Hairul Azreen Idris (born 23 April 1988) is a former Malaysian actor, stuntman, model, director, and entrepreneur. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a stuntman before becoming an active actor and was the Champion of Fear Factor Malaysia (Season 1) alongside Dazrin Kamarudin.

He has appeared in several television drama series, including Rona Roni Makaroni (2008), Ponti Anak Remaja (2010), Setia Hujung Nyawa (2013), and Misiku Kuza (2013–2014).

Among the films he has starred in are Hantu Kapcai (2012), Gila-Gila Remaja 2 (2013), Pak Pong (2017), PASKAL (2018), WIRA (2019), The Assistant (2022), and MALBATT: Misi Bakara (2023).

Early life

Hairul Azreen was born on 23 April 1988 in Kuala Lumpur to his parents, Idris Ali and Habsah Desa. He is the second of four siblings. Hairul completed his education up to the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) level. He studied Taekwondo, earning a black belt, and represented the Selangor contingent as an athlete at the 2004 Malaysia Games (SUKMA).

After finishing his SPM, in 2007, Hairul worked as a road painter on the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), earning RM50 per day. During this time, he faced the risk of being hit by speeding vehicles while painting road lines. He later switched jobs to become a car repossessor for individuals who failed to settle their bank payments. After that, he briefly worked as a watch salesman at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Personal life

He married actress, television host, and blogger Hanis Zalikha on 8 June 2015. Together with Hanis, they have been blessed with two children - a son, Yusuf Iskandar, born on 3 June 2016, and a daughter, Alisya Aisyah, born on 24 May 2019.

Filmography

Key
Denotes film/dramas that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Senario The Movie Ops PocotMamanDebut film appearances
2012KeramatNasti
Hantu KapcaiAkim
2013Gila-Gila Remaja 2Afiq
2017Pak PongMuda
Pencuri Hati Mr. CinderellaBoy
2018QhaliqQhaliq
PASKALArman Rahmat / Jerung
Operasi XPablo
Polis Evo 2Zul
2019WiraHassan
2020Pasal Kau!AimanAlso as executive producer and story
2021Ada HantuTalhaAlso as director and executive producer
2022The AssistantFeroz
Abang Long Fadil 3Prison Officer
Ada Hantu 2TalhaAlso as director and executive producer
2023MALBATT: Misi BakaraIsmail
2026The Original GangsterQueLast film appearances as actor

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2008Rona Roni MakaroniBoyAstro Ria
2009Bio-Nikstand in stunt Kamal AdliTV3
Senandung Si DayangTengku Muiz
Merah PutehBeego
2009–2010Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak The SeriesGhafarAstro Warna
2010Mahabbah De LailaWa'adTV9
Ponti Anak RemajaFaridAstro Ria
2011Kali KeduaAzmiTV9
Dingin LavendaTajulTV3
Asmara 2Fikri
2012SirrunKhalidTV9
Indera JonedAimanTV3
Setia Hujung NyawaIkram
2013Anak BertuahLokmanTV2
5 BujangTarmiziTV1
2013–2014Misiku KuzaAirielAstro Ria
2014Baby Ana Milik Siapa?RezaTV3
2015Salam Dari SeoulAimanTVi
Merah Mawar Di KundasangAshraf
2016Dia Semanis HoneyAdam HazrulAstro Ria
2018Pelangi CintaRahmanTV3

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2009Siti TiviAstro Ria
2010FotokopiTV2
2012Korban KasihImranTV Alhijrah
Pontianak Masih Beraya Di Kampung BatuKamilAstro Ria
2013Untuk Terakhir KaliShah
Banglo Seksyen 2Helmi
Syawal Buat AbangRustamTV Okey
Awang SenandungAwangTV9
Aku Bukan BuayaFarell RedzaTV3
2014Penunggu BayangAriffAstro Mustika HD
Sayang SaranghaeRemyTV Okey
Diari DewiAdrianTV9
Ku AkuiWafiTV1
Bermulanya Di SiniAmirTV Alhijrah
2015Ibu Mummy MamaFaizTV2
Dalam Pelukan RamadhanShah EizlanAstro Ria
2016Jangan Ambil Botol ItuJamalTV9
Lara Cinta QasehTV2
2021Kain Kafan BerbisikMuaz

Videography

Music video

YearTitleSinger
2011"Cinta Muka Buku"Najwa Latif

Discography

Single
YearTitle
2014"Semerah Mawar Merah"

Retirement

On August 21, 2023, Hairul announced his retirement from acting after 15 years in the acting world. He made the announcement during the 3 Pagi Era segment and was witnessed by the radio presenters Radin and Azad Jasmin and guest presenters Linda Onn and Halim Othman.

The purpose of retiring from the world of acting is because he wants to focus on his family and business, even the last two films, namely MALBATT: Misi Bakara and The Original Gangster, and he hopes that both films will be his best memories.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2008Pencarian Kacak Bergaya 20083rd Place—N/aWon
2013Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia1st Place Winner (with Dazrin Kamaruddin)Won
20163rd MeleTOP Era AwardsMeleTOP CoupleHanis Zalikha & Hairul AzreenNominated

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