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Nur Fazura
فازورا‎
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Fazura in 2011
Born
Nur Fazura binti Sharifuddin

(1983-09-27) September 27, 1983 (age 41)
Nationality Malaysian
Other names Fazura
Education Hai Sing High School
Alma mater Fashion Design College
Occupation Celebrity, Singer, Model, Television host, Businessperson, VJ, Lawyer
Years active 2004 - present
Notable work
Television:
Teen's World
Tahajjud Cinta
Kisah Cinta
Facing Up To Fazura
Hero Seorang Cinderella
Film:
Bicara Hati
Gol & Gincu
Pisau Cukur
Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia
Langit Cinta
Spouse(s)
Fattah Amin
(m. 2017; div. 2024)
Children 1
Parents
  • Sharifuddin Bin Adnan (father)
  • Fadillah Binti Nasir (mother)
Family Faizah Nasir (Aunt)
Musical career
Genres Pop
Instruments Vocal
Years active 2014 - present
Labels Universal Music (Malaysia)
Associated acts

Nur Fazura Sharifuddin, known to her fans as Fazura, is a famous Malaysian actress, singer, TV host, and businessperson. She was born on September 27, 1983. Fazura started her career in entertainment by hosting a TV show and acting in small roles.

She first became well-known as the host of a show called Teen's World. In 2004, she got her first leading role in the movie Bicara Hati, which earned her an award nomination. The next year, she starred in the popular film Gol & Gincu. Since then, Fazura has appeared in many movies and TV shows and has become one of Malaysia's biggest stars.

Early Life and Starting Out

Fazura was born in Pekan, a town in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. She is the third of four children and has three brothers.

She was interested in fashion and went to a fashion design college. However, she left after a few months because she realized her true passion was acting. Soon after, she accepted an offer to star in a movie called Qaisy & Laila. This was the beginning of her successful acting career.

Career Highlights

Fazura has had a long and successful career in movies, television, and music. She is known for playing many different types of characters.

From TV Host to Movie Star

In 2007 and 2008, Fazura was very busy. She hosted TV shows like MTV Jus and returned for the second season of the popular TV series Gol & Gincu The Series. She also starred in the movie Selamat Pagi Cinta and the hit TV drama Ezora.

In 2009, she acted in the comedy movie Pisau Cukur with another famous actress, Maya Karin. The movie was a big success at the box office.

Becoming a Businessperson and Musician

In 2012, Fazura showed her business skills by opening a clothing store called House Of Doll in Kuala Lumpur.

In 2014, she returned to movies with the horror-comedy Kami Histeria and the drama Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia. Her role in Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia won her the Best Actress award at the 27th Malaysia Film Festival. That same year, she released her first song, "Sayangi Dirimu," and starred in her own reality TV show, Facing Up to Fazura.

Recent Work and International Fame

In 2015, Fazura launched her own line of perfumes called "Mystical by Fazura." She also released a new song, "Bangun," and performed with her band at the Hard Rock Cafe in Melaka. She worked with the rock band Estranged on a song called "Hancur Aku," which became a huge hit on YouTube.

Fazura has also acted in Indonesian movies, including Bulan Terbelah Di Langit Amerika and Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2. This has made her a well-known star in other parts of Southeast Asia. In 2017, she starred in the popular TV drama Hero Seorang Cinderella.

Personal Life

Fazura met actor Fattah Amin while they were filming the TV show Hero Seorang Cinderella. They got engaged in November 2017 and were married later that month in a private ceremony. They have one child together. The couple divorced in 2024 after seven years of marriage.

Famous Works and Awards

Fazura has starred in many popular films and TV shows and has won several awards for her acting.

Popular Films

  • Bicara Hati (2004)
  • Gol & Gincu (2005)
  • Pisau Cukur (2009)
  • Kami Histeria (2014)
  • Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia (2014)
  • Langit Cinta (2016)
  • J Revolusi (2017)
  • Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2 (2017)

Popular TV Series

  • Gol & Gincu The Series (2006-2007)
  • Ezora (2008)
  • Tahajjud Cinta (2011)
  • Hero Seorang Cinderella (2017)
  • Lelaki Itu (2024)

Hit Songs

  • Sayangi Dirimu (2014)
  • Hancur Aku (with Estranged) (2015)
  • Cinderella (with Fattah Amin) (2017)
  • Bisa Apa (2017)

Major Awards

  • Best New Actress at the 17th Malaysian Film Festival for Bicara Hati.
  • Best Supporting Actress at the 2010 Screen Awards for Pisau Cukur.
  • Best Actress at the 27th Malaysian Film Festival for Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia.
  • Most Popular Film Actress at the Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian in 2016 and 2017.
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