Mamak Puteh
{{short description|Malaysian actor and comedian (born 1984)}}
{{Malay name|Mohamad Ikhtiarudin|Naina Mohamad|note=on}}
{{use dmy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Mamak Puteh
| image = Mamak Puteh (CFFM).jpg
| caption = Mamak in 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|05|30}}
| birth_place = Penang, Malaysia
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- comedian}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Ellina Abdul Wahab|2014}}
| children = 2
| other_names = Mamak Puteh
| birth_name = Mohamad Ikhtiarudin bin Naina Mohamad
| years_active = 2012–present
}}
Mohamad Ikhtiarudin bin Naina Mohamad (born 30 May 1984), better known by his stage name Mamak Puteh,{{Cite web |last=MULUP |first=AMRAN |date=2021-11-16 |title=Maharaja Lawak Mega: Kumpulan Puteh mohon maaf terhadap Najib |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2021/11/maharaja-lawak-mega-kumpulan-puteh-mohon-maaf-terhadap-najib/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Utusan Malaysia |language=ms-MY}} is a Malaysian actor and comedian of Indian descent.
Career
= Cooking career =
Since he was young, Mamak had dreamed of being an expert in athletics, but he ultimately decided to follow his dreams in the food sector after seeing chances there. His proficiency in preparing conventional Indian cuisine is well-known. Due to his proficiency and knowledge in this area, he has significantly enhanced Malaysian cuisine. Subsequently, he was able to grow the company by establishing branches in a number of Malaysian cities. The Malaysian Food Association has given him the Malaysian Culinary Expertise Award three times in a row.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-03-07 |title=√ Biodata Mamak Puteh: Kisah Perjalanan Hidup dan Pencapaian |url=https://ibiodata.my/biodata-mamak-puteh/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=ibiodata.my |language=ms}}
Mamak witnessed support from the people for his Teluk Bahang, Penang-based company, Round Island Café. The café opened its doors on 30 August 2020, and serves a variety of foods.{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-09-03 |title="Perkembangan Terbaru Mamak Puteh" Ali Pula Tak Habis Dengan Masalah Harta Pusaka |url=https://www.vanilla.kini.blog/2020/09/03/mamak-puteh-ali/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.vanilla.kini.blog |language=ms}} As it was easier to deal with, he specifically invited Malaysian people to work in his first cafe.{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-08-06 |title=Ceburi bidang perniagaan, Mamak Puteh buka peluang pekerjaan buat anak tempatan |url=https://ohmymedia.cc/ms/ceburi-bidang-perniagaan-mamak-puteh-buka-peluang-pekerjaan-buat-anak-tempatan |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=ohmymedia.cc |language=ms-MY}} Later on, he acknowledges that he opened the food concept in an effort to support himself and his family by attempting different professions and raising his income.{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-08-04 |title="Jujur, Saya Buka Kedai Makan Nak Tambah Pendapatan, Takkanlah Nak…" – Mamak |url=https://www.tubeviral.bbn.my/2020/08/04/mamak-puteh/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.tubeviral.bbn.my |language=ms}}
= Acting career =
Mamak quickly became well known for his humorous speech patterns and captivating onstage persona. Additionally, he has been in a number of well-known dramas, comedies, and television programs. Along with Ali Puteh, who won the 2015 Color Comedy Project, he is a part of the Puteh ensemble.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Tular Video Mamak Puteh, Sikap Pelawak Ini Jadi Bualan Netizen |url=https://www.yoy.my/tular-video-mamak-puteh-sikap-pelawak-ini-jadi-bualan-netizen/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.yoy.my |language=ms}} They participated in Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016{{Cite web |last=Samsudin |first=Jumie |date=2016-04-26 |title=Blog Lama: Bas Rombongan Support MAMAK PUTEH ke Final MLM 2016 |url=https://jumiejumie.blogspot.com/2016/04/bas-rombongan-support-mamak-puteh-ke.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=jumiejumie.blogspot.com |language=ms}} and made it to the finals, where they finished in third place.{{Cite web |last=Shino |first=Encik |date=2019-09-02 |title=Biodata Mamak Puteh Pelawak |url=http://www.encikshino.com/biodata-mamak-puteh-pelawak/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=EncikShino.com |language=en-GB}}
The Puteh group tried their luck for four years to become champions and become part of Maharaja Lawak Mega. They welcomed a new participant during the Maharaja Lawak Mega 2019, the fourth year of the show, Man Raja Lawak, the winner of Raja Lawak season 5.{{Cite web |last=Faez |first=Ahmed |date=2019-11-27 |title='Kalau Boleh Mahu Ali Berehat Dulu' – Man & Mamak Puteh Mungkin Berdua MLM Minggu Ini {{!}} BuzzKini |url=https://www.buzzkini.com/hiburan/2019/11/27/kalau-boleh-mahu-ali-berehat-dulu-man-mamak-mungkin-berdua-mlm-minggu-ini/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.buzzkini.com |language=ms}} They were eventually named champions for the first time because of their efforts.{{Cite web |last=Ab Rahman |first=Farhana |date=2019-01-23 |title=Puteh kecewa tewas MLM 2018 |url=https://api.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2019/01/523002/puteh-kecewa-tewas-mlm-2018 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=api.bharian.com.my |language=ms}} The second season of Ramadan Nostalgia with Datuk Chef Wan and special guests, including Mamak, will reair on 6 May 2020.{{Cite web |last=Nur |date=2020-05-06 |title=Chef Wan & Mamak Puteh Kongsi Resipi Nostalgia Kari Ikan Yu & Sagu Kelapa Parut. |url=https://www.rasa.my/chef-wan-mamak-puteh-kongsi-resipi-nostalgia-kari-ikan-yu-sagu-kelapa-parut/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.rasa.my |language=ms-MY}} Mamak, Vicha Saywho and Ali came out champions during the Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021.{{Cite web |last=HASHIM |first=QARAMI |date=2021-12-18 |title=Rezeki! Lepas menang MLM 2021, Ali Puteh timang bayi lelaki - Hiburan {{!}} mStar |url=https://www.mstar.com.my/spotlight/hiburan/2021/12/18/rezeki-lepas-menang-mlm-2021-ali-puteh-timang-bayi-lelaki |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.mstar.com.my |language=ms}}
Personal life
Mamak wed Ellina Abdul Wahab in 2014, and the two of them have a daughter Iris Nur Adawiyah{{Cite web |date=2021-12-22 |title=Tulang hidung senget punca masalah pernafasan... Anak Mamak Puteh selamat jalani pembedahan - Hiburan {{!}} mStar |url=https://www.mstar.com.my/spotlight/hiburan/2021/12/22/tulang-hidung-senget-punca-masalah-pernafasan-anak-mamak-puteh-selamat-jalani-pembedahan |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.mstar.com.my |language=ms}} and a son Mohammed Ian Yusuff (born 8 August 2018).{{Cite web |date=2018-08-15 |title=Kongsi nama anak kedua, Mamak Puteh pilih Mohamad Ian Yusuff |url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/kongsi-nama-anak-kedua-mamak-puteh-pilih-mohamad-ian-yusuff-183028 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.astroawani.com |language=ms}}{{Cite web |last=Zubaidi |first=Rozaimi |date=2018-08-09 |title=Isteri Selamat Bersalin, Mamak Puteh Timang Anak Kedua |url=https://gempak.com/berita-terkini/isteri-selamat-bersalin-mamak-puteh-timang-anak-kedua-11044 |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=gempak.com |language=ms}} Siti Norhidayah Mohd Ali is his sister-in-law.{{Cite web |last=AbangNara |date=2020-09-11 |title="Saya Cuma Berharap Kemelut Mereka Diselesaikan Dengan Cara Baik" – Mamak Puteh Akui Tak Campur Urusan Keluarga Ali |url=https://beautifulnara.com/saya-cuma-berharap-kemelut-mereka-diselesaikan-dengan-cara-baik-mamak-puteh-akui-tak-campur-urusan-keluarga-ali/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=beautifulnara.com |language=ms}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-09-10 |title=Selepas Harta Arwah Abam Dibahagi Cara Faraid, Sekali Mamak Puteh Pula Bersuara |url=https://www.tehtarikkaw.com/2020/09/10/mamak-puteh/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.tehtarikkaw.com |language=ms}} In addition to his passion for cooking, he frequently paints Malaysian cultural treasures and scenic landscapes in his spare time. Despite his status, he was seen by the general public as having a positive attitude and not being instantly conceited or smug.{{Cite web |last=syah |date=2022-10-04 |title=Video tular, sikap Mamak Puteh jadi bualan warganet |url=http://www.slambermedia.bbn.my/2022/10/04/video-tular-sikap-mamak/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.slambermedia.bbn.my |language=ms}}
On 13 October 2018, in honor of National Sports Day, the nation's top radio station, Era Fm, arranged a friendly football game at the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex. Mamak and vocalist Black Hanifah are two of the celebrities taking part.{{Cite web |date=2018-10-13 |title=[VIDEO] "Teruk Beno Tu" – Inilah Jadinya Bila Black & Mamak Puteh Bergabung Kepala |url=https://kisahdunia.com/video-teruk-beno-tu-inilah-jadinya-bila-black-mamak-puteh-bergabung-kepala/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=kisahdunia.com |language=ms}}
Filmography
= Film =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|Kron |Pian |
| Kolong
|Putih |
| 2021
|Mat Bond Malaya |Ejen 7 |
| rowspan="2" |2022
|Kampung Latah The Mummy |Aaron |
| Remp-It 2
|Ali |
| 2023
|Mat Tudung Begin |Ali |
| 2024
|Siapa Buka Lampu? |Awan | |
| rowspan="2"|2025
|Sahak Gangster |Mikael | |
| 6 Jilake
|Kelubis | |
= Drama =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !TV channel !Notes |
| 2020
|One Two Hantu |Hangit | rowspan="3" |Awesome TV |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|One Two Hantu 2 |Hangit |
| Alif Ba Ta
|Alif |
| 2022
|PolkaDot |Hans Koko |SukeTV |
= Telefilm =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !TV channel !Notes |
| 2022
|Mempelai Panda |Inspektor |Awesome TV |
| 2023
|Baby Jarum | |
= Television =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !TV channel !Notes |
| 2017
|Travelawak |Lawyer | |
| 2020
|Oops Terkena | | rowspan="4" |Awesome TV | |
| 2021
|Riuh Family 2 |Pick up | |
| 2022
|Rumah Insaf | | |
| 2023
|Kampung Senariuh | |
References
External links
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- {{Instagram|mamakputeh}}
- {{Facebook|100050849568855}}
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Category:Malaysian male actors