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Mustapha Maarof

DSAP DPTJ KMN AMN
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Born (1935-01-01)1 January 1935
Tanjung Galau, Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan, Federated Malay States, Malaya
(now Malaysia)
Died 15 December 2014(2014-12-15) (aged 79)
Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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
Parents
  • Maarof Zakaria (father)
  • Kamsiah Mohd Ali (mother)

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.

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
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
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 :
    • MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1992)
    • MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2003)
  •  Pahang :
    • MY-PAH Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang - Knight Companion - DSAP.svg Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – This award gave him the title Dato' (2010)
  •  Negeri Sembilan :
    • MY-NEG Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar - DPTJ.svg Knight Commander of the Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar (DPTJ) – This award also gave him the title Dato' (2003)
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