#SHOWBIZ: Sarimah Ibrahim turns down role in Netflix's 'Wednesday' over personal values
KUALA LUMPUR: Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim has revealed that she turned down a chance to appear in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, choosing to put her religious and personal values before Hollywood fame.
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Sarimah Ibrahim has announced she declined an audition for Netflix's popular series Wednesday due to concerns about the content, prioritizing her personal and religious values. The 48-year-old shared on Threads that multiple international production offers came her way, but she opted not to pursue them after discovering the roles entailed scenes she deemed inappropriate for a Muslim woman and mother.
Sarimah mentioned that one such role involved a kissing scene, while another required her to wear a bikini on camera, as seen in Nine Perfect Strangers. Despite turning down these opportunities, she remains open to future international projects that align with her principles. Sarimah, who joined London-based Fiona Cross Management in 2024, commented on the limited number of Malaysian actors working globally, attributing it to their strong moral standards rather than a lack of talent.
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