Quick Facts
Biography
Liyana binti Jasmay (born 28 March 1988) is a Malaysian actress and singer. She was born in Kuantan, Pahang and grew up in Kuala Lumpur.
Career
Her first acting role started in 1997 when she was only 9 years old in a TV drama entitled Si Lembik. The story is similar to the Hollywood movie The Little Rascals, where little kids play the roles of adults. It was produced and directed by Malaysian famous celebrity, Aznil Hj Nawawi.
Over the years, Liyana Jasmay has made herself a household name by acting in numerous numbers of TV drama and TV series including Dendam Terlerai, Balqis, Orang Kasar, Cinta Sempadan, Najwa,and Cinta Si Rempit.
She then made her first silver-screen role in a highly promoted movie Castello, where she starred alongside Malaysian award-winning actor Rosyam Nor. The role earned Liyana Jasmay her first Malaysian Film Festival 2006 nomination for the Best New Actress Award.
Her career soared and she then won a Best Actress Award for Malaysian Film Festival 2009 for her role in the box-office movie, Papadom and a Best Actress Award for her role in an indie-gone-mainstream movie, KAMI.
Personal life
Liyana married her longtime love, Malaysian businessman Fathuddin Mazlan, on February 2, 2013. The couple have two daughters together, Sofia Arissa, born in May 2014, and Selena, born in January 2016.
Academics
In 2012, she has gone to Manhattan, New York, USA undergoing acting & screenwriting/directing courses in New York Film Academy for 6 months, accompanied by her mother. She is a graduate of Diploma of Performance Art and Media from Sunway University.
Endorsements
Jasmay was the Malaysian Ambassador for Maybelline in 2009 and held the role for three years. She has been the Ambassador for ASAP Smoke Free Lifestyle Campaign since 2011.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Castello | Phim | Main role Nominated - Malaysia Film Festival for Best New Actress |
| 2007 | Syaitan | Ana | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Histeria | Murni | Main role |
| KAMI The Movie | Lynn | Main role Won - Screen Awards 2009 for Best Actress | |
| 2009 | MAUT | Sue | Main role |
| Papadom | Miasara Saadom | Main role Won - Malaysia Film Festival 2009 for Best Actress and Shout! Awards 2010 for Best On-Screen Chemistry with Afdlin Shauki | |
| Pisau Cukur | Suri Datuk Zakaria Hitam | Supporting role | |
| Duhai Si Pari-pari | Pari | Main role | |
| 2010 | Niyang Rapik The Movie | Laila | Main role |
| 2011 | Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan | Aisyah | Main role |
| Senjakala | Kharlisa | Main role | |
| Tolong! Awek Aku Pontianak | Liyana | Supporting role | |
| Misteri Jalan Lama | Nina | Supporting role | |
| 2013 | Papadom 2 | Miasara Saadom | Main Role |
| Tokan | Suri | Main role | |
| 2015 | Isyarat Cinta | Dhia | Main role |
| 2017 | Bella & Jamie | Jamie | Main Role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KAMI The Series | Lynn | Main role |
| Cinta Si Rempit | Suraya | Main role | |
| 2008 | Puaka Niyang Rapik | Wirna | Main role |
| 2009 | Laila Sari | Laila | Main role; television movie |
| 2010 | Ponti Anak Remaja | Ponti | Main role; miniseries |
| 2012 | 3 Janji | Dalia | Lead role |
Discography
- LJ (2009)
Singles
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aku Tak Percaya Cinta | |
| Aku Jatuh Cinta | ||
| 2012 | Cinta Bersatu | |
| 2016 | Oh Na Na |