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Farid Kamil
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فريد کميل | |
Born |
Farid Kamil bin Zahari
5 May 1981 |
Alma mater | Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) |
Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, director, producer |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse(s) |
Diana Danielle
(m. 2012; div. 2025) |
Children | 2 |
Farid Kamil Zahari, born on May 5, 1981, is a famous Malaysian actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career as a model and became one of Malaysia's most well-known actors. He is famous for his great work in many TV shows and movies.
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Early Life and Education
Farid Kamil was born in Alor Star, Kedah, Malaysia. He is the oldest of five children. His family has roots from Malay, Arab, and Thai backgrounds.
Farid studied at Universiti Teknologi MARA. He earned a Bachelor's Degree with honors in Performing Arts in 2010.
Acting Career
Starting Out in Entertainment
Farid Kamil began working in the entertainment world in 1999. He started as a model to help pay for his studies. He worked for companies like Dunhill, Pringles, and TM Net.
His journey into movies began in 2000. Director Abdul Razak Mohaideen discovered him and gave him a small part in the film Mistik. This role helped Farid get noticed by other directors. In 2003, he acted alongside Erra Fazira in Cinta Kolestrol.
Becoming a Star
By 2004, Farid Kamil became very popular. He continued to act in movies with famous stars like Erra Fazira in Hingga Hujung Nyawa and Kuliah Cinta. He also had his first main role in the thriller movie Tujuh Perhentian.
In the same year, Farid appeared in an advertisement for Hotlink with Datuk Siti Nurhaliza. This helped him become even more recognized and a favorite among fans.
Farid mostly starred in Abdul Razak's movies until 2006. Then, he worked with director Ahmad Idham on the movie Remp-It. Farid was not only the main actor but also helped write the script. The movie was a big success and led to two more sequels.
In 2008, Farid took on challenging roles in Anak Halal by Osman Ali and Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang by Mamat Khalid. These roles made him one of the most sought-after actors. He was nominated for Best Actor for Anak Halal and Best Supporting Actor for Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang at the 21st Malaysia Film Festival.
Directing Films
In 2010, Farid was given the chance to direct the third movie in the Remp-It series. The movie was later renamed V3-Samseng Jalanan.
Farid was involved in two films in 2017. One was the action movie J Revolusi. The other was Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba, an adventure film based on a novel. In 2022, he directed and produced Remp-It 2.
Personal Life
Family Life
Farid Kamil has been linked to several actresses. He married actress Diana Danielle on November 3, 2012. They have two children together, named Muhammad and Nur Aurora. The couple divorced in 2025.
Awards and Honors
On December 16, 2017, Farid Kamil received an award called Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP). This award was given by the Sultan of Pahang. It allowed him to use the title of Dato'. However, this title was later removed by the Sultan of Pahang on February 1, 2021.
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Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Mistik | Jeffrey | First movie role |
Cinta Kolesterol | Saiful | ||
2004 | Kuliah Cinta | Amirul | |
Hingga Hujung Nyawa | Shawn | ||
7 Perhentian | Amirul | ||
Tangkai Jering | Norman Hakim | ||
2005 | Potret Mistik | Zack | |
Cinta Fotokopi | Zahid | ||
Anak Mami Kembali | Farid | ||
2006 | Main-Main Cinta | Beego | |
Remp-It | Madi | Also helped write the script | |
2007 | Chermin | Yusof | |
Anak Halal | Indera Putera Hisham | ||
2008 | Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang | Jongkidin | |
Evolusi KL Drift | Sham | ||
Apa Kata Hati | Aidil Fitri | ||
I'm Not Single | Adam Ghani | ||
2009 | Papadom | Hisham Hashim | |
Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang | Awang | ||
Duhai Si Pari-pari | Sports car Owners | ||
2010 | V3 Samseng Jalanan | Ahmad Asrudy @ Rudy | Also director and writer |
Evolusi KL Drift 2 | Sham | ||
Semerah Cinta Stilletto | Sulaiman Toyol aka Leman Toyol aka Leto | ||
Lagenda Budak Setan | Kasya | ||
Cuti-Cuti Cinta | Omar Rudy | ||
Estet | Farid | ||
Aku Masih Dara | Zachery | ||
2011 | Kongsi | Chief of Police | As director and writer |
3,2,1 Cinta | Nazril | ||
2012 | 3 Temujanji | Farid | |
Hantu Gangster | Ewan | ||
PE3 | Megat | As director and writer | |
Lagenda Budak Setan 2: Katerina | Kasya | ||
2013 | Dampak | Giran | |
Bencinta | Faizal | ||
Kolumpo | Himself | Special appearance | |
2014 | Apokalips X | X | |
Pengantin Malam | Razif | ||
Anak Jantan | Darin | ||
Kaki Kitai | Detective Inspector Farid | ||
Lagenda Budak Setan 3: Kasyah | Kasyah | ||
2015 | Love Supermoon | Razak Abu Bakar | |
Abang Lejen | Ajim | ||
Hantu Bungkus Ikat Tepi | Farid | ||
2016 | Langit Cinta | Budiman | |
2017 | J Revolusi | Andra | |
Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba | Amiruddin | ||
Pinjamkan Hatiku | Dr. Hasnan | ||
2022 | Remp-It 2 | Madi | As director and producer |
2023 | Sumpahan Syaitan | Sam | |
Anwar: The Untold Story | Anwar Ibrahim | ||
2024 | Gold | Misbun Sidek | |
2025 | Bisikan Dosa | Ayden | |
Telaga Suriram | Zakir |
Television Series
Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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2001 | Fakulti | Isma | TV2 |
2004 | Begitulah Cinta | Andy | TV3 |
2008 | Takdir Yang Terindah | Juffri | TV1 |
Enigma | Adam | TV3 | |
2009 | Tiga Janda | Amar | Astro Prima |
Cinta Tikar Sejadah | Hazrey Hussein | Astro Oasis | |
Mertua vs Menantu (Season 2) | Astro Prima | ||
2010 | Lagenda Budak Setan The Series | Kasyah | |
Korban 44 | Bah Raden | Astro Citra | |
2011 | Wasiat | Izran | Astro Prima |
2013 | Jodoh Itu Milik Kita | Aariz Danial | Astro Mustika HD |
2016 | Qanun 99 | Khalil | Astro Oasis |
2018 | Lafazkan Kalimah Cintamu | Tengku Ryan Ameer | Astro Ria |
2020 | Pelindung Seorang Puteri | Saiful/Epul | |
2021 | Masih Ada Rindu | Hadi/Hakim | TV3 |
2022 | Pok Ya Cong Codel: Memburu Siti | JJ | Astro Ria |
Telemovies
Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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2009 | Lu'lu | Shauqi | Astro Ria | |
Mata Di Jiwa | Jeffrey | |||
2011 | 7 Lagu | Farhan | Astro Citra | |
2012 | Apa Dah Jadi? | Astro Prima | ||
2014 | Misteri Bulan Madu | Farid | Hypp Sensasi | |
Sayang Awak Sangat-sangat | Iman | |||
Kem Cuci Tangan (Kecut) | Joe | |||
Tolong Aku Nak Puasa! | Amir | Astro Ria | ||
2015 | Hantu Raya Tumpang Beraya | Ikram | Also as director | |
2016 | Sedikit Waktu | Farid | ||
Segi Tiga | ||||
2017 | Syukur Syawal | Syukur | TV3 | |
2018 | Hilang Akal | Adam | Astro Citra | |
2020 | Puyah & Putat | Putat | ||
2021 | Diam Tanda Setuju | |||
Zombie Jarum Vaksin | Farid | |||
2022 | Sakanak | Azmi | TV3 | |
Tersimpang Ke Alam Bunian | Duan | Astro Citra |
Television Shows
Year | Title | TV channel | Notes |
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2020 | Sepahtu Reunion Live | Astro Warna | Episode: "Demdam Damak dan Deli" |
Episode: "Pelesit Kota" |
Theater
Year | Title | Role | Issue | Notes |
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2003 | Dimana Bulan Selalu Retak | Iqbal | Anjung Seri Production | Original Work A. Samad Said |