Talent Is No Longer Enough, Appearance Makes It More Challenging, Says Qistina Khaled
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- Actress Qistina Khaled says talent alone is no longer enough to remain prominent in Malaysia’s acting industry.
- She says actors now also face scrutiny over their appearance and the number of followers they have on social media.
After seven years in Malaysia’s acting industry, Qistina Khaled says staying visible has become increasingly difficult.
The actress says talent is no longer the only measure of an actor’s ability to remain prominent. Performers must also convince audiences through their acting while facing judgments based on their appearance and social media following.
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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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