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Lisa Surihani
ليسا سوريهاني
Born
Lisa Surihani binti Mohamed

(1986-03-23) March 23, 1986 (age 37)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Alma materAberystwyth University
Occupation(s)Celebrity, Television host, Model, Commercial model
Years active1997–present
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Spouse
Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim
(m. 2012)
Children3

Datin Lisa Surihani Mohamed (/ˈlisɑːˈsʊrihɑːni/; Lee-sah-Soo-ree-ha-nee), born 23 March 1986) is a Malaysian actress, model, television host and commercial model. Starting her entertainment career in 1997, at the age of 11, Lisa has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows as well as TV commercials. Throughout her career, she won several awards, including Malaysian Film Festival for Best Actress. Her notable films include Goodbye Boys (2006) I'm Not Single (2008), Kapoww!! (2010), SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu (2012) and Ular (2013).

She married with singer-actor Yusry KRU in 2012 and blessed with two children. In February 2017, Lisa was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF Malaysia.

Early life

Lisa was born in Kuala Lumpur to a family of Bugis with distant Chinese, Arab and Indian ancestry. Lisa studied in Sekolah Sri Inai during her primary and secondary years. She studied law at the Help University College and Aberystwyth University in Wales, United Kingdom.

Career

Lisa started out in an Ovaltine commercial at 11. Some of her earliest TV appearances were Gergasi on TV1 and later Ayah Kami. She first acted in films Goodbye Boys and recently Sekali Lagi with Malaysian actor Shaheizy Sam.

Lisa was awarded Best Actress in a Comedy at the Anugerah Lawak Warna. She also received the Best Actress award at the 23rd Malaysian Film Festival.

In 2012, she starred in few of the local films such as Lagenda Budak Setan 2, Cyber X: Ancaman Penggodam and Istanbul Aku Datang. She was given the Best Actress award at the 23rd Malaysian Film Festival. And also Most Popular Film Actress at Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian.

Lisa's stage debut came in the November 2012 production of Teater Tun Siti Hasmah, a biographical sketch of first lady Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali. Apart from acting, Lisa has also appeared in TV Commercials namely Johnson & Johnson, McDonald’s, DiGi Easy Prepaid, Rexona, Maggi Cukup Rasa, MyEG, Lip Ice, Garnier, Honda Icon and Sofy.

Personal life

Lisa married Malaysian singer and actor Yusry Abdul Halim, of KRU fame, in 2012. The couple welcomed a daughter named Yahaira Leanne in September 2015. In November 2016, they announced that they are expecting their second child. On 23 April 2017, Lisa gave birth to her second child — a baby boy named Yusof Leonne. They had their third child, a son named Yunos Laith, on 23 June 2021.

On 11 January 2013, Lisa lost approximately RM50,000 in savings due to her ATM card being used by other individuals without her consent. Lisa and her mother Siti Amirah Ahmad lodged a police report. The incident occurred at 10:30 AM when Lisa's mother attempted to withdraw cash from an ATM in Section 9 and found that the money was missing. Lisa later expressed her gratitude towards the police who arrested a bank officer suspected of stealing and using the funds.

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Goodbye BoysLaraFeature film debut
2008I'm Not SingleMaya Borhan
2009Jangan Pandang Belakang CongkakMustika Sudirman
2010V3 Samseng JalananKamsah
Semerah Cinta StilletoSiti Laila/Stilla
Lagenda Budak SetanAyu Sidaratul Dursina
Kapoww!!Siti Nurhasnita
ZooShila
Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak 2Mustika Sudirman
2011Sekali LagiSheila
Ombak RinduMila Amylia Rashdan
Papa, I Love YouElly
2012Lagenda Budak Setan 2: KaterinaAyu
Cyber X: Ancaman Penggodamunreleased
SAM (Saya Amat Mencintaimu)Lisa
Istanbul Aku DatangDian
2013UlarMyra
2014Despicable Me 2Lucy (voice)Malay version
Lagenda Budak Setan 3: KasyahAyu
Dendam Orang MatiLena
Manisnya Cinta Di CappadociaIzelea
2015Suamiku, Encik Perfect 10 Aleeya Azmeen
Cicakman 3Linda
SinaranShila
2018WheelyBella (voice)
2023Sumpahan Malam RayaHerself

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2002GergasiTV1
2004Ayah Kami
2008Mertua vs MenantuAstro Prima
20103 JandaIntan
Tudung EkspresErinAstro Ria
2011AdamayaMayaTV3
2012Mana Hilangnya JuwitaAnggunAstro Ria
Oh My English!HerselfAstro TVIQ
2018Alamatnya CintaAstro RiaCameo
2020Pelindung Seorang PuteriRose
2021Ramadan Pertama EdiAs producer

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channelRef.
2008Down Memory LaneHostTV1
2010MyEG Extra Time Bring It!HostESPN
Mari MenariHostAstro Ria
2011Siti: Hiburan & InspirasiGuestAstro Ria
2013HBO SentralHostHBO Asia
2014Pasport CintaHerselfTV2
2016–2017e-bu BabypediaHostAstro Ria
2022Sakinah Mawaddah WarahmahHostAstro Oasis

Theater

YearTitleRole
2012Teater Tun Siti HasmahSiti Hasmah Mohd Ali

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2009Ponti Anak RemajaAstro Ria
2010AzanRosaTV1
2011S3RAMSuhailaAstro Ria
2013Mamma Mamma Mia!Leeya
2014Jawa TaikoAlisaAstro Prima
Strawberi & Karipap: Sesat Kat ParisSofeaAstro First Exclusive
2016Syahadah Yang HilangZubaidahAstro Citra
2017Kontena AnaAna
2018Aku PosmenLatifah
2019GengMariamAstro First Exclusive
Dah Mati Pun CantikDr RinaAstro Citra
20206 HariSuzi
Aku Posmen, Kau Latifah, Dia JosephLatifah

Videography

Music video
YearTitleSinger
2004"Milikku"Zahid AF2 ft Cat Farish

Endorsements

YearProductsNotesSources
1997Ovaltine
2002Johnson & Johnson
McDonald's
2004Hotlink Siti Nurhaliza Fantasia Tourwith Siti Nurhaliza, Nadiya Nisaa and Sazzy Falak
Rexona
MyEG
2007Lip Ice
Maggi Cukup Rasa
2010Garnier
Honda Icon
2012Freshlook
DiGi Easy Prepaid
I Choose Malaysia campaign ads
2013Marigold Peel Fresh
WeChatwith Shaheizy Sam
2014Sofy BodyFit
2015Courtswith Harith Iskander
Oral-B
Body Shop

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
200821st Malaysian Film FestivalMost Promising ActressI'm Not SingleWon
201023rd Malaysian Film FestivalBest ActressLagenda Budak SetanWon
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianMost Popular Film ActressWon
2012Anugerah SkrinBest Supporting Actress For FilmOmbak RinduWon
2013Anugerah Lawak WarnaBest Comedy Actress For FilmIstanbul Aku DatangWon
2014Festival Filem MalaysiaBest ActressIstanbul Aku DatangWon
2015Anugerah SkrinBest Actress For FilmDendam Orang MatiWon

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