Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar (3 September 1970 – 18 June 2022) was a Malaysian singer, actress and master of ceremonies. She made her start in the entertainment industry in 1995 and had gone on to star in films such as Sepet and Gubra.
Early life and career Born in Kuala Lumpur, Adibah was a teacher who taught English as a second language and was previously a graduate of the National University of Malaysia. Her first singing competition was in a talent show called Suara 90-an Nescafe, where she won first place in 1994.
Career
2005–2010: Terlalu Istimewa, Cahaya In 2006, Adibah released her first album entitled "Terlalu Istimewa". The album featured an eponymous song, a ballad written in response to the rape and gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl that took place in Johor Bahru in January 2004. The album garnered critical acclaim and six nominations for the 13th Anugerah Industri Muzik, as well as Best Ballad and Best Vocal in the 21st Anugerah Juara Lagu.
2011–2022 To celebrate her 22 years in the entertainment industry, Adibah planned to hold a mini concert named 'Into The 3rd Decade' to take place on 21 and 22 October at KLPAC, Kuala Lumpur. Adibah also served as a judge for a singing competition talent show for Astro titled Duo Star.
On 24 February 2017, it was revealed that Adibah would release her third full album Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa in March. The album, containing eight tracks, would include collaborations with singer like Misha Omar, Anuar Zain, Amir Jahari, Nassier Wahab, Dina Nadzir and Sam Innuendo among others.
Death Adibah died at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 18 June 2022 due to her fourth-stage ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old. She was buried at Taman Keramat Permai Muslim Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, Selangor.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 2005 Sepet Kak Yam2006 Buli Balik Host Gubra Kak Yam 2007 Mukhsin Kak Yam 2009 Talentime Cikgu Adibah2010 Magika Makcik Halia Hooperz Coach D Crayon Mak Engku Aku Tak Bodoh Mak Jah 2011 Nasi Lemak 2.0 Nor2012 Hoore! Hoore! Lia Pontianak vs Orang Minyak Saodah 2013 Kolumpo Teacher2014 Mamak Cupcake Jury Rentap Puan Nora 2015 Fundamentally Happy Habiba Hj Salam 2017 Mencari Rahmat Datin Azizah 2019 Rumahku Mak Engku Short film2021 The Code of Happiness Puan Nina Selamat Hari X Jadi Dekan Chomel Hakim Zulaikha Hantu Ke Lima Puan Sri Zaleha Busuk Ustazah Mariam Short film 2022 Juang Kak Long Her last film2023 Eraser Khatijah Adoiii Jiwaku Munah 2024 Baik Punya Ah Long Cassandra Khutub
Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes 2009 Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd Fatimah Channel 5 2012 Small Mission Enterprise Aminah NTV7 2012–2013, 2017 Oh My English! Puan Hajar Astro TVIQ 2017 Jadikan Aku Yang Kedua Hajar Latifah Astro Oasis 2018 Lafazkan Kalimah Cintaku Kak Kembong (Bong) Astro Ria Special appearance 2019 Plan Cinta Che TimahTV32020 Kampung People 2 Dona Rumah Dara Umi Jah Awesome TV2021 Covid Oh Covid Habsah TV3 Man Transform Awesome TV Keluarga Untuk Disewa Puan Sri Maryam TV92022 Mem & Bibik Bibik Bibik Mok TV3 Hantu Raya Pergi Perang Dato' Null Sooka Her last drama, special appearance
Television movies Year Title Role TV channel 2014 Nostalgila Mechanic Astro First Exclusive Nasi Dagang Nasi Ayam Abibah TVi 2015 Nasi Ayam Duda Timah TV2 2016 Mati Tunggu Sekejap Kamaliah Astro Oasis2017 Cupid BossAstro Citra Bisik Pada Allah Kiah 2019 Pendoa Yang Ikhlas Kak Limah TV2 2020 Aku OCD Astro Citra
Radio Year Title Station 13 February 2013 – 31 May 2016 Suria Pagi Suria
Commercials Title TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Makan Bola TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Pasu Pecah TV3 Crocodile Hunter TV3 The Rock TV3 Merdeka Combat TV3 Temple TV3 Raya: Cekodok Monster TV3 Raya: Baru Balik Dari London TV3 Raya: Kucing Hitam Telekom Malaysia: ITalk Hari Raya: Proton Petronas: Ikan Dilaut, Asam Didarat Libresse Libresse: Wachaaa! Delivery Ke Hati Seri Sadaqah
Discography
Studio albums Terlalu Istimewa (2005) Teman (2010) Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa (2017) Kecurigaan (2022) Setulus Rasa (2022)
Other singles Zapin Cinta SMS (duet with Senario) Appy Thots (featuring Doul) Hujan (theme song of Mukhsin) Bahasa Rindu (duet with Nizam)
Awards and nominations Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Best Vocal) - Adibah Noor Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Ballads Category) - "Terlalu Istimewa" Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Best Song) - "Terlalu Istimewa" Hits 1 Akhir 2007 (Overall Winner) - "Terlalu Istimewa" Hits 1 Akhir 2007 (Best Performance) - "Terlalu Istimewa" References
External links
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