Elfira Loy

Nurul Elfira Loy binti Ahmad Sabri (born March 8, 1994) also known by her popular name Elfira Loy is a Malaysian actress. She debuted in her first telemovie drama Cinta Itu Buta where she acted as a school girl. She is known for her role as Qalesya in the hit drama Qalesya and as Amirah in Disney's Waktu Rehat. Elfira's siblings, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Nurul Ezlisa Loy are both actors.

Early life Nurul Elfira Loy Binti Ahmad Sabri, was born on 8 March 1994 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is the second child of Ahmad Sabri Haji Ariffin and Filzah Yusoff, having an older brother named Ahmad Ezzraa Loy, a younger sister named Nurul Ezlisa Loy, and two younger brothers, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy and Ahmad Evvraa Loy. She is of Malay, Chinese and Arabian descent. She had completed her tertiary education at KDU University College, in Ent Arts.

Career

Early Years (2006–2011) Elfira started her acting career at the age of 12 as a child performer in Ali Baba: The Musical Theater (2006). She represented Malaysia with seven other child actors for Ali Baba: The Musical Theater in Hamedan International Theater Festival for Children and Youth Adults that took place on 27 September to 5 October 2010. She also involved for Ibu Zain Theater Season 1 and 2. She was dubbed in her first telemovie drama as titled Cinta Itu Buta performed as school girl character. She continued her interest in acting and involved in many dramas. She made an appearance in Damping Malam (2010). She played the character Rin in a Japanese film titled 'Second Chance' that was released in 2011. At the same time, Elfira was also chosen as the new representative and endorsed by Astro for two years. This meant that Elfira was 'pegged' and not allowed to star in any non-Astro production. (2011–2012)

Recent Career (2012–present) In 2012, she acted as Juju in the movie Jangan Ambil Padang Kami; a story based on life of flat residents and Bella in hit drama Dalam Hati Ada Taman (2012) together with Randy Pangalila. Elfira also worked on several film projects such as Rentap: The Movie, Plus One, Permata Hatiku, etc. She was also appointed as the brand ambassador for Maybelline New York (Malaysia) (2012) and Sofy (2013).

TV commercials Elfira Loy is also model and actress for TV commercials and advertisements for brands such as Motosikal Honda, Sunway Lagoon, Mee Sedap, Institut Jantung Negara, Bank RHB, Mamee Slurp and The New Face Of Maybelline New York (Malaysia).

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Damping Malam – Issued 2011 Second Chance Rin Issued Japan Film 2014 Ribbit Sandy IssuedRentap Elaina

Drama

Telemovie Drama

Program Host/ TV Shows

TV commercials

Musical Theatre Year Title Role Notes 2006 Ali Baba: Bujang Lapok Nursiah(Ali Baba's Wife) Issued Live at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. Ibu Zain 1 & 2 Self Issued2012 Ali Baba Marjina Issued Live at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Voice Over Year Title Role Notes 2012 The Smurfs Odile Issued2013 The Smurfs 2 Vexy Issued

Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Result2010 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2010-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian New Popular Female Actress 2011 Anugerah Skrin 2011 Best Supporting Actress For Drama "(Kum Kum)" Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2011-Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian TV Popular Female Actress Most Popular Online Female Actress 2012 Anugerah Stail EH! People Choice of Selebriti