Amelia Henderson
{{Short description|Malaysian actress, model and TV presenter}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Amelia Henderson
| image = Amelia Henderson on MeleTOP.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Henderson interviewed on MeleTOP in 2015
| birth_name = Amelia Thripura Henderson
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1995|10|20}}
| birth_place = Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
| nationality = {{hlist|Malaysian|British}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|voice actress|television presenter|model|YouTuber}}
| spouse = {{marriage| Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar |2015|2018|reason=divorced}}
| parents = Graham L. Henderson (father)
Dr. Jaya Rudralingam (mother)
}}
Amelia Thripura Henderson (born 20 October 1995 in Selangor) is a Malaysian-British actress, television presenter, YouTuber and model.
Early life
Amelia Thripura Henderson was born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, and she is the daughter of a Malaysian Indian dentist mother of Ceylonese descent, Dr. Jaya Rudralingam and a Scottish architect father, Graham L. Henderson.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/people/2016/09/01/amelia-henderson-is-a-real-life-warrior-princess|title=Amelia Henderson is a real life warrior princess|last=Yeoh|first=Angelin|date=1 September 2016|publisher=TheMalayMailOnline|access-date=23 November 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/06/14/klang-born-model-amelia-henderson-turns-racist-comments-into-opportunity-to-preach-love|title=Klang-born model Amelia Henderson turns racist comments into opportunity to preach love|last=Chu|first=Mei Mei|date=14 June 2019|work=The Star|access-date=12 December 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://thecoverage.my/entertainment/do-you-still-remember-this-girl-you-will-be-amazed-to-see-how-she-looks-like-now/|title=Do You Still Remember This Girl? You Will Be Amazed To See How She Looks Like Now!!!|date=31 October 2016|publisher=The Coverage|access-date=12 December 2019}} She has a younger brother named Alexander Rudrakeith Henderson. Henderson is a Malaysian-British dual national as she attained British citizenship from her father through birth. Henderson is a member of Mensa International, with a certified IQ of 180.
Personal life
Henderson wed a member of the Kedah royal family, Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar in 2015. Following the wedding, Henderson was conferred the honorific form of address as "Yang Berbahagia Datin Indera Amelia Thripura Henderson". The couple divorced after 3 years of marriage in 2018. They have no children.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2018/08/466269/memang-kami-sudah-berpisah-amelia-henderson|title=Memang kami sudah berpisah - Amelia Henderson|last=Mohamed|first=Raja Nurfatimah Mawar|date=26 August 2018|publisher=Berita Harian|access-date=12 June 2019|language=ms}}
Filmography
=Film=
==Feature films==
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |
| rowspan="2"|2009
| Melati | |
| Pisau Cukur
| Young Bella | |
| rowspan="2"|2012
| SeeFood | Ruby | Voice role |
| War of the Worlds: Goliath
| Young Girl | Voice role |
| 2014
| Ribbit | Marcella | Voice role; English version |
| 2021
| J2: J Retribusi | Amy | |
| rowspan="2"|2023
| Didi & Friends The Movie | Captain Zee | Voice role |
| Pulau
| Kat | |
| 2024
| Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey | Inaya | |
| rowspan="3" | 2025
| Sheila | |
| Keluang Man
| Kathy Ismail | |
| ''Magik Rompak
| | |
==Direct-to-video==
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of voice performances in direct-to-video ! Year ! Title ! Role |
| 2008
| Kelly / Tammy |
| rowspan="2"|2009
| Barbie and the Three Musketeers | Miette |
| Sing Along with Barbie
| Miette |
==Television films==
=Television series=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Network ! Notes |
| 2006
| Keluarga Adam | | TV2 | |
| 2008
| Kasut Tumit Tinggi | | |
| 2013
| Ninja Cat, Ichi Ni San! | Eager Beaver, Nicole / The Paw | TV9 | Voice role |
| rowspan="2"|2015
| Knowsy Nina Wants To Know | Knowsy Nina | TV apps | Voice role |
| Keluarga Pontimau
| Sabrina | TV3 | |
| 2016
| Oh My English!: After School | Amelia | |
| rowspan="2"|2018
| Jangan Benci Cintaku | Damia | rowspan="4"|TV3 | |
| Pengantin 100 Hari
| Erina | |
| rowspan="3" |2019
| Cinta Non Grata | Darlina | |
| Voice Note
| Mira | |
| Hilang Kasih di Sarajevo
| Emina | Suria | |
| rowspan="2"|2020
| Rindu Yang Terindah | Airis Warda | rowspan="3"|TV3 | |
| Pengantin Satu Malam
| Zulaikha Nasreen | |
| rowspan="3"|2021
| Romantika 4 Hari 3 Malam | Lana Analia | |
| Cik Ayu Mee Sanggul
| Cik Ayu | |
| Kisah Cinta Kita
| Natasha / Aleesa | TV3 | |
| 2023
| One Million Dollar Voice | Zana | |
| 2024
|I.D. |Anggun Zahara |Astro Premier | |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Network ! Notes |
| 2008
| Sugar Pals | Gloria/Bernice | TV2 | Voice role |
| 2009
| The English Room | rowspan="7"|Host | rowspan="2"|Astro TVIQ | |
| 2010
| The English Room: Let's Talk! | |
| 2013
| SPM English Literature Component | Astro Tutor TV SPM | |
| 2015
| MYEG Daily/SuperSport Daily/Dashing Daily | Astro Supersport | |
| 2015–2016
| GO TRAVEL | GOASEAN | |
| 2016
| B Healthy | |
| 2019
| Dewi Remaja | |
| rowspan="2" |2020
| Kelas #DudukRumah | Cameo | Astro Tutor TV | |
| Ohsem!!!
| rowspan="4"|Host | rowspan="2"|Awesome TV | |
| 2022
| Roller Kata (Season 2) | |
| 2022–present
| Gempak Most Wanted | rowspan="2"|Astro Ria | with Sean Lee |
| rowspan="3"|2023
| Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022 | with Sean Lee, Radin Amir Affendy & Elly Mazlein |
| Sepahtu Reunion Al-Puasa
| Sally | Episode: "Di Mana Jodohku" |
| TikTok Awards Malaysia 2023
| rowspan="3"|Host | TV3 | with Izzue Islam & Sherry Alhadad |
| 2024
| Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2023 | with Sean Lee, Sherry Alhadad & Zizan Razak |
| 2025
| Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2024 | with Sean Lee & Sherry Alhadad |
=Music video=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Performer(s) |
| 2020
| "Khayalan Dalam Rindu" | Sam Suhaid |
| 2022
| "Sama Seperti Dulu" | Hael Husaini |
| 2023
| "Kau Aku Satu" | Alif Satar & The Locos |
=Podcast=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title |
| 2022–present
| Studio Sembang |
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnc5Vw2RXtJyAOzOK912Z0UYLlyorc8YR&si=aqcRpVUbYGOuBQWH 20160809]
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnc5Vw2RXtJyvPhX38ihuuFZcRmMTZ3-n&si=sHuxOZSsxXWSa9IS 20191015]
Controversy
In 2022, Amelia sparked a controversy when Idris Khan{{Efn|Not to be confused with British actor, Idris Khan.}} and herself breached contract for A. Aida's drama project of Sekali Lagi Cinta Kembali. She would eventually bring the case to the court as she stated that she did "nothing wrong" in the process.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-03 |title=Amelia Henderson goes through with court case against A. Aida |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/amelia-henderson-goes-court-case-055900559.html |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-SG}} The court ruled A. Aida's side in April 2023 and Amelia was ordered to pay RM200,000 to the production.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM200,000 for contract breach |url=https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/amelia-henderson-ordered-pay-rm200-035100795.html |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-MY}} Amelia then won an appeal in the High Court in October 2023 when the court ruled on her side.{{Cite web |last=Roslan |first=Suraya |date=2023-10-27 |title=Amelia Henderson wins appeal over RM200k damages for TV drama breach of contract {{!}} New Straits Times |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2023/10/971876/amelia-henderson-wins-appeal-over-rm200k-damages-tv-drama-breach |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=NST Online |language=en}} However, the court ordered her to pay RM10,000 compensation to the production.{{Cite web |title=Breach of contract: Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM10,000 in nominal compensation |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/10/27/breach-of-contract-amelia-henderson-ordered-to-pay-rm10000-in-nominal-compensation |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=The Star |language=en}}
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
{{Reflist|2}}
External links
- {{Official website|www.ameliath.com}}
- {{IMDb name|3613682}}
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Category:Malaysian film actresses
Category:Malaysian television actresses
Category:Malaysian child actresses
Category:Malaysian people of Indian descent
Category:Malaysian people of Sri Lankan Tamil descent