Hisyam Hamid knows his priorities. And he's canny. After making his debut in the TV drama series Cut Amirah - an Astro Prima and MediaCorp project in 2011, he decided to go full-time with acting in early 2014 and relocated to Malaysia where he knew he would have much greater opportunities. However, with his wife and two children residing in Singapore, the living arrangement is not without its challenges. "It's difficult for me to be close to my family and to be there for them as much as I'd like. One obvious obstacle is that I used to be readily available whenever my children needed help with their school work, but now, I have to hire tutors to fill the void," Hisyam says. However, his sedulous personality urged him to find a win-win solution. "We make very regular Face Time calls and are very active on the family group chat. I'm updated on their day-to-day activities. Other than that, I also make it a point to travel back during school breaks or long weekends or when I get a long break from work," he continues.
This story is from the June/July 2022 edition of MEN'S FOLIO Malaysia.
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