Amelia Henderson Explained

Amelia Henderson
Birth Name:Amelia Thripura Henderson
Birth Date:1995 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Years Active:2006–present
Parents:Graham L. Henderson (father)
Dr. Jaya Rudralingam (mother)

Amelia Thripura Henderson (born 20 October 1995 in Selangor) is a Malaysian-British actress, television presenter, YouTuber and model.

Early life

Amelia Thripura Henderson was born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, and she is the daughter of a Malaysian Indian dentist mother of Ceylonese descent, Dr. Jaya Rudralingam and a Scottish architect father, Graham L. Henderson.[1] [2] [3] She has a younger brother named Alexander Rudrakeith Henderson. Henderson is a Malaysian-British dual national as she attained British citizenship from her father through birth. Henderson is a member of Mensa International, with a certified IQ of 180.

Personal life

Henderson wed a member of the Kedah royal family, Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar in 2015. Following the wedding, Henderson was conferred the honorific form of address as "Yang Berbahagia Datin Indera Amelia Thripura Henderson". The couple divorced after 3 years of marriage in 2018. They have no children.[4]

Prior to her marriage with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson embraced Islam and adopt the name Putri Noor Amelia Thripura Henderson Abdullah. After divorced with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson renounced Islam, discontinued the usage of her Muslim name and converted back to Hinduism.

Filmography

Film

Feature films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009TalentimeMelati
Pisau CukurYoung Bella
2012SeeFoodRubyVoice role
Young GirlVoice role
2014RibbitMarcellaVoice role; English version
2021J2: J Retribusi Amy
2023Didi & Friends The MovieCaptain ZeeVoice role
PulauKat
2024Harimau Malaya: The Untold JourneyInaya
2025Blood BrothersSheila
Keluang ManTBA

Direct-to-video

List of voice performances in direct-to-video! Year! Title! Role
2008Barbie in A Christmas CarolKelly / Tammy
2009Barbie and the Three MusketeersMiette
Sing Along with BarbieMiette

Television films

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2016Anak Mat Salleh Tapi MelayuMaryTV3
2018RenjanaNorantv7
DM Hati AwakIzza
30 Hari Membunuh CintaRaraAstro Citra
Nadi LunaFiraTV3
2022BourgainvilleaNinaTV2

Television series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2006Keluarga AdamTV2
2008Kasut Tumit TinggiAstro Prima
2013Ninja Cat, Ichi Ni San!Eager Beaver, Nicole / The PawTV9Voice role
2015Knowsy Nina Wants To KnowKnowsy NinaTV appsVoice role
Keluarga PontimauSabrinaTV3
2016Oh My English!: After SchoolAmeliaAstro TVIQ,
Astro Maya HD
2018Jangan Benci CintakuDamiaTV3
Pengantin 100 HariErina
2019Cinta Non GrataDarlina
Voice NoteMira
Hilang Kasih di SarajevoEminaSuria
2020Rindu Yang TerindahAiris WardaTV3
Pengantin Satu MalamZulaikha Nasreen
2021Romantika 4 Hari 3 MalamLana Analia
Cik Ayu Mee SanggulCik AyuAstro Ria
Kisah Cinta KitaNatasha / AleesaTV3
2023One Million Dollar VoiceZanaAstro Ria
2024I.D.Anggun ZaharaAstro Premier

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2008Sugar PalsGloria/BerniceTV2Voice role
2009The English RoomHostAstro TVIQ
2010The English Room: Let's Talk!
2013SPM English Literature ComponentAstro Tutor TV SPM
2015MYEG Daily/SuperSport Daily/Dashing DailyAstro Supersport
2015–2016GO TRAVELGOASEAN
2016B HealthyAstro Bella
2019Dewi Remaja Astro Ria
2020Kelas #DudukRumahCameoAstro Tutor TV
Ohsem!Host Awesome TV
2022Roller Kata (Season 2)
2022–presentGempak Most Wanted Astro Riawith Sean Lee
2023Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022with Sean Lee, Radin Amir Affendy & Elly Mazlein
Sepahtu Reunion Al-PuasaSallyAstro WarnaEpisode: "Di Mana Jodohku"
TikTok Awards Malaysia 2023HostTV3with Izzue Islam & Sherry Alhadad
2024Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2023Astro Riawith Sean Lee, Sherry Alhadad & Zizan Razak

Music video

YearTitlePerformer(s)
2020"Khayalan Dalam Rindu"Sam Suhaid
2022"Sama Seperti Dulu"Hael Husaini
2023"Kau Aku Satu"Alif Satar & The Locos

Podcast

Controversy

In 2022, Amelia sparks a controversy when Idris Khan and herself breach a contract for A. Aida's drama project of Sekali Lagi Cinta Kembali. She would eventually brought the case to the court as she stated that she did "nothing wrong" in the process.[5] The court ruled A. Aida's side in April 2023 and herself was ordered to pay RM200,000 to the production.[6] She then won appeal in the High Court on October 2023 as the court ruled her side.[7] However, the court ordered her to pay RM10,000 compensation to the production.[8]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
20165th Stail EH! AwardsMost Promising Celebrities[9]
20176th Stail EH! AwardsMost Sexy Female Celebrities
2019Face of Malaysia AwardsCelebrity Star of the Year[10]
14th Asia Model AwardsModel Star Award – Malaysia[11]
2nd Instafamous AwardsStylish Instafamous Award[12]
32nd Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardsMost Popular Female New ArtistJangan Benci Cintaku[13] [14]
20226th World Outstanding Grandmasters Excellence AwardMalaysia Most Outstanding Best Actress Excellence Award[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. News: Amelia Henderson is a real life warrior princess. Yeoh. Angelin. 1 September 2016. TheMalayMailOnline. 23 November 2016.
  2. News: Klang-born model Amelia Henderson turns racist comments into opportunity to preach love. Chu. Mei Mei. 14 June 2019. The Star. 12 December 2019.
  3. News: Do You Still Remember This Girl? You Will Be Amazed To See How She Looks Like Now!!!. 31 October 2016. The Coverage. 12 December 2019.
  4. News: Memang kami sudah berpisah - Amelia Henderson. Mohamed. Raja Nurfatimah Mawar. 26 August 2018. Berita Harian. 12 June 2019. ms.
  5. Web site: 2022-11-03 . Amelia Henderson goes through with court case against A. Aida . 2024-06-30 . Yahoo News . en-SG.
  6. Web site: 2023-04-10 . Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM200,000 for contract breach . 2024-06-30 . Yahoo News . en-MY.
  7. Web site: Roslan . Suraya . 2023-10-27 . Amelia Henderson wins appeal over RM200k damages for TV drama breach of contract New Straits Times . 2024-06-30 . NST Online . en.
  8. Web site: Breach of contract: Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM10,000 in nominal compensation . 2024-06-30 . The Star . en.
  9. Web site: ANUGERAH STAIL EH! 2016. 31 March 2016. EH!. ms.
  10. Web site: Lee Xuan wins Face of Asia-Pacific 2019. 12 December 2019. 21 May 2019. Thomas Tan. cj.my. dmy-all.
  11. Web site: Malaysian Model Amelia Henderson Wins Award In South Korea. 12 June 2019. 10 June 2019. Annie May. hype.my. dmy-all.
  12. Web site: Senarai Penerima Anugerah Instafamous 2019 Dibawakan Oleh Hurr.tv. 12 December 2019. mahagosip.com. ms. dmy-all.
  13. Web site: Farihad Shalla Mahmud. Bintang baharu, lama hangatkan saingan Top 5 ABPBH 32. August 16, 2019. Berita Harian. ms.
  14. Web site: Zul Husni Abdul Hamid. Mira Filzah Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 32. September 22, 2019. Berita Harian. ms.
  15. Web site: Siah . Danial . 2022-03-14 . CEO OF FINAS APPLAUDS DATO’ JALALUDDIN HASSAN, AMELIA HENDERSON, AND SANJNA SURI FOR INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 6TH WORLD MOST OUTSTANDING GRANDMASTER EXCELLENCE AWARD . 2024-06-30 . Kr8tif Express . en-US.
  16. Web site: Alhamzah . Tahir . 2022-03-17 . #Showbiz: Jalaluddin Hassan receives lifetime achievement award New Straits Times . 2024-06-30 . NST Online . en.