KOTA KINABALU - Four years ago, university student Veveonah Mosibin made headlines for her “treetop Internet” YouTube video, receiving both backlash and praise for highlighting the connectivity problems faced by many Sabahans.
The 22-year-old marine science student is in the limelight again, but for a much happier reason.
She is acting in several locally produced movies expected to air in cinemas either by the end of 2024 or early 2025.
“The movie I am currently in is titled Terjebak. This is an engaging action film with thrilling fight scenes and a humanitarian message,” Ms Veveonah said, adding that the film features artistes from Sabah speaking Sabahan Malay, and it was filmed in Keningau and Tambunan. She plays the supporting role of a fighter and bodyguard named Lulu.
“This movie aims to inspire the younger generation to steer clear of crime,” she said.
“Throughout its 90-minute run time, viewers will get to watch how the characters bring redemption and familial love into the story.”
Asked how she got involved in acting, she said it started when she was approached by Trespar Pita, an actor with ONTV Production.
“Initially, I collaborated with film director Jade Morris and photography director Greg Giting Sobondok for a special shoot commemorating Malaysia Day in July 2023 titled Kami Anak Malaysia (We Are Children Of Malaysia), for RTM Sabah,” she said.
“Subsequently, Jade invited me to participate in the horror film, Swang, which we filmed in December 2023. Following that, she offered me the role of Lulu in Terjebak.”
She said she found it a bit awkward at first, but she quickly got the hang of acting, immersing herself in characters she played. “Here (in Swang) I play Lenny, one of the main characters. This is a story set in a remote village surrounded by forests.”
It is about a group of teenagers – Kulat, Black, Dina and Lenny – who took up a dare to spend a night in a mysterious house believed to be haunted by evil spirits and to find out its secrets, she added.
“The shooting is over. We are in the process of editing and clearing other technical matters,” she said. Amid her shooting schedule, she still juggles school, although she managed to get the directors and producers to do the filming during her semester break.
“For now, until July, I’m interning at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. I’ll complete my degree in marine science in July and I expect to graduate in December,” she said.
While people still call her the “treetop girl”, she has since put her treetop video days behind her. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
