Salina Saibi Explained

Salina Saibi
Birth Date:10 January 1982
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Education:Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Occupation:Actress, model
Years Active:2001–present
Children:2
Parents:Saibi bin Kuntom

Salina Saibi (born 10 January 1982) is a Malaysian actress and model.[1] Known for her role in police procedural television series, CID 3278 and Gerak Khas, Saibi made a breakthrough role as Amy in her debut film, Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009) directed by Syamsul Yusof, wherein she won the Best Supporting Actress at the 22nd Malaysia Film Festival.[2]

Early life

Saibi was born on 10 January 1982 in Kuala Lumpur and is the second child of five siblings. She graduated with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).[3]

Career

Prior to her acting career, Saibi first began her early career as a singer, although it is unclear whether she ever recorded an album or vice versa. During her early years in showbiz, Saibi has appeared in numerous drama series and telemovies on major TV networks including RTM, TV3, TV9 and Astro.

She rose to fame when portraying Inspector Rita in the police procedural drama series CID 3278 which also stars Faizal Yusof, Along Eyzendy, Azman Nor, criminal analyst Kamal Affandi Hashim and many others.[4]

In 2007, Saibi was first appeared as a guest star in Gerak Khas where she appeared in one of the series' episode in ninth season, "Misteri Elisa" ("The Mystery of Elisa"). From tenth season onwards, she became the regular cast as Inspector (later ASP) Salina.[5] [6] Since then, she has worked extensively with Yusof Haslam-owned Skop Productions, until Gerak Khas went on its final season in 2020. The series was originally set as a year-long series, but due to its continuous success and consistent top rating, the series was extended for an indefinite time until it finally ended on March 27, 2021, with a total of 20 seasons and 1,054 episodes. Saibi appeared in seasons 10 to 20 during this period.

Saibi appeared as a main role in Nabila Huda in the 2009 social action drama film, Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam directed by Syamsul Yusof; where she portrays Amy, a bohsia girl who enjoyed a free lifestyle, it also stars Shaheizy Sam, Johan from Raja Lawak fame, Aaron Aziz and Diana Danielle. Her performance in the film enable Saibi to win the Best Supporting Actress at the 22nd Malaysia Film Festival.[7] This is the only award that she received throughout her acting career.

Salina appeared in two films released simultaneously in 2011, the horror film in which her character as Zura, Anna's close friend starring Sabrina Ali, and the romantic comedy Aku Bukan Tomboy, Salina plays her role as Sam, a lesbian girl who has feelings for Farisha starred by Scha Al-Yahya. The film requires her to wear a corsette.[8]

She starred in the telemovie for Astro Citra, Asmara Beijing directed by Yusof Haslam, alongside Syamsul Yusof and Norman Hakim, tells the story of Dira who took herself away to Beijing, China after sulking with her love for Rizal. The rest of the telemovie was filmed in Kuala Lumpur.[9] She then return as Amy in the film , sequel of the first film which premiered on 7 June 2012.[10]

From 2014 to 2021, Saibi seems to shy away from public view and media spotlight and declines to appear in any television dramas to focus solely on Gerak Khas.[5] In an interview with Sinar Harian, Saibi said that being part of the Gerak Khas production team makes her feel more comfortable and refused to receive any offers as she didn't want to be selfish while has no intentions to changed that.[1] Saibi later revealed in an interview with Harian Metro in December 2020 that she wish to begin with Gerak Khas and ends with the series as well.[11]

Saibi was one of the cast members of Syafiq Yusof's horror flick Penunggang Agama where she portrayed her role as Huda. After Gerak Khas ended, she appeared in TV3's primetime drama Perisik Cinta Tak Diundang, playing the role as Hanim. It become her first TV drama with other production companies in 8 years since Duri Di Hati (2013).

Personal life

Saibi married Azmir Osman (who is 19 years her senior) in August 2007.[12] The couple have 2 daughters.[13]

On 9 July 2017, her father, Saibi Kuntom died of liver cancer.[14] Salina is also active in making and selling biscuits, especially during the fasting month of Ramadan.[15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan HitamAmyDebut film appearances
2011[16] Zura
Aku Bukan TomboySam
2012Amy
2017Dhaka Attack[17] Bangladeshi film
2021Penunggang AgamaPuan Huda
Penunggang Agama 2

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2002Spanar JayaNTV7Guest artist
2003Mengejar PelangiShidaAstro Ria
2004SenarioTV3Guest artist
2005Puteri
2006–2007CID 3278Inspector RitaTV9
2007–2008Pasrah The SeriesNatasha
2007Gerak Khas (Season 9)ElisaTV2Episode: "Misteri Elisa"
Airmata MariaJulieTV3
2008Mariam
2008–2009Laila Majnun
Dari Mata ArisaShareenTV1
2008–2011
2014–2021
Gerak KhasASP SalinaTV2, TV3
2010Nigina NatashaTV3
2011Si Capik (Season 3)RitaTV2
Serapah Darah Bulan MaduAduraAstro Prima
2011–2013Roda-Roda Kuala LumpurInspector SalinaTV2Guest artist
2012–2013Metro SkuadASP Syakira
2013Di Bawah Langit[18] TV1
Duri Di HatiTV3
Mira SofeaEiraAstro Prima
2017Dia BidadarikuRitaAstro Ria
2021–2022Gerak Khas UndercoverSalinaTV3
2021Perisik Cinta Tak DiundangHanim
Jangan Ganggu JodohkuSaka Ratu LempengAstro Ria
Oh My HantaranBidan YayaTV9
20223 Nota CintaAmyTV3
Ku Punya HatiIntan

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2002Ayam
2003Cinta Betting
Indi Anak Jon
SpyMan
2004Permintaan Terakhir
2005Hang 2VCD
2008Surat dari Alamanda
Puasa Terakhir
2009Bila Guruh Bergempita
2010Kuala Pilah Next Top Model
2011Impian Terindah
Nasi Goreng Ikan Masin
2012Calon Suamiku
Asmara BeijingDiraAstro Citra
Anak Pak HusseinZulaikhaTV1
2013Sepasang Kurung Biru
2020Badi Selendang MerahAstro Citra
2022Kerana Binti AbdullahMariaTV1
Tanggang LanggangTV3

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jiwa Salina Saibi. Soul of Salina Saibi. Wartawan Sinar Harian. ms. Sinar Harian. 14 February 2016. 16 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180816194404/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/hiburan/jiwa-salina-saibi-1.484979. 16 August 2018.
  2. News: Salina akui kurang popular, beliau menggenggam Anugerah Pembantu Pelakon Wanita Terbaik pada FFM22. Salina admits to being less popular, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award at FFM22. Haryati Karim. ms. Kosmo!. 25 August 2009. 1 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20180816230601/http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2009&dt=0825&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm. 16 August 2018.
  3. News: Salina beralih seni. Salina venture into showbiz. Nor Akmar Samudin. Metro Ahad. 12 October 2003. 11 October 2020. ms.
  4. News: Azhariah Kamin. 5 August 2006. Salina loves tough cop role in telemovie CID 3278. The Star (Malaysia). 18 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20180618203223/https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/tv/news/2006/08/05/salina-loves-tough-cop-role-in-telemovie-cid-3278/. 18 June 2018.
  5. News: Salina setia dengan Gerak Khas. ms. Utusan Malaysia. 10 February 2018. 23 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190107203606/http://www.utusan.com.my:80/hiburan/salina-setia-dengan-i-gerak-khas-i-1.606311. 7 January 2019.
  6. News: Noor Asrekuzairey Salim. 10 February 2018. Sudah sedekad Salina Saibi membintangi drama bersiri Gerak Khas. ms. Utusan Malaysia. 23 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180509013751/http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/sudah-sedekad-salina-saibi-membintangi-drama-bersiri-gerak-khas-1.606308. 9 May 2018.
  7. Metra Syahril Mohamed (23 April 2009). Bohsia ‘ketuk’ kesedaran masyarakat Utusan Malaysia. Achieved 15 March 2010.
  8. News: Kemalia Othman. 4 November 2011. Salina Saibi tahan diri pakai bengkung. Salina Saibi hold herself wearing corsette. ms. mSTAR Online. 15 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20180825091155/http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2011/11/04/salina-saibi-tahan-diri-pakai-bengkung/. 25 August 2018.
  9. http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2012&dt=0329&pub=Kosmo&sec=Rencana_Utama&pg=ru_01.htm Beijing lokasi pilihan
  10. Web site: Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 sarat mesej. Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 full of messages. 8 June 2012. Nurezzatul Aqmar Mustaza. Sinar Harian. 2012-06-09.
  11. News: Salina utamakan GK. Salina prioritized GK. Ridzuan Abdul Rahman. Harian Metro. 22 December 2020. 25 February 2021. ms.
  12. News: Salina nikah. Salina solemnized. Asmizan Mohd Samiran. Metro Ahad. 12 August 2007. 29 September 2020. ms.
  13. Web site: Salina sorok kehamilan. Salina hides pregnancy. 7 December 2014. ms. Utusan Online. 1 January 2015.
  14. Izzati Ramli (10 Julai 2017). Bapa Salina Saibi meninggal dunia Media Hiburan. Achieved 28 April 2018.
  15. Mahani Ishak (21 May 2017). Peluang rasai biskut hasil air tangan Salina Saibi Berita Harian. Achieved 15 May 2018.
  16. http://mstar.com.my/hiburan/tengokwayang/cerita.asp?file=/2011/1/20/mstar_tengokwayang/20110120121847&sec=mstar_tengokwayang Saspens, Kejutan Diuji Dalam 'Khurafat'
  17. News: Dhaka Attack in full swing . The Daily Star . 17 March 2016.
  18. News: Sinopsis Drama Bersiri Di Bawah Langit. Synopsis Of Serial Drama Di Bawah Langit. ms . Sensasi Selebriti. 19 September 2013. 17 March 2016.