Uyaina off to winning start as producer
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Uyaina Arshad, the 34-year-old TV presenter and actor, is making a strong start in her new role as a producer for her debut feature film, Ragging — Melawan Bungkam. Following an open audition, the film attracted approximately 400 hopefuls, many of whom traveled considerable distances to participate. Uyaina expressed her surprise at the large turnout, noting that some applicants came from as far away as Brunei, Penang, and Melaka.
The audition, which was scheduled to begin at 9am, drew such a crowd that people were already lining up outside the venue an hour early. To accommodate everyone, the production team extended audition hours into the night and set up a preliminary screening area for the second day. In addition to the open auditions, established actors were invited for private screenings, and several high-profile talent members attended.
As the selection process for key roles continues, the final announcement is expected before the end of the year, with principal photography set to commence in December. Despite the challenges of being a first-time producer, Uyaina is eager to learn from the experience and acknowledges the equal effort of all her co-producers, each bringing their own expertise to the project.
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