Farid Kamil
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Farid Kamil is a Malaysian actor. He is a well known known male
model turned actor and is arguably one of the most famous male actor (since Rosyam Nor
in the 90s) in Malaysia as of current. Kamil had also been dubbed as "Hero Melayu" (literally; Malay Hero) for several of his outstanding performances in drama series and movies alike. To date, Kamil has also been credited as both a screen play writer as well as a film director for his work in Remp-It V3.
(Hons.) in Performing Arts
. Kamil has also been one of the most fortunate actor as he was lucky enough to have been guided by in Acting
by known actor; Ahmad Yatim which had given him an edge as a method actor
despite appearing in a number of comedy and commercial released films and/or dramas.
.
, Pringles
and TM Net
. His involvement in the film industry however only began in 2000 when he was discovered by a prolific director A Razak Mohaideen 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 along side Malaysia's Beauty Queen as well as actress Erra Fazira
in Cinta Kolestrol, playing her younger brother.
By 2004, Kamil's popularity soars, he continued to appear not only in films along side prominent names such as Erra Fazira
in Hingga Hujung Nyawa and Kuliah Cinta in a supporting role and a thriller movie; Tujuh Perhentian in his debut as a leading man. In the same year, Kamil also appeared alongside Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
for Hotlink
campaign. The campaign itself helped Kamil to be recognised as well as becoming favourites of many fans.
At the beginning of his career, Kamil starred mainly in A Razak Mohaideen, it wasn't until 2006 that Kamil started to appear in a movie under a different director; Ahmad Idham in his movie Remp-It
. However, Kamil did not only appear in the movie as the lead actor, he was also given the opportunity by the infamous producer, David Teo to write the screen play, making it his debut as a screen play writer as well. 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 role 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 actor in the industry. 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 Malaysian Film Festival in 2008.
Male
Male refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization...
model turned actor and is arguably one of the most famous male actor (since Rosyam Nor
Rosyam Nor
Mohamed Noor bin Shamsuddin is a two-time Asia Pacific Film Festival Award-winning Malaysian film, stage actor and occasional executive producer.-Early career:...
in the 90s) in Malaysia as of current. Kamil had also been dubbed as "Hero Melayu" (literally; Malay Hero) for several of his outstanding performances in drama series and movies alike. To date, Kamil has also been credited as both a screen play writer as well as a film director for his work in Remp-It V3.
Early life and family
Kamil was born in Alor Star, Kedah. He is the eldest son of five siblings to Dato' Dr. Zahari Che and Datin Sharifah Bardah Syed Abdillah.Education
In 2010, Kamil graduated from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) with Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
(Hons.) in Performing Arts
Performing arts
The performing arts are those forms art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object...
. Kamil has also been one of the most fortunate actor as he was lucky enough to have been guided by in Acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
by known actor; Ahmad Yatim which had given him an edge as a method actor
Method Actor
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despite appearing in a number of comedy and commercial released films and/or dramas.
Personal life
As a well-known actor, Farid Kamil had been entangled and linked with a number of actresses. From his breakup with his then girlfriend Irma Hasmie some years ago, his alleged romantic entanglement with the beautiful Lisa Surihani and the latest one being his courtship with starlet Diana DanielleDiana Danielle
Diana Danielle Danny Beeson , is a Malaysian-American actress. She was born in New York City and raised in Kuala Lumpur.-Film:* Idola * Evolusi KL Drift * Setem * Maut...
.
Career
Kamil began his career in the entertainment industry as a model c. 1999 to support his tuition fee. Among his early commercial work were; DunhillDunhill
Dunhill may refer to:* Alfred Dunhill, a luxury goods company owned by Richemont* Dunhill * Dunhill , a brand of cigarettes made by British American Tobacco* Dunhill Records, a record label* ABC Dunhill Records, a record label...
, Pringles
Pringles
Pringles is a brand of potato and wheat based snacks originally developed by Procter & Gamble. Pringles are sold in more than 140 countries and have yearly sales of more than...
and TM Net
TM Net
TM Net is an internet service provider in Malaysia. It is the largest fixed line broadband provider in Malaysia It also provides Internet Protocol television and other multimedia services. TM net is a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia's main telecommunication provider, TM Bhd.TM Net was...
. His involvement in the film industry however only began in 2000 when he was discovered by a prolific director A Razak Mohaideen 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 along side Malaysia's Beauty Queen as well as actress Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, TV Host, film producer, as well as former beauty queen....
in Cinta Kolestrol, playing her younger brother.
By 2004, Kamil's popularity soars, he continued to appear not only in films along side prominent names such as Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, TV Host, film producer, as well as former beauty queen....
in Hingga Hujung Nyawa and Kuliah Cinta in a supporting role and a thriller movie; Tujuh Perhentian in his debut as a leading man. In the same year, Kamil also appeared alongside Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
Siti Nurhaliza
Dato', or occasionally Datin Seri, Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, record producer, television presenter and businesswoman. To date, she has garnered more than 200 local awards as well as international awards...
for Hotlink
HOTLink
HOTLink Receivers and transmitters are point-to-point communications building blocks that transfer data over serial links . The main purpose is to replace parallel transmissions over longer distances with serial links. Example applications include workstations, servers, mass storage, and...
campaign. The campaign itself helped Kamil to be recognised as well as becoming favourites of many fans.
At the beginning of his career, Kamil starred mainly in A Razak Mohaideen, it wasn't until 2006 that Kamil started to appear in a movie under a different director; Ahmad Idham in his movie Remp-It
Remp-It
Remp-It is a 2006 Malaysian film which focuses on the lifestyle of Malaysian motorcycle street racers, who are known locally as Mat Rempit. Produced by Metrowealth Movies and directed by Ahmad Idham, the film premiered in August 2006.- Synopsis :...
. However, Kamil did not only appear in the movie as the lead actor, he was also given the opportunity by the infamous producer, David Teo to write the screen play, making it his debut as a screen play writer as well. 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 role to date in 2008 when he appeared in Osman Ali’s Anak Halal. His appearance in the movie as well as in Mamat Khalid
Mamat Khalid
Mamat Khalid is a Malaysian screenwriter and film director of Malay descent. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat. Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office...
’s Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang is a Malaysian Film noir and being released on 15 January 2008.-Plot:Saleh , a reporter, finds himself stranded in a village after his car tire is punctured by a strange keris...
made him one of the most sought actor in the industry. Kamil was also recognised when he was nominated for best actor
Best Actor
Best Actor may refer to:* Academy Award for Best Actor* BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role* Best Actor Award * Empire Award for Best Actor* Empire Award for Best British Actor* Filmfare Best Actor Award...
for his portrayal in Anak Halal and best supporting actor
Best Supporting Actor
This is a list of awards for supporting actor. These are accolades given by a group of film or television professionals in recognition of the work of supporting and character actors...
for his role in Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang
Kala Malam Bulan Mengambang is a Malaysian Film noir and being released on 15 January 2008.-Plot:Saleh , a reporter, finds himself stranded in a village after his car tire is punctured by a strange keris...
in the 21st Malaysian Film Festival in 2008.