AFTER making history by breaking a five-decade record at the Miss Universe competition, actress Sandra Lim says her heart remains with the pageant world.
However, the 25-year-old rising film star said any decision to return cannot be made hastily, as her current focus was on her acting career.
“For me, I really follow what God plans for me. Miss Universe was never in my plan, but God brought me there.
“If God really leads me back to Miss World or Miss Internatio-nal, I see it as another platform to show the message, to always portray the kind of women we can be,” she told Bernama after the gala night and premiere screening of Gayong 2 in Kuala Lumpur.
Sandra said her longing for the pageant stage remained strong and did not rule out a return in the future.
“Right now, I’m fully focused on my film work.
“I feel complete with my Miss Universe journey, so it’s hard to say if I want to go back, but I can never say never.
“I really miss the pageant stage,” she said.
Lim ended Malaysia’s 54-year wait by making it into the Top 30 of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, marking the country’s first placement since Josephine Wong reached the Top 15 in 1970.
On her debut in the action- oriented Gayong 2 about silat, Lim described the experience as deeply meaningful.
It allowed her to challenge both her physical abilities and acting skills in a large-scale production, she said.
“Acting in this film truly feels like a dream come true.
“I love trying and fighting; everything was done raw and with full commitment.
“This film is not just about fight scenes, but emphasises sincerity in every action performed, without relying too much on assistance.
“For me, my role in this film is to show what I’m capable of.”
Lim said one of the most challenging scenes was during filming of the final fight sequence, when she accidentally injured co-star Beto Kusyairy.
“I really had to hit him in that scene. I asked if he wanted to wear protection, but he said it wasn’t necessary, so we went ahead.
“After that, seeing the bruises he suffered, I felt very guilty.”
Despite the relatively short preparation time due to overlapping commitments with her participation in Miss Universe, Lim said her background in martial arts helped with the action scenes.
She also stressed that the opportunity marked an important beginning in her acting journey.
“I’m still new and have a lot to learn, but this is an early step for me to continue growing in the acting industry,” she said.
