he has never intended to inconvenience anyone or behave arrogantly.
"I am unaware of these allegations and have never had any issues with anyone on set. I have never bothered anyone or acted like a diva on location," Jazmy stated at the exclusive premiere of the first episode of the drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan."
However, Jazmy did acknowledge that he has occasionally been late to set. He explained that these instances were unintentional, often resulting from demanding schedules and fatigue that led him to oversleep. "If that happens, I apologize to the production team. But it's not something that happens often, as I strive to give my best commitment. I am only human and not immune to mistakes."
Jazmy also shared his enthusiasm for his role as a pilot in the drama "Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan," describing it as a dream come true. He has long wished to portray a pilot in either a drama or a film. "I have always wanted to be a pilot in a drama or film, and finally, that dream has come true," he said, adding that his collaboration with co-stars, particularly Anna Jobling, has been smooth despite it being their first time working together.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.