{
  "id": 5326198,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'It's only acting': Uzair Haqimy, Kamal Adli defend 'Madu Atau Racun' stars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/showbiz-its-only-acting-uzair-haqimy-kamal-adli-defend-madu-atau",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1525165/showbiz-its-only-acting-uzair-haqimy-kamal-adli-defend-madu-atau"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Uzair Haqimy Azman and Kamal Adli have defended actresses Elisya Sandha and Uqasha Senrose amid backlash over their roles in the drama series Madu Atau Racun. The show, featuring Aliff Aziz, sparked online debate due to alleged LGBTQ-themed and religiously sensitive scenes. Uzair, Elisya's husband and Sheila Rusly's son, urged followers to distinguish acting from reality, emphasizing that portraying a character doesn't endorse a lifestyle. He drew a parallel to actress Maya Karin's iconic role in Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, stating, \"We don't fear Maya Karin is actually a pontianak because we know she's acting. It's only acting.\" Kamal pleaded for respect towards Uqasha and their daughter, Hawra Uqaira, requesting the public not to target her livelihood or personal life. Madu Atau Racun producer Metrowealth International Group (MIG) apologized, and National Film Development Corporation (Finas) ordered all 12 episodes to be re-edited and resubmitted for review.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Uzair Haqimy Azman and Kamal Adli have come to the defense of actresses Elisya Sandha and Uqasha Senrose following intense public backlash over their roles in the controversial drama series Madu Atau Racun.",
  "key_points": [
    "Uzair Haqimy and Kamal Adli defend actresses Elisya Sandha and Uqasha Senrose.",
    "Actors urge followers to separate acting from reality.",
    "Madu Atau Racun producer apologizes, episodes to be re-edited."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}