Hun Haqeem

Hun Haqeem (born as Haqeem bin Hermy; 7 Januari 1998) is a Malaysian singer and actor. He is known to play as Ariff in his drama debut Cari Aku Di Syurga.

He start his theatrical debut as a young Malaysian Minangkabau named Soloz in Soloz: Game of Life (2025).

Early life He was born on 7 January 1998 in Kuala Lumpur. He is Muslim and has mixed Malay-Chinese blood through his mother, who is from Kuching, while, of Minangkabau blood, through his father's side. During his childhood, he also spent time growing up in his mother's hometown in Kuching.

He is the youngest of four siblings. He has two older sisters and an older brother, who works as a medical doctor. One of his sisters, Nureen Qistina, is a professional guitarist and former member of the band, X-Pose, a group famous for the song Sandiwara (2017). All three of his siblings are already married.

For his early education, he attended Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Perimbun, Cheras from Form 1 to Form 5. He then continued his diploma studies at Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM), Kuala Lumpur and successfully completed his studies in Corporate Communications.

Career He began his involvement in the entertainment industry while undergoing an industry internship at the Corporate Communications Department, New Straits Times Press. In 2018, he began looking for opportunities as a model and actor. His interest was honed in the field of acting at that time, which prompted him to plunge into the entertainment industry, getting out of the usual corporate work environment and working behind the scenes. An additional factor, his interest in being involved in this field was also due to the influence of his parents in addition to his hobby of watching movies.

After graduating from college, he continued his efforts to become an actor while working part-time at Starbucks. His first acting project was an indie telefilm titled Tasbih Usang, in which he was given the lead role alongside veteran actor Namron. This telefilm was aired in early 2019. , Pemuja Rahsia (2020) and Kampung People (season 2) (2020).

Career leap: 2020–2022 His name became synonymous with the character "Jekfer" among local drama fans, after the drama Kampung People became a hit at the end of 2019. The appearance of its sequel Kampung People (season 2) was also eagerly awaited by many local drama viewers at that time. His character as a village youth in the comedy drama also left a big impact, in addition to being paired with other experienced actors such as Rashidi Ishak, Elly Mazlein and Riena Diana. His sudden popularity made him famous in Malaysia.

2023–present Since his debut, Hun Haqeem has appeared in numerous television dramas and telefilms, establishing himself as a regular presence in the Malaysian entertainment industry and demonstrating versatility through a range of roles.

In 2023, he starred in two quality drama series produced by the OTT platform Viu. Both dramas received critical acclaim as national winners two years in a row at the Asian Academy Creative Awards . In the category of Best Program From Streamer/OTT for the drama series Nenek Bongkok Tiga in 2023 and the category of Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (script) for the drama W – Two Worlds (2024) an adaptation of a famous South Korean drama series, W (TV series). (2016).

According to the June 2024 issue of Augustman magazine, Hun Haqeem is recognized as one of the local entertainment industry's versatile and high-performing young actors.

His great dramas have made his name even more widely known. Through the drama Mandul Bukan Pilihan, according to reviews by Budiey Channel and Astro Gempak, the last episode of the drama was described as a social media phenomenon that managed to leave an impact on local Malay drama viewers because of the compatibility of the actors, the effective storyline & also praise for Hun's emotional acting strength.

Dedication in Acting: A ‘Method’ actor In order to realize the character for the drama W: Two Worlds (2023), he was willing to make great sacrifices to get his ideal weight of 68 kg. Once known as a strong-built man, a young man with a sweet smile was loved by many in Kampung People, he worked hard and managed to drastically change his physical shape to meet the demands of his character. Hun managed to lose 12 kg in a month, showing great dedication as an actor.

Courage and hard work proved his commitment as a 'method actor', who tries to delve into the character he plays with all his heart.

In the film Soloz: Game of Life (2025), he starred in the film as an e-sports icon & streamer, famous in the mobile game, 'Mobile Legends'. It was a big challenge because he was not a player of the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang before. To embody the character as a gamer, Hun has spent months learning the game and mastering its playing techniques.

He also studied the walking style, voice cast, and other aspects of the character of Soloz to ensure that the character can be portrayed accurately and deeply.

Style, fashion & trend icons: Global charm In January 2024, he won the NONA Superhero Award 2023 in the Men's Style Icon category. Hun admires the style of Michael B. Jordan, who is known for always maintaining a neat and well-groomed appearance, both in his career and personal life.

His face often attracts the attention of many, because he has a handsome face that is said to have similarities with Korean artists. He was also given the nickname, Oppa Malaysia, by his fans.

Personal life He was previously known to have been under the management company, MIG Productions. He filed for termination of his contract in 2020 due to an 'extreme contract' (different from others) as a sponsored artist with the company.

On the other hand, he admitted to experiencing mental health problems throughout 2021 & 2022 due to things that cannot be shared publicly. It also affected him and described that period as a challenging year in his life.

In 2024, he had recovered and was becoming more efficient in controlling his emotions. His motivation level was increasing.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2023 Polis EVO 3 Police Officer Uncredited cameo 2025 Soloz: Game of Life Soloz/FarisDebut

Television series Year Title Role Channel Notes 2019 Cari Aku Di Syurga Ariff TV3 Cinta Belum Tamat Tempoh Qhalish Astro Ria 2019–2020 Kampung People Jaafar TV3 2020 Seindah Tujuh Warna Pelangi Arjuna The Gadis Mika Kampung People 2 Jaafar / Jekfer 2020–2021 Angkara Cinta Luqman Astro Prima 2021 Dayang Senandung Fannan TV Okey Sihir Hud Astro Ria 2022 Ulya & Dini Dini Hantu Raya Pergi Perang Kadir Osman / Raya Sooka 2023 Imam Instant Ustazah Scammer Imam Asyraf Astro Ria Chinta Wrong Direction Raja Akid My Famous Ex-Boyfriend Rakan Jamie2024 Ke Kodiang With Love Ajib Astro Gempak Lagenda Puteri Qaseh 2 Wandika Astro Ceria

Telemovie Year Title Role Channel Notes 2019 Tasbih Usang HyppTV 2020 Pemuja Rahsia Adam TV3 2021 Tentang Alif Mat Astro Ria 2022 Obses Lokman Astro Citra 2024 Chinta Wrong Direction Raya Raja Akid Astro Ria