Lisa Surihani Explained

Honorific Prefix:Yang Berbahagia Datin
Lisa Surihani
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|ليسا سوريهاني
Birth Name:Lisa Surihani binti Mohamed
Birth Date:23 March 1986
Height:160 cm
Children:3
Occupation:Actress, commercial model, television host, producer
Years Active:1997–present
Alma Mater:Aberystwyth University

Lisa Surihani Mohamed (;), born 23 March 1986) is a Malaysian actress, model, television host and commercial model. Starting her entertainment career in 1997, at the age of 11, she has appeared in feature films and television shows as well as TV commercials. She has received the Malaysian Film Festival for Best Actress. Her films include Goodbye Boys (2006) I'm Not Single (2008), Kapoww!! (2010), SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu (2012) and Ular (2013).

Mohamed married singer-actor Yusry KRU in 2012 and they have two children. In February 2017, she was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF Malaysia.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early life

Lisa Surihani was born in Kuala Lumpur to a family of Bugis with distant Chinese, Arab and Indian ancestry.[5] She studied in Sekolah Sri Inai during her primary and secondary years. She studied law at the Help University College and Aberystwyth University in Wales, United Kingdom.[6]

Career

Mohamed started out in an Ovaltine commercial at 11. Some of her earliest TV appearances were Gergasi on TV1 and later Ayah Kami. She first acted in films Goodbye Boys and recently Sekali Lagi with Malaysian actor Shaheizy Sam. She was awarded Best Actress in a Comedy at the Anugerah Lawak Warna. She also received the Best Actress award at the 23rd Malaysian Film Festival.

In 2012, she starred in local films Lagenda Budak Setan 2, Cyber X: Ancaman Penggodam and Istanbul Aku Datang. She was given the Best Actress award at the 23rd Malaysian Film Festival and Most Popular Film Actress at Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian.

Mohamed's stage debut came in the November 2012 production of Teater Tun Siti Hasmah, a biographical sketch of first lady Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.[7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Moahmed married Malaysian singer and actor Yusry Abdul Halim, of KRU fame, in 2012. The couple welcomed a daughter in September 2015.[10] [11] In November 2016, they announced that they were expecting their second child.[12] On 23 April 2017, Lisa gave birth to her second child, a boy.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] They had their third child, a son, on 23 June 2021.

On 11 January 2013, Mohamed lost approximately RM50,000 in savings due to her ATM card being used by other individuals without her consent. She and her mother Siti Amirah Ahmad lodged a police report.[18] [19]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Goodbye Boys Lara Feature film debut
2008I'm Not SingleMaya Borhan
2009Jangan Pandang Belakang CongkakMustika Sudirman
2010V3 Samseng Jalanan[20] [21] Kamsah
Semerah Cinta StilletoSiti Laila/Stilla
Lagenda Budak SetanAyu Sidaratul Dursina
Kapoww!Siti Nurhasnita
ZooShila
Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak 2Mustika Sudirman
2011Sekali LagiSheila
Ombak RinduMila Amylia Rashdan
Papa, I Love YouElly
2012Lagenda Budak Setan 2: KaterinaAyu
SAM (Saya Amat Mencintaimu)Lisa
Istanbul Aku DatangDian
2013UlarMyra
2014Despicable Me 2Lucy (voice)Malay version
Lagenda Budak Setan 3: KasyahAyu
Dendam Orang Mati[22] [23] Lena
Manisnya Cinta Di CappadociaIzelea
2015Suamiku, Encik Perfect 10 Aleeya Azmeen
Cicakman 3Linda
SinaranShila
2018WheelyBella (voice)
2023Sumpahan Malam RayaHerself

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2002GergasiTV1
2004Ayah Kami
2008Mertua vs MenantuAstro Prima
20103 JandaIntan[24]
Tudung EkspresErinAstro Ria[25] [26]
2011AdamayaMayaTV3[27]
2012Mana Hilangnya JuwitaAnggunAstro Ria[28]
Oh My English! HerselfAstro TVIQ[29]
2018Alamatnya CintaAstro RiaCameo
2020Pelindung Seorang PuteriRose
2021Ramadan Pertama EdiAs producer
2024Kiblat ke SyurgaDr. KhadijahAstro Ria

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2008 Down Memory Lane Host
2010 MyEG Extra Time Bring It! Host
Mari Menari Host
2011 Siti: Hiburan & Inspirasi Guest
2013 HBO Sentral Host [30]
2014 Pasport Cinta Herself
2016–2017 e-bu Babypedia Host
2022Sakinah Mawaddah WarahmahHostAstro Oasis

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2009Ponti Anak Remaja Astro Ria
2010AzanRosaTV1[31]
2011S3RAMSuhailaAstro Ria
2013Mamma Mamma Mia!Leeya
2014 Jawa TaikoAlisaAstro Prima[32] [33]
Strawberi & Karipap: Sesat Kat ParisSofeaAstro First Exclusive
2016Syahadah Yang HilangZubaidahAstro Citra
2017Kontena AnaAna
2018Aku PosmenLatifah
2019GengMariamAstro First Exclusive
Dah Mati Pun CantikDr RinaAstro Citra
20206 HariSuzi
Aku Posmen, Kau Latifah, Dia JosephLatifah

Videography

+Music videoYearTitleSinger
2004"Milikku"Zahid AF2 ft Cat Farish

Endorsements

YearProductsNotesSources
1997Ovaltine
2002Johnson & Johnson
McDonald's
2004Hotlink Siti Nurhaliza Fantasia Tourwith Siti Nurhaliza, Nadiya Nisaa and Sazzy Falak
Rexona
MyEG
2007Lip Ice
Maggi Cukup Rasa
2010Garnier[34] [35] [36] [37]
Honda Icon
2012Freshlook[38]
DiGi Easy Prepaid
I Choose Malaysia campaign ads
2013Marigold Peel Fresh[39] [40] [41] [42] [43]
WeChatwith Shaheizy Sam
2014Sofy BodyFit
2015Courtswith Harith Iskander
Oral-B
Body Shop

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
200821st Malaysian Film FestivalMost Promising Actress I'm Not Single
201023rd Malaysian Film FestivalBest Actress Lagenda Budak Setan
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianMost Popular Film Actress
2012Anugerah SkrinBest Supporting Actress For Film Ombak Rindu
2013Anugerah Lawak WarnaBest Comedy Actress For Film Istanbul Aku Datang
2014 Festival Filem MalaysiaBest Actress Istanbul Aku Datang
2015Anugerah SkrinBest Actress For FilmDendam Orang Mati

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/02/22/lisa-surihani-is-unicef-ambassador-actress-joins-beckham-jackie-chan-and-also-upin-ipin-as-global/ Lisa Surihani is Unicef ambassador
  2. Web site: Lisa Surihani teruja dilantik duta UNICEF. Utusan Malaysia. 22 February 2017. 23 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170323233228/http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/lisa-surihani-teruja-dilantik-duta-unicef-1.447809. 23 March 2017. dead.
  3. Web site: Lisa Surihani duta baru UNICEF. Sinar Harian. 23 February 2017. 23 March 2017.
  4. Web site: Lisa Surihani kini duta UNICEF. Harian Metro. 21 February 2017. 23 March 2017.
  5. http://www.thenutgraph.com/lisa-surhani-proud-of-malaysia/ Lisa Surihani: Proud of Malaysia
  6. Web site: Malaysia's Résumé - Lisa Surihani. www.malaysiaresume.com. 1 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208130402/http://www.malaysiaresume.com/contribute/lisa-surihani. 8 December 2015. dead.
  7. Web site: Lisa Surihani Ganti Erra Fazira, Terajui Watak Tun Siti Hasmah. Iss Latiff. EntCentral. 1 September 2012. 1 December 2014.
  8. Web site: Erra Fazira Tarik Diri & Lisa Surihani Bakal Bawa Watak Tun Siti Hasmah. Rotikaya. 29 August 2012. 1 December 2014.
  9. Web site: Lisa & Datin Sofea Jane Jadi Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah?. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174635/http://www.malaysiandigest.com/archived/index.php/18-entertainment/mdtainment/12560-lisa-a-datin-sofea-jane-jadi-tun-dr-siti-hasmah.html. usurped. 15 March 2017. Malaysian Digest. 5 September 2012. 1 December 2014.
  10. Web site: Lisa, Yusri terima kehadiran orang baharu. Sinar Harian. 16 September 2015. 1 October 2015.
  11. Web site: Lisa Surihani merajuk, terharu 'ditipu' Yusry. Nadia Azam. Malaysiakini. 21 March 2016. 21 March 2016.
  12. Web site: Yusry and Lisa expecting baby number 2. Farah Harith. Free Malaysia Today. 12 November 2016. 9 March 2017.
  13. Web site: Lisa Surihani selamat lahirkan anak lelaki. Ifqdar Rahman. Utusan Malaysia. 23 April 2017. 24 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170424174946/https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/lisa-surihani-selamat-lahirkan-anak-lelaki-1.472741. 24 April 2017. dead.
  14. Web site: Lisa, Yusry timang anak kedua. Syafil Syazwan Jefri. Harian Metro. 23 April 2017. 24 April 2017.
  15. Web site: Lisa, Yusry dapat anak lelaki. Zaidi Mohamad. Berita Harian. 23 April 2017. 24 April 2017.
  16. Web site: Lisa, Yusry namakan anak kedua Yusof Leonne. Zaidi Mohamad. Berita Harian. 1 May 2017. 2 May 2017.
  17. Web site: Yusof Leonne nama anak Yusry, Lisa. Alif Fadli Mohd Sori. Utusan Malaysia. 1 May 2017. 2 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170501075735/http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/yusof-leonne-nama-anak-yusry-lisa-1.476303. 1 May 2017. dead.
  18. Web site: Hilang RM50,000, Lisa Surihani serah pada polis. Sinar Harian. 14 January 2013. 14 May 2018.
  19. Web site: Kad ATM Bertukar Tangan — Lisa Surihani Rugi RM50,000 Lesap Dari Akaun Bank. Rotikaya. 14 January 2013. 14 May 2018.
  20. Web site: Lisa's big on versatility. Hong Boon How. Carsifu. 28 March 2010. 14 May 2018.
  21. Web site: Lisa tidak janggal hisap rokok. Faizal Saharuni. Kosmo!. 8 March 2010. 14 May 2018.
  22. http://www.ohbulan.com/lisa-surihani-atau-fizz-fairuz-yang-psycho/ Dendam Orang Mati : Lisa Surihani Atau Fizz Fairuz Yang Psycho?
  23. http://www.mynewshub.cc/artis/dicabar-yusry-sebab-lisa-surihani-berlakon-filem-seram/ Dicabar Yusry Sebab Lisa Surihani Berlakon Filem Seram
  24. Web site: Mampukah 3 Janda atasi Mertua...?. Abdul Aziz Itar. Utusan Malaysia. 12 March 2009. 25 March 2014.
  25. Budiey (18 Jun 2010). Lisa Surihani, Julia Ziegler Pakai Tudung dalam Tudung Ekspress Sensasi Selebriti. Diperoleh pada 15 Mac 2015.
  26. Jessabel Soo (18 Jun 2010). Lisa, Julia bertudung Kosmo!. Diperoleh pada 15 Mac 2015.
  27. Budiey (16 April 2010). Gandingan Sein Ruffedge & Lisa Surihani Dalam Adamaya Menjadi Sensasi Selebriti. Diperoleh pada 15 Mac 2015.
  28. Mohd Al Qayum Azizi (3 July 2012). 'Mana Hilangnya Juwita' Angkat Kisah Penculikan mSTAR Online. Retreieved 15 March 2015.
  29. http://www.rotikaya.com/lisa-surihani-bakal-muncul-dalam-oh-my-english-hujung-minggu-ini/ 'Mana Hilangnya Juwita' Angkat Kisah Penculikan
  30. Web site: Lisa Surihani Dilantik Sebagai Hos HBO Sentral. KLXpress. 28 April 2014. 1 December 2014.
  31. Web site: Lisa Surihani, Razali Hussin dalam Telemovie Azan. Budiey. Sensasi Selebriti. 25 August 2010. 26 March 2014.
  32. Web site: Lisa Surihani Takut Kena Marah Dengan Yusry?. https://web.archive.org/web/20140825145729/http://www.malaysiandigest.com/hiburan/169482-lisa-surihani-takut-kena-marah-dengan-yusry-lisasurihani.html. usurped. 25 August 2014. Sensasi Selebriti. 18 March 2013. 27 March 2014.
  33. Web site: Lisa Surihani hanya percaya ibu. Kosmo!. 13 March 2013. 27 March 2014.
  34. News: Lisa Surihani amalkan '6 to 1' untuk kekal remaja.... Marina Sahabudin. Sinar Harian. 21 March 2013. 27 March 2017.
  35. News: Lisa Surihani memilih. Utusan Malaysia. 8 July 2013. 27 March 2017.
  36. News: Garnier: Skincare line invites women to take part in challenge. The Star Online. 23 October 2012. 27 March 2017.
  37. News: 'Ramah Mesra' dengan Garnier dan Lisa Surihani. Selebriti Online. 16 July 2012. 27 March 2017.
  38. News: Lisa Surihani is brand ambassador for FreshLook. The Malay Mail. 30 October 2012. Andrea. Matthew. 14 May 2018. https://archive.today/20130221035502/http://www.mmail.com.my/story/lisa-surihani-brand-ambassador-freshlook-35507. 21 February 2013. dead.
  39. News: Actress to educate consumers on value of Marigold Peel Fresh line-up of beverages. Vincent Tan. The Star Online. 6 July 2013. 27 March 2017.
  40. News: Starting the year with fruity goodness. The Star Online. 27 February 2016. 26 March 2016.
  41. News: New Marigold Peef Fresh Brand Ambassador. Marketing Magazine. 8 July 2013. 27 March 2017.
  42. News: Lisa Surihani Jumpa Peminat di Siri Jelajah MARIGOLD PEEL FRESH. Sensasi Selebriti. 15 December 2015. 27 March 2017.
  43. News: LISA SURIHANI DUTA MARIGOLD PEEL FRESH. Media Hiburan. 10 July 2013. 27 March 2017.