Vanidah binti Imran (born 8 February 1973)Murai is a Malaysian actress, model and television host.VanidaImran In 2007, she received the Best Female Actress award at 20th Malaysia Film Festival. She is mixed of Indian-Javanese descent.
She is formerly main host of TV3’s women magazine show Nona. The show is talking about women life, healthy lifestyles and family. She eventually became the main host of the show from 2 January 2011 took over Maya Karin.
Early life Born in Penang to a Penangite Indian father and a Malay mother of Javanese descent who died when she was still a child, Vanidah grew up and spent her teenage years in Kuala Lumpur and completed her secondary education at Convent Bukit Nanas. Vanidah was the 1st Runner-Up of Miss World Malaysia 1993 and she also won the subsidiary title Miss Photogenic.
Personal life She was married to a Malaysian actor named Rashidi Ishak on 1 October 2000, now both has divorced since 9 August 2018 after being married for 17 years with whom she had two children named Mikail Aimran (born 2002) and Maryam Rashika (born 2004). She obtained her English Studies degree after four years of studies at Open University Malaysia in 2015. She earned a Master's Degree in Performing Arts from University Malaya in March 2022. She was an active and performing member of Silat practitioner group named Seni Silat Cekak Pusaka Ustaz Hanafi Malaysia. She represented Malaysian team to perform the Malay traditional martial arts in Chungju World Martial Arts Masterships (WMC) 2019 in South Korea.
In 2022, Vanida married engineer Arifabillah Idris in a personal event attended only by close friends and family .
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Putera Princess Balkiss 1998 Badai Mantera Noraini 1999 Perempuan Melayu Terakhir Mustika 2001 Ceritera (voice) 2002 KL Menjerit Mustaffa's Wife Mami Jarum Shiqah 2003 Mami Jarum Junior Shiqah 2004 Tujuh Perhentian Mira Hingga Hujung Nyawa Aliana 2006 The Red Kebaya Azizah 2007 Budak Lapok Emak Aziz / Normah (voice) 2008 Akhirat Nurin Amira Histeria Ustazah Sepi Ilyana 2009 Setem Alliyah Papadom Professor Balqis 2010 Lu Pikirlah Sendiri De Movie Cik Amy Magika Mahsuri 2011 Misteri Jalan Lama Old Lady / Queen Devata 2012 Untuk Tiga Hari Ujie 2013 Papadom 2 Professor Balqis Pantang Also as director and writer; short film 2014 Ophilia Mother Uji 2016 Temuan Takdir Ain 2018 One Two Jaga Rozita Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati Sherina Orang Itu Headmistress 2019 Till Death: Azalea's Wrath Suraya 2020 Daulat Suri 2021 Tarantula X Rahayu Rahman2022 Juang Siti Daddyku Gangster Leha2023 Imam Rubiah Sumpahan Malam Raya Datin Sherry Maryam Pergi Ke Malam Mami Jarum Kembali Sheqah
Television Year Title Role TV channel 2011 Nona Herself / Host TV3
Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes 1997 Kiambang Bertaut TV3 1999 Lis Lis TV1 2002 Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu Teh Rahayu TV3 Episode: "Teh Manis"2012Tanah Kubur (Season 4)KhadijahAstro OasisEpisode: “Susuk Marhabah” 2017 Mandatori Dr. Asmah Astro First Exclusive 2018 Ramadan dan Hamdan Cake Seller TV3 2022 Kudeta Mariam Imran Astro Ria
Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel Notes1999 Impian Suraya Minah Meenachi 2003 Neon Petrol Station Customers IVCD Suri Rumah Salina 2015 Kerana Lemang TVi Rekah Laila TV22017 Sinar Cinta Faridah TV3 Mak Tak Bagi Balik Senarai Telefilem Syawal 2017 di TV3 Budiey (article in Malay) Rohani Kismet Farah Kasut Bola Pink Mother Nina Astro First Exclusive 2022 Semua Tentang Kita TV3
Theater Vanida also involved in theaters such as Megat Terawis (1994), Anak Tanjung (1995), Selendang Umi (1997), Laila Majnun (1998), Keris Sang Putri (1999), Tun Perak (2000), Lantai T. Pinkie (2000), Anugerah (2002) and Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka (2002). Her other theatre credits including Visits (2003), Moh Ho Huan (2005), Lantai T. Pinkie, KL (2006), Wangi Jadi Saksi (2006), Lantai T.Pinkie, Ipoh (2006), Nyonya (2007), Putra Merdeka (2007), Sirah Junjungan (2009), Mahsuri (2009), Cuci The Musical (2009) Baik Punya Cilok in 2015.
Awards and nominations Malaysian Film Festival Year Nominated work Category Result 2012 Untuk Tiga Hari Best Actress 2009 Setem Best Supporting Actress 2008 Akhirat Best Actress 2007 The Red Kebaya Best Actress 1998 Perempuan Melayu Terakhir Best Actress
Skrin Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2007 The Red Kebaya Best Actress (Film) 2000 Minah Meenachi Best Actress (Drama)
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