Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri (born March 8, 1994) also known by her popular name Elfira Loy is a Malaysian actress. She debuted in her first telemovie drama Cinta Itu Buta where she acted as a school girl. She is known for her role as Qalesya in the hit drama Qalesya and as Amirah in Disney's Waktu Rehat. Elfira's siblings, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Nurul Ezlisa Loy are both actors.
Early life Nurul Elfira Loy Binti Ahmad Sabri, was born on 8 March 1994 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the second child of Ahmad Sabri Haji Ariffin and Filzah Yusoff, having an older brother named Ahmad Ezzraa Loy, a younger sister named Nurul Ezlisa Loy, and two younger brothers, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Ahmad Evvraa Loy. She is of Malay, Chinese and Arabian descent. She had completed her tertiary education at KDU University College, in Ent Arts.
Career
Early Years (2006–2011) Elfira started her acting career at the age of 12 as a child performer in Ali Baba: The Musical Theater (2006). She represented Malaysia with seven other child actors for Ali Baba: The Musical Theater in Hamedan International Theater Festival for Children and Youth Adults that took place on 27 September to 5 October 2010. She also involved for Ibu Zain Theater Season 1 and 2. She was dubbed in her first telemovie drama as titled Cinta Itu Buta performed as school girl character. She continued her interest in acting and involved in many dramas. She made an appearance in Damping Malam (2010). She played the character Rin in a Japanese film titled 'Second Chance' that was released in 2011. At the same time, Elfira was also chosen as the new representative and endorsed by Astro for two years. This meant that Elfira was 'pegged' and not allowed to star in any non-Astro production. (2011–2012)
Recent Career (2012–present) In 2012, she acted as Juju in the movie Jangan Ambil Padang Kami; a story based on life of flat residents and Bella in hit drama Dalam Hati Ada Taman (2012) together with Randy Pangalila. Elfira also worked on several film projects such as Rentap: The Movie, Plus One, Permata Hatiku, etc. She was also appointed as the brand ambassador for Maybelline New York (Malaysia) (2012) and Sofy (2013).
TV commercials Elfira Loy is also model and actress for TV commercials and advertisements for brands such as Motosikal Honda, Sunway Lagoon, Mee Sedap, Institut Jantung Negara, Bank RHB, Mamee Slurp and The New Face Of Maybelline New York (Malaysia).
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Damping Malam – Issued 2011 Second Chance Rin Issued Japan Film 2014 Ribbit Sandy IssuedRentap Elaina
Drama Year Title Role Director Notes Episode Production TV Station 2008 Tentang Bulan The Series Zurina Mazri Musafa Main Actress 26 Metrowealth International Group (MIG) Astro Prima2009 Roh Natrah Natrah Khairul (Wak Lu) Issued 13 TV2 Qalesya 1 Qalesya Sridhar Jetty Al Bakri Main Actress Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Ria 2009–2010 Senja Permai Yasmine Supporting Actress 68 Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Prima 2010 Chinta Chinta (young) Ahmad Puad Onah Supporting Actress 28 Grand Brilliance TV3 Syurgamu Ramadhan Suzana Shahrulezad Mohameddin Main Actress 14 Radiusone Sdn Bhd TV3Qalesya 2 Qalesya Main Actress Nusantara Seri Karya Astro Prima 2011 Kum Kum: The Series Tini Michael Ang Supporting Actress 13 Cube Film Sdn Bhd Astro Ria Hani Nisa Issued 13 TV3Samson dan Delaila Amira Ahmad Puad Onah Supporting Actress 23 Grand Brilliance TV32012 Jangan Ambil Padang Kami Juju Joeza Rasidi Supporting Actress 13 Suhan Movies Trading Astro RiaDalam Hati Ada Taman Bella Michael Ang Main Actress 13 Cube Film Sdn Bhd Astro Ria2013 Tanggang Ayu Alissa Michael Ang Supporting Actress 28 Cube Film Astro Prima Demi Dia Azura Aziz M Osman Main Actress 24 Ace Motion Sdn Bhd TV3 2013–2014 Plus OneArchived at the Wayback Machine: Marissa Joeza Rasidi Main Actress 13 Primework Studios TV9 2014 Arka Raja Haji Puteri Hamidah Datuk Paduka Shuhaimi Baba Main Actress 8 Pesona Pictures Astro Box Office Separuh Jiwaku Hana Bahri Umararif Bajuri Main Actress 14 BZ2121 Production TV92015Kayuhan CintaTViSetulus JanjiTV12016Mr Secret AdmirerZureenHppy TV2017Kerna Syurga Bukan PercumaSolehahMohd HabibullahMain Actress24Nuansa Sdn Bhd.Astro Oasis2020Bila Cupid Jatuh CintaKeisha Supporting Actress10Orangetree ProductionTV32021Di Sebalik KasyafDiyaErma FatimaMain Actress4Rumah Karya CitraTV3
Telemovie Drama Year Title Role Director Notes Production TV Station 2008 Cinta Itu Buta – Issued Astro Ceria 2010 Permata Hati – Supporting Actress TV2 Sabrina Vs Sazaly – Supporting Actress TV3Kum Kum Mariam Michael Ang Supporting Actress Cube Film Astro Ria2011 Mahligai Itu Milikku Aida Heykal Hanifah Supporting Actress Suhan Movies Trading TV9 Lara Hati Seorang Ibu – Supporting Actress Astro Oasis Sayaaang Abah Intan Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Prima Ekspress Dania Dania Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro RiaBiar Mimpi Sampai Ke Bintang Alya Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro RiaHati Yang Terpinggir Shazreen Haizul Anafer Ali Main Actress – TV1 2012 Cik Paris Diva Kampung Mariam Ghaz Abu Bakar Main Actress Mermaid Studios Astro Ria2013 Putih dan Putera Hodoh Putih Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro Ceria Untuk Terakhir Kali Aishah Michael Ang Main Actress Cube Film Astro RiaAstro Maya HDAku Bukan Malaikat Adik Eirma Fatima Supporting Actress Rumah Karya Citra TV3Nak Jadi Menantu, Ye? Rusnani Khalid Sulaiman Main Actress Firdaus Maju Sdn Bhd TVi RTM2014 Laikatong Dian Zul Huzaimy Main Actress Dark Wave Pictures Astro RiaBiasan Lehah Murali Abdullah Main Actress – TV3 Di Sebalik Kasyafmu Dhia Eirma Fatima Main Actress Rumah Karya Citra TV3 Ketika Cinta Merintih – Eirma Fatima – Rumah Karya Citra TV3 Siti Aishah Suraya – Main Actress Outloud Studios RTM2015Munajat TerhentiTV22016Cinta ViralSolehahTV1Umrah Dot ComZulaikhaMain ActressAstro RiaMenantuku RockSalinaMain ActressOh My English!: Road to Jogja!JazlinAstro TVIQ2017Permata HatiLizAstro First EksklusifNak Jadi Menantu Ye?TV1Encik UstazAtikah Hppy TV2018Cinta Tanpa SyaratZahirahNTV7Striker Hati AyahSofiaAstro RiaCinta UntukkuIndah TV Okey2020Rahsia Malam Jumaat HaniTV3
Program Host/ TV Shows Year Title Role Notes TV 2010–2012 Disney Waktu Rehat Amirah Aminuddin Season 1, 2 and 3 Disney Channel Asia Disney XD MalaysiaTV9TV5Astro Ceria2009 Berani Jadi Bos Self Shows The Design Astro CeriaCuti-Cuti Famili Self Shows The Design TV1 Selamat Pagi Putera Puteri Self Shows The Design (season 1 and 2) TV1 Shana & Nina Self Shows The Design TV3Kids and Cash Self Shows The Design TV32012 Chictivity Self Shows The Design Celebrate TV Rekativiti Self Shows The Design Astro TVIQ 2012–2013 Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia Self Player – Organize by Aaron Aziz Astro Ria2013 Kan Dah Kena Self Appearance with Ezlisa LoyEps 8 Astro CeriaFFM 25 – Red Carpet Self Co-host with Hefny Sahad Astro RTM Dinamik 2 Self 14 Eps TV2Mbsb Over The Top Self Shows The Design (season 2 – Sri Pentas) TV 3WHI Live Self Appearance TV3 Sembang Sahur Self Appearance TV3 Projek Gila Self Co-host with Siti Saleha 8 Eps TV9MeleTOP Self Appearance with Nabil, Neelofa dan Ajak Shiro Astro RiaMeleTOP Self Appearance with Nabil, Neelofa dan Hanez Suraya Astro Ria Propaganza Self Appearance with Marsha and Johan Astro Ria Astro Maya HDHello Bro... Tolong Deko Self Appearance with Zoey Rahman and Dafi Astro Ria Astro Maya HDTGIAF Self Appearance with Zizan Razak and Hanis Zalikha Astro RiaDestinasi Ria – Hong Kong Self The Loys Astro Ria Manggis TVMad Markets Self Co-host with Akmal NazriEps 6: MacauEps 7: PhilippinesEps 8: PhilippinesEps 9:Thailand (Chiangmai)Eps 10: Thailand (Lampang) TV9 Ceria Superstar Self Dance with Glamgirls Astro Ceria 2014 Supper Self Appearance with Kaka Azraff TV9WayangXtraVaganza Self Episode 1: Melayu KlasikEpisode 2: Parti With Abang KhaiEpisode 3: Kaki BolaEpisode 4: ChefEpisode 5: RetroEpisode 6: ArabicEpisode 7: RockEpisode 8: CowboyEpisode 9: Kolar PutihEpisode 11: Hiphop StyleEpisode 12: IdolaEpisode 13: Red Carpet RTM2015Tua Pun Boleh Selfas a host with Zoey Rahman & Hafizul KamalAstro Prima2016Extreme RoadtripSelfas a host with Ardell Aryana & Sherry AlhadadAstro Bella & Astro Mustika HD 2017 Ketuk - Ketuk Ramadan Self as a guest TV1 Ramadan 101 Self as a host TV9How Do I Look Asia Season 3Selfas a guestDiva Universal (Asia)
TV commercials Year Title Role Notes TV Station 2011 Motosikal Honda Self Issued TV3Sunway Lagoon Self Issued TV2Mee Sedap Self Issued TV3Institut Jantung Negara Self Issued TV3 Bank RHB Self Issued TV3Mamee Slurp Self Issued TV32012 The New Face of Maybelline New York (Malaysia) Appearance Model Issued TV1TV32013 Sofy Body Comfit Self Issued TV3
Musical Theatre Year Title Role Notes 2006 Ali Baba: Bujang Lapok Nursiah(Ali Baba's Wife) Issued Live at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. Ibu Zain 1 & 2 Self Issued2012 Ali Baba Marjina Issued Live at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Voice Over Year Title Role Notes 2012 The Smurfs Odile Issued2013 The Smurfs 2 Vexy Issued
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Result2010 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2010-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian New Popular Female Actress 2011 Anugerah Skrin 2011 Best Supporting Actress For Drama "(Kum Kum)" Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2011-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian TV Popular Female Actress Most Popular Online Female Actress 2012 Anugerah Stail EH! People Choice of Selebriti
References
External links Nurul Elfira Loy – Official Website Nurul Elfira Loy – Karya tempatan, Disney, Utusan Malaysia 21 Ogos 2010.