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Fazura
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|فازورا
Birth Name:Nur Fazura binti Sharifuddin
Birth Date:27 September 1983
Birth Place:Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Nationality:Malaysian
Education:High School
Alma Mater:Fashion Design College
Other Names:Faz, Fazura, Fazbulous
Notable Works:Television:
Teen's World
Tahajjud Cinta
Kisah Cinta
Facing Up To Fazura
Hero Seorang Cinderella
Film :
Bicara Hati
Gol & Gincu
Pisau Cukur
Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia
Langit Cinta
Years Active:2004–present
Children:1
Father:Sharifuddin Bin Adnan
Mother:Fadillah Binti Nasir
Module:
Embed:yes
Associated Acts:Estranged, Ridho Rhoma, Ning Baizura, Taufik Batisah, Jason Dy, Fattah Amin, Samsons
Genre:Pop
Instrument:Vocal
Years Active:2014–present

Nur Fazura Binti Sharifuddin (born September 27, 1983), better known by her stage name as Fazura, is a Malaysian actress, singer, television Host, VJ began her career in the Malaysian entertainment industry by hosting a television show and performing in several minor acting roles.

She was the host of a television show called Teen World. In 2004, she played the leading role in Bicara Hati, which earned her an award nomination. Later in 2005, she was starred in the film Gol & Gincu. In 2010, she was featured in around 10 films, TV series and dramas, and had hosted a number of television programs.

Early life and education

Fazura was born in one of the rural province at Pekan, a town in the state of Pahang in Malaysia.[1] She is the third of four siblings and has three brothers.[2] Her father died on September 14, 2000. She enrolled at a fashion design college and studied fashion for a while before quitting after a few months, saying, "Because my interest in the course dwindled after a while",[3] and accepting an offer to star in Qaisy & Laila.[4] She was discovered by film producer-director Datin Rosnani Jamil.[5]

Career

2002–06: Early career and Gol and Gincu

In the Gol & Gincu film, Fazura played Putri, a bubbly-energetic girl who was suddenly dumped by her boyfriend Eddy (Ashraf Sinclair) for Sasha (Sazzy Falak), who then decides to try and win over Eddy's heart by starting her own futsal team.

In 2005, Fazura, for the first time, landed the main role on a television series, Inspirion. The series, directed by Rashid Sibir and starring Eizlan Yusof, was broadcast on TV3. In 2006, Gol & Gincu went on a commercial TV series. The series premiered on June 4, 2006.

2007–2008: films and TV drama

Fazura played the lead role in the 2007 film Kayangan and was cast in two TV drama series, Datin Diaries and Kasih Suci. Fazura co-starred alongside two Indonesian actors in both Kayangan and Kasih Suci. Kayangan was released on August 9, 2007, but was considered a box-office failure. In the same year, Fazura went back to her career as a TV host to become a VJ on MTV Asia network channel.

She hosted shows called MTV Jus and MTV Pop Inc. throughout the year. Fazura also reprised her role as Putri for the second season of the hit Gol & Gincu The Series, which aired starting on July 8, 2007. In 2008, Fazura co-starred in the film Selamat Pagi Cinta, playing Julia with Pierre Andre, Sharifah Amani and Que Haidar.[6] Later that year, Fazura was cast in another TV series playing the title character in Ezora.[7] Premiered on May 19 on TV3, the TV series was one of the hit drama series during the period. It premiered only for one season. Also in 2008, Fazura guest-starred on a horror TV series called Keliwon.[8]

2009–2014: TV movie and drama

In 2009, Fazura starred in Pisau Cukur,[9] Fazura played a character named Intan who went on a vacation on a luxury cruise ship to cheer up her best friend Bella, played by Maya Karin. While on the ship, they encountered three Datuks, their wives and two children, one private detective and one die-hard fan of Bella's. The film was released on November 5, 2009 and became a box-office hit.[10] It was the first time Fazura and Maya Karin had made a film together.[11]

In the same year, Fazura was chosen to host a reality program show alongside Rusdi Ramli called Anak Wayang as well as Malaysia's sport entertainment programme on ESPN Star Sports MyEG Xtra Time! alongside Marion Caunter. In 2010, Fazura signed on as Katerina/Kate, one of the central characters in the novel adaptation film, Lagenda Budak Setan. Fazura acted in an Islamic theme drama series and its television movie, Kitab Cinta and Tahajjud Cinta for Al-Hijrah, respectively.

In 2012, Fazura opened a boutique called House Of Doll, located in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.[12] Her only film that year was Bujang Terlajak, alongside comedians Saiful Apek, Johan and Nabil. The following year, Fazura returned to the small screen in a 13-episode drama on TV3, "Kisah Cinta", alongside Shaheizy Sam.

Fazura returned to the silver screen in early 2014 with the release of the horror-comedy "Kami Histeria", followed by the psychological-drama thriller "Tembus" in the middle of 2014 and "Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia" in December. Fazura won the Best Actress Award at the 27th Malaysia Film Festival Awards for "Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia".[13] She also released her first single, "Sayangi Dirimu"[14] and was chosen to star in E!'s first Malaysian miniseries title, "Facing Up to Fazura".[15] The series premiered on December 14, 2014, on E! News Asia.[16] [17] [18] [19]

2015–present

She announced three variants of body mist spray—"I Love You", "Spotlight" and "Berry Beautiful" through her own brand that is named "Mystical by Fazura" under her own company label, Doll Domination, which was launched on October 14, 2015, at her boutique.[20]

At the same time, she released a new single called "Bangun", created by Lea Ismail (The Wak Lu's), one of the band members who was also involved in the mini-showcase that was being held at Hard Rock Cafe Melaka in the same month. At the time, Fazura had announced that she was planning to produce a mini-album which would consist of about seven songs.[21] On October 18, 2015, Fazura appeared live in a mini-showcase at Hard Rock Cafe, Melaka, alongside her band, "The Wak Lu's", and performed eight songs.[22] She also collaborated with a local alternative rock band, Estranged, in a ballad called "Hancur Aku". Their official music video currently has more than 12 million views on YouTube.[23]

Fazura's most recent film, Langit Cinta, was released on January 7, 2016.[24] She also plays Janet in the Indonesian film Bulan Terbelah Di Langit Amerika.[25] She told reporters in an interview that she will be involved with two film projects in Indonesia, apart from a joint discussion with Astro Shaw for her new film.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Bicara HatiNoraini
2005Qaisy & LailaLaila
  • Nomination : 18th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 18) – Best Actress
Senario XXSiti
Gol & GincuPutri Farhana Aliya
  • Nomination : 19th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 19) – Best Actress
2006Buli BalikCik Hanum Dari LangkawiSpecial appearance
2007KayanganMaseira
  • Nomination : 21st Malaysian Film Festival (FFM21) – Best Actress
2008Selamat Pagi CintaJulia
2009Pisau CukurIntan Mastura
  • Win : Anugerah Skrin 2010 (2010 Screen Award – ASK 2010) – Best Supporting Actress
KantoiLydia
2010Lagenda Budak SetanKaterina/KateNomination : 23rd Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 23) – Best Supporting Actress
2012Bujang TelajakPuteri
2014Kami HisteriaCik Lang
  • Win : Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2014 (2014 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award) – Best Supporting Actress
  • Nomination : 27th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 27) – Best Supporting Actress
  • Nomination : Anugerah Lawak Warna (Warna Comedy Award) – Best Comedy Actress
TembusIza
Manisnya Cinta Di CappadocciaIfti Liyana
  • Win : 27th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 27) – Best Actress
  • Win : Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2015 (2015 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award) – Best Actress
  • Nomination : Anugerah Skrin 2015 (2015 Screen Award – ASK 2015) – Best Film Actress
2015Bulan Terbelah Di Langit AmerikaJanetIndonesian movie
2016Langit CintaKhadeja
  • Win : Anugerah Telenovela 2017 (2017 Telenovela Award) – Most Popular Actress in Film Category
  • Nomination : Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2017 (2017 MeleTOP Era Award) – Bintang Filem MeleTOP
  • Win : Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2016 – Best Film Actress
Warkop DKI Reborn : Jangkrik Boss Part 1NadiaIndonesian movie
2017J Revolusi[26] Dian
  • Nomination : Anugerah Skrin 2017 (2017 Screen Award – ASK 2017) – Best Film Actress
  • Nomination : 29th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 29) – Best Supporting Actress
  • Win : Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2018 (2018 MeleTOP Era Award) – Bintang Filem MeleTOP
  • Nomination : Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 – Best Film Actress
  • Win : Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 – Pasangan Serasi Filem
Rafathar Mila CakraIndonesian movie
Warkop DKI Reborn : Jangkrik Boss Part 2Nadia
Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2[27] Brenda
2018I Love When You Sing To MeDr. ZaraShort film
2019Revenge of the Pontianak[28] Mina
2024Pendekar AwangSayang

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2006Rendang Untuk MertuaMariana/Ina
2007Tikar Buruk
2008Sebening Azan Yang DialunRabiahTV3
2016Europe, Here I Am[29] FiruzAstro Citra
2017Wanita Terindah[30] Nuryn NafeesaAstro First ExclusiveWin : Anugerah Telenovela 2018 (2018 Telenovela Award) – Pelakon Wanita Telefilem / Filem Popular
2018Lahzeye Bi Payan (In An Endless Instant)Nur Zehan NazleenAstro First Exclusive

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2005InspirionAzieTV3
2006–2007Gol & Gincu The SeriesPutri Farhana Aliya8TV
2007Dalam Hati Ada CintaAstro Ria
Wajah Cinta KitaTV3
Datin DiariesNellyTV3
Kasih SuciKasih
2008EzoraEzora
Bicara CintaMilaAstro Prima
KeliwonTV3
2011Kitab CintaMustikaTV Alhijrah
Tahajjud Cinta Citra MaisaraTV3
2013Kisah CintaAzalea
2017Hero Seorang CinderellaNura MedinaAstro RiaWin : Anugerah Telenovela 2018 (2018 Telenovela Award) – Pelakon Wanita Telenovela Popular
2024Hero Seorang Cinderella 2
Lelaki ItuIrsa ImaniTV3

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2002Teen's WorldHostTV2
2004MTV Pop IncHostMTV
2005–2007MTV JusHost
2006Anugerah Skrin ke-8Host with NazTV3
2009Anak WayangHost with Rusdi RamliAstro Ria
2014Malaysian Film FestivalHost with Fahrin Ahmad
Facing Up To Fazura (Season 1)HerselfE!
2015Facing Up To Fazura (Season 2)Herself

Music video

Discography

Studio album

Singles

+SinglesYearTitleComposer
2014Sayangi DirimuLyrics by Shah Shamshiri
Music by Damian Mikhail
2015BangunLyrics & Music by Lea Ismail (The Wak Lu's)
Hancur Aku (Feat with Estranged)Lyrics & Music by Rich (Estranged)
Special collaboration with Estranged
Bulan Terbelah Di Langit AmerikaLyrics & Music by Ammir Gita (Indonesian composer)
Special duet with Ridho Rhoma
2016Like Fireflies (Collaboration with Ning Baizura & Taufik Batisah)Lyrics & Music by Estranged[32]
2017Nothing Like Pag-ibig (Feat with Jason Dy)Lyrics & Music by Jungee Marcelo[33]
Cinderella (Feat with Fattah Amin)[34] Music by Aizat Amdan, Mel Ramlan
Lyrics by Anas Amdan
Bisa ApaMusic by Mhala Numata
Lyrics by Tantra Numata
Cinta Langka (Feat with Ariadinata (Samsons)Music by Ariadinata (Samsons)
Lyrics by Ariadinata (Samsons)
2018The Good Is Back (Feat with Anggun)Music by Jeremy Poligné, Tiborg
Lyrics by Anggun, Manon Romiti, Jeremy Poligné
2019Can't Forget MeCo-written by herself and Los Angeles-based duo Willy Beaman and Cameron Forbes.[35]

Personal life

On November 23, 2017, it was confirmed that she and actor Fattah Amin got engaged on November 13, 2017. The pair had met while shooting for the drama Hero Seorang Cinderella which aired on Slot MegaDrama Astro Ria.[36] They got married in a private ceremony where only family members and close friends were invited on November 27, 2017, at Ritz Carlton hotel in Kuala Lumpur.[37]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
200417th Malaysian Film Festival Most Promising Actress
200518th Malaysian Film Festival Best Actress
200619th Malaysian Film Festival
200821st Malaysian Film Festival
2009Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress in Film
201023rd Malaysian Film Festival Best Supporting Actress
Shout! Award Hot Chick Award
2011Anugerah Stail EH!Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya
Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Media HiburanArtis Wanita Seksi
Artis Stailo
2014KL Film Critics AwardBest Supporting ActressKami Histeria
Warna Comedy Awards Best Comedy Actress
Anugerah Penghargaan H-LiveWoman of the Year
Anugerah MeleTOP EraFesyen MeleTOP
Anugerah Stail EH!Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya
2015KL Film Critics AwardBest Actress
27th Malaysian Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress
Best ActressManisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia
Warna Comedy Awards Best Comedy Actress
Screen AwardBest Actress
Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2015Fesyen MeleTOP
2016Entrepreneur Insight 2016100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs 2016 (100MIYE)
Anugerah Stail EHSelebriti Paling Fotogenik
Selebriti Wanita Paling Bergaya
Selebriti Pencapaian Terbaik
Anugerah MelodiPersonaliti Fesyen Melodi
2017Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2016Fesyen MeleTOP
Bintang Filem MeleTOPLangit Cinta
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2016Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular
Anugerah Telenovela 2017Pelakon Wanita Popular (Kategori Filem Pilihan Juri)
2018Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2017Fesyen MeleTOP
Bintang Filem MeleTOP
Anugerah Telenovela 2018Pelakon Wanita Telenovela Popular
Pelakon Wanita Telefilem / Filem Popular
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017Penyanyi Wanita Popular
Pelakon TV Wanita Popular
Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular
Pasangan Serasi Drama – with Fattah Amin (Kategori Online)
Pasangan Serasi Filem – with Zul Ariffin (Kategori Online)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Saya dilahirkan di Pekan Pahang" (I was born in Pekan Pahang). Fazura's Twitter post dated 13 October 2012. Fazura's verified Twitter account. 4 December 2017.
  2. News: Quoted from The Star's 15th paragraph line – 'the only girl and the third of four siblings.. 4 December 2017. 22 October 2014.
  3. News: Delving into the heart of the story. 4 December 2017. The Star. 5 July 2004.
  4. News: Fazura modest about success – Nation – The Star Online. The Star.
  5. News: The world really changed for Fazura after film producer-director Datin Rosnani Jamil gave her her big break.. 4 December 2017. The Star. 5 July 2004.
  6. Web site: Sinopsis Filem Selamat Pagi, Cinta! Lakonan Fazura. Budiey. Sensasi Selebriti. 10 December 2007. 7 March 2017.
  7. Web site: Drama Siri Baru Ezora Ganti Bella di Akasia TV3 Lakonan Fazura. Budiey. Sensasi Selebriti. 12 May 2008. 7 March 2017.
  8. Web site: Drama Seram KELIWON Lakonan Fasha Sandha, Fazura, Safura. Budiey. Sensasi Selebriti. 2 February 2009. 7 March 2017.
  9. http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2008&dt=1106&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm 2 heroin, tanpa pergaduhan – Maya dan Fazura boleh bekerjasama
  10. Web site: Fazura gementar hampir 'bercium' dengan Aaron Aziz. 16 October 2009. mStar Online. Wahida Asrani. 8 December 2009.
  11. Web site: Maya dan Fazura sanggup jadi ' Pisau Cukur'?. Siti Azira Abd. Aziz. mStar Online. 24 December 2008. 8 December 2009.
  12. Fazura berhasrat buka cawangan House of Doll di Amerika. Astro Awani. 23 May 2015. 1 June 2015.
  13. Web site: MFF27: 'Lelaki Harapan Dunia' wins Best Film, Fazura bags Best Actress trophy. 26 September 2015.
  14. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/296372 Fazura pertaruh ‘Sayangi Dirimu’
  15. Web site: Nur Fazura Sharifuddin to Star in E!'s First Malaysian Miniseries. 28 October 2014 . 24 November 2014.
  16. Arief Irsyad (3 Disember 2015). Malaysian Digest. Dicapai pada 21 Februari 2017.
  17. Patrick Frater (29 October 2014). Get to know Fazura in E! channel’s first Malaysian-made miniseries The Star Online. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  18. Kenneth Chaw (1 November 2015). Fazura opens up about her insecurities Star2. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  19. News: Facing up to her critics. Nurjehan Mohamed. The Rakyat Post. 7 October 2015. 7 December 2015. 25 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170225130602/http://www.therakyatpost.com/life/celebrities-life/2015/10/31/facing-up-to-her-critics/. dead.
  20. News: Fazura terus luaskan empayar, bakal lahir minyak wangi sendiri. The Rakyat Post. 15 October 2015. 29 January 2016. 5 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160205032452/http://bm.therakyatpost.com/buzz/2015/10/15/fazura-terus-luaskan-empayar-bakal-lahir-minyak-wangi-sendiri/. dead.
  21. News: Fazura sudah sedia berhijab, ucap selamat tinggal kepada dunia seni. The Rakyat Post. 15 January 2016. 29 January 2016. 5 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160205041902/http://bm.therakyatpost.com/buzz/2016/01/14/fazura-sudah-sedia-berhijab-ucap-selamat-tinggal-kepada-dunia-seni/. dead.
  22. Web site: Fazura & The Wak Lu's LIVE at Hard Rock Cafe Melaka.
  23. Web site: Estranged Feat Fazura – Hancur Aku (Official Music Video) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/CLfqryjPUos . 2021-12-21 . live. YouTube . 8 December 2017.
  24. Web site: Keith Foo moves from romantic roles to 'Munsters'. 26 September 2015.
  25. News: M'sian actress-host Fazura says no to love, yes to career. 19 October 2015. The New Paper – Singapore. 19 October 2015.
  26. Web site: Jaguh MMA negara ditampilkan dalam filem aksi 'J Revolusi'. Astro Awani. 22 April 2016.
  27. Web site: Fazura bintangi Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2 – Selebriti – Berita Harian. Berita Harian. 26 July 2017. 26 July 2017.
  28. News: (Showbiz) 'I saw a pontianak on set' – actress Nur Fazura . New Straits Times Press (M) Berhad . NST Online . 13 February 2018.
  29. Web site: ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS 2016 Nominees Include 'EUROPE, HERE I AM', 'HEY PEOPLE' and 'CHUCK CHICKEN' among Many Others! . Daily Art . 16 November 2016 . 3 March 2017 . 20 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161120024741/http://www.dailyseni.com/v4/cili-eropah-here-i-am-among-nominees-at-asian-television-awards-2016/ . dead .
  30. Web site: Rahsia Fazura Sentiasa Cantik Kekal Langsing . 21 September 2017 . 3 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180203063856/https://www.hanasuva.com/rahsia-fazura-sentiasa-cantik-kekal-langsing/ . dead .
  31. News: Suzana@ 60 produk asli Istana Budaya. Utusan Malaysia. 22 March 2006. 24 November 2014. 16 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170216051246/http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2006&dt=0320&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm. dead.
  32. News: 'Fresh feel and look' uniforms for Firefly staff. The Star Online. 8 October 2016.
  33. News: Malaysian celeb explores her (Pinoy) options. 6 December 2016. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  34. News: Fazura, Fattah Amin bakal berduet, lagu tema Hero Seorang Cinderella. 6 June 2017. Berita Mediacorp.sg.
  35. News:
    1. Showbiz: Unforgettable Fazura
    . 19 January 2019. New Straits Times.
  36. Web site: Celebrity couple Fazura and Fattah announce wedding engagement.
  37. Web site: (Showbiz) Fazura and Fattah Amin tie the knot | New Straits Times. 28 November 2017.