Nabila Huda's acting talent defended by Puteri Aishah amid online criticism
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Malaysian actress Puteri Aishah defended the acting talent of Nabila Huda against online criticism.
- Puteri Aishah praised Nabila Huda's ability to switch emotions rapidly during performances.
- She emphasized that not everyone possesses the stage presence and emotional range Nabila Huda displays.
In the vibrant Malaysian entertainment scene, actress Puteri Aishah has stepped forward to champion the acting prowess of Nabila Huda, pushing back against recent online commentary that questioned her abilities. Puteri Aishah, known for her own roles, firmly disagrees with the notion that Nabila Huda's performances are merely average, asserting that her colleague possesses significant talent.
No, she is very talented. Not many people can act on such a stage.
Puteri Aishah highlighted Nabila Huda's exceptional ability to command a stage and convey a wide spectrum of emotions, qualities she believes are rare. "Not many people can act on such a stage," Puteri Aishah stated, emphasizing Nabila Huda's strong stage presence. She recounted a personal experience of working with Nabila Huda, noting her remarkable capacity to transition from laughter to tears almost instantaneously when a scene required it, demonstrating a deep connection to the characters she portrays.
She has a very high stage presence and not everyone has it.
"Every dialogue given, I could feel the emotion," Puteri Aishah added, underscoring the authenticity and impact of Nabila Huda's performances. She urged the public to refrain from making hasty judgments about an actor's capabilities, especially those who have not experienced the demands of acting on stage or in front of a camera. This defense comes in the wake of Nabila Huda's recent success at the 21st BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, where she won Best Performance in a Supporting Role for her first English theatre production.
She can laugh and as soon as filming begins, she just cries. Every dialogue given, I can feel the emotion.
Despite this accolade, a comment emerged questioning Nabila Huda's naturalness and ability to embody her roles. Puteri Aishah's defense serves as a reminder within our local context of the dedication and skill involved in acting, and the importance of recognizing and respecting the artistry of fellow performers. It highlights a shared understanding among artists here about the nuances of performance and the challenges faced in the industry.
If you have never acted on stage or on a film set, do not be quick to judge.
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.
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