Eja
{{short description|Malaysian actress}}
{{Other uses|EJA (disambiguation){{!}}EJA}}
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{{Infobox person
| image =
| name = Eja
| birth_name = Siti Shahrizah binti Saifuddin
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|1|18}}
| birth_place = Kampung Rasa Tambahan, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, Malaysia
| nationality = Malaysian
| occupation = Actress, Host, model
| years_active = 1997–present
| spouse(s) = Mohd. Silahuddin Jamaluddin
| family = Saifuddin Abdul Salam (father)
Hamidah Ibrahim (mother)
Nur Eishal Mohd. Silahuddin (child)
}}
Siti Shahrizah "Eja" Saifuddin (born 18 January 1972) is a Malaysian actress of television and film. She first gained fame as the co-host in Roda Impian, the Malaysian version of Wheel of Fortune. After leaving the game show, she hosted a number of TV shows and became an actress through a number of drama series.
Early life
Eja was born and raised in Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor, she was the daughter of a marine police officer. She initially took a secretarial course after finishing form five, before deciding to join the Malaysia Airlines ( MAS ) as a flight attendant. Six years later, she ventured into acting career. In 1997, she got offered to host a variety of music programs on TV3, Video Skop.
Filmography
= Film =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !class="unsortable"|Notes |
| 1999
|Anak Mami The Movie |Julia | |
| 2001
|Sara |Rozita | |
| rowspan=2|2006
|Aishah | |
| Misi: 1511
|Camelia | |
| 2007
|Kayangan |Suraya | |
| 2008
|Sepi |Marya | |
| 2009
|Maut |Jasmin | |
| 2010
|Janin | | |
| 2014
|Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia |Aida | |
= Television =
- Ejen 88 & 44
- Rahsia Demi Rahsia
- Teduh Kabus
- Salam Taj Mahal (2000)
- Kiranya Ku Tahu (2000)
- Takhta Hati
- Tiga Dara – Tan, Tin Tun
- Rindu Semakin Jauh (2004)
- Kalau Itu Takdirnya (2004)
- Masih Ada Cinta
- Wajah Kekasih
- Cinta Semerbak Kayu Manis
- Mya Zara (2006)
- Seputih Qaseh Ramadan
- Sadiq & Co
- Telefilem Rantai (2016)
= Drama =
- Dimata Mu Aku
- Dijiwa Mu Dia (2002)
- Pembunuh Upahan (2003)
- Igawan (2004)
- Syawal (2005)
- Cahaya Hati
- Sangga Saadah
- Talkin Terakhir
- Wadi Unung (2009)
- Satu Permintaan (2011)
Awards and nominations
=[[Malaysia Film Festival]]=
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| style="background:#F0E68C" width="5%"| Year
! style="background:#F0E68C" width="35%"| Nominated work ! style="background:#F0E68C" width="50%"| Category ! style="background:#F0E68C" width="10%"| Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 2006
| Bilut | Best Actress | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2011
| {{Interlanguage link|Janin (film)|ms|3=Janin (filem)|lt=Janin}} | Best Actress | {{won}} |
=[[Anugerah Bintang Popular|ABPBH Awards]]=
| class="wikitable" width="95%" |
| style="background:#F0E68C" width="5%"| Year
! style="background:#F0E68C" width="50%"| Category ! style="background:#F0E68C" width="10%"| Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 2005
| Most Popular TV Actress | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2006
| Most Popular TV Actress | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2007
| Most Popular TV Actress | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2011
| Most Popular Film Actress | {{nom}} |
=Skrin Awards=
| class="wikitable" width="95%" |
| style="background:#F0E68C" width="5%"| Year
! style="background:#F0E68C" width="35%"| Nominated work ! style="background:#F0E68C" width="50%"| Category ! style="background:#F0E68C" width="10%"| Result |
|---|
| align="center"| 2007
| Sirah | Best Actress (Drama) | {{nom}} |
| align="center"| 2011
| {{Interlanguage link|Janin (film)|ms|3=Janin (filem)|lt=Janin}} | Best Actress (Film) | {{won}} |
References
- [http://star-ecentral.com/services/sprinterfriendly.asp?file=/2005/7/17/tvnradio/11303800&sec=tvnradio interview]
- http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=14803&c=1&s=1
External links
- {{IMDb name|3106157}}
{{Malaysian Film Festival Best Actress Award}}
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Category:Malaysian people of Malay descent
Category:Malaysian television actresses
Category:Malaysian film actresses
Category:Malaysian television personalities
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