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Elfira Loy
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| الفيرة لوي | |
| Born |
Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri
8 March 1994 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | El, Elfira Loy |
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| Years active | 2006—present |
| Spouse(s) |
Muhd Faris Khairol Anuar
(m. 2019) |
| Children | Muhamad Rayyan Khalaf Nur Aria Mikayla |
| Parent(s) | Ahmad Sabri Hj Ariffin(father) Filzah binti Yusoff (mother) |
| Relatives | Ahmad Ezzraa Loy Nurul Ezlisa Loy Ahmad Ezzrin Loy Ahmad Evvraa Loy |
Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri (born March 8, 1994), known as Elfira Loy, is a famous Malaysian actress. She started her acting journey in a TV movie called Cinta Itu Buta, where she played a school girl. Elfira is well-known for her roles as Qalesya in the popular drama Qalesya and as Amirah in Disney's Waktu Rehat. Her siblings, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Nurul Ezlisa Loy, are also actors.
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Elfira Loy's Early Life
Nurul Elfira Loy was born on March 8, 1994, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the second child of Ahmad Sabri Haji Ariffin and Filzah Yusoff. Elfira has five siblings: an older brother named Ahmad Ezzraa Loy, a younger sister named Nurul Ezlisa Loy, a younger brother named Ahmad Ezzrin Loy, and the youngest brother, Ahmad Evvraa Loy. Her family background includes Malay, Chinese, and Arabian heritage. She completed her college education at KDU University College, where she studied Ent Arts.
Elfira's Acting Journey
Elfira Loy began her acting career when she was just 12 years old. She started as a child performer in a musical play called Ali Baba: The Musical Theater in 2006.
Starting Out (2006–2011)
In 2010, Elfira represented Malaysia with seven other young actors at the Hamedan International Theater Festival for Children and Youth Adults. She also performed in the Ibu Zain Theater for two seasons. Her first TV movie was Cinta Itu Buta, where she played a school girl. She continued to act in many dramas, including Damping Malam in 2010. In 2011, she played Rin in a Japanese film called Second Chance. Around the same time, Elfira became a representative for Astro, a big media company, for two years. This meant she mostly worked on Astro shows.
Recent Work (2012–Present)
Since 2012, Elfira has continued to take on many exciting roles. She played Juju in the movie Jangan Ambil Padang Kami, which was about people living in flats. She also starred as Bella in the popular drama Dalam Hati Ada Taman in 2012, alongside Randy Pangalila. Elfira has also worked on other films like Rentap: The Movie and Plus One. Besides acting, she became a brand ambassador for Maybelline New York (Malaysia) in 2012 and Sofy in 2013.
TV Commercials and Hosting
Elfira Loy has appeared in many TV commercials for well-known brands. These include Honda motorcycles, Sunway Lagoon, Mee Sedap, Institut Jantung Negara, Bank RHB, and Mamee Slurp. She also became the new face of Maybelline New York (Malaysia).
Elfira is also a talented TV host. From 2010 to 2012, she hosted Disney Waktu Rehat as Amirah Aminuddin. She has hosted and appeared in many other TV shows, such as Berani Jadi Bos, Cuti-Cuti Famili, and Selamat Pagi Putera Puteri. In 2012, she was part of Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia. She has also co-hosted shows like Projek Gila and Mad Markets, where she traveled to places like Macau, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Elfira's Creative Works
Elfira Loy has been part of many different creative projects, from movies to stage plays.
Movies
Elfira has acted in several films:
- Damping Malam (2010)
- Second Chance (2011) - a Japanese film
- Ribbit (2014) - where she played Sandy
- Rentap (2014) - where she played Elaina
TV Dramas
She has starred in many TV dramas, often playing main characters:
- Tentang Bulan The Series (2008) as Zurina
- Qalesya 1 (2009) and Qalesya 2 (2010) as Qalesya
- Chinta (2010) as young Chinta
- Syurgamu Ramadhan (2010) as Suzana
- Kum Kum: The Series (2011) as Tini
- Dalam Hati Ada Taman (2012) as Bella
- Demi Dia (2013) as Azura
- Plus One (2013–2014) as Marissa
- Kerna Syurga Bukan Percuma (2017) as Solehah
- Di Sebalik Kasyaf (2021) as Diya
TV Movies (Telemovies)
Elfira has also acted in many TV movies:
- Cinta Itu Buta (2008)
- Kum Kum (2010) as Mariam
- Sayaaang Abah (2011) as Intan
- Ekspress Dania (2011) as Dania
- Cik Paris Diva Kampung (2012) as Mariam
- Putih dan Putera Hodoh (2013) as Putih
- Untuk Terakhir Kali (2013) as Aishah
- Di Sebalik Kasyafmu (2014) as Dhia
- Oh My English!: Road to Jogja! (2016) as Jazlin
Musical Theatre
Elfira has also performed on stage in musical plays:
- Ali Baba: Bujang Lapok (2006) as Nursiah
- Ibu Zain 1 & 2 (2006)
- Ali Baba (2012) as Marjina
Voice Acting
She has also lent her voice to animated characters:
- The Smurfs (2012) as Odile
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) as Vexy
Awards and Recognitions
Elfira Loy has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- In 2010, she was nominated for "New Popular Female Actress" at the Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian.
- In 2011, she won "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in the drama Kum Kum at the Anugerah Skrin 2011.
- Also in 2011, she was nominated for "TV Popular Female Actress" and "Most Popular Online Female Actress" at the Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian.
- In 2012, she was nominated for "People Choice of Selebriti" at the Anugerah Stail EH!.
