Adibah Noor

Adibah Noor
أديبة نور
Born
Adibah Noor binti Mohamed Omar

(1970-09-03)3 September 1970
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Died18 June 2022(2022-06-18) (aged 51)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Resting placeTaman Keramat Permai Muslim Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, Selangor
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, television presenter, radio presenter, product ambassador
Years active1995–2022
Musical career
GenresPop, R&B
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsAdibah Noor Entertainment

Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar (3 September 1970 – 18 June 2022) was a Malaysian singer, actress and master of ceremonies.[1][2] She made her start in the entertainment industry in 1995 and had gone on to star in films such as Sepet and Gubra.[3][4]

Early life and career[edit]

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Adibah was a teacher who taught English as a second language and was previously a graduate of the National University of Malaysia.[5][6] Her first singing competition was in a talent show called Suara 90-an Nescafe, where she won first place in 1994.[6]

Career[edit]

2005–2010: Terlalu Istimewa, Cahaya[edit]

In 2006, Adibah released her first album entitled "Terlalu Istimewa". The album featured an eponymous song, a ballad written in response to the rape and gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl that took place in Johor Bahru in January 2004.[7] The album garnered critical acclaim and six nominations for the 13th Anugerah Industri Muzik, as well as Best Ballad and Best Vocal in the 21st Anugerah Juara Lagu.

2011–2022[edit]

To celebrate her 22 years in the entertainment industry, Adibah planned to hold a mini concert named 'Into The 3rd Decade' to take place on 21 and 22 October at KLPAC, Kuala Lumpur. Adibah also served as a judge for a singing competition talent show for Astro titled Duo Star.[8]

On 24 February 2017, it was revealed that Adibah would release her third full album Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa in March. The album, containing eight tracks, would include collaborations with singer like Misha Omar, Anuar Zain, Amir Jahari, Nassier Wahab, Dina Nadzir and Sam Innuendo among others.[9]

Death[edit]

Adibah died at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 18 June 2022 due to her fourth-stage ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old.[10] She was buried at Taman Keramat Permai Muslim Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, Selangor.[11]

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Sepet Kak Yam[12]
2006 Buli Balik Host
2006 Gubra Kak Yam[12]
2007 Mukhsin Kak Yam[12]
2009 Talentime Cikgu Adibah
2010 Magika Makcik Halia
Hooperz Coach D
Crayon Mak Engku
Aku Tak Bodoh Mak Jah[13]
2011 Nasi Lemak 2.0 Nor
2012 Hoore! Hoore! Lia
Pontianak vs Orang Minyak Saodah
2013 Kolumpo Teacher
2014 Mamak Cupcake Jury
Rentap
2015 Fundamentally Happy[14] Habiba
2017 Mencari Rahmat Datin Azizah
2019 Rumahku Mak Engku Short film
2021 The Code of Happiness Puan Nina
Selamat Hari X Jadi Dekan
Chomel Hakim Zulaikha
Hantu Ke Lima Puan Sri Zaleha
Busuk Ustazah Mariam Short film
2022 Juang Kak Long Her last film
2023 Eraser Khatijah
Adoiii Jiwaku Munah
2024 Baik Punya Ah Long

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2009 Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd Fatimah Channel 5
2012 Small Mission Enterprise Aminah NTV7
2012–2013, 2017 Oh My English! Puan Hajar Astro TVIQ
2017 Jadikan Aku Yang Kedua Hajar Latifah Astro Oasis
2018 Lafazkan Kalimah Cintaku Kak Kembong (Bong) Astro Ria Special appearance
2019 Plan Cinta Che Timah TV3
2020 Kampung People 2 Dona
Rumah Dara Umi Jah Awesome TV
2021 Covid Oh Covid Habsah TV3
Man Transform Awesome TV
Keluarga Untuk Disewa Puan Sri Maryam TV9
2022 Mem & Bibik Bibik Bibik Mok TV3
Hantu Raya Pergi Perang Dato' Null Sooka Her last drama, special appearance

Television movies[edit]

Year Title Role TV channel
2014 Nostalgila Mechanic Astro First Exclusive
Nasi Dagang Nasi Ayam Abibah TVi
2015 Nasi Ayam Duda Timah TV2
2016 Mati Tunggu Sekejap Kamaliah Astro Oasis
2017 Cupid Boss Astro Citra
Bisik Pada Allah Kiah
2019 Pendoa Yang Ikhlas Kak Limah TV2
2020 Aku OCD Astro Citra

Radio[edit]

Year Title Station
13 February 2013 – 31 May 2016 Suria Pagi Suria

Commercials[edit]

Title
TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Makan Bola
TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Pasu Pecah
TV3 Crocodile Hunter
TV3 The Rock
TV3 Merdeka Combat
TV3 Temple
TV3 Raya: Cekodok Monster
TV3 Raya: Baru Balik Dari London
TV3 Raya: Kucing Hitam
Telekom Malaysia: ITalk
Hari Raya: Proton
Petronas: Ikan Dilaut, Asam Didarat
Libresse
Libresse: Wachaaa!
Delivery Ke Hati Seri
Sadaqah

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Terlalu Istimewa (2005)
  • Teman (2010)
  • Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa (2017)[9]
  • Kecurigaan (2022)
  • Setulus Rasa (2022)

Other singles[edit]

  • Zapin Cinta SMS (duet with Senario)
  • Appy Thots (featuring Doul)
  • Hujan (theme song of Mukhsin)
  • Bahasa Rindu (duet with Nizam)

Awards and nominations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Singer, actress Adibah Noor dies at 51". The Sun Daily. BERNAMA. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ Chua, Dennis (9 June 2022). "#Showbiz: A slimmer, trimmer Adibah Noor wows netizens". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 June 2022. ...where she served as the master of ceremonies.
  3. ^ ""Bukannya celupar, saya hanya..." - Adibah Noor". Gempak (in Malay). 14 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2022. ...mula aktif di industri hiburan tempatan pada tahun 1995...
  4. ^ Yeang, Soo Ching (2006). "10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Adibah Noor". Sunday People. The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad. Archived from the original on 27 September 2006.
  5. ^ "Pernah Jadi Guru Bahasa Inggeris, Bakat & Jiwa Cekal ADIBAH NOOR Hadapi Ujian Cetus Semangat!". Nona (in Malay). 14 December 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  6. ^ a b Norhayati Nordin (19 June 2022). "Adibah Noor 'Terlalu Istimewa'". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  7. ^ Shazryn Mohd. Faizal (19 January 2007). "Terlalu Istimewa apa misi Adibah Noor?". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 24 April 2008.
  8. ^ Chua, Dennis (5 December 2016). "Duo Star: The power of two takes centre stage on Astro Ria". New Straits Times. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Adibah Noor Bakal Lancar Album Ketiga Mac Ini". Astro Gempak. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  10. ^ Gordon Kho (18 June 2022). "Malaysian singer-actress Adibah Noor passes away". The Star. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Adibah Noor laid to rest". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  12. ^ a b c "Pelakon Adibah Noor meninggal dunia pada usia 51 tahun" [Actress Adibah Noor dies at 51]. Malaysia Now (in Malay). 18 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022. Kemunculan Adibah sebagai seorang pelakon dikenali sejak 2005 selepas menyumbang lakonan dalam filem Sepet, Gubra dan Mukhsin karya Yasmin Ahmad.
  13. ^ Wahiduzzaman (6 December 2012). "'Aku Tak Bodoh' Bukan Filem Bodoh". mStar Online. Star Media Group Berhad. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  14. ^ Loh, Genevieve Sarah (21 October 2016). "Singapore directors to appeal Malaysian ban of their film Fundamentally Happy". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  15. ^ a b c Abd Aziz Itar (22 January 2007). "Terlalu Istimewa juara lagu". Utusan Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  16. ^ a b "Hits 1 Akhir Keputusan yang dijangka". Utusan Online (in Malay). 1 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.

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