Imranul Effendy Sees Competition As Path To Self-improvement

By Norhidayyu Zainal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Amid the wave of fresh faces emerging in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, rising actor Imranul Effendy has chosen to remain grounded, viewing competition not as a threat but as an opportunity for self-improvement and career growth.

The  27-year-old said the presence of fellow talents in the industry serves as motivation to sharpen his skills and deliver his best in every opportunity that comes his way.

“I see competition as motivation. It pushes me to go further. I prefer competing with myself — comparing who I am today with who I used to be,” he told Bernama after appearing on Bernama Radio’s programme, ‘Di Sebalik Kamera Suara Alfa: Imranul Effendy’, here today.

The former professional dancer, who first gained attention after going viral through the music video ‘Jodoh Lebaran’, believes that talent alone is not enough to sustain a long-term career in acting, adding that dedication and commitment are also important.

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Imranul, who previously appeared in the short drama ‘Paku Hatiku’, also acknowledged that the fast-evolving entertainment industry requires artistes to stay alert to technological changes, including the growing influence of social media platforms such as TikTok.

“Today, you have to keep up with new developments. People used to dismiss TikTok, but now everyone is on TikTok. You need to stay updated and remain relevant,” said the actor.

Despite the growing spotlight on his career, Imranul remains grounded in reality and admits that being a public figure has its own challenges, especially when every aspect of one’s life is constantly scrutinised by the public.

“When you have many followers, people are always watching your life. Sometimes outsiders try to decide how you should live, even though they don’t know the real situation. But I use all of that as motivation to keep working harder,” he said.

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Speaking about the financial realities often faced by artistes due to inconsistent income, the ‘Project: High Council’ drama series actor advised fellow entertainers to manage their finances wisely for the future.

Imranul, who makes his feature film debut in ‘Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan’ directed by Pierre Andre, which premieres today, said his perception of the acclaimed filmmaker changed after working with him on set.

“I thought Abang Pierre was someone very serious, but he’s actually very kind and easy to work with. He gives actors the freedom to be creative and always considers their comfort before filming any scene,” said Imranul, who also hopes to take on a romantic comedy role in the future.

‘Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan’, produced by Metrowealth International Group, also stars Trisha Ooi, Mawar Rashid, Khatijah Tan, Nam Ron, Aniq Suhair, Fadlan Hazim, Wan Hanafi Su, Vanida Imran and Ashraf Muslim.

-- BERNAMA