Malaysian comedian Saiful Apek reveals Maya Karin nearly drowned while filming 16 years ago

Comedian Saiful Apek (left) and actress Maya Karin experienced a traumatic incident while filming the 2008 movie, 'Duyung'. Photos: Saiful Apek/Instagram, Maya Karin/Instagram

Malaysian actress Maya Karin nearly drowned at sea while filming the 2008 fantasy romcom, Duyung,16 years ago.

In a recent interview with mStar, The Star’s Malay-language news portal, comedian Saiful Apek said the incident occurred after Maya’s wig got caught in a fishing net.