The main cast of the theatre work Tanah Akhirku, which plays at Istana Budaya in KL, starting Aug 28. Photos: Handout
When she was younger, local actress Lim Mei Fen had difficulty seeing herself as a Malaysian. The Penang-born lass grew up surrounded only by people of her own race, and was not fluent in Malay. If you asked about her dreams then, her answer would have been “to migrate”.
Things changed, however, after Lim was cast in Takhta 3 Ratu, a Malay theatre production. She was given the role of Hang Li Po, a Chinese princess who is brought to ancient Melaka.
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