Farid Kamil Zahari (born 5 May 1981) is a Malaysian actor, director and screenwriter. He is a well-known male model turned actor who has made a big reputation of himself as one of Malaysia's most famous actors since Rosyam Nor in the 1990s for several of his outstanding performances in drama series and movies alike.

Background

Farid Kamil was born in Alor Star, Kedah. He is the eldest son of five siblings to Zahari Che Dan and Sharifah Bardah Syed Abdillah. He is of Malays, Arab and Thai ancestry.

Kamil graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA with Bachelor's Degree (Hons.) in Performing Arts in 2010.

Career Beginning Kamil began his career in the entertainment industry as a model in 1999 to support his tuition fee - some of the companies he worked for during this early period were Dunhill, Pringles and TM Net. His involvement in the film industry however only began in 2000 when he was discovered by Abdul Razak Mohaideen, a very popular director during that time, and was cast as a minor character in his film; Mistik. Appearing in Mistik was a turning stone for Kamil as he began to catch the attention of local directors and film makers. In 2003, Kamil was cast alongside Erra Fazira in Cinta Kolestrol, playing her younger brother.

2004–2007: Rise to fame and major roles By 2004, Kamil's popularity soared. He continued to appear not only in films alongside prominent names such as Erra Fazira in Hingga Hujung Nyawa and Kuliah Cinta in a supporting role and a leading man debut in a thriller movie titled Tujuh Perhentian . In the same year, Kamil also appeared alongside Datuk Siti Nurhaliza for a Hotlink advertisement campaign. The campaign itself helped Kamil to be recognised as well as becoming a fan favourite.

Kamil starred mainly in Abdul Razak's movies until 2006, where Kamil joined forces with a different director; Ahmad Idham in his movie Remp-It not only as the lead actor, but also the screenwriter, at the behest of the producer. The movie was a box office success and was followed by two sequels.

With his career on a roll, Kamil took one of his most challenging roles to date in 2008 when he appeared in Osman Ali's Anak Halal. His appearance in the movie as well as in Mamat Khalid's Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang made him one of the most sought actors during that time. Kamil was also recognised when he was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal in Anak Halal and best supporting actor for his role in Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang in the 21st Malaysia Film Festival in 2008.

2010–present: Venture in directing In 2010, Farid was entrusted to direct the third and final movie in the Remp-It series. However, the movie snowballed bad publicity due to perceptions that it had glorified mat rempit culture which was very prevalent in TV dramas and movies at that time, much to the Government's chagrin.Shazryn Mohd. Faizal (17 Mac 2010) "Farid tidak angkat mat rempit " (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia.Wahida Asrani (16 Julai 2009) Farid Kamil kecewa Remp-It V3 diharamkan (in Malay), mStar Online. Retrieved on 14 February 2015. The movie was subsequently retitled V3-Samseng Jalanan.

Farid involved in two film productions in 2017: the first one is the action film J Revolusi while the other being Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba, an adventure film adapted from a novel written by Ramlee Awang Murshid.

Personal life Relationship Kamil was romantically linked with a number of actresses. From his break-up with his then girlfriend Irma Hasmie some years ago, his alleged romantic entanglement with Lisa Surihani and the latest one being his courtship with starlet Diana Danielle. On 16 October, it was confirmed that he is engaged to Diana Danielle and the couple got married on 3 November 2012. They now have two children together, named Muhammad and Nur Aurora.Dennis Chua (13 August 2015) Farid Kamil is set to be a proud dad again The New Straits Times. Retrieved on 14 August 2015.Farid Kamil reveals newborn daughter's name The Malay Mail. 26 November 2015.

Drug allegations and assaults On 12 January 2018, Kamil was remanded for four days for investigations, after he allegedly slapped a policeman and kicked a member of the public. Authorities also ran a urine test, in which he tested positive for marijuana, according to the report.Malaysian celebrity Farid Kamil arrested over assault, drug allegations Channel News Asia. 12 January 2017.

Recognition On 16 December 2017, Kamil, along with Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz (his co-star in Evolusi KL Drift film series), was awarded Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) by the Sultan of Pahang by carrying the title of Dato' in conjunction with Ahmad Shah of Pahang's birthday. However, the State Secretary announced that the title of DIMP bestowed on him was revoked by the Sultan of Pahang with effect from 1 February 2021.

, revoked 1 February 2021)

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 Mistik Jeffrey Debut film appearances Cinta Kolesterol Saiful 2004 Kuliah Cinta Amirul Hingga Hujung Nyawa Shawn 7 Perhentian Amirul Tangkai Jering Norman Hakim 2005 Potret Mistik Zack Cinta Fotokopi Zahid Anak Mami Kembali Farid 2006 Main-Main Cinta Beego Remp-It Madi Also as a screenwriter 2007 Chermin Yusof Anak Halal Indera Putera Hisham 2008 Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang Jongkidin Evolusi KL Drift Sham Apa Kata Hati Aidil Fitri I'm Not Single Adam Ghani 2009 Papadom Hisham Hashim Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang Awang Duhai Si Pari-pari Sports car Owners2010 V3 Samseng Jalanan Ahmad Asrudy @ Rudy Also as director, screenplay and story Evolusi KL Drift 2 Sham Semerah Cinta Stilletto Sulaiman Toyol aka Leman Toyol aka Leto Lagenda Budak Setan Kasya Cuti-Cuti Cinta Omar Rudy Estet Farid Aku Masih Dara Zachery2011 Kongsi Chief of Police As director, screenwriter and screenplay 3,2,1 Cinta Nazril 2012 3 Temujanji Farid Hantu Gangster Ewan PE3 Megat As director, screenwriter and screenplay Lagenda Budak Setan 2: Katerina Kasya2013 Dampak Giran Bencinta Faizal Kolumpo Himself Special appearances2014 Apokalips X X Pengantin Malam Razif Anak Jantan Darin Kaki Kitai Detective Inspector Farid Lagenda Budak Setan 3: Kasyah Kasyah 2015 Love Supermoon Razak Abu Bakar Abang Lejen Ajim Hantu Bungkus Ikat Tepi Farid 2016 Langit Cinta Budiman 2017 J Revolusi Andra Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba Amiruddin Pinjamkan Hatiku Dr. Hasnan 2022 Remp-It 2 Madi As director and producer 2023 Sumpahan Syaitan Sam Anwar: The Untold Story Anwar Ibrahim 2024 Gold Misbun Sidek 2025 Bisikan Dosa Ayden Telaga Suriram Zakir

Television series Year Title Role TV channel 2001 Fakulti Isma TV2 2004 Begitulah Cinta Andy TV3 2008 Takdir Yang Terindah Juffri TV1 Enigma Adam TV32009 Tiga Janda Amar Astro Prima Cinta Tikar Sejadah Hazrey Hussein Astro Oasis Mertua vs Menantu (Season 2) Astro Prima2010 Lagenda Budak Setan The Series Kasyah Korban 44 Bah Raden Astro Citra 2011 Wasiat Izran Astro Prima 2013 Jodoh Itu Milik Kita Aariz Danial Astro Mustika HD 2016 Qanun 99 Khalil Astro Oasis 2018 Lafazkan Kalimah Cintamu Tengku Ryan Ameer Astro Ria 2020 Pelindung Seorang Puteri Saiful/Epul 2021 Masih Ada Rindu Hadi/Hakim TV3 2022 Pok Ya Cong Codel: Memburu Siti JJ Astro Ria2025Santau Perempuan TerlarangZakuantonton

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel Notes 2009 Lu'lu ShauqiAstro Ria Mata Di Jiwa Jeffrey 2011 7 Lagu Farhan Astro Citra 2012 Apa Dah Jadi? Astro Prima 2013Racun IbuShahrinTV32014 Misteri Bulan Madu FaridHypp Sensasi Sayang Awak Sangat-sangat Iman Kem Cuci Tangan (Kecut) Joe Tolong Aku Nak Puasa! AmirAstro Ria 2015 Hantu Raya Tumpang Beraya Ikram Also as director 2016 Sedikit Waktu Farid Segi Tiga 2017 Syukur Syawal Syukur TV3 2018 Hilang Akal AdamAstro Citra 2020 Puyah & Putat Putat2021 Diam Tanda Setuju Zombie Jarum Vaksin Farid2022 Sakanak Azmi TV3 Tersimpang Ke Alam Bunian Duan Astro Citra

Television Year Title TV channel Notes2020Sepahtu Reunion LiveAstro Warna Episode: "Demdam Damak dan Deli" Episode: "Pelesit Kota"

Theater Year Title Role Issue Notes 2003 Dimana Bulan Selalu Retak Iqbal Anjung Seri Production Original Work A. Samad Said

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