Nora Danish

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Nora Danish
Nora Danish on MeleTOP.jpg
Nora on MeleTOP in May 2015.
Born
Nora binti Mohd Danish Hanif

(1982-03-07) March 7, 1982 (age 42)
NationalityMalaysian
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, host, model
Years active2003—present
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Spouses
Toh Muda Dato' Rizal Ashram Ramli
(m. 2006;div. 2008)
Nedim Nazri Aziz
(m. 2017;div. 2024)
Children3
Parents
  • Mohd Danish Hanif (father)
  • Salimah Talib (mother)

Nora Mohd Danish Hanif (born 7 March 1982), professionally known as Nora Danish, is a Malaysian actress, singer, host and model.

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Background

Nora was born on 7 March 1982 to a parent of Arab and Burmese descent. [1] She was educated at Convent National Secondary School in Kajang.

Career

Her entertainment career started in 2004 when she first appeared in Hotlink Mysterious Girl ads. [2]

She first gained attention in television when she starred a lead role in a comedy sitcom called Puteri. In 2013, Nora appeared in three Malay films Lagenda Budak Hostel, Mencari Cinta & 2 Kalimah.

In June 2014, Nora revealed a few sneak previews on her official Instagram account about her 2014 film Pengantin Malam co-starring Farid Kamil. She also starred with Shaheizy Sam in a blockbuster film Polis Evo. [3]

Personal life

Nora Danish was once married to a businessman Rizal Ashram, on 20 June 2006 but they divorced when she was 3 months pregnant in July 2008. They have a son. [4]

On 30 March 2017, she remarried to Mohamed Nedim Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz who is the son of the UMNO BN politician, Nazri Aziz. She became the stepmother to his son from his first marriage which ended in a divorce in the year 2013. [5] [6] The couple has a son of their own in February 2018. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Gila-Gila Pengantin PopularMalaFilm debut
2006Senario Dalam Pemburu Emas YamashitaDr. Lisa
2010Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak 2Seha
Cuti-Cuti CintaEeva Elian
2011SeruYanaSpecial appearance
2012Aku Terima NikahnyaArlisa
2013Lagenda Budak HostelSeroja
Mencari CintaMyra
Dua KalimahSelena
BencintaFathia
2014Pengantin MalamMaya
Anak JantanNara
2015Gudang KuburZarra
Hantu Bungkus Ikat TepiMimie
Suami Aku UstazAlisa
Jurassic World (Malay dubbed) [8] Claire DearingVoice only
Suamiku Jatuh Dari LangitAsyikin
Polis Evo Anis
ChowrastaHanizah
Isteri Untuk DijualBella
2017 Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 SheilaIndonesia movie
Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 2
2018Bukan Cinta MalaikatDewiMalaysian - Indonesian films
Makrifat CintaSofea
2020KelasterAin
20227 Minggu Sebelum KahwinSyifa Hana
Kan CheongAyu
SeratusWaitressCameo appearance
2023Sumpahan Malam RayaMisha
Raya HeistNor
Polis Evo 3 Anis
Sayu Yang SyukurLiana

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2013Maharaja Lawak Mega 2013Permanent Judge Astro Mustika HD
2015Sensasi BollyOne HDHost ABO BollyOne HD

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2005–2008 Puteri Puteri Fara Nordin TV3
2006 Gerak Khas Fara TV2 Episode: "Minah Rewang"
Misi XX-Ray TV3 1 episode
2007Pendekar 5Tun Fatimah TV9
2008Gadis Cuci (Season 1)Nasha Astro Ria
2009Sumpah BunianSiti Hawa TV3
2009–2010Tiga Serumah Astro Warna
2010ArjunaCempaka TV3
Putera KatakTina
2011Ana Lu'luAna Lu'lu
Khurafat The SeriesMastura Astro Ria
Tentang DhiaNur Kamardhia (Dhia) TV3
Ariana MikhailAriana TV9
2013Benci Vs CintaAlisa Astro Ria
2015Ajaibnya CintaHalimatun TV3
2015–2016Mak Cun!
2016Rumi & JawiSharon Astro Prima
2018Bahagia Bukan BidaanAin Farhana TV3
2019ImaanImaan Astro Ria
Atin, Atan & Mak CunHalimatun TV3
2020Sepenggal PuisiAisha Astro Citra
Rumah DaraRara Awesome TV The comedy-drama series at Awesome TV
BougainvilleaMimie TV3
2021Covid Oh CovidSuhaila
2022Puteri ReunionPuteri Fara Nordin
2023Nak Dengar Cerita Hantu?DEGUP
2024Perang Nasi Dagang: Kelate VS GanuMek La Chendering Astro Warna

Online drama

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2019Ombak Rindu The SeriesDr. Khadijah Iflix 1 episodes

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2003Cinta KLCC VCD
2004Celak Pak AndamLisa
2005PoyoNorma
2010Madu SorokNora TV3
2012Jujur Aku DayusLisa
Maafkan AkuMarya
Anak IkanMaria Astro Prima
Panah AsmaraAdilla TV1
Di Bawah LangitmuAnnur TV3
2014Spain UollsHalimahtun / Tun / Heli
2016Cikgu Timah Sekolah BandarTimah Astro Citra
Mak Cun Pi New YorkHalimahtun TV3
Karya 12: Lampu MerahNora Astro Citra
2017KuntomKuntom
2018Hingga Jumpa LagiEva
2020Puyah & PutatPuyah
20216 Langkah Menghancurkan Ex-BoyfriendSha
2022Survival 486Syuhada
2024Bakal Menantu Hajah NorainiKalsom TV1

Music video

YearSong TitleArtist
2011"Ajari Aku" Anuar Zain
"Sempurnakan Aku"

Discography

YearTitleArtist
2017"Ini Lagi Boom"Nora Danish ft. W.A.R.I.S

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2005Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardMost Popular Female NewcomerNominated
2007Most Glamorous DressWon [9]
2009Parti Hip TV AwardHot Mama ArtistNominated [10]
2010Stail EH! AwardMost Photogenic CelebrityNominated [11]
Shout! Awards Hot Chick AwardNominated
2011PPMH AwardCelebrity Gallant AwardNominated
Hot Widow AwardWon
Hot Mama AwardNominated
Skrin AwardPantene Shine AwardNominated
Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardPopular Female Artist OnlineNominated
Popular Female TV ActressNominated
2012Stail EH! AwardMost Photogenic CelebrityNominated
Promising Celebrity ChoiceNominated
Shout! Awards Hot Chick AwardWon
2017Anugerah Instafamous 2017#tilljannah with NedimWon
2018Indonesian Box Office Movie AwardsKategori Pendatang Baru TerbaikNominated [12]

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