{
  "id": 15171016,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Malaysian model Vibha Rajish lands on-screen moment with Zendaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/showbiz-malaysian-model-vibha-rajish-lands-on-screen-moment-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1557564/showbiz-malaysian-model-vibha-rajish-lands-screen-moment-zendaya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian model Vibha Rajish found herself unexpectedly sharing the screen with Hollywood star Zendaya in a promotional film. The 23-year-old, who had initially thought the audition was for a sportswear commercial to earn some extra cash, discovered the true nature of the opportunity only after arriving for rehearsals. Vibha, who started modelling at 16 to help pay for her cat's treatment, had been balancing modelling, studying, and work while living abroad in Prague. Upon meeting other models on set, she realized the magnitude of her chance encounter with Zendaya, describing the experience as emotional and a source of pride. Despite the intense filming schedule, Zendaya was warm and considerate, even offering Vibha pizza. Vibha, who hopes to return to Malaysia to pursue acting in Bahasa, expressed excitement about returning home and discovering what the country has to offer.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian model Vibha Rajish nearly skipped an audition for what she believed was an ordinary sportswear commercial, unaware that the opportunity would place her on set with Hollywood star Zendaya.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian model Vibha Rajish lands on-screen moment with Zendaya.",
    "23-year-old actress discovered opportunity after arriving for rehearsals.",
    "Vibha expressed excitement about returning home to pursue acting in Bahasa."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}