Suhaimi Yusof
Suhaimi Yusof | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 (age 54–55) |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Known for | Sgt Dollah Abu Bakar from Police & Thief, Reporter Jojo Joget from The Noose |
| Notable work | Host/Actor/Comedian/Voice Over Talent |
| Spouse | 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 2011 Astro Maharajalawak Mega Finalist 2012 Astro Superspontan Finalist |
| Website | Suhaimiyusof_Official (Instagram) |
Suhaimi Yusof (born 1969)[1] is a Singaporean actor, comedian, entertainer and radio personality,[2] known for playing exaggerated Malay stereotype characters and for his spontaneity.[3][4]
Life and career
Early life
Yusof was born in 1969, in Jalan Kampung Tengah, Punggol, Singapore, the seventh of nine children. Yusof's mother, Fatimah Yusof (née Adenan, born 1940), was a homemaker and his father, Yusof Bujang, was a technician. The family moved to Hougang when Yusof was sixteen. Yusof was initially shy by nature, but soon realised his potential as an actor in secondary school, when his teacher selected him to perform a skit for a Teachers' Day concert. Initially panicking, he finally came up with a character named "Montfort Jackson", a spoof of American recording artist Michael Jackson, and received many laughs from his peers during his performance.[5]
Radio and television
At an inter-school Malay debate competition, Yusof greatly impressed Zakiah Halim, a Malay radio veteran, with his performance. Following that, Halim offered Yusof a part-time job as a host on the radio programme Majalah Remaja, which was aimed at teens. After his studies and the completion of his compulsory national service, Yusof joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) (now MediaCorp) as a full-time radio presenter, and soon he was hosting the morning radio show. Thereafter, SBC's television department offered him his first onscreen gig, co-hosting Potret Keluarga, a weekly family programme. Shortly after, he received another hosting job, this time on Hiburan Minggu Ini, an entertainment programme. Yusof was offered the role of maintenance guy Sulaiman Yusof in the sitcom Living with Lydia, starring alongside Hong Kong comedian Lydia Shum Din-Ha. He accepted the job, and his character proved a hit with viewers of the sitcom. It would be Yusof's first role in English television.[3]
In 2001, Yusof quit radio to focus more on television. At that point, he had already become an assistant programme director on Malay radio station Warna 94.2FM.[3] He has acted in many Channel 5 sitcoms, notably as Sergeant Dollah in Police & Thief[6] and "mat rock" reporter Jojo Joget in The Noose.[7][8]
Yusof is currently directing and producing an untitled 15-episode comedy series for Astro and has also landed his first role on the big screen as a murder suspect in the upcoming Malay suspense film Psycho.[3]
Businessman
Yusof and his wife run an events management and production house called Q & Que, where Yusof is creative director.[9] Yusof also produces VCDs and DVDs of his comedy performances distributed by Life Records. The first product, entitled Keramat Bernisan, was a live recording and was released in 2004. 25,000 copies were sold in Singapore within three weeks. Subsequently he produced a series of successful Comedy DVD series, most notably the "Takleh Angkat" series that became an iconic comedy favourite for the local Malay Community as well as abroad . More than 150,000 official copies of Yusof's VCDs and DVDs have been sold.[3]
Other appearances
As part of the MTL Fortnight, initiated by the Singapore Ministry of Education, Suhaimi Yusof was invited by the Malay Department of Pei Tong Primary School to give a motivational talk for parents on how to motivate their children.[10]
Education
Yusof spent four years at Montfort Secondary School. After his 'O' levels, he went to Tampines Junior College, where he spent two years.
Influences
Yusof's comedy is rooted in stand-up. He counts American comedians such as Bill Cosby, Robin Williams, Will Smith and David Letterman as influences.[3]
Controversy
In early 2012, Yusof made a controversial move by writing an open letter on his Facebook Wall criticising Suria, a Malay television station of MediaCorp's, for not showing enough appreciation for local talents, and called on other Malay Singaporean actors to seek a better future in Malaysia instead. This caused a stir on the local Malay entertainment scene. Yusof later explained that it was "constructive criticism" and it "wasn't a personal attack on anyone in Suria".[3]
Personal life
Yusof is married to Siti Yuhana Sulaiman (born 1969) and they have three children, Sufi (born 1999), Nurjannah (born 1996) and Amirul (born 1995).[3]
Honours and awards
Since 2001, Suhaimi Yusof bagged in 4 trophies for The Most Popular Personality Award, 4 trophies for The Best Host Awards, a trophy for The Best Actor in a Comedic Role Award and a trophy for The Best TV Opening Graphic Award as an Editor in The Singapore Mediacorp Malay TV Award Event, Pesta Perdana.
Yusof received the Best Comedy Performance award at the 2011 Asian Television Awards for his efforts in The Noose.[5][11][12][13]
He took fourth position in the reality comedy television series Maharaja Lawak Mega.[14]
Filmography
- Television
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | Living with Lydia | Sulaiman Yusof | Cameo; his first role in English television |
| 2004–2010 | Police & Thief | Sgt Dollah Abu Bakar | |
| 2006–2007 | Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd | Sgt Dollah Abu Bakar | Appears as a cameo in only two episodes |
| 2007–2015 | The Noose | Multiple Characters | |
| 2008 | Cosmo & George | Black Hole | |
| 2010 | Anything Goes | ||
| 2011 | Zero Hero | Disgusto | |
| 2011–2012 | Maharaja Lawak Mega | Himself | |
| 2012 | Super Spontan | Himself |
- Film
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Just Follow Law | Bamboo | Credited as Suhaimi Yusoff |
| 2013 | Psiko: Pencuri Hati (Thief of Heart) | Pak Abu | His first non-comedic role, and also his first major movie starring role |
| 2016 | Long Long Time Ago | Osman |
- Shows Hosted
| Year | Work | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sasuke Singapore | as Co-Host |
| 2013 | Our Makan Places: Lost & Found 4 | Guest |
| 2013 | School Days 1 & 2 | Host and actor of younger version of male guests |
References
- ^ "Artis Singapura Tidak Beri Ancaman – Suhaimi Yusof". mStar. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "Suhaimi Yusuf – Super Spontaneous". Murai. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Abdul Hadi, Eddino (8 October 2012). "Show me the funny – The Life! Interview with Suhaimi Yusof". The Straits Times.
- ^ "Suhaimi Yusof semakin popular". Sinia Harian. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ a b Abdul Hadi, Eddino (7 October 2012). "Comedian Suhaimi Yusof – "I was a shy child"". The Straits Times. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Suhaimi Yusof as SERGEANT DOLLAH". xinmsn. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ MediaCorp TV Channel 5 (21 October 2008). "The Noose Ep 7: Quah Liao Sian". xinmsn.com. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Joyce J. Chansingh (18 November 2011). "The Noose continues to shine with nominations at ATA 2011". xinmsn. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
Season 4 of Channel 5's knee-slapping news parody comedy series nabs four nominations in the 16th Asian Television Awards 2011
- ^ Jalal, Imran (10 October 2012). "Carry on courting". AsiaOne Diva. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "MTL Fortnight 2011". Pei Tong Primary School. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
Motivational talk by Celebrity Speaker, Mr Suhaimi Yusof As part of the MTL Fortnight, the Malay Department invited Mr Suhaimi Yusof, a well known celebrity, to share tips and pointers to our parents to motivate their children. Mr Suhaimi has a lot of experiences in reaching out to the Malay community at large. His easy-going style is always a hit with parents. The turn out for the event was very encouraging. The Malay department is looking forward to having more guest speakers to provide support for our parents.
- ^ Asian Television Awards 2011 Winner List
- ^ "Happy for the winner". AsiaOne. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "Congratulations to the 'Noose' on winning the Best Comedy Programme and Suhaimi Yusof for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress!". xinmsn. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "Motif Suhaimi Yusof Noor Adibah Kick Stomach?". Murai. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.