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Wardina Safiyyah

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Fadlullah Wilmot is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Wardina Safiyyah.

Wardina Safiyyah Fadlullah Wilmot (born 5 June 1979) is a Malaysian actress, model, and TV host. She is of Australian and Acehnese descent.

Wardina Safiyyah
Born
Wardina Safiyyah Fadlullah Wilmot

(1979-06-05) 5 June 1979 (age 44)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Occupation(s)Actress, model, TV host
Years active1997–2013
Spouse
Ikhwan Johari
​
(m. 2002)​
Children3

Personal life edit

Wardina is the second child of six siblings. Her Australian father, Fadlullah Wilmot,[1] was invited by Tun Abdul Razak the former Prime Minister of Malaysia to work in Malaysia. Mr Wilmot met her mother Asmah Abdul Ghani an Acehnese when he volunteered to teach English in Aceh, Indonesia.[2] Her father is an active humanitarian currently working with Muslim Aid.[3]

Married to Ikhwan Johari in September 2002. She has 3 children; Amna Nafeesa, Azra Sareera and Imran Arrazi.[4][5][6]

Her work experience ranges from broadcasting, entertainment, journalism, advertising, writing, public speaking, conducting seminars and various social work particularly working with children, women and the underprivileged.

Wardina will be best remembered as among the first "celebrity" in Malaysia to embrace covering up (the hijab). From a sexy model, she shocked the country when she decided to cover up and adorn the hijab. She later starred in the first hijab wearing shampoo commercial in the world for SUNSILK [7] without showing a single strand of hair. The advertisement won awards and sales of the shampoo brand tripled. Instead of slowing down, Wardina become more popular than even before since adorning the hijab.[8] Many were curious on why she wanted to change her look and lifestyle? She found herself gracing magazine covers and received overwhelming response as well as offers which she never expected to happen.

She has found herself caught in between some controversial issues due to her speaking up particularly on her FB posts. She created a stir when questioning a religious leader, the treatment of disabled children [9] and the alleged sexual abuse incident in a religious school owned by a famous preacher [10]

She is seen as an icon and inspiration to many young women.[11] Wardina has been seen to be more silent since moving to Australia keeping her life more private, she has not been sharing posts or pictures nor opinions as often.

Education edit

Wardina speaks fluent in English and Malay. She is psychology graduate from Griffith University, Australia. (B.A of Psychological Science). She also holds a diploma in Interior architecture. She is currently pursuing an honours thesis before furthering her studies to attain a Masters in Clinical Psychology.

She completed her primary and high school education in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Accomplishments & experience edit

  • Wardina has more than15 years of experience in the TV/broadcasting industry including hosting live TV talk shows such as "Wanita Hari Ini" and "Malaysia Hari Ini" – a current issues show on Malaysia's leading TV channel.[12]
  • Nominated for Pelakon TV Wanita Popular (ABPBH)[13] & Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular (ABPBH) 2002[14]
  • Author of "Mama Saya Lapar" (Mum I'm Hungry) focusing on healthy nutrition for children and how to encourage children to eat healthy food and a pictorial children's story book "Siapa Alien"? (Who is the Alien?) a book on how differences should not lead to prejudice [6][15]
  • Mama Saya Lapar is listed as best seller in MPH Bookstore[16]
  • She has previously shared her thoughts and ideas as a regular columnist in a parenting magazine “Mami & Baby” and in a teen magazine “Gen-Q”.
  • She has also been invited by various TV programs and radio stations to speak, sharing my thoughts and opinions on various topics such as parenting, religion and current affairs. Examples are an interview by ABC during a visit to Australia [17][18] and an interview on BBC.
  • As a popular and influential celebrity, commentator and activist, this led to a very important appointment by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Wardina was appointed as a member of the National Unity Council, which is tasked to provide recommendations to the Government of Malaysia on how to improve inter-communal and inter-religious relations.[19]
  • In 2013, she was also appointed as a Fellow with a government body—the Islamic Da’wah Foundation of Malaysia.
  • Wardina was selected by the 'Australian Malaysian Institute' to participate in the inaugural Australia-Malaysia Cultural Exchange program to Australia in 2013 as one of six outstanding young Muslim community leaders.
  • Wardina has been the face for countless brands as an ambassador and spokesperson.
  • She was the previous President of a Non-Governmental Organization called Muslimah Interest Zone & Networking (MIZAN) which focuses on empowering Muslim women in Malaysia and carrying out charitable activities.[20]

Public speaking edit

  • She has worked and partnered with several universities in Malaysia including the University of Malaya, University Teknologi Malaysia, University Teknologi Petronas, International University Malaysia, Mara Technology University, Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, University Tenaga National, Kuala Lumpur infrastructure University, Taylors College Malaysia, University Tenaga Nasional, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences and various other public and private high schools and primary institutions.
  • Wardina speaks to students on issues of communication, self-image and self-confidence, love, religion, psychology, media as well as motivation.
  • She was invited to speak by the Malaysian Students Association in Southampton United Kingdom and students in Dongyang University South Korea in 2013.
  • Wardina was a regular speaker, moderator and emcee for both government and non-governmental institutions.
  • Among selected engagements include becoming the ambassador for the National Library of Malaysia and one of the reading icons for Scholastic Malaysia. She has also participated in reading campaign and events such as The Selangor Book Carnival and Malaysia Book Fair.
  • She has also accepted invitations by The Ministry of Women and Family Affairs, NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women (NIEW), Istana Budaya under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture Malaysia, The Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government and the Prime Ministers Department.
  • Wardina helped raise awareness for Postnatal Depression and was invited to speak in the 17th Malaysian Conference on Psychological Medicine on the topic of Media Skills for Mental Health Professionals.
  • She was invited as one of the keynote speakers at the Asia Pacific Conference of Early Childhood Education Graduates at the University of Malaya in 2003.
  • Various Malaysian student bodies both local and international has invited Wardina to speak in Malaysia, Korea, Aceh, the US, Egypt, Australia and the UK.

TV appearances edit

Wardina has been doing many TV appearances like hosting Maher Zain Show Case and anchoring Malaysia Hari Ini (2005–2011). Her previous TV hosting are Fitrah Kasih (2009), Ibu Mithali (2008), Menatang Si Manja – RTM (2008),[21] Edu TV – web portal for The Minister of Education (2008), Carta Nasyid Pilihan – TV9 (2008), Sambutan Malidur Rasul peringkat Kebangsaan (TV1), Hits from RIM – VJ, Pencarian Bintang RTM, Seri Laman (TV1), JOm Tukar!, Hijrah Remaja (Astro), Kisah-Kisah Anbia’ (TV3), Ramadhan World Delights 1 & 2, High 5 – JAKIM (TV1)

Acting edit

She has since retired from acting completely. Among previous dramas include: IMPIAN (Sunsilk) Musim 2 (2009),[22] Cinta Madinah Musim 1 & 2 (2006), Kalam Cinta Rabiah – TV3 (2007), Impian Illyana Musim 1,2 & 3 (2006–2007), “Children of Adam” VCD, Wardina & Keluarga Pak Tam VCD, Spanar Jaya (a leading sitcom in Malaysia that lasted for 8 seasons),[23] Kepulangan (Astro), Julia – a TV series based on the award-winning novel of the same name (Astro). Her telemovies are Sayangku Puteri – Telemovie (TV1), Maka Diciptakannya Perempuan – Telemovie (NTV 7), Jodoh 2 Beradik – Telemovie (TV3), Berakhirnya Sebuah Ramadhan – Telemovie (TV3) Wardina has appeared in movies, Lagi-Lagi Senario[24] and Cinta 200 Ella[25]

References edit

  1. ^ A Discussion with Fadlullah Wilmot, Country Director, Muslim Aid Bangladesh | Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs | Georgetown University
  2. ^ "Actress: No word from Aceh kin". thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 13 January 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  4. ^ Kosmo! Online – Rencana Utama
  5. ^ http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/bernama-malaysian-national-news-agency/mi_8082/is_20060405/wardina-mydin-settle-court/ai_n51527590/ [dead link]
  6. ^ a b Wardina Safiyyah Lancar Buku Mama Saya Lapar & Siapa Alien | Sensasi Selebriti
  7. ^ "wardina sunsilk – Bing images". www.bing.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  8. ^ "WARDINA SAFIYAH & SUNSILK'S LIFE CAN'T WAIT CAMPAIGN". www.budiey.com. 17 June 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  9. ^ RAZAK, AKMALIAH. "Wardina: 'Perasaan saya tidak penting'". Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Sexual abuse case at religious school Police still completing investigation papers". english.astroawani.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Wardina Safiyyah – Her Journey". muzlimbuzz.sg. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  12. ^ seantero dunia (29 February 2012), Pengacara Wardina Tersasul Dalam MHI, retrieved 9 August 2017[dead YouTube link]
  13. ^ Pelakon TV Wanita Popular (ABPBH) [dead link]
  14. ^ Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular (ABPBH) [dead link]
  15. ^ "mStar Online : Hadiah Hari Jadi Ke-31 Paling Bermakna- Wardina". Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  16. ^ MPH » Bestsellers
  17. ^ Malaysia's Wardina Safiyyah on redefining beauty, 11 August 2013, retrieved 9 August 2017
  18. ^ Passport: Wardina Safiyyah, Malaysian actress, author, model and TV host, 11 July 2013, retrieved 9 August 2017
  19. ^ "Najib lantik artis Wardina sebagai ahli Majlis Konsultansi Perpaduan Negara ★ MRM". 27 November 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  20. ^ "Dato' Siti Nurhaliza dan Wardina Safiyyah di pelancaran MIZAN – Muslimah, jom sertai MIZAN! - Wanista.com". Wanista.com. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  21. ^ MySelebriti.Com » Wardina Up For Other Roles
  22. ^ "Impian Sunsilk". www.sunsilkgangofgirls.com.my. Archived from the original on 22 October 2009.
  23. ^ "Utusan Malaysia Online – hiburan". Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  24. ^ "Sinemamalaysia.com.my – Artist". Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  25. ^ Wardina

External links edit

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