Lisa Surihani in the spotlight!
Malaysia’s very own model and actress Lisa Surihani is the first Malaysian to be featured on her very own E! News Asia Special. Joining other regional entertainment powerhouses like South Korea’s Jay Park, Singapore’s Aaron Aziz and Philippines’ Ann Curtis, Lisa is getting her very own E! News Special.
In constant demand in the local film industry, Lisa has won multiple awards throughout her career. Set to premiere on April 14th, 2014, E! will be giving fans an exclusive insight into the life of Lisa as E! News Asia’s Marion Caunter uncovers Lisa’s story whilst on a guerilla date in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Everything from her humble beginnings in the showbiz industry at the age of 11, right through her coveted position as one of Asia’s rising stars today will be featured on the show.
“E! is about celebrity and Lisa is a Malaysian icon – we couldn’t be more delighted to collaborate on this E! News Special and bring her story to our viewers. As the leader in pop culture it is important that we create local programming that resonates with our audience – Lisa fits our profile perfectly” said Christine Fellowes, Managing Director of NBC Universal, Asia Pacific.
“Lisa Surihani is testament to the wealth of talent in Malaysia and Astro is committed to working with these artistes to create more opportunities for them. This starts from actively identifying the talent to developing and managing them. We are proud of Lisa’s achievements and E!’s coverage of Lisa’s amazing journey can now be shared with a regional audience” said Agnes Rozario, Vice President, Content Group, Astro.
E! News Asia Special: Lisa Surihani is set to grant viewers a never-before-seen peek into the life of the bubbly girl next-door, speaking to Lisa’s closest friends, colleagues and most trusted confidants.
As well as discovering the ‘real’ Lisa that emerges when the cameras aren’t rolling, behind the glitz and glamour, and exploring her family’s important role in shaping her rising stardom. E! also delves into the rock-solid marriage of Lisa and Yusri (KRU), a union that is often referred to as the strongest marriage in Malaysia’s showbiz scene.
E! News Asia Special: Lisa Surihani premieres on Monday, April 14th at 10.30pm on Astro Channel 712.
