Suhaimi Yusof looks back on 1st acting gig, says late Lydia Shum taught him comedy acting
Singaporean comedian Suhaimi Yusof reflects on his early acting career and the mentorship he received from the late Hong Kong actress Lydia Shum. He credits Shum for teaching him comedy acting during the production of the sitcom 'Living with Lydia'.
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The article highlights the importance of mentorship in the entertainment industry and celebrates the legacy of a beloved regional star.
Suhaimi Yusof is now a renowned comedian in the local showbiz scene and he had help from a big Hong Kong star in the beginning.
The 57-year-old actor-host was a radio DJ from 1987 to 2001 before he was offered the role of a maintenance man in the beloved English-language Singapore-Hong Kong sitcom Living with Lydia, also starring the popular late Hong Kong actress Lydia Shum.
In an Instagram post on Oct 1, Suhaimi looked back on his early acting days fondly.
"Honestly, I was never given an acting role in any Malay TV dramas before this sitcom. I was known as the funny TV host," he said, sharing a snippet from Living With Lydia.
In the scene, which happens in episode three of the second season, his character Sulaiman meets Lydia for the first time.
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