Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email KUALA LUMPUR: Visually-impaired M. Thavasothy is determined to inspire Malaysians through the latest Petronas Deepavali television commercial.
Thavasothy, a 55-year-old History teacher, believes that failure is never an obstacle in life but a stepping-stone to success.
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»There is always a light within us to overcome challenges« M. THAVASOTHY
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Themed The wisdom, strength, and courage to succeed is within you, the commercial is based on Thavasothy's life as someone who has always determined to live a normal and respectable life without any special treatment.
In the 120-second commercial, Thavasothy plays himself taking on daily challenges with courage to build a comfortable life for his family.
"There is always a light within us to overcome challenges and I hope people, by watching the commercial will be inspired and have the determination to succeed in everything they do," said Thavasothy, who was born blind and is a father of two.
Advertising agency Leo Burnett senior copywriter Jovian Lee said Thavasothy was an inspirational person.
"He wrote most of the script, leaving the creative team with not much to do," Lee added.
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Real life: Thavasothy playing himself in one segment of the Petronas Deepavali television commercial.
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The commercial aired from yesterday.
yet to catch this ad!
advance deepavali wishes.
ammu-in-deepavali-mood
hye..he is my sir…Mr.Thava…He teach in SMK(P)TMN PETALING PJ…he teach us…history..he is a wonderful person..although he is not able to see…he got a special gift frm god…really glad to see him on tv..miss him a lot….