Yahya Sulong

Datuk Yahya bin Sulong (1928 - 6 February 2013), also known as Pak Ya, was a Malaysian comedian and actor, appearing in 24 films and several television sitcoms.


Yahya Sulong

Born1928
Died6 February 2013 (aged 8485)
Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Resting placeHilir Perak District Muslim Cemetery, Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesPak Ya
OccupationComedian
Actor
Years active1961 - 2013
Spouse(s)Datin Alisah Ali (died 13 April 2013)
Children11

Career

Sulong made his film debut in Abu Nawas and subsequently appeared in 23 other films, notably those in the 1980s, including Da Di Du, Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang, Toyol and Prebet Lapok.

Personal life

Sulong was married to Datin Alisah Ali; prior to their marriage, he had married three other times.

Death

After reportedly suffering from asthma and heart disease prior to his death, Yahya died on 6 February 2013 at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 6.45 p.m. local time. He was subsequently buried in Teluk Intan, Perak.

Filmography

Film

  • Abu Nawas (1961 - First film debut)
  • Durjana (1971)
  • Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang (1971)
  • Gila-Gila (1979)
  • Prebet Lapok (1979)
  • Da Di Du (1981)
  • Toyol (1981)
  • Si Luncai (1981)
  • Serampang Tiga (1981)
  • Penyamun Tarbus (1981)
  • Manis-Manis Sayang (1983)
  • Anak Niat (1984)
  • Talak (1984)
  • Oh Fatimah (1989)
  • Janda Meletup (1990)
  • Senario the Movie (1999)

Television

  • Hang Setia
  • Si Jantung Hati

Bangsawan

  • Laila Majnun
  • Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup
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References

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