DistantNews
Support us
Late arrivals mean you're not a team player, actor warns
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Culture & Society

Late arrivals mean you're not a team player, actor warns

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Context piece
  • Actor Ellie Suriaty advises new actors to maintain discipline and punctuality on set to ensure a long career in the industry.
  • She emphasizes that arriving late shows a lack of responsibility and disrespect for the entire production team's schedule.
  • Suriaty stresses that acting is a team effort, not a solo performance, and suggests TikTok for those seeking only fame.

KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Ellie Suriaty has urged aspiring actors to prioritize discipline and punctuality on film sets, warning that tardiness signals a lack of commitment and professionalism.

If you arrive late, it means you are not a 'team player'.

— Ellie SuriatyEmphasizing the importance of punctuality and teamwork in the acting industry.

"If you arrive late, it means you are not a 'team player'," Suriaty stated at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. She explained that arriving late disrupts the entire production schedule, impacting everyone involved. "You have to have discipline, arrive on time, and make things easier for everyone," she added.

Suriaty, 56, highlighted that consistent discipline is crucial for a sustainable acting career, distinguishing it from mere pursuit of fame. She noted that production companies and television stations will not continue to employ actors with poor timekeeping habits. "The arts industry is for those who work hard and have discipline," she said, adding that if an actor cannot maintain discipline within five years, they will likely not be rehired.

You have to have discipline, arrive on time, and make things easier for everyone.

— Ellie SuriatyAdvising new actors on essential professional conduct.

She further advised that individuals unable to work collaboratively in the creative industry should reconsider acting altogether. "Acting is not about enjoying yourself alone; it involves many people. If you want glamour, just do TikTok, no need to be an actor," she clarified. Suriaty also revealed her strictness in selecting cast members for her directorial projects, prioritizing those with good disciplinary records, a stance supported by television stations.

The arts industry is for those who work hard and have discipline.

— Ellie SuriatyDescribing the requirements for a sustainable career in the entertainment sector.

"If you find it difficult to work as a team or to arrive on time, it's better to quit and choose another field," she concluded. Her remarks come amid renewed public discussion on the issue of actors arriving late to set, following recent complaints from actor Fasha Sandha and producer Datuk A. Aida.

Acting is not about enjoying yourself alone; it involves many people. If you want glamour, just do TikTok, no need to be an actor.

— Ellie SuriatyDistinguishing between acting as a collaborative profession and seeking superficial fame.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog