[TOP NEWS PODCAST] Malaysian actors are struggling - is social media to blame? Alana and Abbas talk it out

02 Apr 2025 02:00pm

Are Malaysian actors struggling to stay relevant in the age of social media? With influencers taking over, is talent still the main currency in the industry?

Husband-wife duo Alana Dunsmore and Abbas Mahmood dives into the challenges actors face - from dwindling opportunities to pressure of maintaining an online presence, and on the other end of the spectrum - how social media influencers are penetrating into the silver screens.

Is social media a blessing or a curse for the entertainment scene? Tune in for a candid discussion on the evolving landscape of Malaysian showbiz.

#AlanaDunsmore #AbbasMahmood #MalaysianActors #SocialMediaImpact #EntertainmentIndustry #ActorVsInfluencer #LocalTalent #PodcastTalks #FilmAndTV #CreativeIndustry #ActingStruggles

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