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Adibah Noor

Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar (3 September 1970 – 18 June 2022) was a Malaysian singer, actress and master of ceremonies.[1][2] She made her start in the entertainment industry in 1995 and had gone on to star in films such as Sepet and Gubra.[3][4]

Early life and career

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Adibah was a teacher who taught English as a second language and was previously a graduate of the National University of Malaysia.[5][6] Her first singing competition was in a talent show called Suara 90-an Nescafe, where she won first place in 1994.[6]

Career

2005–2010: Terlalu Istimewa, Cahaya

In 2006, Adibah released her first album entitled "Terlalu Istimewa". The album featured an eponymous song, a ballad written in response to the rape and gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl that took place in Johor Bahru in January 2004.[7] The album garnered critical acclaim and six nominations for the 13th Anugerah Industri Muzik, as well as Best Ballad and Best Vocal in the 21st Anugerah Juara Lagu.

2011–2022

To celebrate her 22 years in the entertainment industry, Adibah planned to hold a mini concert named 'Into The 3rd Decade' to take place on 21 and 22 October at KLPAC, Kuala Lumpur. Adibah also served as a judge for a singing competition talent show for Astro titled Duo Star.[8]

On 24 February 2017, it was revealed that Adibah would release her third full album Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa in March. The album, containing eight tracks, would include collaborations with singer like Misha Omar, Anuar Zain, Amir Jahari, Nassier Wahab, Dina Nadzir and Sam Innuendo among others.[9]

Death

Adibah died at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 18 June 2022 due to her fourth-stage ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old.[10] She was buried at Taman Keramat Permai Muslim Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, Selangor.[11]

Filmography

Films

Television series

Television movies

Radio

Commercials

Discography

Studio albums

Other singles

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ "Singer, actress Adibah Noor dies at 51". The Sun Daily. BERNAMA. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ Chua, Dennis (9 June 2022). "#Showbiz: A slimmer, trimmer Adibah Noor wows netizens". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 June 2022. ...where she served as the master of ceremonies.
  3. ^ ""Bukannya celupar, saya hanya..." - Adibah Noor". Gempak (in Malay). 14 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2022. ...mula aktif di industri hiburan tempatan pada tahun 1995...
  4. ^ Yeang, Soo Ching (2006). "10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Adibah Noor". Sunday People. The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad. Archived from the original on 27 September 2006.
  5. ^ "Pernah Jadi Guru Bahasa Inggeris, Bakat & Jiwa Cekal ADIBAH NOOR Hadapi Ujian Cetus Semangat!". Nona (in Malay). 14 December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  6. ^ a b Norhayati Nordin (19 June 2022). "Adibah Noor 'Terlalu Istimewa'". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  7. ^ Shazryn Mohd. Faizal (19 January 2007). "Terlalu Istimewa apa misi Adibah Noor?". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 24 April 2008.
  8. ^ Chua, Dennis (5 December 2016). "Duo Star: The power of two takes centre stage on Astro Ria". New Straits Times. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Adibah Noor Bakal Lancar Album Ketiga Mac Ini". Astro Gempak. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  10. ^ Gordon Kho (18 June 2022). "Malaysian singer-actress Adibah Noor passes away". The Star. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Adibah Noor laid to rest". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  12. ^ a b c "Pelakon Adibah Noor meninggal dunia pada usia 51 tahun" [Actress Adibah Noor dies at 51]. Malaysia Now (in Malay). 18 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022. Kemunculan Adibah sebagai seorang pelakon dikenali sejak 2005 selepas menyumbang lakonan dalam filem Sepet, Gubra dan Mukhsin karya Yasmin Ahmad.
  13. ^ Wahiduzzaman (6 December 2012). "'Aku Tak Bodoh' Bukan Filem Bodoh". mStar Online. Star Media Group Berhad. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  14. ^ Loh, Genevieve Sarah (21 October 2016). "Singapore directors to appeal Malaysian ban of their film Fundamentally Happy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  15. ^ a b c Abd Aziz Itar (22 January 2007). "Terlalu Istimewa juara lagu". Utusan Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  16. ^ a b "Hits 1 Akhir Keputusan yang dijangka". Utusan Online (in Malay). 1 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.

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