Syafiq Yusof

Syafiq Yusof
Born Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof
(1992-12-07) 7 December 1992
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Occupation Actor, film director, filmmaker, screenwriter
Years active 2008–present
Notable work
Spouse(s) Aisyeah Zainal (m. 2014)
Children 2
Parent(s) Yusof Haslam
Patimah Ismail
Relatives Syamsul Yusof (brother)

Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof (born 7 December 1992), better known by his stage name Syafiq Yusof, is a Malaysian actor, director, screenwriter and filmmaker. He is a younger brother of award-winning actor Syamsul Yusof and son of veteran actor Yusof Haslam. Initially began his career by making short films, his directorial debut, SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu was released in 2012. Since then, he directed six notable films which all of them became commercial success.

Early life

Syafiq Yusof was born on 7 December 1992 in Kuala Lumpur. He comes from a family of filmmaking was well as acting career. His older brother, Syamsul is an award-winning actor and film director. His cousins Rizal Ashreff, Sabrina Ali, Aliff Ali and Miller Khan are also actors. His father is a veteran actor turned film director cum producer, Yusof Haslam.

Career

Syafiq began his career by making short films. SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu, his feature film directorial debut, starring Shaheizy Sam and Lisa Surihani, was released on 19 August 2012 during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.[1] Also in the same year, he and his cousin, Rizal Ashreff co-directed Evolusi KL Drift: The Series, a TV series adaptation from 2008 film, Evolusi KL Drift directed by his brother, Syamsul Yusof reprised his role in the TV series.[2]

On 11 January 2013, Syafiq and his two business partners set-up Viper Studios which specializes in film production, visual effects, post-production, and animation, where he served as the Chief Executive Officer.[3]

A year later, he directed Abang Long Fadil, a spin-off from 2011 film, KL Gangster, one of its main star, Zizan Razak reprising his role as Fadil.[4] The film was released in May 2014 to popular success. His third movie, a horror documentary film entitled Villa Nabila was released on January 2015, starring Pekin Ibrahim and Tisha Shamsir, which is based on the November 2013 Villa Nabila bungalow incident.[5]

Syafiq subsequently directed his fifth film which began principal photography on 13 November 2014 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.[6] Released on 8 December 2016, a mystery science fiction Desolasi starring his brother Syamsul as Aiman, a visual artist who deals with never-ending problems starts to wonder the judgment given by God which brings him to stuck in another dimension leading him being fully alone until he starts meeting a mysterious woman named Maya.[6] For this film, he incorporated the Anton-Babinski syndrome as a subject into the storyline.[6][7] The film also saw Syafiq blanking the city of Kuala Lumpur using special effects,[8][9] it also stars Jalaluddin Hassan, Pekin Ibrahim, and Bella Dally.[10][11]

His seventh film, Abang Long Fadil 2 was released on 24 August 2017. With a budget estimated RM 3.2 million, the film earns highest grossed more than RM 18.15 million,[12] behind Munafik directed by his brother, which grossed RM 17.04 million.[13]

On 8 March 2018, his latest effort, an action film KL Special Force was released, starring Rosyam Nor, Fattah Amin and his brother, who played Asyraf, a leader of the Anarkis Gang.[14] The film sets up new record in Malaysian film industry by garnering highest box office grossing more than RM12.1 million and received mixed positive reviews from film critics.[15]

Personal life

Syafiq married with his long-time girlfriend, Aisyeah Zainal on 5 April 2014.[16][17] The couple has two daughters – Nuur Jannah (born 2016)[18] and Nuur Nusaybah (born 2018).[19]

Filmography

Film

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2010 Abangku Gengster Yes No No Short film
Hantu Takde Kepala Yes No No
Abangku Gengster II Yes No No
Lorong Yes No Yes Short film; also as editor and Director of Photography
2011 Along Yes Yes Yes Short film
2012 SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu Yes Yes No Directorial debut
2014 Abang Long Fadil Yes Yes No
2015 Villa Nabila Yes No Yes Documentary film
2016 Mat Moto Yes No Yes Co-directed with Pekin Ibrahim
Desolasi Yes Yes No
2017 Abang Long Fadil 2 Yes Yes No
2018 KL Special Force Yes Yes No Also as editor
Sekolahaha Films that have not yet been released Yes Yes No Co-directed with Mat Luthfi
TBA Lagenda Long Piah Films that have not yet been released Yes Yes No Post-production
Misteri Dilaila Films that have not yet been released Yes Yes No Post-production
Abang Long Fadil 3 Films that have not yet been released Yes Yes No In pre-production

Television

Year Title Director Actor Role
2008–2013 Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur Yes Yes Himself
2009–2011, 2014–present Gerak Khas Yes Yes Also as co-producer
2012–2013 Evolusi KL Drift: The Series Yes Yes Daniel, also co-director
2015–2016 Cinta Dari Marikh Yes Yes Adam
2018 KL Gangster: Underworld Yes No Co-directed with Faisal Ishak

Music video

Year Title Artist Director
2012 "Nyawaku" DJ Dave Yes
"Sempurnakan Aku" Anuar Zain Yes
"Ajari Aku" Yes
2013 "Jalan Bersimpang" Filsuf and Sleeq Yes
2014 "Cobaan" Zizan Razak Yes
2016 "Kalah Dalam Menang" Syamsul Yusof and Mawi Yes
"Bukan Propaganda" Yes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Recipient Nominated works Category Result Ref.
2013 25th Malaysian Film Festival
Syafiq Yusof SAM Best Director Nominated
Syafiq Yusof SAM Best Editing Nominated
Syafiq Yusof SAM Most Promising Director Won [20]
2017 2017 PROFIMA Awards Syafiq Yusof Desolasi Best Director Won [21]
29th Malaysian Film Festival Syafiq Yusof Abang Long Fadil 2 Box Office Film Won [22]

References

  1. ↑ Wahiduzzaman (23 Ogos 2012). Eksperimen Syafiq Yusof Menjadi Dalam 'SAM' mStar. Diperoleh pada 1 September 2012.
  2. ↑ Wartawan Sinar Harian (22 September 2012). 2 pengarah muda arah drama bersiri Skop Productions Sinar Harian. Retrieved on 24 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Viper Studios: About Us". Viper Studios. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  4. ↑ Feride Hikmet Atak (10 June 2014). "Abang Long Fadil berpaksikan dunia gengsterisme". mStar Online. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  5. ↑ Raziatul Hanum A. Rajak (10 January 2015). "Villa Nabila: Dari kisah sebenar ke layar perak". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "Mind-boggling Desolasi takes local CGI films staggering new heights". New Straits Times. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  7. ↑ Dennis Chua (18 January 2016). "Syafiq Yusof directs elder brother Syamsul in Desolasi". New Straits Times. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  8. ↑ Angelin Yeoh (6 December 2016). "How did Syafiq Yusof empty the streets of KL for Desolasi?". Star2. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  9. ↑ Syafil Syazwan Jefri (2 November 2016). "Syafiq 'kosong' lokasi sibuk KL". Harian Metro. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Syanty Octavia Amry (7 December 2016). "Minda celaru mencari jawapan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  11. ↑ Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "In a league of its own: Desolasi represents a new direction for M'sian films, banking on CGI". New Straits Times. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  12. ↑ Akmal Abdullah (22 November 2015). "Filem 'Abang Long Fadil 2' bakal jalani penggambaran 50 hari, kos RM3.2 juta" (in Malay). Tabloidseni.com. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  13. ↑ Mumtaj Begum (10 March 2016). "Malaysian horror flick Munafik set to scare other films off". Star2. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  14. ↑ Elrafaei Sapi (16 August 2016). "KL Special Force Filem Aksi Setanding Hollywood". Rojak Daily. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  15. ↑ Dennis Chua (4 April 2018). "#Showbiz: KL Special Force powers on RM12.1 million collection". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  16. ↑ Hanan Mansor (20 April 2014). "Majlis resepsi sederhana tapi meriah". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  17. ↑ "SYAFIQ YUSOF KINI SUAMI AEISHA". Media Hiburan. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  18. ↑ "Syafiq Yusof, Isteri Selamat Timang Cahaya Mata Pertama". Rotikaya. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  19. ↑ Norhidayyu Zainal (5 February 2018). "Syafiq Yusof timang anak kedua". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  20. ↑ Nurezzatul Aqmar Mustaza (1 March 2013). "Syafiq julang trofi Pengarah Harapan". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  21. ↑ Muhamad Fairoz Azizan (7 November 2017). "Syafiq Yusof menang Pengarah Terbaik Anugerah PROFIMA". Berita Harian. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  22. ↑ Angelin Yeoh (30 December 2017). "Year of Champions: Director Syafiq Yusof and his success with 'Abang Long Fadil 2'". Star2. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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