Quick Facts
Biography
Sarimah Ibrahim (born 19 February 1978) is a Malaysian television host, actress, singer and radio announcer.
Background
She is of Irish-Malay-Banjar descent and was born in Dublin, Ireland; being the oldest and only girl of four siblings. She received her early education in Malaysia, Ireland, Abu Dhabi and at the Emirates International School, Dubai. She completed O Levels and A Levels. Her highest academic qualification is the BA (Psychology). Sarimah is able to converse in Malay and English.
Sarimah is a first dan black belt holder in Karate. She was the host for the first season of The Biggest Loser Asia on Hallmark Channel Asia, and the Kuala Lumpur correspondent for CNNtogo. She was also a former announcer for radio station Mix FM as a host for its flagship breakfast programme the Mix Breakfast Show alongside Rod for almost two years.
Sarimah resides in both Malaysia and Ireland.
Filmography
Film
- Seiras Hati
- Maka Diciptanya Perempuan
- Puteri Impian 2
- Janji Diana
- MX3
- Gerak Khas 3
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Attic Show | TV2 | |
| 1998 | The Disney Channel | ||
| 1999 | The RIM Chart Show | NTV7 | |
| 1999 | KIDS@NTV7 | NTV7 | Children's weekend entertainment show |
| 2000 | The Oreo Zone | TV3 | Game show |
| 2001 | Malaysia 202 | TV2 | Political talk show |
| 2003 | Anugerah Juara Lagu 18 | TV3 | Live broadcast |
| 2004 | Anugerah Juara Lagu 19 | ||
| 2006 | Galaksi LIVE | TV9 | Talk show |
| 2007 | Fail Sulit AF | Astro Ria | |
| IKON | regional singing competition (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore) | ||
| 2008 | Diari Akademi Fantasia | Astro Ria | |
| Radar AF7 | Segments of larger programme Akademi Fantasia 7 | ||
| 2009 | Diari Akademi Fantasia | ||
| Tirai Akademi Fantasia 7 | |||
| Diari INT 7 | |||
| Tangkap Muat | fashion makeover show | ||
| The Biggest Loser Asia | Hallmark Channel Asia | On first season only | |
| 2010 | Akademi Fantasia 8 | Astro Ria | Weekly concerts only |
| 2013 | CNNGoto KL | CNN | |
| 2014 | Football Focus with MYEG | Astro Supersport | |
| 2015 | Bella | NTV7 | Talk show |
| 2 Sen Webshow | Feefo.tv | Webseries |
- 2012 – Host of TOURISM MALAYSIA VIDEO
Other Hosting Gigs
- WWF Earth Hour Malaysia 2009
- KL World Marching Band Competition 2008
- MTV ASIA
- SKALI 10th anniversary dinner
- Chanel
- Tourism Malaysia
- Coca Cola
- Maybank
- Citibank
- Kenwood
- Malaysia Telecom
- The Four Seasons Hotel
- Lexmark
- Petronas Twin Towers KLCC
- Sabah Tourism
- Nokia
- Samsung
- EMI press conference
- Hewlett Packard
- McDonald's
- Westin Langkawi
- Four Seasons Langkawi
- Marina Bay Launch Singapore
- Bank Negara Malaysia Annual Dinner 2008 and 2009
- Biggest Loser Asia Press Viewing, Singapore
- Anugerah Skrin (2016) TV3 with Alif Satar
- Anugerah Juara Lagu 31 (2017) TV3 with Awal Ashaari , Fara Fauzana and other host.
Commercials and endorsements
- Telekom Malaysia
- Sprite
- Ribena
- Laurier
- Lexmarkt
- Halls Confectionery
- Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo
- Power Over Cervical Cancer Campaign
- WCC ambassador for change "Women's Centre for change"
- 2009: Ambassador for The Body Shop, Equal sweetener, Reebok; campaign ambassador for Earth Hour 2009
Theatre
- 2011 – playing 13 roles in The Musical - Tun Mahathir at the Istana Budaya (21 – 30 January 2011)
- 2012 – playing one of three Nyonyas in 'Theatre Nyonya Mak Dara'
Accolades
- Best New Artist Anugerah Industri Muzik 2001
- Best TV Presenter Anugerah Seri Angkasa -2010
- Best Newcomer Anugerah Media Hiburan 1998
- Best TV Presenter Anugerah Skrin 2005
- FHM Sexiest Women In The World Poll 2002
- ERA Awards Best New Artist 2001
- New Straits Times Coolest Local Personality 1999
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress at the Malaysian Film Festival 1999
- Best Entertainment TV Presenter Anugerah Skrin 2005 TV3
- Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Nominee 2008, 2009
- Best TV Presenter - Anugerah Seri Angkasa 2010 (Feb 19th,2011)
- Nomination for Best Radio Announcer 2012