Pageant queen Taanusiya ready to dive into acting career
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Taanusiya Chetty, the 26-year-old runner-up at Miss World 2026, is contemplating a transition from pageantry to acting. Known affectionately as Taanu, the beauty queen expressed her eagerness to explore the Malay entertainment industry, with a particular interest in local dramas and music videos. She hinted that her pursuit of an acting career began early, when she was offered a role in a local drama series by a production house, but she declined due to concerns about contractual obligations potentially interfering with her pageant duties.
Despite initial hesitation from her father, Taanusiya is now fully supportive of her acting ambitions, even if it meant being persistent in her pursuit. When asked about the social media comparisons she received to actress and model Sharifah Haneesya, Taanusiya remained unfazed, acknowledging the resemblance but also noting that Haneesya is a beautiful individual. She saw the comparison as a compliment and reassured that her father had no objections, a sentiment she believes may have changed over time.
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