Liyana binti Jasmay (born 28 March 1988) is a Malaysian actress, singer, producer and director.
Career Jasmay's first acting role came in 1997 when she was only nine years old in a TV drama called Si Lembik. The story is similar to the Hollywood film The Little Rascals, where little kids play the roles of adults. It was produced and directed by Aznil Hj Nawawi.
Over the years, Jasmay has made herself a household name by acting in numerous TV drama and TV series including Dendam Terlerai, Balqis, Orang Kasar, Cinta Sempadan, Najwa, and Cinta Si Rempit.
She then made her first silver-screen role in a highly promoted film Castello, where she starred alongside Rosyam Nor. The role earned Jasmay her first Malaysian Film Festival 2006 nomination for the Best New Actress Award.
Her career soared and she won a Best Actress Award for Malaysian Film Festival 2009 for her role in the film Papadom and a Best Actress Award for her role in an indie-gone-mainstream film KAMI.
Jasmay directed and produced a telemovie entitled #SoKampung under her production company, Mermaid Studios, thus marking her directorial debut. This was followed by a teen drama The Gadis.
Personal life Jasmay married her longtime love, Malaysian businessman Fathuddin Mazlan, on 2 February 2013. They have two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016.
Liyana's father, Jasmay Md Shah died in December 2021 due to lung cancer. This was followed by her mother, Habsah Simpon died in May 2023 due to lymphomal cancer.
Following her parents' death, Liyana expresses her concern that due to genetical factors, she would have a risk to get cancer in an interview with Malaysian newspaper, Kosmo!: "What happened to my parents became a lesson for me since both of them died due to cancer [...] So my genetics are indeed at risk for cancer".
Academics In 2012, Jasmay went to Manhattan, New York City, undergoing acting and screenwriting/directing courses in New York Film Academy for six months, accompanied by her mother. She is a graduate of Diploma of Performance Art and Media from Sunway University.
Endorsements Jasmay was the Malaysian Ambassador for Maybelline in 2009 and held the role for three years. She has been the Ambassador for ASAP Smoke Free Lifestyle Campaign since 2011.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2006 Castello Phim Film debut 2007 Syaitan Ana 2008 Histeria Murni KAMI The Movie Lynn 2009 Maut Sue Papadom Miasara Saadom Pisau Cukur Suri Datuk Zakaria Hitam Duhai Si Pari-Pari Pari 2010 Niyang Rapik Laila 2011 Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan Aisyah Senjakala Kharlisa Tolong! Awek Aku Pontianak Liyana / Pontianak Misteri Jalan Lama Nina Special appearance 2013 Papadom 2 Miasara Saadom Tokan Suri Chikaro Herself Special appearance 2015 Isyarat Cinta Dhia 2017 Sindiket Noreen 2019 Bella & Jamie Jamie As screenwriter and co-producer 2022 Cinta VS Hantu As director2024 Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey Ana As co-director Baik Punya Ah Long Cik Pa
Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes 1997 Si Lembik TV3 2007 KAMI The Series Lynn 8TV 2008 Puaka Niyang Rapik Wirna TV3 2010 Ponti Anak Remaja Siti Nur Ponti Astro Ria Mini Series 2012 3 Janji Dalia TV3 2013 Sahabat Haneez Astro Ria 2019 Cikgu Papa Kirim Salam Cikgu Siti Munirah TV3 2020 Kau Perempuan Itu Sarah TV1 The GadisTV3 As director and producer2022 Life Lila As director Histeria The Series Murni Astro Citra2023 Alter-Naratif Aira Kamal Viu Alice Kampung Baru tonton As director 2024 Nafsu Bella Viu
Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel Notes2003 Najwa NajwaVCD Orang Kasar 2004 Cinta Sempadan Astro Ria 2007 Cinta Si Rempit TV3 2009 Laila Sari Laila SariAstro Ria 2010 Ponti Anak Remaja Siti Nur Ponti 2011 Si Tudung Tweet Zubaidah TV9 2013 New York Cinta Mia Astro First Exclusive 2014 Bila Kau Datang Astro Ria 2015 Cik Paris Diva Kampung Zulaikha Astro Prima Mama Zoomba Lena Astro Ria 2016 Aku dan Adik Ira TV9As producer Angin Cinta Astro First Exclusive2018 Studio Awie MawarTV3 Manipulasi Nita Haji Gugel Damia Vivi Si Perigi Vivi NTV72020 #So Kampung TV3 As director 10 Malam Terakhir TV Okey 2022 Doktor Idaman TV3 As director 2023 Dalang Ayu tonton 2025 11 Cinta Sebelum Kamu Aisha Sensasi
Television Year Title Role TV channel Notes 2017 Air Tangan Bonda Herself (guest) Astro Maya HD as a guest with mother
Music videos Year Song title Artist 2012 Oh My English! OST Liyana Jasmay & Altimet
Discography LJ (2009)
Singles Year Title Notes2009 Aku Tak Percaya Cinta Aku Jatuh Cinta 2012 Cinta Bersatu2016 Oh Na Na Selesa Tanpamu Jujur
References
External links
Liyana Jasmay at portal Sinema Malaysia