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Rabu, 19 Januari 2011

Showbiz: Misha’s big challenge

Misha with Dr Siti Hasmah and Elly Mazlein
Misha with Dr Siti Hasmah and Elly Mazlein

Misha Omar tells BIBI NURSHUHADA RAMLI about the challenges in portraying Malaysia’s sweetheart, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, in an upcoming Istana Budaya play
IT was a blessing in disguise for Misha Omar when Erra Fazira turned down the offer to reprise her role as Tun Dr Siti Hasmah in Istana Budaya’s upcoming production Tun Mahathir The Musical 2 (TMTM2).

As Rosnah Majid in the first season of the play, Misha only had three lines and her performance was over in two minutes. With Erra’s departure, Misha was asked to take on the role of a younger Dr Siti Hasmah. She accepted the part with mixed feelings. “I wondered what made the production team think I could carry this role.” Her uncertainty stems from the the pressure of portraying “Malaysia’s sweetheart”. Misha’s previous stints in theatre were in the musical Gamat and as the lead in the drama Uda Dan Dara. She figured that CTRA Production, which produced Tun Mahathir The Musical and Gamat, must have recognised her potential. “I figured that if people believed that I can do this, then I can. I’ve seen how Erra acted out her scenes (in the first season),” says Misha. “Her portrayal of Dr Siti Hasmah is of someone very gentle and feminine. But I hope to portray another side of her so that there will be a contrast between Erra and me.” Misha met Dr Siti Hasmah recently and the latter had advised her to tone down the cheerfulness in the character as she is more of a serious person.


“I have to give this some thought because I can’t be totally serious since the play is already serious,” says Misha. “It is a musical and the audience expects to be entertained.” “Maybe I’ll insert some cheekiness into the character.” Dr Siti Hasmah’s advice was definitely helpful as what Misha had envisioned her to be contrasts with what she had learnt. “I thought she is very active but there is actually a shy and sensitive side to her as well. And she doesn’t show her emotions much.” Misha is now confident that she will be able to pull it off with the guidance of Dr Siti Hasmah and TMTM2 director Rosminah Mohd Tahir.


She says there is not much difference between the first and the second season. “The script has been tightened and Sarimah Ibrahim has been added to the cast as a narrator.

Rehearsals only started on Jan 5 but the teamwork was excellent. “Everyone knows his part and are focused on what they do.” She finds her co-star Ezany Nizariff, who plays Tun Mahathir during his college days, an inspiration. “He’s very talented, supportive and a good friend. I admire his determination and perseverance.” The only setback for Misha is that she has less time to spend with her five-year-old adopted son, Muhammad Adam Emir. Misha winced when she remembered her days working on the Uda Dan Dara production. “Both Dara and Tun Dr Siti are challenging roles. “As for Dr Siti, although I have an idea on what to do, there is that pressure of portraying a living person.” Tun Mahathir The Musical 2 will be staged from Thursday till Jan 30 at Istana Budaya. Tickets are priced at RM32, RM52, RM82, RM102, RM152, RM302 (Gold Class). Log on to www.muzikaltunmahathir.blogspot.com or www.ticket2u.biz for details or call 03-4026 5558.

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