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RM200 daily pay insufficient for actors, says Nadzmi Adhwa
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RM200 daily pay insufficient for actors, says Nadzmi Adhwa

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor and host Nadzmi Adhwa stated that the daily pay of RM200 offered to actors is no longer relevant to the costs and commitments involved in filming.
  • He clarified that he and his wife, actress Ardell Aryana, are still open to acting roles and are currently managing a stable mi kari business.
  • Nadzmi expressed gratitude for his growing opportunities in hosting, including an upcoming role at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA).

Actor and host Nadzmi Adhwa believes the daily acting rate of RM200 is insufficient given the significant commitments and expenses involved in filming. He emphasized that actors deserve fair compensation for their dedication, time, and effort.

"It's not that I'm picky about pay because acting is my passion and my soul," Nadzmi said. "But when offered RM200 a day, I feel the money for car fuel alone won't be covered, as we give our full commitment on set."

Nadzmi, 34, and his wife, actress Ardell Aryana, have not retired from acting, contrary to some perceptions. While they now focus on their stable mi kari business, they remain open to acting offers. They manage their business when not scheduled for filming.

He also shared his gratitude for his expanding career in hosting, having been entrusted to emcee events for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA). "Alhamdulillah, I've been given the opportunity to host the SUKMA event. Insya-Allah, I will start this task next week," he added.

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