Hairul Azreen Idris (born 23 April 1988) is a former Malaysian actor, stuntman, model, director, and entrepreneur. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a stuntman before becoming an active actor and was the Champion of Fear Factor Malaysia (Season 1) alongside Dazrin Kamarudin.
He has appeared in several television drama series, including Rona Roni Makaroni (2008), Ponti Anak Remaja (2010), Setia Hujung Nyawa (2013), and Misiku Kuza (2013–2014).
Among the films he has starred in are Hantu Kapcai (2012), Gila-Gila Remaja 2 (2013), Pak Pong (2017), PASKAL (2018), WIRA (2019), The Assistant (2022), and MALBATT: Misi Bakara (2023).
Early life Hairul Azreen was born on 23 April 1988 in Kuala Lumpur to his parents, Idris Ali and Habsah Desa. He is the second of four siblings. Hairul completed his education up to the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) level. He studied Taekwondo, earning a black belt, and represented the Selangor contingent as an athlete at the 2004 Malaysia Games (SUKMA).
After finishing his SPM, in 2007, Hairul worked as a road painter on the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), earning RM50 per day. During this time, he faced the risk of being hit by speeding vehicles while painting road lines. He later switched jobs to become a car repossessor for individuals who failed to settle their bank payments. After that, he briefly worked as a watch salesman at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Personal life He married actress, television host, and blogger Hanis Zalikha on 8 June 2015. Together with Hanis, they have been blessed with two children - a son, Yusuf Iskandar, born on 3 June 2016, and a daughter, Alisya Aisyah, born on 24 May 2019.
Filmography +Key Denotes film/dramas that have not yet been released
Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 Senario The Movie Ops Pocot Maman Debut film appearances2012 Keramat Nasti Hantu Kapcai Akim 2013 Gila-Gila Remaja 2 Afiq2017 Pak Pong Muda Pencuri Hati Mr. Cinderella Boy2018 Qhaliq Qhaliq PASKAL Arman Rahmat / Jerung Operasi X Pablo Polis Evo 2 Zul 2019 Wira Hassan 2020 Pasal Kau! Also as executive producer and story 2021 Ada Hantu Talha Also as director and executive producer 2022 The Assistant Feroz Abang Long Fadil 3 Prison Officer Ada Hantu 2 Talha Also as director and executive producer 2023 MALBATT: Misi Bakara Ismail 2026 The Original Gangster Que Last film appearances as actor
Television series Year Title Role TV channel 2008 Rona Roni Makaroni Boy Astro Ria2009 Bio-Nik stand in stunt Kamal Adli TV3 Senandung Si Dayang Tengku Muiz Merah Puteh Beego2009–2010Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak The Series GhafarAstro Warna 2010 Mahabbah De Laila Wa'ad TV9 Ponti Anak Remaja Farid Astro Ria2011 Kali Kedua Azmi TV9 Dingin Lavenda TajulTV3 Asmara 2 Fikri2012 Sirrun Khalid TV9 Indera Joned TV3 Setia Hujung Nyawa Ikram2013 Anak Bertuah Lokman TV2 5 Bujang Tarmizi TV1 2013–2014 Misiku Kuza Airiel Astro Ria 2014 Baby Ana Milik Siapa? Reza TV32015 Salam Dari Seoul AimanTVi Merah Mawar Di Kundasang Ashraf 2016 Dia Semanis Honey Adam Hazrul Astro Ria 2018 Pelangi Cinta Rahman TV3
Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 2009 Siti Tivi Astro Ria 2010 Fotokopi TV2 2012 Korban Kasih Imran TV AlhijrahPontianak Masih Beraya Di Kampung BatuKamilAstro Ria2013 Untuk Terakhir Kali Shah Banglo Seksyen 2 Helmi Syawal Buat Abang Rustam TV Okey Awang Senandung Awang TV9 Aku Bukan Buaya Farell Redza TV32014 Penunggu Bayang Ariff Astro Mustika HD Sayang Saranghae Remy TV Okey Diari Dewi Adrian TV9 Ku Akui Wafi TV1 Bermulanya Di Sini Amir TV Alhijrah2015 Ibu Mummy Mama Faiz TV2 Dalam Pelukan Ramadhan Shah Eizlan Astro Ria2016 Jangan Ambil Botol Itu Jamal TV9 Lara Cinta QasehTV2 2021 Kain Kafan Berbisik Muaz
Videography
Music video Year Title Singer 2011 "Cinta Muka Buku" Najwa Latif
Discography +Single Year Title 2014 "Semerah Mawar Merah"
Retirement On August 21, 2023, Hairul announced his retirement from acting after 15 years in the acting world. He made the announcement during the 3 Pagi Era segment and was witnessed by the radio presenters Radin and Azad Jasmin and guest presenters Linda Onn and Halim Othman.
His main reason for retiring from the world of acting is that he wants to focus on his family and business, even though MALBATT: Misi Bakara and The Original Gangster, were his last, and he hopes that both films will be his best memories.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2008 3rd Place rowspan="2" 2013 1st Place Winner (with Dazrin Kamaruddin) 2016 MeleTOP Couple Hanis Zalikha & Hairul Azreen
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