Sharifah Nurul Sakinah Syed Abu Bakar (born 28 May 1989; Jawi: شريفه سكينه) is a Malaysian actress, comedian and host, known for her roles in TV and films. Sakinah gained attention through the sitcom Hotel Mania (2010). Since then, she has starred in comedy series such as Bimbi & Bonnie (2013) and Yem Rempit (2014), for which she won the 2014 Color Comedy Awards for the Most Popular Female Comedian category.
Sakinah has also starred in several films, including Ular (2013), Kimchi Untuk Awak (2017) and Rise: Ini Kalilah (2018). She has also starred in a number of TV drama series, including Dendam Sarakit (2012), Benci Vs Cinta (2013), Suamiku Mat Piun (2018) and Voice Note (2019). She is the younger sister of actresses and comedians, Sharifah Haslinda and Sharifah Shahirah.
Career
She began her acting career through the musical comedy sitcom Hotel Mania (2010) under the direction of Nizam Zakaria produced by KRU Studios. She then made a name for herself in several comedy series in 2013-2014, namely Bimbi & Bonnie, Havoc Warna and Yem Rempit. The big screen role came when Sakinah starred in her debut film, Ular (2013) directed by Yusry Abdul Halim starring Yusry and Lisa Surihani.
She won the Popular Female Comedian at the 2nd Color Comedy Awards in 2014. That same year, she starred in the telefilm Racun Menantu directed by Michael Ang which had an impact on the audience. At the same time, she also acted in the telefilm Kubur Berdarah in 2015. Her acting was generally praised. She often played other challenging characters in her dramas. He is well received as an actor playing a heavy psycho character, comedy or antagonist.
In 2016, he made his first music video appearance when he appeared in the music video for the song "Andainya Takdir" sung by Anuar Zain. Also starring in the music video is Puteri Balqis. She then acted in the film Pekak starring alongside Zahiril Adzim and Sharifah Amani.
In 2017, Sakinah acted alongside Emma Maembong and Aiman Hakim Ridza by playing the role of Min Ah in the film Kimchi Untuk Awak which was adapted from the 2015 novel of the same title by Suri Ryana. Also starring in the film are Janna Nick and Natasha Elyzza. At the same time, she was paired with Aiman Hakim through the telefilm Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka and its follow-up TV series, Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The Series; she played the role of Lidya.
Sakinah played the role of Nieza in the comedy drama Suamiku Mat Piun on TV3 and as Jasmine in the romantic drama Selafaz Cinta. Sakinah also played the role of a police officer's wife in the political drama film Rise: Ini Kalilah (2018). The following year, in 2019, she acted in the mystery drama Voice Note as Sara. Apart from her, other actors include newcomers, Shasha Abedul and Scha Elinnea. She then appeared in the drama Utusan Cinta Buat Adam by playing the role of Liyana. Sakinah also played the same role in the action film Rise To Power: KLGU (2019).
She plays the role of Laila in the semi-horror drama series Aku Yang Kau Gelar Isteri directed by Shuhaimi Lua Abdullah which airs on TV3. It also stars Lana Nordin and Nadia Brian.
Personal life Her two older sisters were actresses in the 90s, namely dramatist Sharifah Haslinda and famous comedian Sharifah Shahirah. She was once in a relationship with the eldest son of director Badaruddin Azmi and Erma Fatima, Ahmad Albab, but they broke up midway.
On 28 March 2015, Sakinah married entrepreneur Aliff Adha Jamil in a garden-themed wedding ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel, Putrajaya. The couple was married by Sakinah's father, Syed Abu Bakar Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Khaired, witnessed by the Imam of the Putra Jaya Regional Mosque, Ustaz Fairuz Suhari. Sakinah received seven trays of gifts and returned nine trays to Aliff.
Sakinah safely gave birth to a baby girl at a medical centre in Kuala Lumpur at 9am, on 24 May 2017. The 3.1 kilogram baby who was born through surgery was named Anais Adha. She previously suffered a miscarriage in early 2016. Sakinah and Aliff Adha's marriage only lasted 5 years when the couple confirmed their divorce in May 2020.
Sakinah revealed in an interview with Utusan Malaysia in November 2017 that she never used any skin care products, instead doing exercise as a way to maintain her health. Her father died on 11 January 2018 due to a lung infection.
In 2018, She revealed that she been diagnosed with ADHD.
She married for the second time to Michael Hansen who is from Sweden, however the date of their wedding is kept secret. The couple tied the knot on March 5, 2021. However, the couple announced their separation in October 2022.
Filmography
Films Year Title Character Notes 2013 Ular Lynn First film 2016 Pekak Melur 2017 Kimchi Untuk Awak Min Ah @ Minah 2018 Rise: Ini Kalilah Isteri Polis 2019 Rise to Power: KLGU Liyanna 2020 Bikin Filem Yasmin Gamat 2023 Jemputan Ke Neraka Rania2024 Ngesot Lisa Housekeeping Molly Geng Jin Ms. Nak 2025 Qifarah Mawar
Drama Year Title Character TV channels Note 2008 Gaia (Season 1) Hantu Edna Astro Ria The first drama Episode: "Eh? Apa pontianak tu? (Part 2)2010 Hotel Mania TV3 DottieAstro Ria2011 Kelaaas Kau Maria Mata Ayer SyedahTV3 Ana lu'lu Sophie2012 Dendam Sarakit Dina Ameera Suzy Guest actors Senario Guest Cast Dalam Hati Ada Taman Tasha Astro Ria 2012–2013 Terlanjur Cinta Balkis TV92013 Tanah Kubur (Season 6) Yana Astro Oasis Episode: "Incest" Benci Vs Cinta Astro Ria2014 Bunga Merah Punya Bunga TV9 Yem Rempit Astro Warna 2015 Jangan Lafazkan Janji TV1Strawberi & Karipap (Season 2)Cikgu SitiAstro Ceria2016 Isteri Vs Tunang Amira Irdina Astro Ria Tanah Kubur (Season 15) Nora Astro Oasis Episode: "Janji Syurga"2017 Perang Otai Andam Dila TV3 Girlfriend Aku Dari Neraka The Series Lidya Astro Warna My Coffee Prince Raykal's girlfriend Astro Ria Special appearance2018 Suamiku Mat Piun Nieza TV3 Bimbi & Bonni Misi 007 Bimbi Astro Warna Amira Rose TV3 Selafaz Cinta Jasmine Astro Prima2019 Voice Note Sarah TV3 3 Dara Pingitan Awa Astro Warna Utusan Cinta Buat Adam Liyana TV32020 Isteri Misteri Yattie TV3 KL Gangster: Underworld 2 Liyanna Iflix 2021 Aku Yang Kau Gelar Isteri Laila TV32022 Hantu Raya Pergi Perang Manisah Sooka Kampung People 3 Ejen Syukrinah TV3 Special appearance Gila Viral Miss Vivy Astro Warna2023 Jangan Ambil Kerja Tuhan TV2 Pendamping Nora Tonton 2024 Terlanjur Cinta Ayuni Viu Guest star Dr. Pontianak Edna Astro Warna Curang Tanpa Niat Astrid Astro Ria2025Dr. Pontianak 2Edna Wok Wok Unifi TV
Telefilm Year Title Character TV Channel 2012 Ombak Rania Rozita / RozieAstro Ria2013 Bimbi & Bonnie Bimbi Opah Gangstaq TV12014 Pekerja Terbaik Ella TV9 Racun Menantu Astro Box Office2015 Chak Ke Chak Boom Boom Astro Prima Kubur Berdarah SakinahAstro Ria Suamiku Encik Beruang2016 Dua KulitAstro Citra Wau Kasih Isteri vs Tunang Raya Amira Irdina Astro Ria Lara Cinta Qaseh Qaseh TV2 Redhaku Untukmu EliTV12017 Otot-Otot Fauziah Mek Minyak TV2 Fatonah Azali Sarina TV32018 Rumah No. 10 Astro Citra Hantu Rumah Sakit Jiwa Rita Ora Astro First Exclusive Renyai Takbir Raya Summayyah Astro Ria Bini Aku Dari... Lidya Astro Warna2019 Asam Pedas Cendol Sejoli KinahAstro Citra Cubit-Cubit Cinta Katarina Kecundang Sebelum Menjanda Nora Alamak Boss!! TV Okey2021 Kopi & Latte Nisha TV2 Epilog: Aku Yang Gelar Isteri Laila TV3 2022 Debunk Edna Astro Citra2023 Cucu Wan Intan TV3 Debunk Beraya Edna Astro Citra Sumpahan Peti Ais June Astro Ria2025Cinta Untuk Sekali Lagi RayaShibah
Music video Year Song title Singer 2014 "Di Pintumu" Firman AF4 2016 "Andainya Takdir"Anuar Zain 2017 "Cinta Takkan Berakhir" 2018 "Belahan Hati"
Television Year Title Role TV Channel Notes 2012 Betul Ke Bohong? (Season 2)Guest ArtistAstro Warna Episode 9 2013 Betul Ke Bohong? (Season 4) Episode 13 (Final)2014 Betul Ke Bohong? (Season 5) Episode 5 #havocwarna Host with AC Mizal, Atu Zero, Along Cham and Rahim R22015 Ini Malam Kita PunyaGuest Artist Betul Ke Bohong? (Season 7) Episode 12 (Semi-Final)
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResult2014 Color Comedy Awards 2nd Most Popular Female Comedian Herself 201831st Daily News Popular Star AwardsPopular Female TV ActressPopular Comedy Artist
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