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Quick facts for kids Suhaimi Yusof
Suhaimi in 2019
Born	(1969-09-04) 4 September 1969 (age 55) Jalan Kampung Tengah, Punggol, Singapore
Nationality	Singaporean
Known for	Sulaiman Yusof from Living with Lydia, Sgt Dollah Abu Bakar from Police & Thief, Reporter Jojo Joget from The Noose
Notable work	Actor, comedian, entertainer, radio DJ
Spouse(s)	Siti Yuhana
Awards	2001 - 2008 Mediacorp Suria's Best Host Award. 2001 - 2009 Mediacorp Suria's Most Popular Personality Award. 2011 ATV Best Comedy Performance award by an Actor 2011 Astro Maharajalawak Mega Finalist 2012 Astro Superspontan Finalist

Suhaimi Yusof (born 4 September 1969) is a famous Singaporean actor, comedian, and radio DJ. He is well-known for playing funny characters, especially those that are exaggerated Malay stereotypes. People also love him for his quick wit and ability to make things up on the spot.

Life and Career

Early Life and Discovering Comedy

Suhaimi Yusof was born on September 4, 1969, in Punggol, Singapore. He was the seventh of nine children in his family. His mother, Fatimah Yusof, was a homemaker, and his father, Yusof Bujang, worked as a technician. When Suhaimi was sixteen, his family moved to Hougang.

Even though he was shy at first, Suhaimi found his talent for acting in secondary school. His teacher asked him to perform a skit for a Teachers' Day concert. He was nervous, but he came up with a character called "Montfort Jackson." This character was a funny version of the famous singer Michael Jackson. Suhaimi's performance made everyone laugh, and he realized he loved being on stage.

From Radio to TV Star

Suhaimi's talent was noticed at a school debate competition. A radio veteran named Zakiah Halim was very impressed by him. She offered Suhaimi a part-time job as a host on a radio show for teenagers called Majalah Remaja.

After finishing his studies and national service, Suhaimi joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), which is now known as Mediacorp. He became a full-time radio presenter and soon hosted the popular morning show. Later, SBC's TV department gave him his first TV job. He co-hosted Potret Keluarga, a weekly family program. He also hosted Hiburan Minggu Ini, an entertainment show.

Suhaimi then got a big role as Sulaiman Yusof, a maintenance man, in the TV show Living with Lydia. He acted alongside the famous Hong Kong comedian Lydia Shum. His character was a big hit with viewers, and this was Suhaimi's first role in an English TV show.

In 2001, Suhaimi decided to leave radio to focus more on television. He had already become an assistant program director at the Malay radio station Warna 94.2FM. He went on to act in two more popular TV shows on Mediacorp Channel 5. He played Sgt Dollah Abu Bakar in Police & Thief and the funny reporter Jojo Joget in The Noose.

In 2012, Suhaimi shared his thoughts about local actors needing more chances. He hoped that Malay Singaporean actors could find more opportunities. Suhaimi later explained that he wanted to help improve things for everyone in the entertainment industry.

Suhaimi has also worked behind the scenes, directing and producing a comedy series. He also got his first role in a movie, playing a murder suspect in the Malay suspense film Psycho.

Suhaimi as a Businessman

Suhaimi and his wife, Siti Yuhana, run a company called Q & Que. This company plans events and produces shows. Suhaimi is the creative director there.

He also produces his own comedy shows on VCDs and DVDs. His first comedy DVD, Keramat Bernisan, came out in 2004. It sold 25,000 copies in Singapore in just three weeks! He then made a very popular series of comedy DVDs called "Takleh Angkat." These became a favorite for the local Malay community and even people abroad. More than 150,000 official copies of Suhaimi's VCDs and DVDs have been sold.

Other Appearances and Education

Suhaimi is also involved in education. He was invited by Pei Tong Primary School to give a motivational talk to parents. This was part of the MTL Fortnight, an event by the Singapore Ministry of Education to encourage learning mother tongues.

Suhaimi studied at Montfort Secondary School and then at Tampines Junior College. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Media Production from Teesside University in the UK.

Comedy Influences

Suhaimi's comedy style comes from stand-up comedy. He looks up to famous American comedians like Bill Cosby, Robin Williams, Will Smith, and David Letterman.

Personal Life

Suhaimi is married to Siti Yuhana Sulaiman. They have three children: Amirul (born 1995), Nurjannah (born 1997), and Sufi (born 1999). In 2024, Suhaimi had a stroke and was admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Doctors confirmed it was a cerebellar stroke.

Awards and Recognition

Suhaimi has won many awards for his work. At the Singapore Mediacorp Malay TV Award Event, Pesta Perdana, he received:

• Four trophies for The Most Popular Personality Award.
• Four trophies for The Best Host Awards.
• A trophy for The Best Actor in a Comedic Role Award.
• A trophy for The Best TV Opening Graphic Award as an Editor.

In 2011, he won the Best Comedy Performance award for an Actor at the Asian Television Awards. This was for his great work in The Noose. He also placed fourth in the reality comedy TV series Maharaja Lawak Mega.

Filmography

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