Malaysian actor part of latest ‘Bridgerton’ season

2026-03-02 - 15:24

Malaysian actor Zheng Xi Yong and co-star Isabella Wei, who plays Posy Li in the new season of ‘Bridgerton’. (Instagram pic) PETALING JAYA: Fans of “Bridgerton” should keep their eyes peeled for a Malaysian actor in the latest season of the popular period drama. Miri-born Zheng Xi Yong plays Lord Barnaby in the second half of the fourth season, currently streaming on Netflix, Dayak Daily reported. Zheng, who also appeared in Hollywood hits like “Barbie” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy”, announced that he was part of the ensemble on social media. “Absolutely adored my time on @bridgertonnetflix and everyone who I got to meet and work with! What a dream to be part of it all,” he said in an Instagram post. The series, which is popular for its lavish costumes and diverse casting, is adapted from novels by Julia Quinn.