YASMIN AHMAD1958-2009
Just as Michael Jackson's death rocked the world a few weeks a go, now another death in the entertainment industry rocks Malaysia. Yasmin Ahmad, the famous director and producer passed away yesterday night at 11.25 pm at the Damansara Specialist Hospital. She died of entensive bleeding in her brain. She suffered a stroke and had collapsed on Thursday while presenting some paperwork in Sri Pentas (TV3).
She was the best director Malaysians had ever seen when it comes to capturing the true essence of Malaysia. She portrayed it all very well in her movies and advertisements. She was actually already on her way of making 1Malaysia via the film industry. Among her movies which were hearth-warming and with true Malaysian qualities were Gubra, Sepet and Talentime.
A talented lady she was, always making me look forward for the festivals where she brings warm smiles to all the hearts of Malaysians with her very touching advertisements.
A woman who looked at the film industry as a creative industry and brought it out widely. She brought many Malaysians closer by heart and made us realise how important unity is.
A great loss she is, to our nation and film industry, but I hope the younger generation will continue her legacy!
