<p>STEPPING behind the camera for her directorial debut was always going to be a steep learning curve for Liyana Jasmay — and choosing horror for her first film brought a wholly different set of challenges.
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Liyana Jasmay, an actor and singer, directs her first horror film, 'Pemuja Syaitan', facing new challenges.
- Liyana Jasmay is directing her first film, 'Pemuja Syaitan'.
- She is known for acting in films like 'KAMI The Movie' and 'Papadom'.
- Directing required her to manage all aspects of the production, not just her acting.
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STEPPING behind the camera for her directorial debut was always going to be a steep learning curve for Liyana Jasmay — and choosing horror for her first film brought a wholly different set of challenges.
At 38, Liyana is far more accustomed to being in front of the camera, having spent years establishing herself as an actor.
The singer and producer first entered the entertainment industry as a child actor in 1997.
She achieved widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her roles in films like 'KAMI The Movie' and 'Papadom', the latter earning her Best Actress at the 2009 Malaysian Film Festival.
