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Jamal Abdillah

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Jamal Abdillah singing onstage, wearing a black shirt and grey blazer and matching bowtie
Jamal Abdillah performing in 2008
Born
Jamal Ubaidillah bin Haji Mohd Ali

(1959-05-07) 7 May 1959 (age 66)
Telok Anson, Perak, Federation of Malaya, (now Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia)
Other names
  • Jamal Abdillah
  • King of Pop Malaysia
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active 1973–present
Spouse(s)
  • Basariah Abdul Latiff (divorced)
    Noraina Che Yusoff (divorced)
    Fatimatuzahra Abdul Samad (divorced)
Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin
(m. 2017)
Children 7
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • Malaysian pop
Instruments Vocals
Labels

Dato' Jamal Ubaidillah bin Haji Mohd Ali (born 7 May 1959), known as Jamal Abdillah, is a famous Malaysian pop singer and actor. He is sometimes called the "King of Pop Malaysia".

Jamal started his singing journey in 1973. He became well-known after winning the Bintang RTM competition in 1979. This competition was organized by Radio Televisyen Malaysia. After his big win, he continued to sing and also started acting in movies. One of his famous early films was 'Azura'.

Jamal is the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He has been married four times and has seven children. His children include four sons: Osama Yamani (also known as Yamani Abdillah), Ahmad Zaki Yamani, El Isaac Yamani, and Iskandar Rayyan Yamani. He also has three daughters: Nur Azura Yamani, Rahil Laura Salsabila Yamani, and Magdalena Yamani.

Jamal's family background is from the Banjar people. He has performed his music in many countries. These include Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. He often holds charity concerts in Singapore every year.

Music Albums and Songs

Jamal Abdillah has released many popular 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" featuring Malique Ibrahim (2011)
  • "Belenggu Rindu" featuring Wany Hasrita (2019)

Movies and TV Shows

Jamal Abdillah has also shown his talent as an actor in several films and television programs.

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
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
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

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See also

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