Zalif Sidek

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Zalif Sidek
زاليف سيدق
Born
Md Zalif Naquiyudin bin Wan Abu Bakar Sidek

(1985-08-01) 1 August 1985 (age 37)
NationalityMalaysian
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2007present
Spouse
Anis Marzuki
(m. 2022)

Md Zalif Naquiyudin Wan Abu Bakar Sidek (born 1 August 1985) is a Malaysian actor and comedian, best known for his acting roles in television, film and commercials.

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Career

Before starting his acting career, Zalif first ventured into commercial acting around 2007. In 2008, he joined KRU Studios as a Promotion Executive. Despite working at KRU Studios, Zalif still spends some time on advertising. Among the advertisements he has made are Panadol Soluble Actifast and the DiGi mascot with yellow costumes and Astro First 'ambassadors.' [1] [2]

Zalif made his first film appearance through a side character in the comedy action film Bini-Biniku Gangster  [ ms ] directed by Ismail Bob Hashim. He was entrusted by director Hashim Rejab to succeed in the lead role with Lisa Surihani and Mia Sara Nasuha in the film Papa I Love You  [ ms ] which was released on 29 December 2011, revolving around the love and dilemma faced by a single father towards his daughter after his wife's death. [3] The following year, Zalif was paired with Zahiril Adzim in the comedy series, Paan dan Paiz directed by Shahrulezad Mohameddin with a script written by Shamsull Hashim, telling the story of two close friends, Paan and Paiz who have known each others since childhood. [4] [5] Zalif later starred in Razif Rashid's Islamic comedy film, Aji Noh Motor  [ ms ], which was released on 20 September 2012. [6]

He made a special appearance as Gangster Poyo in the film Langgar  [ ms ] directed by Sein Ruffedge starring Ady Putra, Namron, Hans Isaac and Zul Huzaimy. [7] Zalif left Metrowealth Pictures after his contract expired and decided to manage his career on his own because he was confident that experience would help him stand stronger. [8]

Personal life

Zalif was born and raised in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. He previously had a relationship with actress and singer, Rafidah Ibrahim who was also a cousin to singer Siti Nurhaliza around 2012, but their relationship ended due to creative differences. [9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Bini-Biniku GangsterMat SajaDebut film appearances
Papa I Love YouBahar
2012Hantu Dalam Botol Kicap
Aji Noh MotorNoh
Aku Terima Nikahnya
Budak Pailang
2013Ajiboy
Pada Suatu Cinta Dahulu
LanggarGangster Poyo
Bencinta
2014Jangan Pandang Belakang Boleh
Lu, Gua, Bro!Yu
2015Keranda Tok Wan TerbangYoung Tok Wan
2020MiimalandEric
2021Selamat Hari X JadiBoboi

Drama

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2012 Paan & Paiz Paan TV3
2013Tanah Kubur (Season 9)Sulaiman Astro Oasis Episode: "Aniaya Yatim"
2015Ema Emyliana (Season 3)Zizi TV3
2016Love You, Mr. ArangFairus
2018Sejuta Rasa Buat AdeliaZubir Astro Ria
Budak UsinHud TV3
Destinasi UkhuwahErwan TV1
2020Degup CintaAmran Astro Ria

Commercial

YearCommercial
2007 DiGi
2011Astro First
2017 Expedia
KFC
Wonda Coffee
Panadol Soluble Actifast
2021Extra Joss

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2011 24th Malaysian Film Festival Best Supporting ActorNominated
Aspiring Male ActorNominated

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