Another year another reality-based talent search programme.
I have been following many reality-based talent search programmes on Mediacorp Suria (and other local channels) - it’ll be a cardinal sin if I don’t, for being in the industry and responsible for writing and directing many of it’s critically-acclaimed programmes since late 90s - not to gloat but to be grateful and privileged to have been a large part of the Singapore television Malay programming, collaborating with many, many talented people of various backgrounds of diverse creative leanings and artistic spectrum. My takeaway from these collaborations is always constant - never stop caring for all that you’re tasked with, never stop learning because being creative is always about interpreting new ideas (without compromising your creative center) and importantly, to always stay hungry.
I have been following many reality-based talent search programmes on Mediacorp Suria (and other local channels) - it’ll be a cardinal sin if I don’t, for being in the industry and responsible for writing and directing many of it’s critically-acclaimed programmes since late 90s - not to gloat but to be grateful and privileged to have been a large part of the Singapore television Malay programming, collaborating with many, many talented people of various backgrounds of diverse creative leanings and artistic spectrum. My takeaway from these collaborations is always constant - never stop caring for all that you’re tasked with, never stop learning because being creative is always about interpreting new ideas (without compromising your creative center) and importantly, to always stay hungry.
When you stay hungry - you’re always interested, you never stop chasing that little dream of yours when the world stop believing, because the award you received is only valid for One Year. Yep, people don’t care.
Now, going back to the just-concluded Elite Suria congratulations to all participants - all 16 of them. To be one of the 16 among the plenty that attended the open auditions is itself a winner! The difference between the last 16 and (real deserving winners) Hans Hamid and Hana Rosli are your nerves, communication with audience and your BS level in front of the camera.
The Real competition is when you’re working on the ground post Elit Suria. On that note, here’s what I’ve observed from past local Malay reality talent shows - many of the champions somehow fizzled after 1 year (2 years max) for whatever reasons. Instead, the ones that sustained prominence are the non-champions. No disrespect, but I wonder why.
Regardless, Stay hungry. Stay interested. Stay relevant.
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