Siti Khalijah Zainal

Actress

I was happy to have Siti Khalijah in my studio today. The versatile actress told me that I had taken her photograph when she did a school play! This uncle, unfortunately, could not remember. It turned out to be a play at The Necessary Stage’s M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. Anyway, she was comfortable enough to be herself. Her animated way of talking led to some nice portraits, and she also sang some Malay songs that her father used to sing. This was an amazing gift. Thank you.

I feel so honoured to be part of the Drama Mama portraits and to have my photos taken by you again, after so long! The session was so chill, a casual catch up with an old friend. You made me feel very comfortable, and you managed to capture so many amazing shots of me just being myself, as Siti. Very different from the usual heavily made-up, posed, and BIG character shoots that I normally do. I’m glad I got to share this vulnerable side of me that I usually dare not show. And the photo you have chosen is one of my favourites. Thank you, Ngiap Heng, for making this happen and having me be a part of it!