Mustapha Maarof
Mustapha Azahari bin Maarof (Jawi: مصطفى ازاهاري معروف; 1 January 1935 – 15 December 2014) was a Malaysian actor. He appeared in Singapore’s Hang Tuah (1959), 1957: Hati Malaya (2007) and Chermin (2007), among many other films. Maarof won the Veterans' Award presented at the 10th Malaysian Film Festival.[1] He served on the board of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia, from which he received the Industry Icon Award in 2010. Maarof co-founded the charity arm of Persatuan Seniman Malaysia, a Malaysian artists' collective.
Mustapha Maarof مصطفى معروف | |
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Born | |
Died | 15 December 2014 79) | (aged
Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
Nationality | Malaysian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1951–2014 |
Employer | Malay Film Productions Ltd (Singapore) Cathay-Keris Film Productions (Singapore) Merdeka Film Productions Sarimah Film Productions RJ Film Sdn. Bhd Teletrade Sdn. Bhd ZHA Productions Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd Starry Eye Productions Dayang Digital Sdn. Bhd |
Spouse(s) | Suraya Harun
( m. 1962; div. 1965)Rosnah Jasni (Roseyatimah)
( m. 1967; died 1987) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Maarof Zakaria (father; deceased) |
Personal life
He was the son of Maarof Zakaria, lawyer and founder of Malay National Bank (Bank Kebangsaan Melayu). He was married twice, first to Suraya Harun from 1962–1965 and secondly to Rosnah Jasni, also known as Roseyatimah, from 1967 until her death on 14 December 1987.[2][3]
Maarof died in December 15, 2014 at Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur from respiratory failure at the age of 79, just before his 80th birthday on January 1, 2015.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1951 | Bunga Percintaan | ||
1953 | Untuk Sesuap Nasi | ||
1954 | Pertaruhan | ||
1955 | Duka Nestapa | ||
1956 | Hang Tuah | Tun Zainal | |
Mega Mendung | |||
Dondang Sayang | |||
1957 | Pontianak | Samad | |
1958 | Sumpah Pontianak | Samad | |
1959 | Raden Mas | Tengku Bagus | |
Bawang Putih Bawang Merah | Putera Raja | ||
1961 | Sri Mersing | Deli | |
Yatim Mustapha | Tengku Persada | ||
Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang | Tun Aman | ||
1962 | Keris Sempena Riau | Tun Muda | |
Selendang Merah | |||
Siti Payung | |||
1963 | Ibu Ayam | ||
Tangkap Basah | Desa | ||
Anak Manja | Aziz | ||
1965 | Mata dan Hati | ||
1966 | Udang Di Sebalik Batu | Badar | |
Naga Tasik Chini | Sultan Cahaya Putra Syah | ||
1967 | Play Boy | ||
1968 | Si Murai | Murai | |
1972 | Semangat Ular | ||
1979 | Detik 12 Malam | ||
1984 | Jasmin | ||
Matinya Seorang Patriot | |||
1988 | Tuah | Datuk Shaari | |
1990 | Fenomena | Doctor | Cameo appearance |
1993 | Abang 92 | Pak Long | Guest appearance |
1996 | Sutera Putih | Datuk Rahim | |
1998 | Iman Alone | Haji Shahridan | |
2001 | Putih | Raja Aristun Shah (voice) | Animated film |
2004 | Bicara Hati | ||
2007 | Chermin | Pak Din | Guest appearance |
1957 Hati Malaya | Sultan Selangor | Guest appearance | |
2009 | Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang | Pak Ngah | |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | TV Network | Notes |
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2009 | Dua Marhalah | Mansoor | Astro Oasis | Special appearance |
2011 | Pak Kaduk | Pak Kaduk | TV2 | |
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia : Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1992) Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2003)
Pahang : Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – Dato' (2010)
Negeri Sembilan : Knight Commander of the Grand Order of Tuanku Jaafar (DPTJ) – Dato' (2003)
References
- "Malay filmdom legend, Datuk Mustapha Maarof dies at 79". Astro Awani. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- Arrifin, Ashiqin (15 December 2014). "Mustapha Maarof missed his wife, Roseyatimah, son says". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- Chua, Dennis (15 December 2014). "Datuk Mustapha Maarof 1935 - 2014". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- "Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof dies". The Sun. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- "Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof passes away". The Star. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.