S'porean actress Sora Ma responds to criticisms that she doesn't look sad enough for someone whose husband died in 2024

Malaysia-born actress Sora Ma, who recently became a Singapore citizen, received a slew of negative comments on her Apr. 22 Instagram Reel.

The 41-year-old put up a video, captioned, "Welcome to our little sanctuary", which provided a short house tour of her apartment.

Her son Skye also appeared in the video.

What she showed

In the video, she showed her living room and her late husband's "proudest display wall".

She also showed her trophy cabinet and a large revolving rack for her shoes.

Comments attacking her

Subsequently, in an Instagram Story, Sora revealed the comments she got.

One comment read: "You husband died not too long ago and you appear so happy."

In response to the observation, Sora replied: "I want to know as well if I am really happy? Or am I just trying to live well? Maybe I can just fake it until I make it one day."

Another comment also said she she did not appear sad at all.

Sora replied and asked why should she show her sadness if she did not need the commenter's sympathy.

She also asked if it is better to go through it alone than with others: "When I cannot deal with it, can I look for you to help me with my sadness?"

Another commenter accused Sora of bragging about her new home: "You just emigrated to Singapore and bought a new home. There's nothing to brag about. Can you be more subtle?"

Sora retorted that she indeed also felt that there was nothing to brag about and asked what was being bragged about.

Background

Sora got married in 2021.

Her late Singaporean businessman passed away in 2024, while she was pregnant with their son.

His passing was not made known until six months later.

Top photo via Sora Ma