#SHOWBIZ: No dry spell for Sweet Qismina as acting offers pour in

Actress Sweet Qismina, whose real name is Farhanna Qismina Supandi, has thanked the industry for continuing to offer her acting opportunities following her Best Actress win at the 34th Malaysia Film Festival last year. The 29-year-old, who starred in the film Babah, said she has not been affected by the so-called "award curse" that some believe can follow award wins.

Sweet expressed her main worry was whether industry figures doubted her abilities post-award, admitting it put a lot of pressure on her. However, Sweet said everyone she spoke to assured her she could pull off even better performances, which reassured her and motivated her to work harder. When asked if winning the award made her set a higher bar for future roles or scripts, Sweet admitted she initially felt apprehensive.

She is grateful for the encouraging views from production teams, who now express full confidence in her abilities. Sweet feels the award has helped her acting versatility be recognised by the industry, placing a huge responsibility on her to deliver even better performances for whatever role or character she receives. She is not limiting herself to film projects and will embrace any opportunities in digital, film or television, including her upcoming 60-episode drama series Nursing Our Love.