Now, the Klang-born star of films such as “Talentime”, “J2: J Retribusi”, “Pulau“, and “Blood Brothers: Bara Naga” is encouraging her fans and followers to embrace a healthy lifestyle through sports.
Like many Malaysians, the older of two siblings has taken a liking to pickleball, the popular paddle activity that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton.
“I’m not really into going to the gym as it stresses me out. But when I play pickleball, I feel happy – I get to sweat and socialise, without even realising I’m actually exercising,” Henderson, 29, told FMT.
Her interest in sports doesn’t come out of nowhere: she previously hosted sports programmes on Astro SuperSport, and also covered the US Open in 2022.
So, when the opportunity came about, she didn’t hesitate to venture into setting up a pickleball court with four business partners, including her younger brother.
Henderson describes Pickle Depot, located in a green lung in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, as an “oasis in the city”.
“When I first step foot into this space, I saw huge potential – not just for a business, but to build a healthy and active community,” said the actress, who began her career as a model in commercials before branching out into acting with the sitcom “Keluarga Adam”.
Henderson hopes Pickle Depot will become a destination of choice for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and for the sport to serve as a form of therapy for those coping with daily stress.
Learn more about Pickle Depot here and on Instagram.
Pickle Depot
Jalan Strachan, Sentul West,
51100 Kuala Lumpur