Malaysian film ‘Takluk: Lahad Datu’ is showcased at Dili film festival

Malaysia has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu (Takluk: Lahad Datu) at the 7th Dili International Film Festival (DIFF) in Dili. The Malaysian Embassy in Dili said the screening, held at the Platinum Cineplex in Timor Plaza, drew about 170 spectators and lasted 120 minutes. The movie, directed by Zulkarnaen Azhar, is inspired...

‘Yolo’ actress Jia Ling, who lost 50kg for movie, has a new fashion gig

Chinese comedienne-actress Jia Ling, who shot to fame through the sports drama Yolo, has been named Prada’s latest brand ambassador. Jia – who also directed the film about an unconfident, overweight woman taking up boxing and transforming her body and life – posted photos of the campaign on Weibo on June 2. The pictures, taken by Chinese...