Jamal Abdillah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yang Hormat Dato'
Jamal Abdillah
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During Anugerah Juara Lagu 23
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Jamal Ubaidillah bin Haji Mohd Ali
7 May 1959 Telok Anson, Perak, Federation of Malaya, (now Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia)
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| Occupation | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 7 (including Yamani Abdillah) |
| Relatives | Jamilul Hayat & Helmi Hussaini (brothers) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, Traditional Malay |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | EMI Warner Music Malaysia |
Dato' Jamal Ubaidillah bin Haji Mohd Ali (born on 7 May 1959) is a famous Malaysian singer and actor. He is known by his stage name Jamal Abdillah. He is sometimes called the "King of Pop Malaysia".
Jamal started his singing journey in 1973. He won the Bintang RTM competition in 1979. This was a big singing contest by Radio Televisyen Malaysia. After winning, he kept singing and also started acting in movies. One of his early films was 'Azura'.
Jamal is the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He has seven children. His sons are Osama Yamani (also known as Yamani Abdillah), Ahmad Zaki Yamani, El Isaac Yamani, and Iskandar Rayyan Yamani. His daughters are Nur Azura Yamani, Rahil Laura Salsabila Yamani, and Magdalena Yamani.
He comes from the Banjar community. Jamal has performed in many countries. These include Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. He often holds charity concerts in Singapore each year.
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Music Albums and Songs
Jamal Abdillah has released many albums and singles throughout his career.
Studio Albums
- Perpisahan Tanpa Relamu (1980)
- Derita Cinta (1981)
- Hatiku Luka Kembali (1982)
- Layang-Layang (1983)
- Sendiri (1984)
- Mati Hidup Semula (1986)
- Untukmu (1988)
- Sepi Seorang Perindu (1989)
- Seniman Menangis (1990)
- Jamal (1991)
- Penghujung Rindu (1994)
- Suratan Kasih / Penawar Kasih (1995 / 1997)
- Samrah (1998)
- Segala Cinta (2002)
- Aku Penghibur (2005)
- Tak Hilang Cinta (2009)
- Raja Pop 2 (2011)
Singles
- Aku Maafkan Kamu feat Malique Ibrahim (2011)
- Belenggu Rindu feat Wany Hasrita (2019)
Acting Career
Jamal Abdillah has also acted in several films and television shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Toyol | Singer Invitations | Special appearance |
| 1984 | Azura | Zack/Zakaria | |
| 1989 | Tuah | Hang Tuah/ASP Sazali | |
| 1991 | Sejati | Bani | |
| 1993 | Kekasih Awal dan Akhir | Yusman | |
| 1996 | Suratan Kasih | Sunny/Said Helmi | |
| 1997 | Ghazal Untuk Rabiah | Jamal/Salman |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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| 1990 | Jenakarama | Himself | TV1 | |
| 2012 | Bicara – with Daud Yusof | Himself | Mediacorp Suria | Special appearance |
| 2015 | Konsert Nostagia Dato' Jamal Abdillah | Himself | TV1 | |
| 2016 | Konsert 2 Dimensi | Himself | TV1 | with Dato' M. Nasir |
| 2017 | Sepahtu Reunion Live | Himself | Astro Warna | |
| 2019 | Sepahtu Reunion Live | Himself | Astro Warna | |
| 2019 | Cinta Overhaul Aidilfitri | Zakaria | Astro Warna |
Telemovies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Azura 2003 | Zack/Zakaria | Direct-to-video |
See also
In Spanish: Jamal Abdillah para niños
