Faizal Hussein
Mohd Faizal Hussein (born 31 May 1967) is a Malaysian actor. He made his acting debut in 1972 and regardly known for his role as Roy in 1986 teen film, Gila-Gila Remaja directed by his late father, Hussein Abu Hassan.[1] In May 2019, Harian Metro listed him as one of the top 10 best Malaysian actors of all time.[2]
Faizal Hussein | |
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Faizal in one of Bunohan (2012) movie scenes. | |
Born | Mohd Faizal bin Hussin May 31, 1967 |
Nationality | Malaysian |
Occupation | Actor, action director, script writer |
Years active | 1972–present |
Height | 1.79 m (5.9 ft) |
Spouse(s) | Suhaila Sulaiman ( m. 2004) |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Relatives | Dilla Hussein (sister) Fairuz Hussein (sister) Natra Hussein (niece) Rosyam Nor (cousin) Azman Nor (cousin) Latif Ibrahim (cousin) Sophia Ibrahim (cousin) Khatijah Ibrahim (cousin) |
Career
Faizal made his first film appearance in the movie Darah Panglima in 1972, at the age of five.
Starting on acting in 1982 with the movie Senja Merah, he jumped up after starring Gila-Gila Remaja in 1986 as Azroy. Directed by his father, the late Hussein Abu Hassan, he made a huge impact for Faizal to prove his family's artistic blood.
After that, he gained a lot of attention and starred in several films that featured him playing the protagonist. After almost three years of not appearing in a movie, he finally got the offer to bring the antagonist through Leftenan Adnan. His attempt succeeded, and led to various protagonist characters he brought to the film, as well as drama.
Faizal appeared with Saiful Apek and Zul Yahya in a comedy investigation action film MX3 directed by Yusof Kelana on November 25, 2003.[3]
In 2013, Faizal returned to the role of Azroy in a movie directed by V. Nagaraj, Gila-Gila Remaja 2, the continuation of the 1985 movie, Gila-Gila Remaja that directed by his father.[4] This film was also starred by Hairul Azreen, Faralyna Idris, Taiyuddin Bakar, Fizz Fairuz, and Bella Dally.
On January 17, 2015, Faizal played the main character along with Sari Yanti in the television film, Penjara Seorang Isteri based on Salmah and Zaid's wedding on the basis of mutual love and their marriage was given two shades. In this television film, based on a true story, Faizal acted as Zaid.
Working under the direction of Pekin Ibrahim, Faizal succeeded in acting as Pit in the film Mat Moto released on January 14, 2016.[5]
Personal life
He had a wife, Suhaila Sulaiman who was also an actress. They were blessed with two children, Fazryn and Fazrick.
Filmography
Unreleased movies/dramas |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Darah Panglima | First film | |
1973 | Kelana | ||
Penyamun Si Bongkok | Side character | ||
1982 | Senja Merah | Young Anuar | Additional character |
1985 | Bujang Selamat | Bujang | |
1986 | Gila-Gila Remaja | Azroy @ Roy | |
Mati Hidup Semula | |||
1987 | Gila-Gila Si Pikoy | ||
1988 | Tuah | Sultan Anuar Alauddin Shah / Hang Jebat | |
Fighting Madam 2 | Hong Kong film | ||
1989 | Tak Kisahlah Beb! | Borhan @ Bob | |
1991 | Kanta Serigala | Zarul | |
Bayangan Maut | Eddie | ||
1992 | XX Ray | Anuar | |
1993 | Fantasi | Teruna / Rahmad | |
1994 | Sofia-Jo | Joe | |
1996 | Litar Kasih | Herman | |
Siapa Dia? | Saiful | ||
1997 | Sate | Kadir | |
2000 | Leftenan Adnan | Private Ayob | |
2001 | Getaran | Zamri | |
2002 | KL Menjerit | Pit | |
Gerak Khas The Movie II | Frankie | ||
2003 | Janji Diana | Ijoy | |
MX3 | Mamat | ||
2005 | Pontianak Menjerit | Yassin | |
GK3 The Movie | Raymond | ||
2009 | Jalang | Special appearance | |
2010 | 2 Alam | ||
2011 | Abuya | Abuya | |
Datin Ghairah | Suffian | ||
2012 | Azura | Azura's dad | Guest artist |
Bunohan | Ilham | ||
Leftwings | Special appearance | ||
2013 | Gila-Gila Remaja 2 | Azroy @ Roy | Guest artist |
Longkai | Bada | ||
Balada Pencinta | Special appearance | ||
2014 | Fobia Malam Pertama | Massage handle | Special appearance |
Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia | Bakhtiar | Special appearance | |
2015 | Gudang Kubur | Anwa | |
Kapsul | Zohri Ibrahim / Hang Jebat | ||
2016 | Mat Moto | Pit | Special appearance |
Mrs K | Tano | Malaysia–Hong Kong film | |
2017 | Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba | Pondolou | |
KL Wangan | Yudi | ||
2018 | Dukun | Karim | |
Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati | Dr. Ezahar | ||
7ujuh | Inspector Azmi | ||
2019 | XX Ray 3 | Anuar | Cameo appearance |
Rajawali | Abang Long | ||
Geran | Haji Daud | Special appearance | |
Pusaka | ASP Mansor | ||
2020 | M4M4 | Tuan Inspector Azahari | |
2021 | Proksi |
Roy | Post-production |
Syaitan Munafik |
Post-production | ||
Daddyku Gangster |
Daddy Karim | Post-production | |
TBA | Esok Yang Lebih Baik |
Post-production | |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | TV Channel | Notes |
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1994 | Hati Waja | Sharif | TV1 | |
Runtuh | ||||
1999 | Fitrah Khadijah | TV1 | ||
2001 | Madu Empat | Alang | TV3 | |
2004 | Sembilu | Azman | TV2 | |
2006 | Sembilu Kasih | Azman | TV3 | |
2008 | Fajar Kinaboi | Kamal | TV1 | |
Abadi Sebuah Cinta | Faizal | TV3 | ||
2009 | Senja Permai | Hairi | Astro Prima | |
2011 | Gerak Khas (Season 13) | Joe | TV2 | Episode: "Buru" |
Seharum Kenanga | Omar | |||
Pak Su Man | Tarmizi | TV Alhijrah | ||
2012 | Puaka Bunga Tanjung | Andaman | TV9 | |
Metro Skuad (Season 1) | Joe | TV2 | Episode: "Jerat Awang Hitam" | |
Lara Hati | Roslin | TV9 | Guest artist | |
Ameera | Jai | TV3 | ||
Dalam Hati Ada Taman | Tuan Zul | Astro Ria | ||
2013 | Metro Skuad (Season 2) | Rambo | TV2 | Episode: "Jalan Pintas" |
Dahlia | Fuad | Astro Mustika HD | ||
2014 | Oh My English! (Season 3) | Homeless | Astro TVIQ | Episode: "Ramadan" |
Jiwa | Alif Rizal | TV3 | ||
Azam Ramadan Su | Luqman | |||
2015 | Papa Chef | Chef Zikri | TV1 | |
2016 | Cinta Macarons | Jefri | TV2 | |
Kapsul The Series | Zohri | Astro | ||
Si Kolot Suamiku | Tengku Ahmad Ehsan | Astro Ria | ||
2017 | Cerita Dari Mastika | Hamid | Astro Prima | Episode: "Kereta Rosak" |
2019 | Strike Back: Revolution | Hassan Ahmed | Cinemax | 2 episodes |
2020 | Dua Takdir Cinta | Tuan Ismail | Astro Prima | |
Online drama
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2018 | KOPI | A Bum | Tonton | Episode: "Kopi Jantan Kaw" |
2019 | Devoted | Inspector Musa | Viu | |
Telemovie
Year | Title | Role | TV Channel |
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1993 | Sebuah Pelayaran | VCD | |
1994 | Hello | Haz's lover | TV3 |
Pengantin Popular | |||
1996 | Prelude | ||
1997 | Wasiat Untuk Natili | TV3 | |
Maaf Kami Tak Sengaja | |||
1999 | Impian Suraya | ||
2007 | Sebuah Ijtihad | Ehsan Ali | |
Lahad | TV2 | ||
2008 | Kalam Cinta Rabiah | Zakuan | TV3 |
2009 | Wira Malam Bisikan Naga | Wira Legend | Astro Ria |
2010 | Kasut Emas | Otai | TV2 |
2011 | Bertemu Kasih | Syukri | TV1 |
Anak | Amir | Astro Prima | |
Maafkan Aku Papa | Salim | TV2 | |
Kenapa Aku Mencuri ? | Pejal | Astro Prima | |
Aku bin Abdullah | |||
Kerana Aku Seorang Anak | Hisham | TV9 | |
2012 | Aku Bukan Buaya | ntv7 | |
Kasihnya Qaseh | Rizman | TV1 | |
Puteri Pulau Tuba | TV2 | ||
Diba Benci Abah | Borhan | Astro Prima | |
Ke Pintu Bahagia | Azmin | TV3 | |
Fatihah Untuk Abah | Dollah | ||
Mati Hidup Semula | Ayah Lan | Astro Oasis | |
2013 | Bungkusan Leman | Sham | TV2 |
Delusi | Dato' Hanif | TV9 | |
Mencari Syifa | Hakimi | TV Alhijrah | |
Lukisan | Deraman | Astro Mustika HD | |
Qarina | Azimal | TV3 | |
Karma Abah | Nasir | ||
2014 | Titisan Keinsafan | Azzul | |
Nasi Air | Pak Rahman | ||
2015 | Penjara Seorang Isteri | Zaid | Astro Oasis |
Pendua | Izwan | TV2 | |
Detik | Rauzan | TV3 | |
Aku Kaya Raya Ni | Sudin | Astro Prima | |
Lorong Kecil Ke Syurga | Azmi | TV9 | |
Jalan Singkat Ke Syurga | Fadil | Astro Oasis | |
Kelir | Rahman | TV1 | |
Wan Embong | Omar | TV3 | |
2016 | Che Pah Penari Hadrah
Terakhir |
Che Pah | Astro First Exclusive |
Dia Untukku | Adam Mukriz | TV Alhijrah | |
Ayah Mentuaku | Tuan Haji Abu Zahar | TV9 | |
Dari Asar Ke Isyak | Syukri | TV2 | |
Buku Cinta Abah | Amar | TV3 | |
Syawal Yang Hilang | Pak Ayob | HyppTV | |
Munajat Suci | Muiz | Astro Prima | |
Liga Masjid | Pak Tham | Astro Ria | |
2017 | Petanda | Ramlan | TV9 |
Papa Sayang | Yusuf | HyppTV | |
Cerita Seram Paya Hitam | Hassan | Astro Ria | |
Anak Kerak | Hussein | Astro Citra | |
2018 | The Hantus | Yellow Volkswagen Man | Astro First Exclusive |
Qalbu | Kamal | TV3 | |
2019 | Samad Tedung | Samad | |
Sesalan Terakhir | Tarmizi | ||
Dah Mati Pun Cantik | Dr. Malik | Astro Citra | |
2020 | Berdua | Al | TV1 |
7 Langkah | TV Okey | ||
Nurul Najwa | Tuan Sulaiman | TV1 | |
Takbir Dari Belantara | Tobias | ||
Television
Year | Title | Role | TV Channel |
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2015 | Gegar Vaganza (Season 2) | Guest jury | Astro Ria |
2018 | It's Alif | Guest artist | ntv7 |
2019 | Malaysia Hari Ini: Retro Mania | Guest artist | TV3 |
Advertisements
Year | Title | Role |
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2017 | Ikhlas | Dad |
Video music
Year | Title | Role | Guest artist | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | "Cinta Takkan Berakhir" | Surgeon specialist | Anuar Zain | Special appearance | |
Discography
Year | Song title | Guest singer | Ref. |
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2017 | "KL Wangan" | Altimet & Pekin Ibrahim | |
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Result |
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2012 | Festival Filem Malaysia ke-25 | Best Male Actor (Bunohan) | Won |
2018 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 | Popular Male Film Actors | Nominated |
Anugerah Skrin 2018 | Best Actor of a Film (Dukun) | Nominated | |
2019 | Anugerah Skrin 2019 | Best Male Drama Actor (Samad Tedung) | Won |
References
- Anderson, John (2011-09-12). "Bunohan". Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- Nordin, Norhayati (2019-05-11). "Orang lama tetap laris". HM Online (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- "Sembilan hari tayangan - Mampukah MX3 balik modal?". Utusan Malaysia. 3 November 2003. Archived from the original on 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- Mustaza, Nurezzatul Aqmar (2018-03-23). "Gila Gila Remaja 2 ala filem Bollywood". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- Sina, Oleh Ardini Sophia (2015-12-13). "Mat Moto bukan cerita rempit". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 2020-02-04.