Mhia's toil pays off with Golden Horse nod
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Actress Mhia Firdaus has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards, marking a significant achievement for the 20-year-old rising star. The news of her nomination came as a shock to Mhia, who described it as "an extraordinary moment" in her career, one that she never believed would come to pass so early on.
She credited her team and family for their support, acknowledging that success often comes from hard work and dedication, rather than simply being an impossible dream. Mhia's role in the film "Sayang Sayang" demanded intense physical training, including diving lessons and Muay Thai, all while fasting during Ramadan. She also had to learn sign language, which posed its own set of challenges.
Her mother, actress Farah Ahmad, played a crucial role in shaping her performance through character analysis. Despite early skepticism about her background, as the granddaughter of veteran actress Datuk Fauziah Nawi, Mhia's family remained supportive throughout her journey. The Malaysia-Taiwan co-production "Sayang Sayang," directed by Tang Hsiang-Chu, earned five Golden Horse nominations.
The film tells the story of three deaf-mute youths from Peninsular Malaysia's East Coast and is set to premiere in Malaysia on November 5.
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