If I only get to play Malaysian roles, there wouldn't be very many roles for me to play.

As an actor, you hope to find roles that are challenging to you as an artist. Then if you are truly blessed, you will find that it also carries a message that you can impart to your audience.

My career in the movie business began in Hong Kong, my heart has always been tied to Asia, and it is immensely gratifying to see international recognition for Asian cinema as a whole.

The most important thing is that you have really good friends and family, and when you go back to them, it's like 'what?'. You carry on as who you are.

It's always important to understand as filmmakers that we're not making a documentary and it has to look good. It has to entertain, because otherwise your audience will switch and watch another series. It has to look better and larger than life.

If I only get to play Malaysian roles, there wouldn't be very many roles for me to play.

I believe we are all born equal. You know, we are, whether you're a boy or a girl, you should have the same equal rights.