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The title ‘Queen of Serial Dramas’ is too high for me, says Fasha Sandha

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Malaysian actress Fasha Sandha says the success of dramas including “Natasha” and “Doa Yang Terlindung” has led some to call her the “Queen of Serial Dramas.”
  • Sandha says the title belongs too highly above her and names Erra Fazira as a queen in her eyes.
  • She says acting demands complete commitment, while acknowledging that demanding filming schedules have reduced the time she spends with her children.

Fasha Sandha has seen her dramas continue beyond their original runs, but she is not ready to accept the crown some viewers have offered her. After “Natasha” led to “Natasha 2,” the success of “Doa Yang Terlindung” is now reportedly opening the way for several follow-up series.

The actress, who has spent more than two decades in the industry, says she is grateful that audiences still want to watch her work at the age of 40. Yet she rejects the label “Queen of Serial Dramas,” calling it too lofty and pointing instead to Erra Fazira as a queen in her eyes.

I am grateful that at over 40, people still want to watch the dramas I act in. Praise be to God, that is a blessing. I believe viewers are wise enough to judge whether an actor truly gives their whole soul or simply treats acting as a job.

· Fasha SandhaSandha discussed her gratitude for continued audience interest and how viewers assess actors.

“I am grateful that at over 40, people still want to watch the dramas I act in. Praise be to God, that is a blessing. I believe viewers are wise enough to judge whether an actor truly gives their whole soul or simply treats acting as a job,” she told Utusan Malaysia. “But there are still many things I need to improve, and every day on set is a learning process. The title ‘Queen’ is too high for me. In my view, if we are talking about a queen, Erra Fazira is a queen in my eyes.”

But there are still many things I need to improve, and every day on set is a learning process. The title ‘Queen’ is too high for me. In my view, if we are talking about a queen, Erra Fazira is a queen in my eyes.

· Fasha SandhaSandha responded to the “Queen of Serial Dramas” label.

Sandha says a memorable performance depends less on titles than on sincerity and effort. “If a scene calls for crying, cry with everything you have. If you are angry, be angry wholeheartedly. Do not do it halfway,” she said. She added that acting is both her work and her passion, and that she intends to continue while she still has the energy.

That commitment has come with a personal cost. Sandha, 42, says a demanding filming schedule has left her with too little time for her children and few opportunities to take them on holiday. She said she had apologized to them and expressed gratitude for strong family support, including help from her former in-laws with childcare.

If a scene calls for crying, cry with everything you have. If you are angry, be angry wholeheartedly. Do not do it halfway.

· Fasha SandhaSandha explained her approach to delivering emotionally demanding performances.
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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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