Betty Banafe

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Betty Banafe
بيتي بنافى
Born
Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafe

(1979-11-14) 14 November 1979 (age 45)
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Years active1999–present
SpouseBruce Dargus (2012–2019)
Children2
Musical career
Genres Nasheed
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, entrepreneur
Website www.bettybanafe.com

Betty Banafe (born Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafee; [1] 14 November 1979), is a Malaysian singer and actor from Johor Bahru, Johor. [2] [3]

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Banafe's family is of Malay, Arab Yemeni, Javanese, Spanish and Dutch descent. [4] She became an actor despite opposition from her father and attended Universiti Teknologi Mara, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations (with honors), despite almost being expelled from University for being 'too active' in the film industry during her years of study.

Personal life

Betty Banafe married Anglo-American businessman and technology consultant, Bruce Dargus on 12 December 2012. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] She was divorced by her husband on 4 July 2019, by the utterance of one Talaq before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam, and again on 5 July 2019, before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses in Ampang, by the utterance of a second Talaq. [12] [13] [14] [15]

Music career

Betty Banafe is one of few Malaysian artists that is known for singing in Arabic. Since her full-length album 'Ibtisam' was released, Betty has been making guest appearances at private events.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Buai Laju-lajuZaiton
2007Haru-biruSuzi
1957 Hati Malaya Normala Friends
2017Hijabsta BalletDiana
I'm Not A Terrorist

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
1999Nur Penyuluh Alam NTV7 In 24 episode
2000Shahsudin, Siva & Partner TV1 Sitcom in 13 episode
2001FakultiTV1
2001–2002Kiranya Aku Tahu TV3 In 26 episode
2001–2002Dari Maisarah Untuk QistinaTV1
2002Nenek Sidah Dr. SyakillaTV1In 6 episode
2003Hijab & KaburTV1In 15 episode
2005SimbiosisTV3In 24 episode
2006Bila Rama-Rama Terkopak SayapnyaAniTV1In 26 episode
2007–2008Spa Q (Season 1)NoraTV3

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2000Cikgu SitiCikgu SitiTV1
2001CatsIndia telemovie
2002I'm MuslimTV2
Lady Anne TV3
2003Sayangnya LiyaDirect-to-video
HijrahkuAdlinaTV3
Kepulangan
Talkin SyahadahTV3
2004Aleya MaisarahAleya MaisarahTV3
2005SifuTV2
Yang TulusTV1
2006Tak Pulang Nak PulangTV1

References

  1. "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. "Betty Banafe Tayang Kekasih Baru?". Malaysian Digest. 19 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012.
  3. "Betty Banafe's car stolen". Daily Chilli. 7 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
  4. Actress Betty Banafe marries Briton Bruce Darghous, 8 December 2012, MOHD FARHAAN SHAH, The Star (Malaysia)
  5. "16 Foto: Majlis Resepsi Betty Benafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  6. "Video: Majlis Pernikahan Betty Banafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  7. "Archives | The Star Online". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  8. "Siapa Jejaka Sebelah Betty Banafe Itu?". Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  9. "Gambar Betty Banafe Bertunang Dengan Bruce Dargus - Sensasi Selebriti". budiey.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  10. "Gambar: Betty Banafe, Bruce Dargus Sah Suami Isteri Dengan Sekali Lafaz | ROTIKAYA". rotikaya.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  11. "Betty Banafe marries British consultant - Red Carpet Malaysia". redcarpet.net.my. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  12. Omar, Aref. "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  13. "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  14. Looi, Sylvia. "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  15. "#Showbiz: Child custody case is still ongoing, says Betty Banafe's ex-spouse". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 July 2019.