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Saiful Apek
Saiful Apek in 2008
Born
Muhammad Saiful Azam bin Mohamed Yusoff

(1969-05-12) 12 May 1969 (age 55)
Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
Other namesApek Senario / Saiful
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, director, singer, host, entertainer
Years active1994–present
Known forSenario, Melodi, Sinaran Pasport Kegemilangan, Cicakman
TitleMalaysia's No.1 Comedian
Spouse
Roslina Abu Hassan
(m. 1994)
Children2
AwardsBintang Paling Popular - Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) 2003

Muhammad Saiful Azam bin Mohamed Yusoff (born 12 May 1969) or better known as Saiful Apek is a comedian of Malaysia. He was once called "Malaysia's No.1 Comedian" during his heyday and also the title of "Sifu" by comedians today. Until today, his aura and credibility as a comedian are unparalleled and unmatched.[citation needed] He is known as an intellectual comedian who is knowledgeable in every word and manners while entertaining.

Apart from comedy, he is known as a Malaysian actor, director, singer, host and performer. He is also an actor who has starred in the most films in Malaysia from the past to the present until he broke the tradition as the comedian who holds the most main characters in each of his acting films. Earlier, he was a former member of the group Senario and left the group a few years later. However, he is now back with the group with the original members and rebranding themselves as Senariounion.

He was once named the Most Popular Star, Berita Harian Most Popular Star Award (ABPBH) 2003 and then carved his name in history as the first comedian to win the award. Most recently, he was named the recipient of the 2021 Comedy Icon Award at the 2021 Malaysian Industry & Entrepreneur Personality Awards. At the end of 2021, he was invited to enter the Astro-produced singing program, Gegar Vaganza Season 8 as a duo with Yassin Yahya/Anye and was known as the group Sa.Ya.

Early life

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He was born as Mohd Saifulazam bin Mohd Yusoff in Gombak, Selangor. On his birth certificate and identity card, it says 15 August 1969 but the fact is, Saiful's date of birth is 12 May 1969. The confusion was due to the events of 13 May 1969 when he had to be handed over to another family for unavoidable reasons and then only registered.

Saiful was initially raised by Jahindun binti Haji Sahin and her mother's second husband, Haji Mohammad Jaafar Ali until the death of his mother when Saiful was 21 years old.

On the day of his mother's funeral, Saiful only found out that he was an adopted child after not being allowed to kiss the forehead of his adoptive mother's corpse.

Around 1991, after migrating to Singapore, he was moved to find a biological parent who had long been separated. After obtaining information from various sources, he was finally found with 6 siblings along with his two biological parents, namely Rahmah binti Uyub and Husin bin Hashim.

In 1994, while at the Subang Parade shopping mall, he accidentally met his best friend who at the time was managing the registration of a television audition, Sinaran Pasport Kegemilangan had registered him as a participant. That was the starting point of Saiful Apek's career as an industry player in Malaysia.

Career

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Saiful's talent (who was then 25 years old) was discovered through the first season of Sinaran Pasport Kegemilangan competition in 1994 organized by TV3, thus becoming popular through the sitcom Senario which aired until 2013. He was also the host of TV3's most popular entertainment show, Melodi with Fauziah Ahmad Daud by using the name Apek.

Saiful owns his own production company, Gitu-Gitu Productions Sdn Bhd and was named the Most Popular Star at the Berita Harian Popular Star Award 2003 (ABPBH03). Apek made his first film appearance through a special guest character in the film Puteri Impian 2 directed by Aziz M. Osman and starring Amy Mastura. Apek and his group, Senario appeared together in their acting debut film, Senario The Movie which premiered in 1999. In this film, Apek played the role of the party boss, Apek later appeared in four more Senario acting films.

He also appeared in the telefilm Neon (2003) directed by Mohd Feroz Abdul Kader starring Faizal Yusup and Erik Fuzi with many actors including Azhar Sulaiman, Aziz M. Osman, Rashidi Ishak, Sofi Jikan, Aziz Sattar, Kuswadinata, Abby Abadi, Serina Redzuawan, Zila Bakarin, Rita Rudaini, Kartina Aziz and many more. Apek appeared with Faizal Hussein and Zul Yahya in the investigative comedy action film MX3 directed by Yusof Kelana which premiered on 25 November 2003.

Apart from that, his famous acting films are Jutawan Fakir, KL Menjerit, Gangster, Laila Isabella, Cinta Luar Biasa, Biar Betul, Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular, Kuliah Cinta, Man Laksa, Duyung, Anak Mami Kembali, Nana Tanjung, Otai, Bujang Senang, Ladyboss, Cicakman and many more.

On 1 November 2004, Apek launched his fan club Apek's F.C (A.F.C) to strengthen the relationship between him and the fans.

Saiful's most successful acting film for 2006 was Cicak-Man directed by Yusry Abdul Halim. This is the first superhero film in Malaysia. He played the main character, along with the actors involved including Fasha Sandha, Aznil Nawawi, Yasmin Hani, Yusry KRU, Jalaluddin Hassan, AC Mizal and Adlin Aman Ramlie. Apek plays the character of Hairi, a young man who accidentally swallows a lizard that is in the process of being tested in the laboratory. He and his close friend, Danny, worked at a company owned by Professor Klon, in Metrofulus City. In the same year, he appeared in the casual comedy show Gitu-Gitu Apek which aired on Astro Ria.

Apek plays the role of Jimmy in the fictional comedy film, Duyung directed by Assoc Prof A. Razak Mohaideen who paired him with Maya Karin who plays the role of Puteri. The film premiered on 6 March 2008 to commercial success. He also contributed his voice to the soundtrack of the film by singing a song entitled "Aspalela".

Apek returned to his role as Hairi/Cicakman in the film Cicakman 2 - Black Planet which premiered on 11 December 2008. His character Cicakman also made a special appearance in the film The Wedding Game.

He was offered to join Maharaja Lawak Mega 2015, but refused to maintain his position as a senior comedian. For him, there is nothing else he has to prove on the comedy stage.

However, he accepted the offer to join the Gegar Vaganza Season 8 singing program at the end of 2021 on the grounds of 'keep learning' because he is aware that in the field of singing, there is still a lot of knowledge that he needs to learn and overlooked during his youth.

Personal life

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He married Roslina Abu Hassan on 11 June 1994. They are blessed with two sons, Mohd Riyadh Aslam (born 1996) and Mohd Radzin Aiman (born 1998).[citation needed]

He also owns the Gitu-Gitu Char Koey Tiaw restaurant which operates in Penang. In 2013, Apek decided to quit smoking because he was concerned about his health.[citation needed]

Controversy

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Saiful Apek was found guilty of injecting cannabis into his body on 12 June 2010. On 22 May 2013, the Shah Alam High Court ordered him to defend himself after allowing the prosecution's appeal against the Magistrate's Court's decision to acquit them of the charges on 25 June of the same year.[citation needed]

Apek and his employees were released after finding that the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case. On 25 April 2014, Apek and three of his employees were each fined RM2,500 by the High Court here on Friday after being found guilty of injecting cannabis into the body.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Key
Movies not shown

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1998 Puteri Impian 2 Himself Debut film appearances
1999 Senario The Movie Apek
2000 Mimpi Moon Studio Singer
Senario Lagi Saiful
2001 Lagi-Lagi Senario
2002 KL Menjerit Kilat
Anak Mami The Movie Rickshaw Puller
2003 Gila Bola Luncai
Jutawan Fakir Fakir bin Miskin
Laila Isabella Harun
MX3 Masdor
Lang Buana Gunung
2004 Berlari Ke Langit Himself
Biar Betul Khai As co-producer
Bintang Hati Complex Manager
Cinta Luar Biasa Husin
Gila-Gila Pengantin Remaja Wong
Kuliah Cinta Terry
2005 Anak Mami Kembali Saiful
Gangster Black
Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular Zul
GK3 The Movie Saiful
KL Menjerit 1 Kilat
Lady Boss Saiful As associate producer and co-producer
Senario XX Jeneral Zoragas
Tak Ori Tapi Ok Zali
2006 Main-Main Cinta Mr. Aznil
Man Laksa Fadhil Mat Dom
Bujang Senang Bujang/Datuk Azlan
Nana Tanjung Akhbar Khan
Salah Bapak Selamat
Cicak Man Hairi/Cicakman
2007 Otai Aiman Tan Sri Mydin
Nana Tanjung 2 Akhbar Khan
2008 Duyung Jimmy
Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam Hairi/Cicakman
2009 The Wedding Game Cicak-man Special appearance
Sifu & Tongga Sifu
2010 Kecoh Betul Abang Don
4 Madu Azlan/Azrul
Magika Hang Tuah
2011 Raya Tak Jadi! Shuib
2012 Bujang Terlajak Saiful
Hantu Air Yassin
Sofazr The Movie - Jiwa Kacau Apong
Shh...Dia Datang Enol As director, screenwriter and producer
2013 Rock Ooo Wan Megat
Kecoh Hantu Raya Tok Chai Ebby
2014 Mana Mau Lari Tak Tau
Werewolf Dari Bangladesh Mirdu
2015 Gangsterock Kasi Sengat Bromo
2016 Lu Mafia Gua Gangster
Muluk Dan Konco: Hero Malaya
2017 Pak Pong Tok Belantara
2019 XX Ray 3 Azli Cameo appearance
Banglasia 2.0 Omar
KL Vampires Syakir
2020 Syif Malam Raya Mr. Khairul
2021 Rumah Madu Ku Berhantu P. I. Dino
2022 Nasi Lemak 1.0 Chief Pirate
Hantu Kuat Ketawa Amirul
Jaga-Jaga Senariounion Saiful
Hantu Tenggek Tuan Sidek
2023 Sumpahan Syaitan Adam
Satu Hari Sebelum Raya Uncle Special appearance
Sumpahan Malam Raya Wak Sarip

Television

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Year Title Role TV channel
1994 Sinaran Pasport Kegemilangan Participant TV3
1998–2004 Senario
1998–1999 Melodi Host
1999 Senario In Person Guest
2006–2007 Gitu-Gitu Apek Apek Astro Ria
2009–2010 Jangan Tidur Lagi Host TV3
2011 Zizan Show Guest Astro Warna
2011–2012 Maharaja Lawak Permanent judges Astro Warna
2013 Raja Lawak Astro (Season 7) Permanent judges Astro Warna
2016–2017 Lawak Solo Permanent judges
2017 Konsert Komedi Himself - Week 7 (Senario Reunion)
Lawak Ke Der Tak Coverline Guest
2018 Di Balik Tawa (Season 1) Guest
Bintang Bersama Bintang (Season 2) Permanent judges TV3
2020–2021 Tok Kata Host Awesome TV
2021 Gegar Vaganza (Season 8) Participant Astro Ria
2023 Kampung Senariuh Apek Awesome TV

Television series

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Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2003 Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd (Season 6) Himself Channel 5 Episode: "Worst Case Senario"
2006 Ejen 016 Ejen 016 TV3
2011–2012 S.Y.O.K TV1
2011–2013 Edisi Khas TV3
2021 Yo Lah Tu! TV9
2022 Senduk Swap TA-DAA!

Telemovie

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Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2002 O.K Lim Tem Pek / Saiful VCD Also as director, screenwriter and executive producer
2003 Champion Sood
Qudut & Qatik Qudut As director
Jadi Tak Jadi Along
Apa Nak Dikata? Azmi
Siapa Tak Sayang Bini 1 & 2 Saiful
Neon Weird Man
Pelakon Popular Himself
2004 Hero Yang Terlampau
2006 Gitu-Gitu Apek Aidilfitri Astro Ria
2011 Sudu & Garfu Rosli TV3
2016 Last Kopek Havoc Taiko San DVD
2017 Gitu-Gitu Raya Astro Raya HD
2021 Kampong Bharu Yusoff TV2
2022 Sejenis Raya Senariounion Saiful Astro Warna
2023 Monsun Barat, Angin Selatan Pak Din TV1

Discography

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Single

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  • Saiful Apek & Famili - Kalakian - (2009; featuring. Diarra)
  • Saiful Apek & Famili - Hua Hua Hua - (2009)
  • Pak Pung - (2013; Isma AF7 & featuring. Altimet)

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Result
2003 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2003
  • Most Popular Star
  • Popular Male TV Actors
Both Wons
2006 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2006 Popular Male Film Actors Won
2007 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2007 Top 5
2008 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008 Top 5
2021 Anugerah Ikon Komedi Malaysia 2021 Open Award Won
2024 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2024 Most Popular Comedy Artist (with Senario) Won

References

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