Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri (born March 8, 1994) also known by her popular name Elfira Loy is a Malaysian actress. She debuted in her first telemovie drama Cinta Itu Buta where she acted as a school girl. She is known for her role as Qalesya in the hit drama Qalesya and as Amirah in Disney's Waktu Rehat. Elfira's siblings, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Nurul Ezlisa Loy are both actors.

Elfira Loy
الفيرة لوي
Born
Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri

(1994-03-08) 8 March 1994 (age 30)
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesEl, Elfira Loy
Occupation(s)Actress, model, businesswoman, influncer
Years active2006—present
Spouse
Muhd Faris Khairol Anuar
(m. 2019)
ChildrenMuhamad Rayyan Khalaf
Nur Aria Mikayla
Parent(s)Ahmad Sabri Hj Ariffin(father)
Filzah binti Yusoff (mother)
RelativesAhmad Ezzraa Loy
Nurul Ezlisa Loy
Ahmad Ezzrin Loy
Ahmad Evvraa Loy
WebsiteNurul Elfira Loy – New Official Paginstagram [https://instagram.com/elfiraloy

Early life edit

Nurul Elfira Loy Binti Ahmad Sabri, was born on 8 March 1994 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the second child of Ahmad Sabri Haji Ariffin and Filzah Yusoff. She has five siblings: eldest brother Ahmad Ezzraa Loy, younger sister Nurul Ezlisa Loy, younger brother Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and youngest brother Ahmad Evvraa Loy. She is of Malays, Chinese and Arabian descent. She had completed her secondary education in SMK Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras and after that pursuing her tertiary education at KDU University College, in Ent Arts.

Career edit

Early Years (2006–2011) edit

Elfira started her acting career at the age of 12 as a child performer in Ali Baba: The Musical Theater (2006). She represented Malaysia with seven other child actors for Ali Baba: The Musical Theater in Hamedan International Theater Festival for Children and Youth Adults that took place on 27 September to 5 October 2010.[1] She also involved for Ibu Zain Theater Season 1 and 2. She was dubbed in her first telemovie drama as titled Cinta Itu Buta performed as school girl character. She continued her interest in acting and involved in many dramas. She made an appearance in Damping Malam (2010). She played the character Rin in a Japanese film titled 'Second Chance' that was released in 2011. At the same time, Elfira was also chosen as the new representative and endorsed by Astro for two years. This meant that Elfira was 'pegged' and not allowed to star in any non-Astro production.[2] (2011–2012)

Recent Career (2012–present) edit

In 2012, she acted as Juju in the movie Jangan Ambil Padang Kami; a story based on life of flat residents and Bella in hit drama Dalam Hati Ada Taman (2012) together with Randy Pangalila. Elfira also worked on several film projects such as Rentap: The Movie, Plus One, Permata Hatiku, etc. She was also appointed as the brand ambassador for Maybelline New York (Malaysia) (2012) and Sofy (2013).

TV commercials edit

Elfira Loy is also model and actress for TV commercials and advertisements for brands such as Motosikal Honda, Sunway Lagoon, Mee Sedap, Institut Jantung Negara, Bank RHB, Mamee Slurp and The New Face Of Maybelline New York (Malaysia).

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Damping Malam Issued
2011 Second Chance Rin Issued
Japan Film
2014 Ribbit Sandy Issued
Rentap Elaina

Drama edit

Year Title Role Director Notes Episode Production TV Station
2008 Tentang Bulan The Series Zurina Mazri Musafa Main Actress 26 Metrowealth International Group (MIG) Astro Prima
2009 Roh Natrah Natrah Khairul (Wak Lu) Issued 13 TV2
Qalesya 1 Qalesya Sridhar Jetty Al Bakri Main Actress Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Ria
2009–2010 Senja Permai Yasmine Supporting Actress 68 Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Prima
2010 Chinta Chinta (young) Ahmad Puad Onah Supporting Actress 28 Grand Brilliance TV3
Syurgamu Ramadhan Suzana Shahrulezad Mohameddin Main Actress 14 Radiusone Sdn Bhd TV3
Qalesya 2 Qalesya Main Actress Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Prima
2011 Kum Kum: The Series Syikin Michael Ang Supporting Actress 13 Cube Film Sdn Bhd Astro Ria
Hani Nisa Issued 13 TV3
Samson dan Delaila Amira Ahmad Puad Onah Supporting Actress 23 Grand Brilliance TV3
2012 Jangan Ambil Padang Kami Juju Joeza Rasidi Supporting Actress 13 Suhan Movies Trading Astro Ria
Dalam Hati Ada Taman Bella Michael Ang Main Actress 13 Cube Film Sdn Bhd Astro Ria
2013 Tanggang Ayu Alissa Michael Ang Supporting Actress 28 Cube Film Astro Prima
Demi Dia[3] Azura[4] Aziz M Osman Main Actress 24 Ace Motion Sdn Bhd TV3
2013–2014 Plus One[5] Marissa Joeza Rasidi Main Actress 13 Primework Studios TV9
2014 Arka Raja Haji Puteri Hamidah Datuk Paduka Shuhaimi Baba Main Actress 8 Pesona Pictures Astro Box Office
Separuh Jiwaku Hana Bahri Umararif Bajuri Main Actress 14 BZ2121 Production TV9
2015 Kayuhan Cinta TVi
Setulus Janji TV1
2016 Mr Secret Admirer Zureen Hppy TV
2017 Kerna Syurga Bukan Percuma Solehah Mohd Habibullah Main Actress 24 Nuansa Sdn Bhd. Astro Oasis
2020 Bila Cupid Jatuh Cinta Keisha Supporting Actress 10 Orangetree Production TV3
2021 Di Sebalik Kasyaf Diya Erma Fatima Main Actress 4 Rumah Karya Citra TV3

Telemovie Drama edit

Year Title Role Director Notes Production TV Station
2008 Cinta Itu Buta Issued Astro Ceria
2010 Permata Hati Supporting Actress TV2
Sabrina Vs Sazaly Supporting Actress TV3
Kum Kum Mariam Michael Ang Supporting Actress Cube Film Astro Ria
2011 Mahligai Itu Milikku Aida Heykal Hanifah Supporting Actress Suhan Movies Trading TV9
Lara Hati Seorang Ibu Supporting Actress Astro Oasis
Sayaaang Abah Intan Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Prima
Ekspress Dania Dania Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Ria
Biar Mimpi Sampai Ke Bintang Alya Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Ria
Hati Yang Terpinggir Shazreen Haizul Anafer Ali Main Actress TV1
2012 Cik Paris Diva Kampung Mariam Ghaz Abu Bakar Main Actress Mermaid Studios Astro Ria
2013 Putih dan Putera Hodoh Putih Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Ceria
Untuk Terakhir Kali Aishah Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Ria
Astro Maya HD
Aku Bukan Malaikat Adik Eirma Fatima Supporting Actress Rumah Karya Citra TV3
Nak Jadi Menantu, Ye? Rusnani Khalid Sulaiman Main Actress Firdaus Maju Sdn Bhd TVi
RTM
2014 Laikatong Dian Zul Huzaimy Main Actress Dark Wave Pictures Astro Ria
Biasan Lehah Murali Abdullah Main Actress TV3
Di Sebalik Kasyafmu Dhia Eirma Fatima Main Actress Rumah Karya Citra TV3
Ketika Cinta Merintih Eirma Fatima Rumah Karya Citra TV3
Siti Aishah Suraya Main Actress Outloud Studios RTM
2015 Munajat Terhenti TV2
2016 Cinta Viral Solehah TV1
Umrah Dot Com Zulaikha Main Actress Astro Ria
Menantuku Rock Salina Main Actress
Oh My English!: Road to Jogja! Jazlin Astro TVIQ
2017 Permata Hati Liz Astro First Eksklusif
Nak Jadi Menantu Ye? TV1
Encik Ustaz Atikah Hppy TV
2018 Cinta Tanpa Syarat Zahirah NTV7
Striker Hati Ayah Sofia Astro Ria
Cinta Untukku Indah TV Okey
2020 Rahsia Malam Jumaat Hani TV3

Program Host/ TV Shows edit

Year Title Role Notes TV
2010–2012 Disney Waktu Rehat[6] Amirah Aminuddin Season 1, 2 and 3 Disney Channel Asia
Disney XD Malaysia
TV9
TV5
Astro Ceria
2009 Berani Jadi Bos Self Shows The Design Astro Ceria
Cuti-Cuti Famili Self Shows The Design TV1
Selamat Pagi Putera Puteri Self Shows The Design (season 1 and 2) TV1
Shana & Nina Self Shows The Design TV3
Kids and Cash Self Shows The Design TV3
2012 Chictivity Self Shows The Design Celebrate TV
Rekativiti Self Shows The Design Astro TVIQ
2012–2013 Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia Self Player – Organize by Aaron Aziz Astro Ria
2013 Kan Dah Kena Self Appearance with Ezlisa Loy
Eps 8
Astro Ceria
FFM 25 – Red Carpet Self Co-host with Hefny Sahad Astro
RTM
Dinamik 2 Self 14 Eps TV2
Mbsb Over The Top Self Shows The Design (season 2 – Sri Pentas) TV 3
WHI Live Self Appearance TV3
Sembang Sahur Self Appearance TV3
Projek Gila Self Co-host with Siti Saleha
8 Eps
TV9
MeleTOP Self Appearance with
Nabil, Neelofa dan Ajak Shiro
Astro Ria
MeleTOP Self Appearance with
Nabil, Neelofa dan Hanez Suraya
Astro Ria
Propaganza Self Appearance with Marsha and Johan Astro Ria
Astro Maya HD
Hello Bro... Tolong Deko Self Appearance with Zoey Rahman and Dafi Astro Ria
Astro Maya HD
TGIAF Self Appearance with Zizan Razak and Hanis Zalikha Astro Ria
Destinasi Ria – Hong Kong Self The Loys Astro Ria
Manggis TV
Mad Markets Self Co-host with Akmal Nazri
Eps 6: Macau
Eps 7: Philippines
Eps 8: Philippines
Eps 9:Thailand (Chiangmai)
Eps 10: Thailand (Lampang)
TV9
Ceria Superstar Self Dance with Glamgirls Astro Ceria
2014 Supper Self Appearance with Kaka Azraff TV9
WayangXtraVaganza Self Episode 1: Melayu Klasik
Episode 2: Parti With Abang Khai
Episode 3: Kaki Bola
Episode 4: Chef
Episode 5: Retro
Episode 6: Arabic
Episode 7: Rock
Episode 8: Cowboy
Episode 9: Kolar Putih
Episode 11: Hiphop Style
Episode 12: Idola
Episode 13: Red Carpet
RTM
2015 Tua Pun Boleh Self as a host with Zoey Rahman & Hafizul Kamal Astro Prima
2016 Extreme Roadtrip Self as a host with Ardell Aryana & Sherry Alhadad Astro Bella & Astro Mustika HD
2017 Ketuk - Ketuk Ramadan Self as a guest TV1
Ramadan 101 Self as a host TV9
How Do I Look Asia Season 3 Self as a guest Diva Universal (Asia)

TV commercials edit

Year Title Role Notes TV Station
2011 Motosikal Honda Self Issued TV3
Sunway Lagoon Self Issued TV2
Mee Sedap Self Issued TV3
Institut Jantung Negara Self Issued TV3
Bank RHB Self Issued TV3
Mamee Slurp Self Issued TV3
2012 The New Face of Maybelline New York (Malaysia)[7] Appearance Model Issued TV1
TV3
2013 Sofy Body Comfit Self Issued TV3

Musical Theatre edit

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Ali Baba: Bujang Lapok[8] Nursiah
(Ali Baba's Wife)
Issued Live at
Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Ibu Zain 1 & 2[8] Self Issued
2012 Ali Baba Marjina Issued Live at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Voice Over edit

Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Smurfs Odile Issued
2013 The Smurfs 2 Vexy Issued

Awards and nominations edit

Year Awards Category Result
2010 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2010-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian New Popular Female Actress Nominated
2011 Anugerah Skrin 2011 Best Supporting Actress For Drama "(Kum Kum)" Won
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2011-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian TV Popular Female Actress Nominated
Most Popular Online Female Actress Nominated
2012 Anugerah Stail EH! People Choice of Selebriti Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ "Kosmo! Online - Hiburan". Archived from the original on 27 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Harian Metro".
  3. ^ "Login • Instagram". {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  4. ^ "Login • Instagram". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  5. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: TV9 Promo - Plus 1 Setiap Isnin 10.30mlm (mulai 9 Disember). YouTube.
  6. ^ "Utusan Malaysia Online - Hiburan". Archived from the original on 22 August 2010.
  7. ^ "Elfira Loy Maybelline Malaysia Spokesperson". 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  8. ^ a b http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=%2F2008%2F6%2F13%2Fsouthneast%2F21497348. Retrieved 8 July 2022. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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