Emma Maembong

Emma Maembong
Born Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail
(1992-03-27) 27 March 1992
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian-Scottish
Other names Emma, Timah, Barbie
Education Homeschooled
Occupation
Years active 2012–present
Known for Kau Yang Terindah
Projek Memikat Suami
Yes Boss
Isteri Separuh Masa
Tersuka Tanpa Sengaja
#AssalamualaikumCinta
Height 157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Parent(s)
Ismail Embong (father)
Yatimah Zainab (mother)
Relatives Chacha Maembong (sister)
Yaya Maembong (sister)
Bakri Maembong (brother)

Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail (born 27 March 1992), better known by her stage name Emma Maembong,[1] is a Malaysian-Scottish actress and model. She is best known by her roles as Munirah in Kau Yang Terindah, Nawwal Husna in Projek Memikat Suami, Aryana in Yes Boss, Medina Izwani in Isteri Separuh Masa and Farhah in Tersuka Tanpa Sengaja.

Life and career

Early life

Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail was born on 27 March 1992 to Ismail Embong, who is also known by his moniker Maembong, a well-known national arts artist and Yatimah Zainab, a Scottish immigrant.[2] Her last name (Maembong) was obtained by combining her father's name, Ismail, with her grandfather's name, Embong. She is the 9th daughter of 11 siblings with a mixed parentage of a Scottish mother and a Malay father. Her younger sister, Chacha Maembong is also an actress.

In 2014, she decided to don the hijab.

Television debut

Maembong started her career when director Erma Fatima took her under her guidance. Her debut in the acting world was in the TV series Kau Yang Terindah directed by Fatima. The drama series attracted millions of viewers in Malaysia and instantly elevated her name and her appearance was widely covered by the media. Her fans created a fan club for her, called Emavengers.

After her first drama series ended, she acted in Cinta Itu Milikku which aired on TV3.

Education and career

Maembong went for homeschooling since she left school when she was 14. Despite being criticized, she said that she tried her best to have the same study pattern as in school at home. It did not affect her studies, when Maembong has proven to fans that she is capable speaking in Bahasa or English although she admitted she didn't take her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) because she wasn't qualified since she had her education by homeschooling.

Besides being a good actress, a model and a well-known public figure in the country, Maembong is also a good artist. Her drawings are shown on her newly launched business which is @mysketchbookshawl that sells scarfs which she drew based on her own design. Maembong is building a business. Her first business was @emmamaembongbubble which is selling facial soap and beauty products. After the success of her beauty products and shawls business, Maembong now further her business to the clothing lines @emmartw selling a ready-to-wear clothes.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Director Notes
2015 Werewolf Dari Bangladesh Jenab Mamat Khalid
2017 Kimchi Untuk Awak Bella / Salsabila Michael Ang
2018 Rumah Hantu Sakit Jiwa Nurse Michael Ang

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleNotesTV Station
2013Satu Hari Di Hari RayaDahliaLead roleTV03
Menantu RayaAishahLead roleTV03
Ciptaan Terindah [3]SyifaLead roleTV3
2014Hantu SelfieEmmaLead roleAstro Ria/Astro Maya (HD)
2015HidupSorayaLead roleAstro Ria/Astro Maya (HD)
Hantu WefieEmmaLead roleAstro Ria/Ria (HD)
Madam Nona Pokok SenaAisyahLead roleAstro Prima
Isteri Separuh Masa RayaMedina IzwaniLead roleAstro Ria/Ria (HD)
2016Pontianak Sesat Dalam KampungRoseLead roleAstro Ria
Tersuka Tanpa Sengaja RayaFarhahSupporting role (Farhah dead after giving birth to her son)Astro Ria/RiaHD
#AssalammualaikumCinta RayaEmma HarliniLead roleAstro Ria
Satu Tahun LagiLaraLead roleAstro Ria

TV series

YearTitleRoleNotesTV Station
2012Kau Yang TerindahMunirahThird lead roleTV3
Cinta Itu MilikkuRaniaLead roleTV3
2013Kampung Girl [4]AnisahSupporting roleTV3
3 Nenek 3 Dara [5]SuhailaLead roleRTM
Projek Memikat Suami [6]Nawwal HusnaLeadAstro Ria and Astro Maya HD
2014Yes Boss! [7]AryanaLead roleTV3
Astana Cinta AleesaAleesaLead roleTV9
Syurga Tanpa CintaAmeliaLead roleTV1
2015Isteri Separuh MasaMedina IzwaniLead roleAstro Ria and Astro Maya HD
Jodoh Sebelah PintuMona AirawaniLead roleHypp.TV
Tersuka Tanpa SengajaFarhahLead roleAstro Ria and Astro Ria HD
2016#Assalamualaikum CintaEmma HarliniLead roleAstro Ria and Astro Ria HD
Nasi Minyak Kuah CintaMiaLead roleTV3
2017Sayang Papa Saya Tak ?RaisyaLead roleAstro Ria
Jangan Ikut AkuShilaLead roleTV3
Awak Suka Saya Tak ?Intan ZulaikhaLead roleAstro Ria / Astro Ria HD
DiaTinaSupporting roleTV3
My Coffee PrinceGirlfriend of RaykalSpecial appearanceAstro Ria
2018Cik SempurnaNoreenLead roleTV3

Television

Year Title Role TV Station
2013 Ketuk Ketuk Syawal Herself (Invited Artist) TV1
2015 Ketuk Ketuk Ramadhan Herself (Invited Artist)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Outcome
2012 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Most Popular Female New Artist Nominated
2014 100 Most Beautiful Faces TC Candler Ranked 71st Won
Anugerah Stail EH! Selebriti Harapan Pilihan Won
2015 Media Hiburan Online Award Mixed Popular Actress Won, ranked first with 2.5 m followers on Instagram
2016 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Pelakon TV Wanita Popular Won
Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Profile Emma Maembong", Retrieved on 1 September 2012 .
  2. ↑ "Latar Belakang Emma Maembong", 10 February 2014 .
  3. ↑ Cerekarama : Ciptaan Terindah, Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Drama Kampung Girl TV3". 5 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Borak Lokasi : Kerenah 3 Nenek 3 Cucu". Berita Metro. 2 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "Drama Projek Memikat Suami". 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Drama Projek Yes Boss! TV3". 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013.
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