When I pretend to laugh or smile, my lips tremble - Ika Nabella

Actress Ika Nabella has revealed a growing challenge in her personal interactions: an inability to mask her discomfort or feign friendliness. The 37-year-old performer admits her reactions have significantly changed, making it hard to control her facial expressions when her emotions don't align with a situation.

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I want to talk about myself right now because I feel that little by little I am developing an unpleasant attitude. When I am uncomfortable with something, I really cannot hide it.

"I want to talk about myself right now because I feel that little by little I am developing an unpleasant attitude," Nabella shared on Threads. "When I am uncomfortable with something, I really cannot hide it. Before, maybe I could pretend, smile, and act as if everything was fine. But now, if the feeling doesn't match, it's very difficult for me to force my face to cooperate."

Nabella explained that attempting to appear agreeable when she feels otherwise leads to an awkwardness that is difficult to conceal. "I honestly can't pretend anymore because when I try to do that, like laughing or smiling, I feel very awkward and my lips tremble," she said.

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Before, maybe I could pretend, smile, and act as if everything was fine. But now, if the feeling doesn't match, it's very difficult for me to force my face to cooperate.

Nabella began her acting career in 2009, with her first drama being "Zati dan Si Mawas." Her current candidness about her emotional expression marks a notable shift from her earlier career.

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I honestly can't pretend anymore because when I try to do that, like laughing or smiling, I feel very awkward and my lips tremble.