BEN 10 GETS LOCAL TREATMENT

Hafiz AF7 (Photo courtesy of Arcis Communication)

AF7 winner, Hafiz, brings Cartoon Network superhero Ben 10 to life in Bahasa Malaysia.

Hafiz, the latest winner of Akademi Fantasia (AF7), was handpicked to voice the lead character, Ben Tennyson in Cartoon Network’s latest live action flick, Ben 10 Alien Swarm.

“I am extremely excited to be a part of Ben 10 Alien Swarm, as the Ben 10 Alien Force series is such a global phenomenon,” said the 19 year-old, who was roped in October by Cartoon Networks for the part. Hafiz noted it was an absolute thrill for him to voice the part whilst wearing the same luminous green jacket as Ben 10. “My nephews are huge fans of the show; they have the action figures and everything, so that got me interested as well. Ben 10 is such a huge superhero to kids, so I feel like I’m their superhero as well!” the Sarawakian star quipped.

Ben 10 Alien Swarm is a live-action movie based on the hit animated series Ben 10 Alien Force. Ben 10 Alien Swarm follows teenage hero Ben Tennyson as he breaks ranks from the Plumbers (a secret organization that battles alien forces) to help Elena, a mysterious young woman; uncover an alien threat to our world. Joining him on his adventures are Gwen and Kevin, super-powered heroes in their own right, who must trust each other’s instincts to help save the day.

Premiering 6pm, Saturday (28.11.2009) on Cartoon Network (Astro Channel 616).