Oh My English! is a Malaysian educational comedy series which debuted on 20 May 2012, on Astro TVIQ. The series ended on 24 December 2017.
Development The TV series is a collaboration between Astro and the Malaysian Ministry of Education as part of an initiative to improve the pronunciation of English among Malaysians, in line with the ministry's "Upholding Bahasa Malaysia, Strengthening English" or (MBMMBI) policy. Astro worked with the ministry since 2009 to publish world-class learning programs to schools throughout Malaysia through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Kampus Astro. This project has also equipped 10,000 schools in Malaysia with flat-screen television equipment, Astro decoders and 17 education and information channels including History channel, Discovery, National Geographic, Astro Tutor TV, Astro TVIQ and others.
Since 2018, there has been no plans or announcements to continue the series. Reruns of the old and current six seasons and it's telemovie specials are still shown on selected Astro channels and is available to watch on Astro On Demand.
Synopsis Season 1 A design school called SMK Ayer Dalam has a "3 Merah" class which is famous as a class that has a variety. No teacher wants to teach in this class because their students are known for their very naughty attitude, like to make noise and their worst academic results in the school. Their least favorite subject is English.
Finally, an English teacher named Henry Middleton (played by Zain Saidin) appeared. Henry's unique and encouraging way of teaching has been able to attract the attention and interest of students to learn English.
Season 2 Mr. Middleton has changed his mind not to return to the UK. He continued his work in Class 3 Merah, and learned more about his 'new home' country.
Season 3 Oh My English see you again with the 3rd season! This season students travel outside the school grounds, moving into the future, and the past as well as tours outside Ayer Dalam. On episode 22, OME brings a special guest there is The Miz
Season 4 - Class of 2015 Class 5 Merah will face the SPM examination. The relationship between Mr. Middleton and Cikgu Ayu are increasingly threatened due to the presence of new teachers. Taylor Marie Smith from America has participated in the student exchange program to SMK Ayer Dalam.
Season 5 - After School See Yew Soon has been kidnapped by a mysterious man who wants SYS to be his protégé. See Yew Soon needs help from Zack and Jibam. They are also accompanied by an A.I virtual watch that is Mia who often corrects their English.
Season 6 - Level Up! Class 3 Merah will receive some new teachers. Among them, Mr. James Blond (Mark Odea) is a confused and unassuming person. At the same time, he tried to win the hearts of the students but his intentions were often misunderstood and caused harm to himself. Zack (Juzzthin) and Jojie (Nadiya Nisaa) returned to SMK Ayer Dalam but now they are teachers. Ms. Jojie teaches Physical Education (PE) and Mr. Zack teaches Music Education.
Cast and characters
Character Portrayed by Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zain SaidinHenry Middleton colspan="4" colspan="2" Adibah Noor Puan Hajar colspan="2" colspan="3" colspan="1" Harun Salim BachikEncik Mohd.Salleh colspan="2" colspan="4" Izara Aishah Azlin colspan="2" colspan="4" Aedy Ashraf Shafiq colspan="2" colspan="4" Roax TanSee Yew Soon colspan="5" RecurringAkhmal Nazri Jibam colspan="5" colspan="1" Nurul Ezlisa LoyFaiza colspan="1" colspan="5" Ahmad Ezzrin LoyFaiz colspan="1" colspan="5" Kaameshaa RavindranAnusha colspan="4" Guestcolspan="1" Amer SharrifFarouk colspan="2" colspan="4" Zhafir MuzaniMazlee colspan="4" Guestcolspan="1" Mr.OsPak Sham colspan="2" colspan="4" Syafie NaswipAzlan colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="4" Iezah DiyanaHani colspan="1" colspan="1" Recurringcolspan="3" Tiz Zaqyah Cikgu Ayu colspan="1" colspan="3" colspan="2" Aaron Aziz Cikgu Malik colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="4" Nadiya NisaaJojie colspan="2" colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="1" Syafiq KyleKhai colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="3" Nazreen JuzzthinZack colspan="2" colspan="4" Amyra RosliPutri colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="3" Carmen SooMiss Soo colspan="2" colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="1" Fauziah Ahmad DaudPuan Aida colspan="2" colspan="2" colspan="2" Rahim SepahtuSarjan Bin Mejar colspan="2" colspan="2" colspan="2" Sherry Al-Hadad Cikgu Bedah colspan="2" colspan="2" Guestcolspan="1" Juliana Evans Taylor Marie Smithcolspan="3" colspan="1" Guestcolspan="1" Afeeq EmirZeeqcolspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Chacha Maembong Bella colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Syamiem Alnisa Qila colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Azzam ShamSayur colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Nazrief NazriCikgu Ariff colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Cristina SuzanneCikgu Nurul colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="2" Amelia HendersonAmelia colspan="4" colspan="1" colspan="1" Mark O'deaMr. James Blondcolspan="5" colspan="1" Qistina Enara Fiona colspan="5" colspan="1" Nur Shahidah Mawar colspan="5" colspan="1" Fimie DonRonaldocolspan="5" colspan="1" Timothy Deeran ShegarMuthusam / Samcolspan="5" colspan="1" Yuna RahimAmeliacolspan="5" colspan="1" Faye An Ying FeiSee Mi Naucolspan="5" colspan="1" Harris AlifDanialcolspan="5" colspan="1" Izzy ZulkhazreefWan Yunuscolspan="5" colspan="1" Sangeeta KrishnasamyCikgu Lakshmicolspan="5" colspan="1"
Episodes
Broadcast in Malaysia + Channel Program Astro TVIQ Season 1-6 & Telemovies Astro Mustika HD Season 1 rerun in HD, Season 2 for all episodes Astro Maya HD Season 2 for telemovie and Season 3-6 for series & telemovies Astro Prima Season 1, 6 & Telemovie Astro Ceria Oh My Ganu only Astro Tutor TV (ms) Aired on 31 August 2020
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Nominated work Result2013 Anugerah Lawak Warna Best Comedy Kids TV Series Oh My English! Astro On the Go Fan Choice Awards Favourite Drama TV Show
Other related activities The cast of Oh My English!, along with the collaboration of Liyana Jasmay, Altimet and Sleeq, also created a music video, "Together" in late 2012.
Oh My English! was nominated for the 2015 International Digital Emmy Awards in the Children & Young People category.
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