My small body makes me look young, says Bell Ngasri
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor and comedian Bell Ngasri, 46, attributes his youthful appearance to his small stature, not health products.
- He previously worried his size would limit him to supporting roles but is now grateful for his physique.
- Ngasri remains committed to his acting career, having started in the 1980s and won a major award.
Malaysian actor and comedian Bell Ngasri, 46, has revealed that his youthful appearance is not due to any special health products or treatments, but rather his naturally small physique.
I do not have any special treatments and do not consume jamu, pills, or supplements. I have never even had facial treatments.
Ngasri, whose real name is Nasrizal Ngasri, shared that he does not consume any traditional Malay health supplements (jamu), pills, or undergo facial treatments. He believes his small, almost childlike frame has contributed to people perceiving him as younger than his age. "Maybe because my body is small like a child's, people see me as young," he told Utusan Malaysia.
He admitted that early in his career, he was concerned his size might prevent him from securing leading roles. "I used to be eager to be taller because I was afraid I couldn't be a hero, but now I am just grateful for this body," he said. Despite these past concerns, Ngasri expressed contentment with his current situation and his enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
Maybe because my body is small like a child's, people see me as young. I used to be eager to be taller because I was afraid I couldn't be a hero, but now I am just grateful for this body.
Ngasri, who began his acting career as a child in the 1980s, stated he has never felt pressured by public perception of his physical size or his career path. "Alhamdulillah, I have never felt pressured. My siblings have chosen to switch careers, going into business and politics. But I am determined to stay in this industry until now. I am grateful because I am still accepted and people still want to watch me," he added. He was notably crowned Bintang Paling Popular (Most Popular Star) at the 35th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) awards.
Alhamdulillah, I have never felt pressured. My siblings have chosen to switch careers, going into business and politics. But I am determined to stay in this industry until now. I am grateful because I am still accepted and people still want to watch me.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.