Faizal Hussein facts for kids
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Faizal Hussein
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| فيزالحسين | |
Faizal at the premiere of the film Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati in October 2018.
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| Born |
Mohd Faizal bin Hussein
31 May 1967 Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
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| Occupation | Actor, host |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Suhaila Sulaiman
(m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
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Mohd Faizal Hussein (born 31 May 1967) is a famous Malaysian actor. He started acting when he was very young, in 1972. Many people know him for his role as Roy in the 1986 teen movie Gila-Gila Remaja. His father, Hussein Abu Hassan, directed that film. In 2019, a newspaper called Harian Metro said he was one of the top 10 best Malaysian actors ever.
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His Acting Journey
Faizal first appeared in a movie called Darah Panglima in 1972. He was only five years old at the time!
He began acting regularly in 1982 with the film Senja Merah. His career really took off after he starred as Azroy in Gila-Gila Remaja in 1986. Since his father directed it, this movie helped Faizal show everyone his family's talent for acting.
After that, he became very popular. He starred in many films where he played the main hero, also known as the protagonist. After a break from movies, he got a chance to play a villain, or antagonist, in Leftenan Adnan. He did a great job, which led to him playing many different kinds of characters in both movies and TV shows.
In 2003, Faizal worked with Saiful Apek and Zul Yahya in a funny action movie called MX3. Yusof Kelana directed this film.
Faizal returned to his famous role as Azroy in 2013. This was for the movie Gila-Gila Remaja 2, which continued the story from the 1985 film. V. Nagaraj directed this new movie. Other actors in it included Hairul Azreen, Faralyna Idris, Taiyuddin Bakar, Fizz Fairuz, and Bella Dally.
On January 17, 2015, Faizal played the main character, Zaid, in a TV movie called Penjara Seorang Isteri. This film was based on a true story about a couple's marriage.
Faizal also played the character Pit in the movie Mat Moto, which came out on January 14, 2016. Pekin Ibrahim directed this film.
Personal Life
Faizal Hussein is married to Suhaila Sulaiman, who was also an actress. They have two children together.
What He Has Acted In
| Unreleased movies/dramas |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1972 | Darah Panglima | First movie role | |
| 1973 | Kelana | ||
| Penyamun Si Bongkok | Young Ladim/Putih | ||
| 1975 | Bunga Padi Berdaun Lalang | ||
| 1982 | Senja Merah | Young Anuar | |
| 1985 | Bujang Selamat | Bujang | |
| 1986 | Gila-Gila Remaja | Azroy @ Roy | |
| 1987 | Gila-Gila Si Pikoy | ||
| 1988 | Tuah | Sultan Anuar Alauddin Shah/Hang Jebat | |
| Fighting Madam 2 | Hong Kong film | ||
| 1989 | Tak Kisahlah Beb! | Borhan @ Bob | |
| Misteri Harta Karun | Ganda | Indonesian film | |
| 1991 | Kanta Serigala | Zarul | |
| Bayangan Maut | Eddie | ||
| 1992 | XX Ray | Anuar | |
| 1993 | Fantasi | Teruna/Rahmat | |
| 1994 | Sofia-Jo | Joe | |
| 1996 | Litar Kasih | Herman | |
| Siapa Dia? | Saiful | ||
| 1997 | Sate | Kadir | |
| 2000 | Leftenan Adnan | Private Ayob | |
| 2001 | Getaran | Zamri | |
| 2002 | KL Menjerit | Pit | |
| Gerak Khas The Movie II | Frankie | ||
| 2003 | Janji Diana | Ijoy | |
| MX3 | Mamat | ||
| 2005 | Pontianak Menjerit | Yassin | |
| GK3 The Movie | Raymond | ||
| 2009 | Jalang | ||
| 2010 | 2 Alam | ||
| 2011 | Abuya | Abuya | |
| Datin Ghairah | Suffian | ||
| 2012 | Azura | Azura's dad | |
| Bunohan | Ilham | ||
| Leftwings | |||
| 2013 | Gila-Gila Remaja 2 | Azroy @ Roy | |
| Longkai | Bada | ||
| Balada Pencinta | Gangster | ||
| 2014 | Fobia Malam Pertama | Massage handle | |
| Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia | Bakhtiar | ||
| 2015 | Gudang Kubur | Anwa | |
| Kapsul | Zohri Ibrahim | ||
| 2016 | Mat Moto | Pit | |
| Mrs K | Tano | Malaysia–Hong Kong film | |
| 2017 | Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba | Pondolou | |
| KL Wangan | Yudi | ||
| 2018 | Dukun | Karim | |
| Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati | Dr. Ezahar | ||
| 7ujuh | Inspector Azmi | ||
| 2019 | XX Ray III | Anuar | |
| Geran | Haji Daud | ||
| Pusaka | ASP Mansor | ||
| 2020 | M4M4 | Inspector Azahari | |
| 2021 | Proksi | Mr. Roy | |
| 2022 | Rajawali | Abang Long | |
| Remp-It 2 | Pit | Special appearance | |
| Daddyku Gangster | Karim | ||
| 2023 | Harum Malam | Kiai Hassan | |
| Imam | Haji Syamsuri | ||
| Syaitan Munafik | Nizam | ||
| Bintang Yang Terindah | Amir | ||
| TBA | Saadiah: Bekal Kasih Merdeka | Post-production | |
| Esok Yang Lebih Baik | Post-production |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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| 1994 | Hati Waja | Sharif | TV1 | |
| Runtuh | ||||
| 1999 | Fitrah Khadijah | TV1 | ||
| 2001 | Madu Empat | Alang | TV3 | |
| 2004 | Sembilu | Azman | TV2 | |
| 2006 | Sembilu Kasih | Azman | TV3 | |
| 2008 | Fajar Kinaboi | Kamal | TV1 | |
| Abadi Sebuah Cinta | Faizal | TV3 | ||
| 2009 | Senja Permai | Hairi | Astro Prima | |
| 2009–2010 | Cuci Cuci Services | TV2 | ||
| 2011 | Gerak Khas (Season 13) | Joe | Episode: "Buru" | |
| Seharum Kenanga | Omar | |||
| Pak Su Man | Tarmizi | TV Alhijrah | ||
| 2012 | Puaka Bunga Tanjung | Andaman | TV9 | |
| Metro Skuad (Season 1) | Joe | TV2 | Episode: "Jerat Awang Hitam" | |
| Lara Hati | Roslin | TV9 | Guest artist | |
| Ameera | Jai | TV3 | ||
| Dalam Hati Ada Taman | Tuan Zul | Astro Ria | ||
| 2013 | Metro Skuad (Season 2) | Rambo | TV2 | Episode: "Jalan Pintas" |
| Dahlia | Fuad | Astro Mustika HD | ||
| 2014 | Beret Hijau (Season 2) | TV1 | ||
| Oh My English! (Season 3) | Homeless | Astro TVIQ | Episode: "Ramadan" | |
| Jiwa | Alif Rizal | TV3 | ||
| Azam Ramadan Su | Luqman | |||
| 2015 | Papa Chef | Chef Zikri | TV1 | |
| 2016 | Cinta Macarons | Jefri | TV2 | |
| Si Kolot Suamiku | Tengku Ahmad Ehsan | Astro Ria | ||
| 2017 | Cerita Dari Mastika | Hamid | Astro Prima | Episode: "Kereta Rosak" |
| 2018 | KOPI | A Bum | Tonton | Episode: "Kopi Jantan Kaw" |
| 2019 | Devoted | Musa | Viu | |
| Strike Back: Revolution | Hassan Ahmed | Cinemax | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Dua Takdir Cinta | Tuan Ismail | Astro Prima | |
| Jaman Tori | Sultan Sulaiman | Awesome TV | ||
| 2021 | Kisah Rumah Tangga | Kalif | Astro Ria | Episode: "Azan Rumah Abah" |
| i-Tanggang | Rahmat | Astro Citra | ||
| Dak Dan Ofis | Awesome TV | |||
| Oh My Hantaran | Bujas | TV9 | Special appearance | |
| 2022 | Epilog 3 Naga | Azroy | Awesome TV | |
| One Cent Thief | Shah Karim | Astro Ria | ||
| 2023 | W: Two Worlds | Omar Yusuf | Viu | |
| 2024 | Menanti Senja | Kamal | TV3 |
TV Movies (Telemovies)
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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| 1986 | Drama Minggu Ini: Putik Kasih | Farid | TV1 |
| 1992 | Cari-Cari Jodoh | Zainal | |
| 1993 | Sebuah Pelayaran | VCD | |
| Antara Dua Bayang | TV3 | ||
| 1994 | Hello | Haz's lover | |
| Pengantin Popular | |||
| 1995 | Diari Hati Julia | ||
| 1996 | Prelude | ||
| Putih Gaun Pengantin | Ridzuan | ||
| 1997 | Wasiat Untuk Natili | ||
| Maaf Kami Tak Sengaja | |||
| 1999 | Impian Suraya | ||
| 2003 | Kordi & Konah | ||
| 2007 | Sebuah Ijtihad | Ehsan Ali | |
| Lahad | TV2 | ||
| 2008 | Kalam Cinta Rabiah | Zakuan | TV3 |
| 2009 | Wira Malam Bisikan Naga | Wira Legend | Astro Ria |
| 2010 | Kasut Emas | Otai | TV2 |
| 2011 | Bertemu Kasih | Syukri | TV1 |
| Anak | Amir | Astro Prima | |
| Maafkan Aku Papa | Salim | TV2 | |
| Kenapa Aku Mencuri ? | Pejal | Astro Prima | |
| Aku bin Abdullah | |||
| Kerana Aku Seorang Anak | Hisham | TV9 | |
| 2012 | Aku Bukan Buaya | NTV7 | |
| Kasihnya Qaseh | Rizman | TV1 | |
| Puteri Pulau Tuba | TV2 | ||
| Diba Benci Abah | Borhan | Astro Prima | |
| Ke Pintu Bahagia | Azmin | TV3 | |
| Fatihah Untuk Abah | Dollah | ||
| Mati Hidup Semula | Ayah Lan | Astro Oasis | |
| 2013 | Bungkusan Leman | Sham | TV2 |
| Delusi | Dato' Hanif | TV9 | |
| Mencari Syifa | Hakimi | TV Alhijrah | |
| Lukisan | Deraman | Astro Mustika HD | |
| Qarina | Azimal | TV3 | |
| Karma Abah | Nasir | ||
| 2014 | Titisan Keinsafan | Azzul | |
| Nasi Air | Pak Rahman | ||
| 2015 | Penjara Seorang Isteri | Zaid | Astro Oasis |
| Pendua | Izwan | TV2 | |
| Detik | Rauzan | TV3 | |
| Aku Kaya Raya Ni | Sudin | Astro Prima | |
| Lorong Kecil Ke Syurga | Azmi | TV9 | |
| Jalan Singkat Ke Syurga | Fadil | Astro Oasis | |
| Wan Embong | Omar | TV3 | |
| 2016 | Che Pah Penari Hadrah Terakhir | Che Pah | Astro First Exclusive |
| Dia Untukku | Adam Mukriz | TV Alhijrah | |
| Ayah Mentuaku | Tuan Haji Abu Zahar | TV9 | |
| Dari Asar Ke Isyak | Syukri | TV2 | |
| Buku Cinta Abah | Amar | TV3 | |
| Syawal Yang Hilang | Pak Ayob | HyppTV | |
| Munajat Suci | Muiz | Astro Prima | |
| Liga Masjid | Pak Tham | Astro Ria | |
| 2017 | Petanda | Ramlan | TV9 |
| Papa Sayang | Yusuf | HyppTV | |
| Cerita Seram Paya Hitam | Hassan | Astro Ria | |
| Anak Kerak | Hussein | Astro Citra | |
| 2018 | The Hantus | Yellow Volkswagen Man | Astro First Exclusive |
| Kelir | Rahman | TV1 | |
| Qalbu | Kamal | TV3 | |
| 2019 | Samad Tedung | Samad | |
| Sesalan Terakhir | Tarmizi | ||
| Dah Mati Pun Cantik | Dr. Malik | Astro Citra | |
| 2020 | Berdua | Al | TV1 |
| 7 Langkah | TV Okey | ||
| Nurul Najwa | Tuan Sulaiman | TV1 | |
| Takbir Dari Belantara | Tobias | ||
| 2022 | Orang Minyak Kampung Lenggong | Amir | Astro Citra |
| Aroma Cinta | Orang Asing | TV1 | |
| 2023 | Demi Masa | Musa | TV3 |
| 2024 | Isteri Seorang Lelaki | TV1 | |
| Mati Hidup Balik | Tok Ayah | Astro Ria |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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| 1990 | Varia Aidilfitri | Himself | TV1 |
| 1999 | Kosa Kata | Host | |
| 2015 | Gegar Vaganza (Season 2) | Guest jury | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | It's Alif | Guest artist | NTV7 |
| 2019 | Malaysia Hari Ini: Retro Mania | Guest artist | TV3 |
Advertisements
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Ikhlas | Dad |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Singer | Notes |
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| 2017 | "Cinta Takkan Berakhir" | Surgeon specialist | Anuar Zain | Special appearance |
Songs
| Year | Song title | Guest singer |
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| 2017 | "KL Wangan" | Altimet & Pekin Ibrahim |
