Sharifah Sofia binti Syed Hussein (born 28 July 1985), better known by her popular name Sharifah Sofia, is a Malaysian actress.

Sharifah Sofia
Born
Sharifah Sofia binti Syed Hussein

(1985-07-28) 28 July 1985 (age 38)
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Syed Ismail Syed Ibrahim
(m. 2009; div. 2019)
RelativesSyed Adney (brother)

Early life edit

Sofia was born in Liverpool, England, the third child out of four siblings. She is the elder sister of footballer Syed Adney. She grew up in Liverpool until she was 9 years old. She has mixed parentage, her father is Malaysian and mother Scottish.[1] She graduated in 2008 from Sunway University College where she was seeking a degree in performing arts.[2]

Personal life edit

Sofia married in 2009 but she and her former husband has divorced in 2019 and now has two children.[citation needed] She also change her style with wearing hijab and now she also learning Islam deeply.[citation needed]

Filmography edit

Film edit

  • Gong (2006)
  • Cinta Yang Satu (2007)
  • Orang Minyak (2007)
  • Pisau Cukur (2009)
  • Berani Punya Budak (2012)

Drama edit

Theatre edit

  • Cupid Kills

Awards and nominations edit

  • 19th Malaysian Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress (nominated)

References edit

  1. ^ Zeiman (20 April 2005). "Young Sofia looking forward to bigger things in near future". The Star. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  2. ^ "An Interview with a Rising Star (Sharifah Sofia)". Sunway University College. 1 March 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2010.

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