Maintain Personal Image, We Represent Respected National Uniformed Bodies: Sarimah Ibrahim

Actress Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim has called on fellow actors to uphold their personal image and conduct, particularly when portraying characters in dramas involving uniformed bodies. Ibrahim, who played Inspector Farah in the police-themed film 'Gerak Khas The Movie 3,' shared her demanding filming experience.

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So, as a police officer, firefighter, or medical personnel when acting, we really need to take care of our personality because we represent the entire respected uniformed team.

She described the intense physical nature of the production, which involved day-and-night shooting, wearing heavy SWAT gear, and performing strenuous scenes like running, simulated firefights in forests, and undercover operations. Ibrahim noted that the exhaustion from such physically demanding roles left her with no energy for anything other than resting, reading scripts, and attending to her filming duties.

Ibrahim stressed that actors taking on roles in uniformed services, such as police, firefighters, or medical personnel, must be mindful of their personal conduct. She believes they represent entire respected uniformed teams and that a lack of commitment should preclude them from taking such roles.

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It is better not to do it if you cannot commit.

Her remarks come in the wake of a recent incident where a female actress, who starred in the drama 'Gerak Khas 2.0,' was arrested on suspicion of using methamphetamine at an entertainment center in Kuala Lumpur. This event underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and a positive image, especially when portraying figures of authority and public service.

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We had to run and exchange fire in the forest, then go undercover. There were also scenes where we were squeezed by our burly African actors.