Erra Fazira | |
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عيرا فزيرا | |
Born | Fazira binti Wan Chek 9 February 1974 |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Spouses | Yusry Abdul Halim
(m. 2003; div. 2006)Engku Emran Engku Zainal Abidin
(m. 2007; div. 2014) |
Children | Engku Aleesya Engku Emran |
Relatives | Wan Oppa |
Musical career | |
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Instrument |
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Labels | Sony Music |
Erra Fazira (born Fazira Wan Chek, 9 February 1974), is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, tv host, producer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 1992.[1]
She rose to fame in the early and mid 1990s following her roles in Sembilu, Sembilu 2, Maria Mariana and Pasrah. She received critical acclaim and a Best Actress in a Leading Role trophy at Malaysia Film Festival twice for her portrayal of inspiring young sales girl and part time student Nurul Ain in Soal Hati (2001) and as Nora, an old lady with dark past in the film Hingga Hujung Nyawa (2005). She received another three Malaysia Film Festival's Best Actress award nomination for her performance in Soalnya Siapa? (2003), Persona Non Grata (2006), and Anak (2008).