Farah Nabilah

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Farah Nabilah
فاره نبيله
Born
Farah Nabilah binti Saipuddin

(1992-03-10) 10 March 1992 (age 33)
Other namesFawa
EducationBachelor of Psychology [1]
Alma mater SEGi University
Upper Iowa University, United States
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
Years active2012–present
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Spouse
Mohammed Amirul Yunus
(m. 2019)
Children2
Parents
  • Datuk Saipuddin Ahmad (father)
  • Datin Haslina Ismail (mother)
Family
  • Firdaus Affan (sister)
  • Firdaus Azraai (sister)
  • Farah Shahirah (sister)
  • Firdaus El Muheymin (sister)
  • Firdaus Adam (sister)

Farah Nabilah Saipuddin (born 10 March 1992) is a Malaysian actress and model. [2] Starting her career in commercials in 2011, Farah's acting career began in 2012. [3] She achieved commercial success and rose through her acting dramas including Titian Cinta (2017), Papa Ricky (2017) and Halalkan Hati Yang Ku Curi (2018). [4] Among the awards she won include MeleTOP New Artist at the MeleTOP Era Awards 2018 and Popular Female New Artist at the 31st Berita Harian Popular Star Awards.

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Early life

Farah Nabilah was born on 10 March 1992 (corresponding to 6 Ramadan 1412 AH) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. She is the eldest of six siblings, four boys and two girls, to Datuk Saipuddin bin Ahmad and Datin Haslina binti Ismail. [5] Both of her parents are government retirees. She grew up in a Kelantan Malays family because both of her parents came from the Jelawat district, Kelantan who migrated to Selangor. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the Upper Iowa University Malaysia Campus Program and SEGi University. [6]

Career

Farah Nabilah, affectionately known as Fawa, began her entertainment career in 2011 as a model, but temporarily stopped because she was pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at the University of Upper Iowa: Malaysia Campus Program, SEGi University. Four years later, she won the Aurawhite Face Search Program and has since become the spokesperson for Aurawhite products. In the early years of her career, she used the name Fawa before adopting her birth name as her stage name. [7]

Farah's film career began with a successful role as a receptionist in a film directed by A. Razak Mohaideen Mana Mau Lari as a special appearance. [8]

Her name first gained attention through the main role as Kathy in the drama series Papa Ricky starring Fadlan Hazim and Siti Elizad which was broadcast on Astro Ria. Farah was later paired with Zul Ariffin in the prime time drama Titian Cinta which was broadcast on Slot Akasia TV3. [9] Her pairing with Zul earned Farah a nomination for Best Couple at the Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama Awards 2018 and won MeleTOP New Artist at the MeleTOP Era Awards 2018. [4]

She starred with Aliff Aziz in the drama adaptation of Mia Kiff's novel, Halalkan Hati Yang Ku Curi, plays the role of Delisha. This drama tells the story of a married couple, Faiq (Aliff) and Delisha (Farah), who love freedom, luxury, and unlimited fun. [10] [11]

He together with Fikry Ibrahim became the presenter of the award for the Best Artist category at the Planet Music Awards 2018 which took place on 28 September 2018. [12]

Farah acted with Fikry in the drama Cik Reen & Encik Ngok Ngek, which was adapted from the novel The Misadventures of Cik Reen & Encik Ngok Ngek by Maya Adira. [13]

Personal life

Farah Nabilah got engaged to Malaysia Airlines pilot Mohammed Amirul Yunus on 23 October 2019 and married on 20 December 2019. [14] She announced her pregnancy on 10 June 2020. [15]

Farah and husband, Amirul were blessed with a son, Andre Omar who was born on 22 October 2020. [16]

Humanitarian activities

Apart from being an actress, Farah Nabilah is also active in humanitarian activities. He was appointed as an ambassador for the Asia Africa Development Relief Foundation (ADRF), where he was involved in various programs involving children, Malay and English language teaching classes and other community activities. [17]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleCharactersNotes
2014Mana Mau LariReceptionistFirst film, special appearance
2017Baby BroBaby SitterSpecial appearance
2021Dekatnya CintaZulaika

Drama

YearTitleCharacterTV channelsNote
2012Gina TV3 The first drama
2016Imam Mudaku RomantisMartyr Astro Oasis
Inikah CintaRose Adeline TV3
2017Ustaz PinkZaharah TV1
Papa RickyKathy Astro Prima
Titian LoveRahadatul Aisy TV3
Mocha Kau BahagiaMelur
2018Mr. GreyTalitha Astro Ria
Halalkan Hati Yang Ku CuriDelisha TV3
Cik Reen & Encik Ngok NgekAzreen Che Azhan (Reen) Astro Ria
Mocha Kau Bahagia 2Melur TV3
Amira RoseAmira Rose
2019Kau Yang PertamaRose Natasha
2022Scammer 2Liya Astro Ria
2025Jadikan Aku BidadariEzzatul TV3

Telefilm

YearTitleCharacterTV Channel
2016Tersuka Tanpa Sengaja RayaMelati Astro Ria
Mati, Tunggu SekejapAishah Astro Prima
Tumbang Masjid Al-AnsarSuraya Astro Oasis
BidadariChe Ah Astro Citra
2018Adakah Aku BersalahTia TV3
2020Hantu Ustazah SupiahUstazah Supiah Astro Citra
ValidasiMuna TV3

Television

YearTitleRoleTV ChannelNotes
2017Sepahtu Reunion Live 2017Sofia Astro Warna Guest Artist: Episode: "Boxer Rabak"
2018 Anugerah Planet Muzik Award Presenter TVRI, Astro Ria & Mediacorp Suria Presenting the Award with Fikry Ibrahim
Bintang Bersama BintangGuest Jury TV3
2019 MeleTOP Guest Host Astro Ria Being a Guest Host with Nabil Ahmad
Sepahtu Reunion Live 2019Bella Astro Warna Guest Artist: Episode "Korban Kasih Ayah"
Cinta Overhaul AidilfitriDhiya
2025Sepahtu Reunion Live 2025Misha Astro Prima Guest Artist: Episode "Maaf Yang Bermakna"

Videography

Music Video

YearTitleArtistRole
2012"Jangan Ganggu Pacarku" Aliff Aziz Teman Wanita
2016"Bayang" Khai Bahar Isteri Orang
2018"Sejarah Cinta"Syalyn BandBekas Kekasih
"Meskipun Kau Tahu" Projector Band

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominationResults
2018MeleTOP Era Awards 2018MeleTOP New ArtistTitian CintaWon
5th Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama AwardsChoice ActressNominated
Choice Couple (with Zul Ariffin)Nominated
Berita Harian Popular Star Awards 2017Popular Female TV ActressNominated
Popular Female New ArtistWon
Compatible Couple in Drama (with Zul Ariffin)Nominated
20197th EH! Style AwardsChoice Promising CelebrityNominated
2019 Berita Harian Popular Star AwardsCouple Drama Compatible (with Fikry Ibrahim)Ms. Reen & Mr. Ngok NgekNominated

References

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  12. Munady (31 July 2018). "APM 2018 memperkenalkan nominasi edisi ke-17/". Citra Selebriti. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  13. Kamaruddin Razal (9 October 2018). ""Fall in Love with Cik Reen & Encik Ngok Ngek" - Peminat Suka Tonton Gandingan Fikry Ibrahim & Farah Nabilah". Astro Gempak . Retrieved 14 October 2018.
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  17. Amal Farah untuk masyarakat Harian Metro. 24 January 2019. Accessed 29 October 2019.