Farah Nabilah

Farah Nabilah
فاره نبيله
Born
Farah Nabilah binti Saipuddin

(1992-03-10) 10 March 1992
Other namesFawa
EducationBachelor of Psychology[1]
Alma materSEGi 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.

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

Year Title Characters Notes
2014 Mana Mau Lari Receptionist First film, special appearance
2017 Baby Bro Baby Sitter Special appearance
2021 Dekatnya Cinta Zulaika

Drama

Year Title Character TV channels Note
2012 Gina TV3 The first drama
2016 Imam Mudaku Romantis Martyr Astro Oasis
Inikah Cinta Rose Adeline TV3
2017 Ustaz Pink Zaharah TV1
Papa Ricky Kathy Astro Prima
Titian Love Rahadatul Aisy TV3
Mocha Kau Bahagia Melur
2018 Mr. Grey Talitha Astro Ria
Halalkan Hati Yang Ku Curi Delisha TV3
Cik Reen & Encik Ngok Ngek Azreen Che Azhan (Reen) Astro Ria
Mocha Kau Bahagia 2 Melur TV3
Amira Rose Amira Rose
2019 Kau Yang Pertama Rose Natasha
2022 Scammer 2 Liya Astro Ria
2025 Jadikan Aku Bidadari Ezzatul TV3

Telefilm

Year Title Character TV Channel
2016 Tersuka Tanpa Sengaja Raya Melati Astro Ria
Mati, Tunggu Sekejap Aishah Astro Prima
Tumbang Masjid Al-Ansar Suraya Astro Oasis
Bidadari Che Ah Astro Citra
2018 Adakah Aku Bersalah Tia TV3
2020 Hantu Ustazah Supiah Ustazah Supiah Astro Citra
Validasi Muna TV3

Television

Year Title Role TV Channel Notes
2017 Sepahtu Reunion Live 2017 Sofia 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 Bintang Guest Jury TV3
2019 MeleTOP Guest Host Astro Ria Being a Guest Host with Nabil Ahmad
Sepahtu Reunion Live 2019 Bella Astro Warna Guest Artist: Episode "Korban Kasih Ayah"
Cinta Overhaul Aidilfitri Dhiya
2025 Sepahtu Reunion Live 2025 Misha Astro Prima Guest Artist: Episode "Maaf Yang Bermakna"

Videography

Music Video

Year Title Artist Role
2012 "Jangan Ganggu Pacarku" Aliff Aziz Teman Wanita
2016 "Bayang" Khai Bahar Isteri Orang
2018 "Sejarah Cinta" Syalyn Band Bekas Kekasih
"Meskipun Kau Tahu" Projector Band

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nomination Results
2018 MeleTOP Era Awards 2018 MeleTOP New Artist Titian Cinta Won
5th Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama Awards Choice Actress Nominated
Choice Couple (with Zul Ariffin) Nominated
Berita Harian Popular Star Awards 2017 Popular Female TV Actress Nominated
Popular Female New Artist Won
Compatible Couple in Drama (with Zul Ariffin) Nominated
2019 7th EH! Style Awards Choice Promising Celebrity Nominated
2019 Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Couple Drama Compatible (with Fikry Ibrahim) Ms. Reen & Mr. Ngok Ngek Nominated

References

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  5. ^ Aini Mawawi (12 November 2017). "Tuah jelita, seksi Farah Nabilah". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
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  8. ^ "Mana Mau Lari Bakal Menggegar Pawagam". Astro Shaw. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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  10. ^ Michelle Gun (21 May 2018). "Kisah beri keinsafan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  11. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (19 May 2018). "Tiada masah berlakon dengan suami-orang". Berita Harian. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  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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  15. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (10 June 2020). #Showbiz: Farah Nabilah is five months pregnant Daily News. Accessed on 17 June 2020.
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  17. ^ Amal Farah untuk masyarakat Harian Metro. 24 January 2019. Accessed 29 October 2019.