By Norizan Murshid
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Rosyam Nor greets members of the royal family.
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TALENTED SUPERSTARS...Rosyam Nor and Nasha Aziz.
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Nasha Aziz greeting local fans.
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Rosyan Nor signs an autograph for a fan here in Brunei,
Dec. 2002.
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Director Rashid Sibir (3rd from left).
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Cast of "Laila Isabella" pose for a photo.
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Tayangan Unggul Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Measat Broadcast
Network Systems Sdn. Bhd., is embarking on its fourth feature
production entitled 'Laila Isabella'. Directed by Rashid Sibir,
the film stars Rosyam Nor and Nasha Aziz.
Rashid, a respected tele-movie
& drama director, has produced a string of successful films
in the past - films that have earned him the reputation of being
a "modern and far-sighted director". His film credits
include "Sutera Putih", which was produced in 1995.
Tayangan Unggul will
collaborate with Rashid to produce films that would inspire
youths and entrepreneurs to get involved in the local film
industry.
Rashid who also wrote scripts
for "Laila Isabella" said that the scripts were
written with both stars Rosyam Nor and Nasha Aziz in mind.
Rosyam and Nasha, both highly
talented and versatile artistes, have starred in many films,
dramas and tele-movies. Both are truly magnificent stars; Rosyam
having 10 awards under his belt and; Nasha, an internationally
acclaimed model cum actress.
The stars lead a line of
talented performers such as Erma Fatima, Hans Isaac, Liza Hanim
(introduced through Tayangan Unggul's KL Menjerit ), Saiful Apek,
Syanie, Azean Irdawaty, Seelan Paul and a special guest
appearance by Tan Sri SM Salim.
'Laila Isabella', a comedy with
"surprising refreshing elements" is especially for
youths and the general public who enjoy local film productions.
It is targeted to be a highly
entertaining film, one that incorporates humour, reality,
fantasy, love and friendship, a veritable stew of everyday human
emotions. The film takes a lighthearted look at basic human
frailties, which belies an interesting message - an
"unobvious" message but hopefully would
"touch" audiences.
'Laila Isabella' is set to hit
screens early this year.
| Profile
of Director Rashid Siber |
| RASHID Siber,
who obtained a degree in Mass Communications
from ITM (now know as UITM), began his directing
career in 1993. His commitment to creativity,
and originality for directing earned him 'The
Best New Director Award' (1995) for "Sutera
Putih" and Best Script for a drama play
"Ratu Jamu" that was screened over
TV3.
Rashid began
his career as Assistant Director for a feature
film, "Wanita Bertudung Hitam" in
1992.
From then on,
Rashid worked hard at becoming a director and
got his big break in his debut film, "Sutera
Putih".
"Laila
Isabella" will be his third feature film
after his last directing for the animation film,
"Putih" in 2001.
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