Vanida Imran
Vanidah Imran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vanidah binti Imran 1 October 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model and Television host |
| Spouse |
Rashidi Ishak
(m. 2000; div. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Penang 1993 |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Malaysia World 1993 (1st Runner-Up) |
Vanidah binti Imran (born 1 October 1973 in Penang Island),[1] better known by her stage name Vanida Imran, is a Malaysian actress, model and television host.[2] In 2007, she received the Best Female Actress award at 20th Malaysia Film Festival in Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is of Indian-Javanese descent.[3]
She is formerly main host of TV3’s women magazine show Nona. The show is talking about women life, healthy lifestyles and family. She eventually became the main host of the show from 2 January 2011 took over Maya Karin.
Early life
Born in Penang, Vanida grew up and raised in Kuala Lumpur and completed her secondary education at Convent Bukit Nanas.[4] Vanida was the 1st Runner-Up of Miss World Malaysia 1993 and she also won the subsidiary title Miss Photogenic.
Personal life
She married an actor, Rashidi Ishak, (now divorced) on October 1 2000 and had two children, Mikail and Maryam, together. She obtained her English Studies degree after four years of studies at Open University Malaysia.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Putera | Wan Nuraini | |
| 1998 | Badai Mantera | Noraini | |
| 1999 | Perempuan Melayu Terakhir | Mustika | |
| 2001 | Ceritera | Voice | |
| 2002 | KL Menjerit | Mustaffa's Wife | |
| Mami Jarum | Shiqah | ||
| 2003 | Mami Jarum Junior | Shiqah | |
| 2004 | Tujuh Perhentian | Mira | |
| Hingga Hujung Nyawa | |||
| 2006 | The Red Kebaya | Azizah | |
| 2007 | Budak Lapok | Emak Aziz / Normah | Voice |
| 2008 | Akhirat | Nurin Amira | |
| Histeria | Ustazah | ||
| Sepi | Ilyana | ||
| 2009 | Setem | Alliyah | |
| Papadom | Professor Balqis | ||
| 2010 | Lu Pikirlah Sendiri De Movie | Cik Amy | |
| Magika | Mahsuri | ||
| 2011 | Misteri Jalan Lama | Old Lady / Queen Devata | |
| 2012 | Untuk Tiga Hari | Uji | |
| 2013 | Papadom 2 | Professor Balqis | |
| Pantang | Also as director and writer; short film | ||
| 2014 | Ophilia | Mother Uji | |
| 2016 | Temuan Takdir | ||
| 2018 | Crosswords: One Two Jaga | Wife | |
| Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati | Sherina | ||
| 2019 | Till Death: Azalea's Wrath | Suraya | |
| 2020 | Daulat | Suri |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nona | Herself / Host | TV3 |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kiambang Bertaut | TV3 | ||
| 1999 | Lis | Lis | TV1 | |
| 2002 | Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu | Teh Rahayu | TV3 | Episode: "Teh Manis" |
| 2017 | Mandatori | Astro First Exclusive | 6 Episode | |
| 2018 | Ramadan dan Hamdan | TV3 | 6 Episode |
Telemovie
| Year | Title | Role | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Impian Suraya | |||
| Minah Meenachi | ||||
| 2003 | Neon | Petrol Station Customers I | TV3 | |
| Suri Rumah | Salina | Direct-to-VCD | ||
| 2015 | Kerana Lemang | TVi | ||
| Rekah | TV2 | |||
| 2017 | Sinar Cinta | Faridah | TV3 | |
| Mak Tak Bagi Balik [6] | Rohani | TV3 | ||
| Kismet | TV3 | |||
| Kasut Bola Pink | Mother Nina | Astro First Exclusive |
Theater
Vanida also involved in theaters such as Megat Terawis (1994), Anak Tanjung (1995), Selendang Umi (1997), Laila Majnun (1998), Keris Sang Putri (1999), Tun Perak (2000), Lantai T. Pinkie (2000), Anugerah (2002) and Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka (2002). Her other theatre credits including Visits (2003), Moh Ho Huan (2005), Lantai T. Pinkie, KL (2006), Wangi Jadi Saksi (2006), Lantai T.Pinkie, Ipoh (2006), Nyonya (2007), Putra Merdeka (2007), Sirah Junjungan (2009), Mahsuri (2009), Cuci The Musical (2009) Baik Punya Cilok in 2015.[7]
Awards and nominations
Malaysian Film Festival
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Untuk Tiga Hari | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2009 | Setem | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2008 | Akhirat | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2007 | The Red Kebaya | Best Actress | Won |
| 1998 | Perempuan Melayu Terakhir | Best Actress | Nominated |
Skrin Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Red Kebaya | Best Actress (Film) | Won |
| 2000 | Minah Meenachi | Best Actress (Drama) | Nominated |
References
- ^ Murai
- ^ VanidaImran
- ^ http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2009&dt=0830&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm
- ^ http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2008/08/16/actress-finds-comfort-in-the-heart-of-the-city/
- ^ http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/vanidah-imran-graduates-english-studies
- ^ 11 Jun 2017. Senarai Telefilem Syawal 2017 di TV3 Budiey (article in Malay)
- ^ http://www.budiey.com/teater-baik-punya-cilok-di-istana-budaya/
Other references
External links
- Vanida Imran at IMDb
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