Zaiton (actress) explained

Zaiton
Birth Name:Zaiton Abdullah
Birth Date:2 April 1937
Birth Place:Lorong Engku Aman, Kampong Melayu Geylang Serai, Geylang, Singapore
Nationality:Singaporean
Other Names:Zaiton
Known For:Hang Tuah
Anakku Sazali
Bujang Lapok
Ibu Mertua-ku
Years Active:1955–1968
Spouse:
    Children:5
    Awards:3rd Asian Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress (Hang Tuah)

    Zaiton Abdullah[1] (born 2 April 1937) was one of the most popular and talented Malay film actresses in the 1950s and 1960s. Zaiton disappeared from the movie industry when Shaw Brothers's Malay Film Productions closed down.

    Filmography

    Film

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1968Raja BersiongCindera
    1967Lampong Karam
    1966Kacha Permata Azizah
    Aksi Kucing Azizah
    1965Takdir
    1964Siapa Besar Maznah Senget
    1963Budi dan Dosa Hasmah
    Korban
    1962Gerhana Nora
    Ibu Mertua-ku Kalsom Bee also known as Chombi
    1961Seniman Bujang Lapok Herself Cameo appearance
    Si Tanggang Kenanga
    Ali Baba Bujang Lapok Harem Dancer Guest appearance
    1960Putera Sangkar Maut
    Lela Manja Lela Sari Dewasa
    Pertarongan Molek
    1959The Golden TrumpetFilipino film
    Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup Melur
    Samseng
    1958 Sri Menanti Fatimah
    Doktor Noor
    1957 Bujang Lapok[2] Herself
    Taufan Fatimah
    1956Anakku Sazali Mahani
    Hang Tuah Tun Teja
    1955Kipas Hikmat Tengku Azizah
    Abu Hassan Penchuri DayangGuest appearance
    Jubah Hitam

    Awards and nominations

    The 3rd Asian Film Festival

    Malaya Film Festival (FFM)

    YearFilmCategoryResults
    1956Hang TuahBest Supporting Actress
    1958TaufanBest Actress
    1962Gerhana
    1966Aksi Kuching

    2006 Era Award

    Notes and References

    1. http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/chombi-terkilan-1.299149 Chombi terkilan
    2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmfK800Z-5Q Video clips