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Betty Banafe

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Betty Banafe
بيتي بنافى
Born
Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafe

(1979-11-14) 14 November 1979 (age 44)
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Years active1999 - present
SpouseBruce Dargus (2012-2019)
Children2
Musical career
GenresNasheed
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, entrepreneur
Websitewww.bettybanafe.com

Betty Banafe (born Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafee;[1] 14 November 1979), is a Malaysian singer and actor from Johor Bahru, Johor.[2][3]

Banafe's family is of Malay, Arab Yemeni, Javanese and Dutch descent.[4] She became an actor despite opposition from her father and attended Universiti Teknologi Mara, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations (with honors), despite almost being expelled from University for being 'too active' in the film industry during her years of study.

Personal life

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Betty Banafe married Anglo-American businessman and technology consultant, Bruce Dargus on 12 December 2012.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] She was divorced by her husband on 4 July 2019, by the utterance of one Talaq before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam, and again on 5 July 2019, before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses in Ampang, by the utterance of a second Talaq.[12][13][14][15]

Music career

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Betty Banafe is one of few Malaysian artists that is known for singing in Arabic. Since her full-length album 'Ibtisam' was released, Betty has been making guest appearances at private events.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Buai Laju-laju Zaiton
2007 Haru-biru Suzi
1957 Hati Malaya Normala Friends
2017 Hijabsta Ballet Diana
I'm Not A Terrorist

Television series

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Year Title Role TV channel Notes
1999 Nur Penyuluh Alam NTV7 In 24 episode
2000 Shahsudin, Siva & Partner TV1 Sitcom in 13 episode
2001 Fakulti TV1
2001 - 02 Kiranya Aku Tahu TV3 In 26 episode
2001 - 02 Dari Maisarah Untuk Qistina TV1
2002 Nenek Sidah Dr. Syakilla TV1 In 6 episode
2003 Hijab & Kabur TV1 In 15 episode
2005 Simbiosis TV3 In 24 episode
2006 Bila Rama-Rama Terkopak Sayapnya Ani TV1 In 26 episode
2007 - 08 Spa Q (Season 1) Nora TV3

Telemovie

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Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2000 Cikgu Siti Cikgu Siti TV1
2001 Cats India telemovie
2002 I'm Muslim TV2
Lady Anne TV3
2003 Sayangnya Liya Direct-to-video
Hijrahku Adlina TV3
Kepulangan
Talkin Syahadah TV3
2004 Aleya Maisarah Aleya Maisarah TV3
2005 Sifu TV2
Yang Tulus TV1
2006 Tak Pulang Nak Pulang TV1

References

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  1. ^ "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Betty Banafe Tayang Kekasih Baru?". Malaysian Digest. 19 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Betty Banafe's car stolen". Daily Chilli. 7 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
  4. ^ Actress Betty Banafe marries Briton Bruce Darghous, 8 December 2012, MOHD FARHAAN SHAH, The Star (Malaysia)
  5. ^ "16 Foto: Majlis Resepsi Betty Benafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Video: Majlis Pernikahan Betty Banafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Archives | The Star Online". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  8. ^ "Siapa Jejaka Sebelah Betty Banafe Itu?". Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  9. ^ "Gambar Betty Banafe Bertunang Dengan Bruce Dargus - Sensasi Selebriti". budiey.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  10. ^ "Gambar: Betty Banafe, Bruce Dargus Sah Suami Isteri Dengan Sekali Lafaz | ROTIKAYA". rotikaya.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  11. ^ "Betty Banafe marries British consultant - Red Carpet Malaysia". redcarpet.net.my. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  12. ^ Omar, Aref. "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  14. ^ Looi, Sylvia. "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  15. ^ "#Showbiz: Child custody case is still ongoing, says Betty Banafe's ex-spouse". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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