Maria Mariana, directed by Dato' Yusof Haslam

Yusof Haslam

Yusof Haslam is a Malaysian film maker and director. His film production are mainly focus on the world of police, such as Gerak Khas and Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur. Now his legacy are continue by his sons, one of them is Syamsul Yusof....

 in 1996, is about a story of two sisters, Maria and Mariana, who are very different in nature. The film explores the issue of a troublesome yet rebellious teenager but at the same time reveals that love can change anything.

Synopsis

Maria and Mariana are sisters but they are poles apart. Mariana is wild while her elder sister is moderate and take great interest in her education and career. When they become adults, Maria joins the police force while Mariana remains the same. However, Jefri’s presence changes Mariana’s life. However, to her disappointment, Jefri chooses to marry Maria instead of her. Tony and Robert, leaders of criminals gang which Maria is trying to smash, kidnap Mariana. The ever responsible Maria risks her own life to save her sister.

Cast

• Erra Fazira
  Erra Fazira
  Erra Fazira is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, TV Host, film producer, as well as former beauty queen....
  
   – Maria
• Ziana Zain
  Ziana Zain
  Siti Roziana binti Zin , known by her stage name Ziana Zain is a Malaysian pop singer-songwriter, model, entrepreneur and actress. Taking the local music scene by storm in the early `90s, Ziana captivated fans with her signature single, Madah Berhelah...
  
   – Mariana
• Edika Yusof – Jeffri
• Roy Azman – Ray
• Noraini Hashim – Zainab
• Kenji Sawahi – Tony
• A. Galak – Mr. Zakaria

Box office

The film which was released on April 18, 1996 went box office and grossed RM4.7 million.

Awards and nominations

13th Malaysian Film Festival, 1997

• Special Jury Award - Box-Office Film (Won)

2nd Anugerah Skrin TV3, 1997

• Best Supporting Actress - Ziana Zain
  Ziana Zain
  Siti Roziana binti Zin , known by her stage name Ziana Zain is a Malaysian pop singer-songwriter, model, entrepreneur and actress. Taking the local music scene by storm in the early `90s, Ziana captivated fans with her signature single, Madah Berhelah...
  
   (Won)

Soundtrack

The film soundtrack was predominately composed by Johari Teh and features Ziana Zain

Ziana Zain

Siti Roziana binti Zin , known by her stage name Ziana Zain is a Malaysian pop singer-songwriter, model, entrepreneur and actress. Taking the local music scene by storm in the early `90s, Ziana captivated fans with her signature single, Madah Berhelah...

 as the lead singer of all the ten soundtracks.

1. "Korban Cinta" (Johari Teh)
2. "Dialog: Tiada Kepastian" (Johari Teh)
3. "Dialog: Kasih Ku Pertahankan" (Anuar, Azam Dungun)
4. "Dialog: Setia Ku Di Sini" (Salman, Nurbisa II)
5. "Dialog: Madah Berhelah" (Saari Amri)
6. "Dialog: Anggapan Mu" (Asmin Mudin)
7. "Dialog: Putus Terpaksa" (Saari Amri)
8. "Dialog: Bersama Akhirnya" (Johari Teh)
9. "Dialog: Kemelut Di Muara Kasih" (Saari Amri, Lukhman S.)
10. "Dialog: Korban Cinta" (Johari Teh)

Television

A drama series of the same title was produced based on the same plot of the movie. The lead cast of the drama was held by Abby Abadi

Abby Abadi

Abby Abadi is a Malaysian actress who stars on the popular police drama, Gerak Khas. She won the Berita Harian's Anugerah Bintang Popular Award for Most Popular TV Actress in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003....

and Azza Elite.

External links

• Maria Mariana at Sinema Malaysia.
• Maria Mariana at Filem Malaysia