SHARIFAH SAKINAH, Actress & Producer

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Sharifah Sakinah cuts a bold figure with her buzz cut, shedding an old image to embrace a sense of pure beauty. The “Rise to Power: KLGU” actress advocates for body positivity, fitness and good mental health, especially conscious of the message she wants to impart to her young daughter. “I am surer every day that I have so much confidence because of my daughter. I am strong for her,” the proud mother shares.

Open about her experiences as a woman with ADHD, Sharifah recognises that self-empowerment is crucial, but so is receiving support from the system and surrounding community. “It’s not even a disease to me, I think it’s a blessing from God, and I treat it as a gift,” the actress admits.

Where beauty is concerned, Sharifah shares that the secret to feeling good is to be authentic. “You need to tell yourself you look beautiful and have the courage not to worry about what society thinks about you. You can’t pick fights with naysayers, so keep quiet and have fun being yourself !”