Nur Fazura Sharifuddin (born 27 September 1983), better known by her stage name as Fazura, is a Malaysian actress, singer, television host, VJ, and lawyer who began her career in the Malaysian entertainment industry by hosting a television show and performing in several minor acting roles.
She was the host of a television show called Teen World. In 2004, she played the leading role in Bicara Hati, which earned her an award nomination. Later in 2005, she starred in the film Gol & Gincu. In 2010, she was featured in around 10 films, TV series and dramas, and had hosted a number of television programs.
Early life and education Fazura was born in one of the rural province at Pekan, a town in the state of Pahang in Malaysia. She is the third of four siblings and has three brothers. Her father died on 14 September 2000. She enrolled at a fashion design college and studied fashion for a while before quitting after a few months, saying, "Because my interest in the course dwindled after a while", and accepting an offer to star in Qaisy & Laila. She was discovered by film producer-director Datin Rosnani Jamil.
Career 2007–2008: films and TV drama She hosted shows called MTV Jus and MTV Pop Inc. throughout the year. Fazura also reprised her role as Putri for the second season of the hit Gol & Gincu The Series, which aired starting on 8 July 2007. In 2008, Fazura co-starred in the film Selamat Pagi Cinta, playing Julia with Pierre Andre, Sharifah Amani and Que Haidar. Later that year, Fazura was cast in another TV series playing the title character in Ezora. Premiered on 19 May on TV3, the TV series was one of the hit drama series during the period. It premiered only for one season. Also in 2008, Fazura guest-starred on a horror TV series called Keliwon.
2009–2014: TV movie and drama In 2009, Fazura starred in Pisau Cukur,2 heroin, tanpa pergaduhan – Maya dan Fazura boleh bekerjasama Kosmo!. 6 November 2008. Fazura played a character named Intan who went on a vacation on a luxury cruise ship to cheer up her best friend Bella, played by Maya Karin. While on the ship, they encountered three Datuks, their wives and two children, one private detective and one die-hard fan of Bella's. The film was released on 5 November 2009 and became a box-office hit. It was the first time Fazura and Maya Karin had made a film together.
In 2012 Fazura opened a boutique called House Of Doll, located in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
Fazura returned to the silver screen in early 2014 with the release of the horror-comedy "Kami Histeria", followed by the psychological-drama thriller "Tembus" in the middle of 2014 and "Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia" in December. Fazura won the Best Actress Award at the 27th Malaysia Film Festival Awards for "Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia". She also released her first single, "Sayangi Dirimu"Fazura pertaruh ‘Sayangi Dirimu’ Malaysiakini (25 April 2015). Retrieved 3 March 2017. and was chosen to star in E!'s first Malaysian miniseries title, "Facing Up to Fazura". The series premiered on 14 December 2014, on E! News Asia.Arief Irsyad (3 Disember 2015). Malaysian Digest. Dicapai pada 21 Februari 2017.Patrick Frater (29 October 2014). Get to know Fazura in E! channel’s first Malaysian-made miniseries The Star Online. Retrieved 31 October 2014.Kenneth Chaw (1 November 2015). Fazura opens up about her insecurities Star2. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
2015–present She announced three variants of body mist spray "I Love You", "Spotlight" and "Berry Beautiful" through her own brand that is named "Mystical by Fazura" under her own company label, Doll Domination, which was launched on 14 October 2015, at her boutique.
At the same time she released a new single called "Bangun", created by Lea Ismail (The Wak Lu's), one of the band members who was also involved in the mini-showcase that was being held at Hard Rock Cafe Melaka in the same month. At the time, Fazura had announced that she was planning to produce a mini-album which would consist of about seven songs. On 18 October 2015, Fazura appeared live in a mini-showcase at Hard Rock Cafe, Melaka, alongside her band, "The Wak Lu's", and performed eight songs. She also collaborated with a local alternative rock band, Estranged, in a ballad called "Hancur Aku". Their official music video currently has more than 12 million views on YouTube.
Fazura's most recent film, Langit Cinta, was released on 7 January 2016. She also plays Janet in the Indonesian film Bulan Terbelah Di Langit Amerika. She told reporters in an interview that she will be involved with two film projects in Indonesia, apart from a joint discussion with Astro Shaw for her new film.
Filmography
Film YearTitle Role Notes 2004Bicara Hati Noraini Win: 17th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 17) – Best New Actress2005Senario XX SitiQaisy & Laila Laila Nomination: 18th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 18) – Best ActressGol & Gincu Putri Farhana Aliya Nomination: 19th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 19) – Best Actress2006Buli Balik Cik Hanum Dari Langkawi Special appearance2007Kayangan Maseira Nomination: 21st Malaysian Film Festival (FFM21) – Best Actress2008Selamat Pagi Cinta Julia2009Pisau Cukur Intan Mastura Win: Anugerah Skrin 2010 (2010 Screen Award – ASK 2010) – Best Supporting ActressKantoi Lydia2010Lagenda Budak Setan Katerina/Kate Nomination: 23rd Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 23) – Best Supporting Actress2012Bujang Telajak Puteri2014Kami Histeria Cik Lang Win: Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2014 (2014 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award) – Best Supporting Actress Nomination: 27th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 27) – Best Supporting Actress Nomination: Anugerah Lawak Warna (Warna Comedy Award) – Best Comedy ActressTembus IzaManisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia Ifti Liyana Win: 27th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 27) – Best Actress Win: Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2015 (2015 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award) – Best Actress Nomination: Anugerah Skrin 2015 (2015 Screen Award – ASK 2015) – Best Film Actress2015Bulan Terbelah Di Langit Amerika Janet Indonesian movie2016Langit Cinta Khadeja Win: Anugerah Telenovela 2017 (2017 Telenovela Award) – Most Popular Actress in Film Category Nomination: Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2017 (2017 MeleTOP Era Award) – Bintang Filem MeleTOP Win: Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2016 – Best Film ActressWarkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss Part 1 Nadia Indonesian movie2017J Revolusi Dian Nomination: Anugerah Skrin 2017 (2017 Screen Award – ASK 2017) – Best Film Actress Nomination: 29th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 29) – Best Supporting Actress Win: Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2018 (2018 MeleTOP Era Award) – Bintang Filem MeleTOP Nomination: Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 – Best Film Actress Win: Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 – Pasangan Serasi FilemRafathar Mila Cakra Indonesian movie Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss Part 2 NadiaAyat-Ayat Cinta 2 Brenda2018I Love When You Sing To Me Dr. Zara Short film2019Revenge of the Pontianak Mina 2024Pendekar Awang: Darah Indera Gajah Sayang
Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel Notes2006 Rendang Untuk Mertua Mariana/Ina TV32007 Tikar Buruk Ayu Astro Prima2008 Sebening Azan Yang Dialun Rabiah TV32016 Europe, Here I Am Firuz Astro Citra2017 Wanita Terindah Nuryn Nafeesa Astro First ExclusiveWin : Anugerah Telenovela 2018 (2018 Telenovela Award) – Pelakon Wanita Telefilem / Filem Popular 2018 Lahzeye Bi Payan (In An Endless Instant) Nur Zehan Nazleen Astro First Exclusive
Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes 2005 Inspirion Azie TV32006–2007 Gol & Gincu The Series Putri Farhana Aliya 8TV2007 Dalam Hati Ada Cinta Astro Ria Wajah Cinta Kita TV3 Datin Diaries NellyTV3 Kasih Suci Kasih2008 Ezora Ezora Bicara Cinta Mila Astro Prima Keliwon TV32011 Kitab Cinta Mustika TV Alhijrah Tahajjud Cinta Citra MaisaraTV32013 Kisah Cinta Azalea2017 Hero Seorang CinderellaNura MedinaAstro RiaWin : Anugerah Telenovela 2018 (2018 Telenovela Award) – Pelakon Wanita Telenovela Popular 2024 Hero Seorang Cinderella 2 Lelaki Itu Irsa Imani TV3 Andartu Kosmopolitan Dinda Viu
Theatre performances Year Title Role Date In Location2006 Suzana@60 Suzana 7 – 9 April 2006 Istana Budaya
Television Year Title Role TV channel2002 Teen's World Host TV22004 MTV Pop Inc HostMTV2005–2007 MTV Jus Host2006 Anugerah Skrin ke-8 Host with Naz TV32009 Anak Wayang Host with Rusdi RamliAstro Ria2014 Malaysian Film Festival Host with Fahrin Ahmad Facing Up To Fazura (Season 1) HerselfE! 2015 Facing Up To Fazura (Season 2) Herself
Music video Year Title Performer(s)2002 Impak Maksima KRU
Discography Studio album Fazura (2017)
Singles Year Title Composer 2014 Sayangi Dirimu Lyrics by Shah Shamshiri Music by Damian Mikhail2015 Bangun Lyrics & Music by Lea Ismail (The Wak Lu's) Hancur Aku (Feat with Estranged) Lyrics & Music by Rich (Estranged) Special collaboration with Estranged Bulan Terbelah Di Langit Amerika Lyrics & Music by Ammir Gita (Indonesian composer) Special duet with Ridho Rhoma 2016 Like Fireflies (Collaboration with Ning Baizura & Taufik Batisah) Lyrics & Music by Estranged2017 Nothing Like Pag-ibig (Feat with Jason Dy) Lyrics & Music by Jungee Marcelo Cinderella (Feat with Fattah Amin) Music by Aizat Amdan, Mel Ramlan Lyrics by Anas Amdan Bisa Apa Music by Mhala Numata Lyrics by Tantra Numata Cinta Langka (Feat with Ariadinata (Samsons) Music by Ariadinata (Samsons) Lyrics by Ariadinata (Samsons)2018 The Good Is Back (Feat with Anggun) Music by Jeremy Poligné, Tiborg Lyrics by Anggun, Manon Romiti, Jeremy Poligné2019 Can't Forget Me Co-written by herself and Los Angeles-based duo Willy Beaman and Cameron Forbes. 2024 Bertahan Demi Cinta (Feat Fattah Amin) 2025 Raya Pum Pang (Feat Syasya)
Personal life
On 23 November 2017, it was confirmed that she and actor Fattah Amin got engaged on 13 November 2017. The pair had met while shooting for the drama Hero Seorang Cinderella which aired on Slot MegaDrama Astro Ria. They got married in a private ceremony where only family members and close friends were invited on 27 November 2017, at Ritz Carlton hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Fazura filed for divorce on 13 September 2024 after seven years of marriage.
Awards and nominations