Bo Amir gives acting a go
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Bo Amir gives acting a go


Bo Amir.

Known to the Malaysian local music scene for his hit song "Lagu", which was also featured in the film "KIL", this talented singer-songwriter also plays electronic dance music (EDM), and just recently, has took up acting! Cinema Online takes this chance to talk to him about his transition from music to film.

Cinema Online's interview with Bo Amir was conducted on 27 July at Setia Walk, Puchong.

How did you get a role in the film "Kara King"?
Well, I am friends with the producer of the movie, Fred Chong. I have been working on a few song arrangements and I have also been producing for his artists like Namewee, Iris Woo, Ribbon and a few more.

Have you always wanted to be in films, seeing you're mostly a musician?
I have always been curious about it and decided that I should try it as it is good for experience. I enjoyed it and would like to try more challenging roles and characters someday. The more complex the character, the better I guess. [Laughs]

Now that you have tried acting, do you want to get an acting award someday?
If I were to really get into acting, I would say not really. I would want to do it for the fun of it, not for rankings or popularity.


Bo Amir with the cast of "Kara King" at the film's gala premiere.

Can you relate to your own character on the film? Do you guys have anything in common?
Yes and no. I'd do stupid things with my friends, but in real life I'd just ramble on in a conversation, so acting as Api, a silent and blur character, is kind of the opposite of who I really am.

What's your favourite film?
For something recent, I'd say "Shutter Island". Leonardo Dicaprio's character and acting is amazing! Of course, the story line is also crazy good. For something classic, "Seniman Bujang Lapuk". I can watch it a hundred times and repeat the lines with the movie out loud! The characters sort of reminded me of my character's situation in "Kara King". I've done short films before but movies are a totally different ball game.

What are your future plans?
Currently, just music composition and producing. I'm still trying to reach my goal to get international recognition in the EDM music world as Mr. Fluff, with Vicious Recordings. That's all I guess!


Related Movies:
Kara King (Mandarin) (01 Aug 2013)

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