SHAH ALAM – Malaysian actress Siti Saleha reached another milestone in her acting career by winning the prestigious ‘Outstanding Asian Star’ award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024, held in South Korea on Sept 24.
The 34-year-old star of the popular 7 Hari Mencintaiku series expressed her excitement and gratitude on social media, sharing a heartfelt message alongside a photo of herself holding the coveted trophy.
"This is ours, Malaysia," she wrote, celebrating the achievement with her fans.
The announcement initiated a flood of supportive comments, with fellow industry artists and fans congratulating her.
Notable names such as Marsha Milan, Eyka Farhana, and Liza Abdullah expressed their pride in Saleha’s accomplishment.
"Congratulationssss, so proud of you," Singer Marsha Milan enthusiastically commented.
Similarly, actress Eyka Farhana shared her excitement, writing, "Congratulations sis! We are so proud of you #Malaysiaboleh."
Adding a personal touch, Liza Abdullah, who portrayed Siti Saleha’s on-screen mother in the hit drama 7 Hari Mencintaiku, posted, "MashaAllah Tabarakallah, Alhamdulillah. Tahniah anak mak.. My Mia Adriana."
Other celebrities, including Mira Filzah, chimed in with a simple but heartfelt "Congratulations!" while Zahiral McWilson added, "Proud! Congratulations!!"
The outpouring of support extended beyond Malaysia, as international stars and directors also joined in celebrating Siti Saleha’s remarkable win.
The award was based on global fan votes, solidifying her popularity across borders.
Siti was one of seven Asian stars to be honoured, with other winners hailing from countries like South Korea, the Philippines, and Singapore.
During a media session, Siti expressed her gratitude, highlighting how this international recognition demonstrated that Malaysian talent could shine on the world stage.
She hoped her win would inspire more Malaysian actors to dream big.
The Seoul International Drama Awards, established in 2006, has become a major platform celebrating excellence in television drama production worldwide.
Categories include Best Drama, Best Actor and Actress, alongside fan-voted awards like Outstanding Asian Star.