“BEFORE this divide gets even wider, it’s time both parties come together and raise the standard of the entertainment industry, especially in acting,” said actor Azhan Rani.
Viewing the statements made by actors on the standard of acting among juniors as “noise”, Azhan, 41, whose career has spanned 11 years, said instead of protesting, the industry should conduct a mentoring programme.
“Work with these so-called incompetent actors, and share with them acting tips, instead of condemning them. If they lack talent, established actors should help them improve.
“We need to do our part to improve the quality of our acting,” he told the New Straits Times at the set of JS Pictures’ romance drama series, Dekatkan Jarak Kita, in Ulu Klang recently.
Azhan is calling former actors, especially award-winning ones who left the industry, to make a return.
“Some suggested that I work behind the scenes as a director or scriptwriter. No way. Acting is in my soul. I haven’t reached the point where I’m done with it. I know I have much more to offer.”
He said he was not offended by the suggestions, but they did give him a reality check.
Directed by Azman “Jinggo” Yahya, Dekatkan Jarak Kita, which stars Syafiq Kyle, Ayda Jebat, Nadia Brian, Catriona Ross and Wan Sharmila, is set for a November premiere on TV3.