Dynas Mokhtar
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Dynas Mokhtar | |
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| Born | Wan Intan Edrinas Wan Mokhtar 8 March 1983 Selangor, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Universiti Teknologi MARA |
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| Years active | 2000—present |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse | Mohd Hafizy Hafiz (married 2008–2014) |
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| Website | dnabydynas |
Wan Intan Edrinas binti Wan Mokhtar (born 8 March 1983) [citation needed] popularly known as Dynas Mokhtar is a Malaysian model, actress, television host, fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Kuala Lumpur.
Early life
Dynas is the middle child in a family of three children. Her father is an engineer and her mother is a businesswoman. She is an Assunta Alumna, having attended both Assunta Primary School and Assunta Secondary School in Petaling Jaya.[citation needed]
Career
In 2004, at age 21, Dynas made the FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list, boosting her career and making her an A-list actress and supermodel in Malaysia and Indonesia.[1]
Modelling career
Her modelling career took off when, at age seventeen, she was offered modelling positions in television and print commercials. She began her career as a catwalk model with various modelling agencies and was also featured in advertisements for KFC, Celcom, Dunhill, Pepsi, Knorr, Nestlé and HSBC Malaysia.
TV host
She ventured into TV hosting on Astro's Beat TV with Bront Palarae. She also hosted TV3's Si Kecil Ku Chak! in 2010, a programme for young mothers and mothers-to-be.
Acting
Television
She starred in a hit television series, Dibawah Ketiak Isteri alongside Kencana Dewi, Leez AF5, Radhi Khalid, Bob Ahmal, Zizan, Harun Salim Bachik, et al. The series' second season ran on Astro Prima. She also starred in season three of Astro Ria's Awan Dania, and played a wicked hag in the smash hit, supernatural-themed series, Susuk for two seasons. In 2007, she landed a role in Gerak Khas, a long-running police drama series which has been broadcast on TV1 since 1999.[2]
Films
After gaining television exposure she began acting in movies and starred in Haru Biru, Cinta Kolesterol, I Know What You Did Last Raya, Impak Maksima, and dramas such as Janji Diana and Cinta Kau & Aku.
Brand ambassador
Dynas has also been a brand ambassador and spokesperson for various health and beauty products such as Safi Balqis, a halal skin care product (2008),[3] Kunzense, a slimming, beauty and wellness company (2011),[4]Qutie Coat, a whitening cream mask that improves complexion (2012) and Pet Pet, a global baby products brand (2013).[5][6]
Fashion design
In 2009, in partnership with Awal Ashaari, they opened a fashion boutique known as DnA CelebrityStyle in Desa Sri Hartamas, which reflected the duo's flair for fashion and glamour. This business was subsequently closed and the partners ventured out on their own. Dynas launched DNA By Dynas in 2011, a new collection consisting of quality, stylish and comfortable maternity and breastfeeding wear.[7] She designs most of her collections alongside a team of seamstresses and wholesale manufacturers. She officially launched her first boutique, Dynas Nursing Attire at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara in 2012.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2003 | Cinta Kolestrol | Prof. Madya Abdul Razak Mohaideen | |
| 2003 | Janji Diana | Dato' Yusof Haslam | |
| 2004 | I Know What You Did Last Raya | Prof. Madya Abdul Razak Mohaideen | |
| 2005 | Cinta Fotokopi | Prof. Madya Abdul Razak Mohaideen | |
| 2006 | Main-Main Cinta | Prof. Madya Abdul Razak Mohaideen | |
| 2007 | Haru Biru | Raja Azmi | |
| 2007 | Impak Maksima | Ahmad Idham | |
| 2007 | Kayangan | Raja Ahmad Alauddin | |
| 2008 | Apa Kata Hati | Teong Hin | |
| 2008 | Dunia Baru The Movie | M. Hitler Zami | |
| 2012 | Bisikan Syaitan | Faizul A. Rashid |
Nominations and awards
Anugerah Skrin
- Pelakon Baru Anugerah Skrin Pantene (2007) (nominated)
- Pelakon Pembantu Filem Terbaik (2008) (nominated)
Festival Filem Malaysia
- Pelakon Pembantu Filem Terbaik (2008) (nominated)
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
- Pelakon TV Wanita Paling Popular (2007, 2008, 2009)
EH! Magazine
- Anugerah Susuk Tubuh Terbaik (2008)
SHOUT! Awards
- Most Stylish Award (2009)
Personal life
Dynas married Mohd Hafizy Hafiz on 15 March 2008. The couple has two children, a daughter Khyra Khalyssa (born 24 April 2010) and a son Mohamed Haqaish (born 15 June 2012). Her first pregnancy, in 2009, ended in premature stillbirth due to pulmonary hypoplasia. The couple divorced in early 2014, after a string of denials.[8][9]
Controversies
Drug possession
In October 2005, while shooting for a local drama Siti Aishah, Dynas and several crew members were arrested on suspicion of drug possession during a raid at a house in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.[10] She was released on bail and subsequently tried at the Kota Bharu Magistrates Court.[11] The charge against her was later dropped after one of the crew members plead guilty to the drug possession charge.[12]
References
- ^ "FHM 100 Sexiest Women (2004)". Arkib Negara X (in Malay). 20 October 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ "Abby Abadi keluar Gerak Khas". Utusan Online (in Malay). 11 November 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ "Dynas Duta Baru Safi Balqis". Rock on 2011 (in Malay). 29 April 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Kunzense: New Year with a New Image & New You!". Kunzense. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Pet Pet® welcomes Dynas Mokhtar as its Brand Ambassador". Motherhood Made Easy with Pet Pet. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Pet Pet to party with loyal consumers". New Straits Times Online. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Fashion Valet". Fashionvalet.com. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "I'm not divorced – Dynas". MalaysiaGazette. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "After Years Of Silence, Dynas Mokhtar Confirms Marriage Breakdown". MyNewsHub.cc. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Dynas fobia dalam lokap". Utusan Online (in Malay). 9 March 2006. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ "Ex-Tv Host Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charge". The New Straits Times Online. 22 February 2006. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Dadah charge against Dynaz dropped". The New Straits Times Online. 19 June 2006. Retrieved 11 June 2014.