Yahya Sulong

Yang Berbahagia Datuk
Yahya Sulong
PJN
Born Yahya bin Sulong
1928
Teluk Intan, Perak, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died 6 February 2013 (aged 84–85)
Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Resting place Taman Batu Muda Muslim Cementery, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Residence Flat Sri Perak Taman Baru Sentul, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur
Nationality Malaysian
Other names Pak Ya
Occupation Comedian
Actor
Years active 1961 - 2013
Spouse(s) Datin Alisah Ali (died 13 April 2013)
Children 11

Datuk Yahya bin Sulong (1928 - 6 February 2013), also known as Pak Ya, was a Malaysian comedian and actor, appearing in 24 films and several television sitcoms.

Career

Sulong made his film debut in Abu Nawas and subsequently appeared in 23 other films, notably those in the 1980s, including Da Di Du, Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang, Toyol and Prebet Lapok.

Personal life

Sulong was married to Datin Alisah Ali; prior to their marriage, he had married three other times.

Death

After reportedly suffering from asthma and heart disease prior to his death, Yahya died on 6 February 2013 at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 6.45 p.m. local time. He was subsequently buried in Teluk Intan, Perak.

Filmography

Film

  • Abu Nawas (1961 - First film debut)
  • Durjana (1971)
  • Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang (1971)
  • Gila-Gila (1979)
  • Prebet Lapok (1979)
  • Da Di Du (1981)
  • Toyol (1981)
  • Si Luncai (1981)
  • Serampang Tiga (1981)
  • Manis-Manis Sayang (1983)
  • Anak Niat (1984)
  • Talak (1984)
  • Oh Fatimah (1989)
  • Janda Meletup (1990)
  • Senario The Movie (1999)

Television

  • Hang Setia
  • Si Jantung Hati

Bangsawan

  • Laila Majnun
  • Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup

References

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