KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 -- The excitement surrounding Miri-born actor Yong Zheng Xi's appearance in the hit period romance Bridgerton continues to build after the recent release of its fourth season.

Playing the charming Lord Barnaby in the season's eighth episode, titled "Dance in the Country," Yong's performance has sparked enthusiastic reactions online, with many Malaysians celebrating the representation of local talent in the internationally acclaimed Netflix series.

In a Zoom interview with Malay Mail, Yong said he was surpised by the overwhelming response from his home country.

"It's a wonderful surprise. I didn't really expect this lovely a response," said the 32-year-old actor. "It's very heartwarming to receive that from Malays...