Liyana Jasmay

Liyana binti Jasmay (born 28 March 1988) is a Malaysian actress, singer, producer and director.

Career Jasmay's first acting role came in 1997 when she was only nine years old in a TV drama called Si Lembik. The story is similar to the Hollywood film The Little Rascals, where little kids play the roles of adults. It was produced and directed by Aznil Hj Nawawi.

Over the years, Jasmay has made herself a household name by acting in numerous TV drama and TV series including Dendam Terlerai, Balqis, Orang Kasar, Cinta Sempadan, Najwa, and Cinta Si Rempit.

She then made her first silver-screen role in a highly promoted film Castello, where she starred alongside Rosyam Nor.

Jasmay directed and produced a telemovie entitled #SoKampung under her production company, Mermaid Studios, thus marking her directorial debut. This was followed by a teen drama The Gadis.

Personal life Jasmay married her longtime love, Malaysian businessman Fathuddin Mazlan, on 2 February 2013. They have two daughters, born in 2014 and 2016.

Liyana's father, Jasmay Md Shah died in December 2021 due to lung cancer. This was followed by her mother, Habsah Simpon died in May 2023 due to lymphomal cancer.

Following her parents' death, Liyana expresses her concern that due to genetical factors, she would have a risk to get cancer in an interview with Malaysian newspaper, Kosmo!: "What happened to my parents became a lesson for me since both of them died due to cancer [...] So my genetics are indeed at risk for cancer".

Academics In 2012, Jasmay went to Manhattan, New York City, undergoing acting and screenwriting/directing courses in New York Film Academy for six months, accompanied by her mother. She is a graduate of Diploma of Performance Art and Media from Sunway University.

Endorsements Jasmay was the Malaysian Ambassador for Maybelline in 2009 and held the role for three years. She has been the Ambassador for ASAP Smoke Free Lifestyle Campaign since 2011.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2006 Castello Phim Film debut 2007 Syaitan Ana 2008 Histeria Murni KAMI The Movie Lynn 2009 Maut Sue Papadom Miasara Saadom Pisau Cukur Suri Datuk Zakaria Hitam Duhai Si Pari-Pari Pari 2010 Niyang Rapik Laila 2011 Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan Aisyah Senjakala Kharlisa Tolong! Awek Aku Pontianak Liyana / Pontianak Misteri Jalan Lama Nina Special appearance 2013 Papadom 2 Miasara Saadom Tokan Suri Chikaro Herself Special appearance 2015 Isyarat Cinta Dhia 2017 Sindiket Noreen 2019 Bella & Jamie Jamie As screenwriter and co-producer 2022 Cinta VS Hantu As director2024 Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey Ana As co-director Baik Punya Ah Long Cik Pa

Television series

Telemovie

Television Year Title Role TV channel Notes 2017 Air Tangan Bonda Herself (guest) Astro Maya HD as a guest with mother

Music videos Year Song title Artist 2012 Oh My English! OST Liyana Jasmay & Altimet

Discography LJ (2009)

Singles Year Title Notes2009 Aku Tak Percaya Cinta Aku Jatuh Cinta 2012 Cinta Bersatu 2016 Oh Na Na Selesa Tanpamu Jujur