Some roles Malaysian actors cannot take on, I can, says Josiah Hogan
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- Malaysian actor Josiah Hogan says his appearance allows him to play a wide range of characters.
- Hogan, who has worked in Malaysia’s entertainment industry for 16 years, said he is not limited to Western male roles.
Malaysian actor Josiah Hogan says his appearance gives him access to roles that some Malaysian actors cannot take on.
Hogan, also known as Mohamad Musleh Hogan Abdullah, said he feels grateful that he can portray a wide range of characters. That versatility has kept him from being confined to Western male roles during his 16 years in Malaysia’s entertainment industry.
The 40-year-old actor described this ability as a blessing and said it allows him to take on diverse parts.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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