Nasha Aziz

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Nasha Aziz
Born
Noraishah binti Abdul Aziz

(1971-05-14) 14 May 1971 (age 54)
Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Occupation(s) Actress and model
Years active1989–present
ParentAbdul Aziz Mohd. Ali (father)
RelativesAzrin Aziz (brother)
AwardsBest New Actress (FFM13) & Best Actress (FFM17)

Noraishah "Nasha" Abdul Aziz (born 14 May 1971) is a Malaysian model and an actress. She was born in Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [1]

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Modelling career

Nasha Aziz started her career as a model in 1989. She was introduced to the modelling industry by actress and model Tiara Jacquelina. She continued to build her fame as a model in Malaysia and declined an offer of a New York modelling contract because of religious and cultural factors. She modelled in Hong Kong and London and then branched out into acting. [2]

Nasha was given the title of Malay number one supermodel and an icon. She appeared in commercials for products such as Nescafe Classic, Avon, Pantene and Panasonic.

Presently, Nasha is the face of Avon and Polo Hauss in Malaysia. This is her third year (2010) as the face of fashion giant Polo Ralph Lauren. In a recent interview, Nasha stated that she is more focused on her modelling than acting career for now. She is involved in a few modelling events such as a Bridal Showcase in Penang at the end of May 2010 and followed by an event in Shanghai, China in June 2010.

Acting career

Nasha began her acting career at 24 years old in 1995, starring in a box-office movie, Kad Cinta alongside Hairie Othman as the main leads. The movie was directed and produced by Julie Dahlan. Even so, Nasha was more well known for her modelling than her acting career.

Nasha rose to fame in 1998 after starring in a popular TV Series, Hanya Dikau alongside Rosyam Nor and Hairie Othman. She was also well liked for her character in the Soap Opera, Idaman. In 1998 too, Nasha received an acting offer from Malaysia's number one director, Yusof Haslam to play the character, Effa, a prostitute, in the movie Bara . The role was previously turned down by Malay film primadona, Erra Fazira. [3] The movie proved to be a stepping stone for Nasha when she was nominated in the Best Actress category and won Best New Actress at the 13th Malaysia's Film Festival (FFM13).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes & Awards
1995Kad CintaJuliaDebut film appearances
1997 Puteri Impian Puteri Fatehah
1999 Bara Effa
  • (Won) Aktres Harapan Festival Filem Malaysia ke 14
  • (Nominated) Aktres Terbaik Festival Filem Malaysia ke 14
  • (Nominated) Aktres Terbaik Anugerah Skrin 1999
2001 Gerak Khas The Movie Suzanna
2003Laila IsabellaLaila / Isabella
2004TraumaJeslina
  • (Won) Aktres Terbaik Festival Filem Malaysia ke 17
  • (Won) Aktres Terbaik Anugerah Skrin 2005
  • (Nominated) Aktres Pembantu Terbaik Festival Filem Asia ke 49; Fukuoka, Jepun
Buli Dr Ika
Cinta Luar BiasaFarah
2005Tak Ori Tapi OKSarah / Saloma
Kemarau CintaAida Zulfikari
2006Buli BalikDr. Ika
2007Puaka Tebing BiruRatna
  • (Nominated) Aktres Terbaik Festival Filem Malaysia ke 20
  • (Nominated) Aktres Terbaik Anugerah Skrin 2007
OtaiAzura
  • (Nominated) Aktres Terbaik Festival Filem Malaysia ke 21
2008SepiSuzie
  • (Won) Aktres Pembantu Terbaik Anugerah Skrin 2008
2016Usin UFOCameo appearance
2017Spy In LoveFazira
2021Selamat Hari X JadiMummy Hani
2022Talbis IblisJunaidah a.k.a. Mak Ju

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
1994Duit Free
1998Hanya Dikau TV3
Idaman (Season 2) Astro Ria
Inikah Cinta
1999Apartment 1-D NTV7
Detektif Metropolitan TV3
2000Kepulangan Astro Ria
2001Siti, Wan & Kembang TV3
2004Kutub Utara Kutub SelatanRohana TV2
Maya Mira TV3
2005Inspirion
2007Datin DiariesDatin Sally
Kau Yang Ku Sayang TV1
2008Terlalu Istimewa TV3
Sofia Adawiyah TV2
2009Awan Dania (Season 1) Astro Ria
Kasih TerciptaTona Astro Prima
2011Akulah Bos Astro Warna
SupermakAmy Salim TV3
2013MaskaraLiza TV1
2019IktibarKay TV3 Episode: "Derita Di Sebalik Nafsu"
2022Kerana Dia SukaSeha

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2001Makan Besar TV2
Siti Wan & KembangSiti Wan VCD
2002Berakhirnya Sebuah Ramadan TV3
2003Che Mat
Cik Mala Janda BerhiasCik Mala
2011Surah Al-FatihahMastura
Dendam MayaKarmila Astro Citra
2012Diari BellaBella TV2
20137 Dulang Asam PedasJunaidah TV1
Kasih Bersulam Daun PalasFazlina Astro Maya HD
Demi Kamu Cinta Astro Ria
2014Sekilas Cinta TV1
Tangis Yang Tiada NoktahDatin Zara TV3
Nek TempawanNek Tempawan TV2
2016Mati Tunggu SekejapMariam Astro Maya HD
Bahang NerakaNina Astro Prima
2018Super MenantuElfa Qismaura NTV7
3 BahadolLaila Astro Warna
I Heart You Cik YahQarina Astro Citra
Kembarku Robot Astro Ceria
2020Mak Nak Peluk Boleh?Miss Daisy TV3
2022Bini-Bini LockdownShima
Curi Duit RayaDato' Mas Astro Citra

Theatre

YearTitle
2006Lantai T Pinkie
2010Antara
2014Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah

TV Show & other appearances

Magazine cover

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)
YearCategoryResult
1999Pelakon filem Wanita PopularNominated
2001Pelakon TV Wanita PopularNominated
2002Pelakon TV Wanita PopularNominated
2003Pelakon TV Wanita PopularNominated
Pelakon filem Wanita PopularNominated
2004Pelakon TV Wanita PopularNominated
Pelakon filem Wanita PopularNominated
2005Pelakon TV Wanita PopularNominated
Pelakon filem Wanita PopularNominated
2006Pelakon Filem Wanita PopularNominated
Anugerah Skrin TV3
YearNominated workCategoryResult
1999BaraPelakon Wanita Terbaik (Film)Nominated
2003Cik Mala Janda BerhiasPelakon Wanita Terbaik (Drama)Nominated
2005Trauma (2004 Malay film)Pelakon Wanita Terbaik (Film)Won
2007Puaka Tebing BiruPelakon Wanita Terbaik (Film)Nominated
2008SepiPelakon Pembantu Wanita Terbaik (Film)Won
Festival Filem Malaysia
YearNominated WorkCategoryResult
1999 (FFM 14)BaraPelakon Wanita TerbaikNominated
Pelakon Harapan WanitaWon
2004 (FFM 17)Trauma (2004 Malay film)Pelakon Wanita TerbaikWon
2007 (FFM 20)Puaka Tebing BiruPelakon Wanita TerbaikNominated
2008 (FFM 21)OtaiPelakon Wanita TerbaikNominated
Festival Filem Asia Pasifik
YearLocationNominated WorkCategoryResult
2004 (FFAP 49)Fukuoka, JapanTrauma (2004 Malay film)Pelakon Pembantu Wanita TerbaikNominated

References

  1. Mohamad, Oleh Zaidi (1 August 2016). "Nasha Aziz masih pencetus ilham fesyen - Ezuwan Ismail" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. Misteri Malam Anugerah Berita Harian
  3. Waheed, Sajahan (29 March 1999). "Yusof goes for a stronger plot". The New Straits Times . p. 3. Retrieved 8 February 2024.