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British-Asian actress Karolina Conchet made her big screen debut through the live action film The Little Mermaid produced by Disney. The star born in 2001 assumes the role of Princess Mala, one of the 7 mermaids, the child of King Triton.
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In this version, each of Ariel’s sisters is of a different race and rules over different seas. Mala is a mermaid living in the Asia-Pacific region, governing the Chaine Sea – shallow waters, many small islands.
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Sharing about the process of getting the role, Karolina Conchet said it was a great experience. She did quite well at the audition. In addition, she also had to complete a physical exam and perform many dangerous scenes to prove her strength. ”I knew I got the role through my manager, the director called to inform me. They sent me a WhatsApp message and I was in Laos, my father’s hometown. This is my first time to Laos, I am happy to receive good news here.”
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In the movie, Karolina Conchet is the older sister with the most lines. Although she is not the main character, her acting is also loved and recognized by the audience. The character Mala is Ariel’s close sister, always helping and supporting Ariel in important times. At the same time, the color of Mala’s caudal fin is also different from other sisters. Mala’s caudal fin color is pink and orange, giving it uniqueness and personality. Mala is seen as a strong mermaid with a good sense of humour, hating shipwrecks and polluting things.
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The process of creating the distinctive look of the mermaid Mala was researched and explored by the creative team. She went to measure and try on accessories many times to match the design. The look and color of Mala is inspired by the royal goby – a fish with purple, pink and yellow scales. My team and I tried many different hairstyles, worked with makeup artist Peter King to help Mala show more personality, “- the Z gen actor expressed.
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Karolina Conchet was born in 2001. Her father is Lao and her mother is Polish. She spent her childhood living in France and then moved to England to live and naturalize. In recent years, the actress has had the opportunity to return to her roots and visit Laos.
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In addition to her work as an actress, Karolina is also known as a model. She said that the biggest similarity with modeling and acting is helping her get used to being in front of the camera, having many observers and knowing how to act in front of many scenes. ”Thanks to modeling, I have some experience to enter the acting path. Acting makes me more mature, I try to get out of my comfort zone and become stronger,’ said the actor.