Glamorous yet grounded, international actress Fan Bingbing has graced film sets around the world, but her recent experience working on Mother Bhumi, a Malaysian-produced film, seems to have left a lasting impression.

The Chinese actress and global fashion icon, best known for her roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and I Am Not Madame Bovary, said the warmth and professionalism of the Malaysian crew during the shoot in Kedah last year made her feel at home.

“I was really inspired by their energy. Everyone was so committed and supportive, and the atmosphere was just so positive,” she told Bernama when met at the ongoing 38th Tokyo Inter­national Film Festival (TIFF) recently.

Fan, who was also nominated for best actress for her role in Mother Bhumi, noted that collaborating with the Malaysian crew brought a refreshing change from her previous international projects.

“It’s rare to find such genuine teamwork. Everyone trusted and respected one another, and that made every day on set meaningful,” she added.