Sarimah Ibrahim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Honourable Che Puan
Sarimah Ibrahim
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| ساريمه إبراهيم | |
Sarimah in 2008
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| Born | 19 February 1978 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | HELP University |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Sarimah Ibrahim (born on February 19, 1978) is a famous Malaysian star. She is known for being a television host, radio announcer, actress, and singer. She has been active in the entertainment world since 1996.
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Early Life and Family
Sarimah was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her father is from Johor, Malaysia, and has both Malay and Chinese roots. Her mother is from Ireland and has Irish and Italian heritage. Sarimah is the oldest of four children.
She went to high school at the Emirates International School in Dubai. She also studied at Wesley College, Dublin. Later, Sarimah earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from HELP University in Malaysia.
A Career in the Spotlight
Sarimah has had a very successful and busy career in entertainment. She is talented in many areas, from music to acting.
Music and TV Hosting
In 1998, Sarimah made history by becoming the first female host for Disney Channel in Asia. This was a huge step in her career. A few years later, in 2001, she released her first music album, called “Sarimah.” This album was a big hit and helped her win the Best Breakthrough Artiste award in 2002.
She became well-known for hosting popular TV shows. In 2009, she hosted the first season of The Biggest Loser Asia. She also hosted her very own talk show, "The Sarimah Show," in 2017. Her great work as a host earned her an award for Best TV Presenter in 2011.
Radio and Acting
Besides TV, Sarimah also worked as a radio announcer. She was part of the morning shows on two popular radio stations, Red FM and Mix FM.
Sarimah is also a talented actress. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows. In the TV series "Jack Yusof," she played a version of herself. In another series called Riot!, she played a lawyer who defends young people from a dangerous teacher.
To improve her acting skills, Sarimah has trained with a famous Irish acting coach, Gerry Grennell. He has worked with many Hollywood stars like Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway.
Personal Life
Sarimah was married to Amir Andrew Abdullah from 2006 to 2009.
In 2015, she married Tunku Nadzimuddin bin Tunku Mudzaffar, who is also known as Tunku Jamie. He is a member of a royal family in Malaysia. His grandfather was Tuanku Ja’afar, a former king of Negeri Sembilan.
Because she married a prince, Sarimah was given the special title Che Puan. This title is similar to "Lady" in English. It is given to the wife of a prince who is not from a royal family herself.
Sarimah and Tunku Jamie have a daughter, Tunku Sofia Najihah, who was born on July 19, 2019.
Creative Works
Music Albums and Singles
- Sarimah (2001)
- You on My Mind (2014)
- Harapan (2017)
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1998 | Puteri Impian 2 | Lisa |
| 2000 | Mimpi Moon | Lin |
| 2003 | Janji Diana | Sabrina |
| 2003 | MX3 | Marisa |
| 2005 | Gerak Khas 3 The Movie | Inspector Farah |
| 2014 | Apokalips X | Zara |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | TV Channel |
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| 1998 | Disney Buzz | Presenter | The Disney Channel |
| 2009 | The Biggest Loser Asia | Host | Hallmark Channel Asia |
| 2012 | CNN Go on Air: Kuala Lumpur | Herself - Presenter | CNN |
| 2017 | The Sarimah Show | Host | TV3 |
| 2023 | Jack Yusof | Herself | Astro Ria |
| 2023 | RIOT! | Lydia | Astro Premier |
| 2024 | Lelaki Itu | Sharifah Qaidah | TV3 |
Awards and Recognition
Sarimah has won many awards for her work in music and television. Here are a few of them:
- 1999: Won "Coolest Local Personality" from the New Straits Times.
- 2002: Won "Best New Artist" at the 9th Music Industry Awards Malaysia.
- 2002: Won "Best Breakthrough Artist" at the ERA Awards.
- 2011: Won "Best Television Host" at the Anugerah Sri Angkasa.
