Although he gets paid more as a model, he prefers acting. I prefer acting because I get to express myself. Modelling is more superficial. Besides, I am offered more roles to act in movies than to model in fashion shows. It is true that male models in Malaysia do not get as many job offers as their female counterparts.
Female models get to do a minimum of two shows a week and are paid handsomely too, pardon the pun.
Our local fashion designers prefer female models as their clothes cater to women. It's very rare for them to design men's apparel. Edika adds that male models only get to do the occasional show for international fashion labels, which explains why he opted for acting. Edika admits that initially, movie producers and directors wanted him for their movies because of his looks. In Malaysia, it is quite simple to be an actor.