Bad girl made good

ACTRESS, singer, host and model Adeline Tsen was discovered while she was still in university, and went on to enjoy a great career in TV dramas, and also as a singer.

Best known for playing the antagonist in romantic dramas Bukan Kerana Aku Tak Cinta and Rindu Awak 200%, and for starring in the telefilm Cinta Kucing Parsi, Tsen also joined the hip-hop group One Nation Emcees earlier this year.

Though some of her plans are up in the air due to the conditional movement control order (CMCO), Tsen plans to hit the ground running once it is lifted.

You were still in university when you were offered your first acting role. What made you take it up?

“I was attending UiTM at the time; long story short, it all started when (local film producer) David Teo asked me to be an actress under his company.

“I have to say I was excited, but at the time I was facing a dilemma, as studying and acting at the same time was tough, due to the long hours of shooting. Eventually I managed to pull it off. After I graduated, I decided to become a full-time actress.”

What was your initial career plan?

“Well, at first I just wanted to make money out of it, it was a part-time job, something I tried to combine with my studies just like so many students. But because it became a passion after finishing my degree, I decided to do it full time. Then I realised that singing was also a passion, and just as with acting, I took the opportunities that came my way and gave it my all.”

You are best known for playing antagonists. Is it more fun to play bad girls?

“People started to notice me when I joined Hotel Mania, a musical drama produced by KRU in 2010. After that I stopped for a while and finished my studies. I took a one-and-a-half-year break.

“When I came back to acting after that, I got a role in Bukan Kerana Aku Tak Cinta (my first psycho character role), I still think that’s one of the best roles I’ve ever done. And yes, it is more challenging I have to say, but it is fun and I enjoy playing the ‘bad’ characters.”

Do you think that strong, opinionated women are portrayed in a bad light on TV and in movies?

“Yes, although I feel like things are changing, strong-minded woman are still sometimes portrayed in a bad light in both TV and movies. You are starting to have more and more movies and TV shows where you find strong, leading, powerful women, but those are still a minority.”

Now that you are with One Nation Emcees, will you be concentrating more on singing?

“For now I will balance both singing and acting. We had a show in Singapore last February, and I went straight to a shoot in Kelantan right after. We had a big show coming up. Hopefully we will start practicing again after this Covid-19 crisis.”

Have you been in touch with your band members during the MCO?

“Yes, we are still in touch but the MCO is tough for everyone. However, we have something big prepared after the lockdown!”

Did you recently complete any dramas or movies prior to the MCO?

“Well, right now there are a lot of dramas on repeat on TV. As far as new projects [are concerned], I finished a shoot in early March, [as well as] one drama series, and there is also a movie shoot that had to be postponed due to Covid-19 and the MCO.”

Who are your biggest inspirations when it comes to singing and acting?

“My biggest inspirations as far as singing goes are Christina Aguilera, Beyonce and Mariah Carey. As for actors, I would say Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.”

Do you have any plans to try your luck in Hollywood and China? You do have the looks and talent after all.

“Thank you for the compliment! Well, those are huge markets with huge productions, and generally where you find the best professionals. So yes, like many other actors, actresses, producers and everyone else involved in this industry I dream of that too. I am looking for an opportunity, and hopefully I will get a chance and make Malaysia proud with my work.”

What are your future plans in showbiz and beyond?

“For now I want to explore the international market, acting-wise, and expand my own businesses. I have recently launched a clothing brand and a talent agency, and I am planning to start a production company in the future. Hopefully by God’s grace.”

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