Faizal Hussein admits to newfound fame after "Bidaah"
The actor, who plays the role of cult leader Walid in the drama penned by Erma Fatima, said that he has been getting a lot of offers to appear on podcast shows and do digital content since playing the character, which has now gone viral.
"They offered me a hefty amount of money. But I turned them down because none of that was a part of my profession as an actor," he said.
Faizal also admitted that his social media following has also grown larger, both from those who enjoyed his performance and those who jokingly offered themselves to be his wife.
"I don't understand why they would be sending me such messages, although I am their father or grandfather's age. But then again, as long as I don't respond, it's fine," he added.
It is noted that Indonesian viewers were the ones who enjoyed the drama very much, with the character Walid and his infamous line, "Close your eyes and imagine my face" becoming the new Internet meme.
(Photo Source: Faizal Hussein IG)
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