Ummi Nazeera Nur Hidayah Zainul Abidin (born 20 August 1990) is a Malaysian actress acclaimed for her work in television and film.

Career

She made a name for herself in the Malaysian acting scene through her role in the acclaimed 2009 TV3 drama series Nur Kasih. She worked alongside a talented cast of actors, including Remy Ishak, Tiz Zaqyah, ⁣and Fizz Fairuz, until broadcasting ended at the end of March of that year. The following year, she further cemented her reputation by appearing in the hit 2010 comedy film Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah, produced by Tayangan Unggul.

Personal life

On 23 July 2017, Ummi married Dr. Mohd Izzar Anwari Abdul Khani, a doctor from Kuala Lumpur, in a ceremony at approximately 10.45 a.m. at the residence of her uncle, Datuk Aziz Mat Akhir, in the neighbourhood of Bukit Tunku. Initially, the couple was said to be getting married on 3 August 2017 but the date was brought forward to 23 July at the request of the family.

On 22 August 2018, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Ayra Aneesah.

Her father, Zainul Abidin Mat Akhir, died on 27 November 2020 due to chronic health problems.

On 1 June 2021, she gave to birth to her second daughter, Aysha Arsylia.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleCharacterNotes
2010Lu Pikirlah Sendiri De MovieSyarifahFirst film
Hantu Kak Limah Balik RumahCik Nin
2011Hikayat Merong MahawangsaEmbok
2013PenanggalMurni
2017Bisik Pada LangitSiti Hajar
2018Gol & Gincu Vol. 2Yaya
2021Kerana CoronaJanna
2025The Original GangsterPost-production

Drama

YearTitleCharacterTV channelsNote
2008Ali DinPuteriTV9The first drama
Awan DaniaHannahAstro Ria
2009Klon TejaYasminAstro Prima
Nur KasihSarahTV3
2015Alif ImaniImaniTV9
2016Patahnya Sebelah SayapAlishaTV3
2017Nahu RinduNazira
2018Patahnya Sebelah Sayap 2Alisha4 Episodes
2019Suri KatrianaKatrianaAstro Prima
2020Korban KasihAishaTV1
2021Cinta Yang PulangAdinaTV2
2022Risik Pada HatiHayfaTV3
Rindu KasihSalina
2023Sekali Aku BahgiaRania Farahain
Surat Dari TuhanSuzana
2024Rindu Kasih 2Salina
Dia Dari SyurgaRaishaTV1
Andai Tiada DiaSuriAstro Ria
2025Teratak Kasih SalinaSalinaTV3
2026Pak Su AmmaraMizaAstro Ria

Telefilm

YearTitleCharacterTV ChannelNotes
2008Kudrat ImanAsmahTV1First telefilm
2015Cik Puan CinderellaFifiAstro Maya HD
Cinta QasidahQasidahAstro Ria
2016Angin CintaErikaAstro First Exclusive
2020LuluhSuriTV3
2021Kain Kafan BerbisikShazaTV2
2023Yek Icin MahakTeacher AisyahTV1
Misi Adeenavirtual
2025Andai Tiada Dia RayaSuriAstro Ria
Bilal and AbahFatihahTV AlHijrah

Web Drama

YearTitleCharacterChannelsNote
2017Chor & ChahChahYouTube
2018Chor & Chah 2
2025Saat Aku TahuMairaViu

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channelsNote
2014Salam Muslim: Quran Untuk OKUIntermediaryAstro Oasis
2017Sepahtu Al-Puasa ReunionDilaAstro WarnaGuest Artist: Episode "Hitam Putih Ramadan"
2018GlamnistaHostOK TV
2019Sepahtu Reunion Live 2019AzizahAstro WarnaGuest Artist: Episode "Penarek Becha Vol.2"
2020Glam Ke Teng'glamGuest ArtistAwesome TVEpisode 2, with Zara Zya
2024Sepahtu Reunion Al-RayaDianAstro WarnaGuest Artist: Episode "Kasih Ayah Sepanjang Masa"

Siniar

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024Borak SelebritiGuest Guest

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominationResults
201426th Malaysian Film FestivalBest ActressPenanggalNominated
201831st Daily Star Popular AwardsPopular Female Film ActressUmmie NazeeraNominated
2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Association AwardsBest Supporting ActressBisik Pada LangitNominated
20192019 Screen AwardsBest Actress in a FilmGol & Gincu Vol. 2Nominated
2023Tonton Anugerah Drama Sangat 2023Best ActressRisik Pada HatiWon

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