Ramona Regrets Not Spending Enough Time with Father

Actress Ramona Zam Zam is navigating a challenging period, balancing her professional commitments with the demanding care of her father, Mohd Zamzam. He suffered a stroke following a heart surgery that unfortunately did not go as planned.

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We can't show all our feelings, life has to go on, right? We still have family, mother and father, careers, children who need our attention.

Despite the emotional toll, Ramona Zam Zam strives to maintain a professional demeanor on set, presenting a cheerful facade even while grappling with personal sorrow and regret. She emphasizes the need to continue with her career and fulfill her responsibilities towards her family, including her mother and child.

Mohd Zamzam underwent surgery at the National Heart Institute (IJN) approximately two years ago. The procedure was unsuccessful, leading to a stroke that has significantly impacted his health. The year following the surgery was particularly difficult for the family, with Mohd Zamzam experiencing emotional distress over his condition.

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Maybe what is shown is actually part of my personality which is naturally cheerful. Besides, I'm not going to bring personal matters to the filming set.

Ramona Zam Zam reveals that her father's condition has worsened, requiring constant monitoring. His memory is deteriorating, causing him to sometimes not recognize his own children. This decline fills Ramona with deep regret, as she feels she did not spend enough quality time with him before his condition became so severe, especially now that he is paralyzed and has difficulty speaking.

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When working, we need to be professional. It's sad to see my father's condition like this. But when I'm doing my job, I have to forget everything for a moment.

Observing her father's distress and frequent crying due to his inability to accept his situation has prompted Ramona to return to acting. She views her work as a form of therapy, a way to release the pressure and emotional strain associated with her father's illness. She continues to pray for his well-being, acknowledging the uncertainty of how much longer he may have.

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My father's condition is getting worse. He is forgetful, sometimes remembers and sometimes not. Sometimes he doesn't even recognize his children.