#SHOWBIZ: How miscarriage pain helped Hannah Delisha channel real grief in 'Dia Perempuan Sialan'

KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Hannah Delisha has shared how her personal experience with miscarriage contributed to her portrayal of a character who endures multiple miscarriages in the drama Dia Perempuan Sialan. The 30-year-old, who plays Nerina, a wife suffering four miscarriages in the 12-episode supernatural thriller, drew from her own loss to infuse the role with deeper emotional resonance.

However, she emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear boundary between her personal life and professional duties. While Hannah had experienced a miscarriage in her own life, she remained focused on her work and ensured the emotional impact of the character did not interfere with her well-being. In March 2024, she disclosed that she had suffered a missed miscarriage during her first pregnancy, a heartbreaking event she now views with acceptance.

In one scene of Dia Perempuan Sialan, Nerina is depicted enduring a miscarriage while being supported by co-star Meerqeen. Hannah chose to prioritize the overall impact of the series, urging viewers to engage with the drama as a whole rather than fixating on individual scenes. The Malay-language series, also known as The Hidden Hand, weaves together elements of Malay folklore, supernatural horror, revenge, and thriller.

Directed by Nur Ain Sharif and developed by Siti Jasmina Ibrahim, the production features an impressive ensemble cast including Meerqeen, Caitlin Halderman, Datin Seri Umie Aida, Nadia Aqilah, Farah Ahmad, and Amerul Affendi.