Mustapha Maarof facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dato'
Mustapha Maarof
DSAP DPTJ KMN AMN
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| Born | 1 January 1935 |
| Died | 15 December 2014 (aged 79) Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–2014 |
| Spouse(s) |
Suraya Harun
(m. 1962; div. 1965)Rosnah Jasni (Roseyatimah)
(m. 1967; died 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
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Dato' Mustapha Azahari bin Maarof (born January 1, 1935 – died December 15, 2014) was a famous Malaysian actor. He starred in many movies, including Hang Tuah (1959), 1957: Hati Malaya (2007), and Chermin (2007).
Mustapha Maarof was honored with the Veterans' Award at the 10th Malaysian Film Festival. He also worked on the board of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia. In 2010, he received the Industry Icon Award from them. He also helped start the charity part of Persatuan Seniman Malaysia, which is a group for Malaysian artists.
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His Life Story
Mustapha Maarof was the son of Maarof Zakaria. His father was a lawyer and started the Malay National Bank.
Mustapha Maarof was married twice. First, he married Suraya Harun from 1962 to 1965. Later, he married Rosnah Jasni, also known as Roseyatimah, in 1967. She passed away in 1987.
Mustapha Maarof died on December 15, 2014, in Kuala Lumpur. He was 79 years old and passed away due to breathing problems. This was just before his 80th birthday.
Movies and TV Shows
Mustapha Maarof had a long career in acting. He appeared in many films and television series.
Movies He Starred In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1951 | Bunga Percintaan | ||
| 1953 | Untuk Sesuap Nasi | ||
| 1954 | Pertaruhan | ||
| 1955 | Duka Nestapa | ||
| 1956 | Hang Tuah | Tun Zainal | |
| Mega Mendung | |||
| Dondang Sayang | |||
| 1957 | Pontianak | Samad | |
| 1958 | Sumpah Pontianak | Samad | |
| 1959 | Raden Mas | Tengku Bagus | |
| Bawang Putih Bawang Merah | Putera Raja | ||
| 1961 | Sri Mersing | Deli | |
| Yatim Mustapha | Tengku Persada | ||
| Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang | Tun Aman | ||
| 1962 | Keris Sempena Riau | Tun Muda | |
| Selendang Merah | |||
| Siti Payung | |||
| 1963 | Ibu Ayam | ||
| Tangkap Basah | Desa | ||
| Anak Manja | Aziz | ||
| 1965 | Mata dan Hati | ||
| 1966 | Udang Di Sebalik Batu | Badar | |
| Naga Tasik Chini | Sultan Cahaya Putra Syah | ||
| 1967 | Play Boy | ||
| 1968 | Si Murai | Murai | |
| 1972 | Semangat Ular | ||
| 1979 | Detik 12 Malam | ||
| 1984 | Jasmin | ||
| Matinya Seorang Patriot | |||
| 1988 | Tuah | Datuk Shaari | |
| 1990 | Fenomena | Doctor | Cameo |
| 1993 | Abang 92 | Pak Long | |
| 1996 | Sutera Putih | Datuk Rahim | |
| 1998 | Iman Alone | Haji Shahidan | |
| 2001 | Putih | Raja Aristun Shah (voice) | Animated film |
| 2004 | Bicara Hati | ||
| 2007 | Chermin | Pak Din | |
| 1957 Hati Malaya | Sultan Selangor | ||
| 2009 | Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang | Pak Ngah |
TV Series He Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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| 2009 | Dua Marhalah | Mansoor | Astro Oasis | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Pak Kaduk | Pak Kaduk | TV2 |
Awards and Recognition
Mustapha Maarof received several important awards for his contributions.
Awards from Malaysia
Malaysia :
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1992)- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2003)
Pahang :
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – This award gave him the title Dato' (2010)
Negeri Sembilan :
Knight Commander of the Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar (DPTJ) – This award also gave him the title Dato' (2003)
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