{
  "id": 18630903,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Family first for 'man of action' Theebaan [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/showbiz-family-first-for-man-of-action-theebaan-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1572655/showbiz-family-first-man-action-theebaan-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian actor Theebaan Govindasamy, known as Theebaan G, is a man of action who has made a name for himself in the Malaysian film industry. The KL native has appeared in over a decade's worth of movies and TV series, consistently playing either a villain or a hero. His latest role in the Adrian Teh blockbuster \"Chelot\" sees him as a ruthless thug, engaged in a dramatic shootout with law enforcement in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.\n\nTheebaan's journey into acting began when his karate master recruited him for a martial arts film in 2013. However, he initially did not set out to become an actor, as he was studying petroleum engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Despite his technical background, Theebaan discovered a passion for acting and has never looked back since.\n\nWhen asked about his preference, Theebaan states that he would choose to be a villain 60% of the time and a hero 40%. While he is a martial arts enthusiast, he also aims to transition to playing more complex characters in the future. The actor, who is a true blue KL boy, credits his parents for being his biggest supporters and critics throughout his career.\n\nTheebaan's family is a dynasty of black belts, with all four siblings taking up martial arts. His parents forced him to learn karate, but it turned out to be his first love. He dreams of becoming a national MMA champion and karate champion one day. As for his ideal movie role, Theebaan envisions playing a man who struggles with his own bad habits, showcasing a man who is his own villain.",
  "summary": "IF Malaysians are not yet aware of talented tough-guy actor Theebaan Govindasamy, or Theebaan G, they might have been away from the cinemas for far too long.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}