Nabila Huda

Nabila Huda binti Suhaimi (born 2 December 1984) is a Malaysian actress. She is the eldest daughter of musician Amy Search, the vocalist of the rock band Search. Nabila began her acting career in 2001 with a small role in Lagi-Lagi Senario, which was directed by Aziz M. Osman.

Her film appearances include: Rock (2005), Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009), Bohsia 2: Jalan Kembali (2012), and Munafik (2016), for which she won Best Actress at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival. She also appeared in Makrifat Cinta (2018). On television, she has had roles in Impak Maksima the Series, Cinta Untuk Ain, Dari Mata Arisa, Teduhan Kasih, and Dendam Aurora.

Early life Nabila Huda was born on 2 December 1984, in Kuala Lumpur. She is the eldest child of singer Suhaimi Abdul Rahman, better known as Amy Search.

Early career Nabila began acting in 2000 while preparing for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination. She initially managed her own career and learned acting on set. She played a small role in Lagi-Lagi Senario (2001), directed by Aziz M. Osman, and later appeared in the telefilm Blok 404 (2004) with Zamarul Hisham.

In 2005, she appeared as Nurfarzana in Mamat Khalid's musical comedy Rock, alongside Que Haidar, Khir Rahman, and Soffi Jikan. She later had a guest role in Bujang Senang (2006), directed by Abdul Razak Mohaideen, and played Noni in the Malaysian drama film Akhirat, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Malaysia Film Festival.

Nabila acted in Impak Maksima the Series as Shikin, directed by Ahmad Idham. In 2008, she appeared in the drama Ibu, with Hamidah Wahab, followed by lead roles in Bahang Ravina with Jasmin Hamid; and Rencong with Soffi Jikan.

Career Nabila released her first solo single, "X-Ray" produced by Edrie Hashim. In a 2018 interview, she described her brief musical career as "embarrassing".

She gained broader attention in 2009 for her role in Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam, directed by Syamsul Yusof. The film was commercially successful, and her performance earned nominations for Best Actress at the 22nd Malaysia Film Festival and 2009 Screen Awards.

Nabila made a special appearance as Natasha in the comedy film Pisau Cukur (2009) directed by Bernard Chauly, featuring Nur Fazura and Maya Karin. She later acted in the fantasy romantic film Duhai Si Pari-Pari with Liyana Jasmay and Que Haidar. Nabila returned to television as the lead in the 13-episode melodrama Cinta Untuk Ain, again opposite Que Haidar, which aired on Slot Lestary TV3.

Nabila reprised her role as Tasya in the film Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 (2012), a sequel to Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam (2009). Her performance earned a Screen Award nomination for Best Actress (2012).

In 2013, she starred alongside Pekin Ibrahim and child actress Puteri Balqis in the TV3 drama series Balqis. In the same year, she appeared with Fizz Fairuz in the horror thriller Bisikan Syaitan, directed by Faizul A. Rashid, playing the role of Soraya.

For her performance in Balqis, Nabila won Best Actress at the 2014 Screen Awards. She later portrayed singer Saloma in a two-episode biographical telefilm titled Saloma, directed by Melissa Saila. She described the role as one of the most challenging of her career. She subsequently played Liyana in the drama series Ariana Rose, appearing with Nur Fathia, Arja Lee and Keith Foo.

In 2015, Nabila appeared in the horror film paranormal thriller Gamatisme, directed by Yeop Hitler Zami, and co-starring Syazwan Zulkifly. She also acted in the drama Akulah Balqis, directed by Fazli "Pali" Yahya, once again appearing with Puteri Balqis.

She made her stage debut in the theatrical adaptation of Hamka's novel Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck, staged at the Istana Budaya (IB) from 12 to 18 October 2015. She also hosted the travelogue show Awak Kat Mana on Astro Ria.

In 2016, Nabila appeared in Syamsul Yusof's horror film Munafik, playing the character Maria. Her performance earned her Best Actress at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival and Best Supporting Actress at the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Association Awards. She also received nominations for Best Actress (Film) at the 2016 Screen Awards and MeleTOP Film Star at the MeleTOP Era Awards 2017.

In late 2016, Skop Productions announced a sequel to Munafik. In March 2017, Nabila withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Maya Karin in Munafik 2. Nabila next appeared in the telenovela Dendam Aurora, portraying the character Aurora Abdullah.

Her next appearance was in the romantic biographical drama film Makrifat Cinta.

She acted in the online drama KL Gangster: Underworld, co-directed by Syafiq Yusof and Faisal Ishak, starring Beto Kusyairy and Zahiril Adzim. The series, based on the KL Gangster trilogy by Syamsul Yusof, began airing on iflix on 16 August 2018. Nabila appeared with Bront Palarae in the anthology drama Folklore, which began airing on HBO Asia on 7 October 2018.

She appeared in the music video for Ragaman by Faizal Tahir.

In 2019, Nabila performed in the staging of Ola Bola The Musical from 18 February to 3 March 2019 at Istana Budaya, alongside Douglas Lim.

Personal life Nabila married Zaidi Zailani in 2008, and they have a daughter named Ksha Laila, born in 2009. The couple divorced in 2011.

On 25 December 2015, Nabila married Mohd Izwan Johar, a café chef. She received a dowry of RM300.

Nabila revealed in August 2018 that she had not seen her father, Amy Search, for three years, and noted a disagreement with her stepmother, Norhasniza Hassan.

Filmography Films

Drama Year Title Character TV Channels Note 2002 Kisah Benar (Season 23) TV3 Episode: "Culture Shock" 2006 Badai Pesona Ringgit TV1 Guest actor 2008 Impak Maksima the Series Shikin TV3 Sari Maya Sari TV9 KL Menjerit The Series Mira Astro Ria Laila Majnun Laila TV3 2009 Gerak Khas (Season 11) Izan TV2 Episode: "Bully's Feet" Cinta Untuk Ain Ain TV3 Sari Maya 2 Sari TV9 Dari Mata Arisa Azarina TV2 2010 Na O Mei Camelia TV3 Ahmad Durrah Fatanah2011Mistik Alam HitamAstro Ria & Astro Prima Tanah Kubur (Season 1) Dila Astro Oasis Episode: "Fighting the Force" Dewa Cintaku Ona TV3 Tihany Tihany TV9 Laila Manja Azie TV3 2012 Friday I'm in Love Elly TV9 Pelangi Kasih Sofea TV3 7 Ramadan Sufiah (Young) Julia Julia 2013 Janji Shirah Shirah Udin Glamor Balik Kampung Zakiyya TV2 Teduhan Kasih Ayu TV3 Jodoh Itu Milik Kita Alya Astro Mustika HD Sangkar Yasmin TV9 Dia Suamiku Aisyah Astro Prima 2013–2014 Ariana Rose Liyana TV3 2014 Masihkah Ada Cinta Tina Tanah Kubur (Season 10) Tina Astro Oasis Episode: "My Corpse Steps" Antidot TejaTV3 2015 Bencinta Nabil's mother Akulah Balqis Seri 2016 Udin Glamor Balik Kampung 2 Zakiyya TV2 Sayap Jibril Aisyah Astro Oasis Episode: "Heart" 2017 Dendam Aurora Aurora Astro Prima Mr. Hijab Fazira TV3 2018 KL Gangster: Underworld Shameen Iflix Folklore HBO Asia Episode: "Toyol" 2019 Spanar Jaya X Mona TV3 Guest actor Kamar Kamariah Kamariah Iktibar Fatimah Episode: "Victim of Love" 2019–2021 Black Dr. Aisya Viu 2020 KL Gangster Underworld 2 Shameen Iflix,WeTV You Kat...? Maisarah Awesome TV 2021 Covid Oh Covid Salmiah TV3 Diva Popular Erma Erika Awesome TV Lockdown Aliya Astro Ria Terlerai Noktah Zaira TV3 Diva Popular 2 Erma Erika Awesome TV 2022 Melodi Raya: MELO'DRAMA'DI Raya Mom Wok TV3 2023 Sekali Aku Bahagia Aireen Alter-Naratif Mel Isa Viu 2024 Lelaki Itu Sarina TV3 Projek: Exit Zan's mother Astro Premier Hikayat Bawang Putih Bawang Merah Mum Kundur Astro Ceria Banjir Raya Leha Mediacorp Suria 2025 Dari Rahim Yang Sama Suraya TV3

Telefilm Year Title Character TV Channels Notes 2002 Kem 505 Nonis VCD First telefilm 2003 Meraung Ayu Satria Maya 2004 Cinta Kinabalu Anne 2008 Bahang Ravina Ravina Astro Prima Housekeeper Rencong Nisa TV2 2009 Bisikan Azazil Kid/ Wawa Astro Ria Hantu Raya Alahai Cucu Atuk Milah Astro Prima 2010 Emily Emily TV3 2011 Panggilan Ilahi Astro Prima Takbur Seorang Isteri Sheena TV9 Jangan Dilukai Hatinya Astro Oasis 2012 Mahar Untukmu Aisyah TV3 Kasih Bumi Kasih TV9 Rebah Taubat Wati TV3 Menara Cinta Nur 2013 Balqis Anis Sebenarnya Airis Cinta Gadis Igal-Igal Mona TV2 2014 Hanya Di Atas Kertas Elle TV3 Anak Aku Bukan Milik Aku Maya Saloma Bahagian 1: Mencuri Guruh Saloma Astro First Eksklusif Saloma Bahagian 2: Pandang Kaseh 2015 Rose Emilia Rose TV9 Olong Olong TV3 2016 Budak Dari Tak Bai Kisya Astro Ria Kulit Chempaka Astro Citra Batu Nisan Ibu Ana TV3 Ketupat Terakhir Dira Baju Berkancing Peniti Liza Tercipta Untukku Thia Astro First Eksklusif 2017 Lukisan Cinta Natasha Astro Ria Dan... Aku Jatuh Cinta Indah Astro Citra 2018 Malam Ini Aku Menangis Julia Astro Ria Arafah Arafah TV3 Rama-Rama Sahira ntv7 2019 Sirna Irma TV1 Dia Tak Berdosa Laila Remuk Aishah TV3 Syawal Untuk Semah Zulaikha 2020 Jihad Ramadan Juita 2021 Jeti Zaiton Aku Bukan Malaikat Shuhada TV1 2022 Pelampung Hayati TV2 Pak Kodi Diserang Zombie Aida TV3 2023 Hari-Hari Terakhir Seorang Pendosa Ramona Maaf Terakhir Midah 2024 Jodoh Geng G Julia Astro Warna Pelangi Yang Hilang Nora TV3 2025 Alibi Bella DEGUP

Theater Year Title As Note 2010 Natrah Musical 2015 Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck Haryati 2015 Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah Nenek kebayan 2019 Ola Bola The Musical: Restaging 2023 Lantai T. Pinkie Nyai Sunari

Television Year Title As TV Channel Notes 2011 Belahan Jiwa Host TV1 2015 Awak Kat Mana ? Astro Ria 2016 Apa Rasa ? Invitation artist Astro Prima Resepi Memikat Suami Astro Ria 2017 Bas Stop Astro Warna Episode: "Viral" 2019 Muzikal Lawak Superstar (Season 1) Host Co-Host with Nabil Ahmad 2020 33th Berita Harian Popular Star Award TV3 Co-Host with Dato' AC Mizal The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 1) Jury Astro Warna 2021 Laki Masak, Bini Lucky Host Awesome TV Award Drama Sangat 2021 TV3 Co-Host with Ain Edruce 2021–2022 Melodi 2022 36th Song Champion Award Co-Host with Alif Satar Sepahtu Reunion Live 2022 Nisa Astro Warna 'Invitation Artist:' Episode "True" 2023 Muzika Ekstravaganza 2023 Host TV2 Co-Host with Suzairhe Sumari 2023–2024 The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) Jury Astro Warna 2024 Masak Sana Sini New York Host TV Okey 2024–2025 Kek & Pastri TVS Co-Host with Dr. Ezani Monoto

Videography

Music video Year Song title Singer Ref. 2018 "Ragaman" Faizal Tahir

Discography +Single Year Song title 2009

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Categories Nominations Results 2008 21st Malaysian Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Akhirat 2009 22nd Malaysian Film Festival Best Actress Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam 2009 Screen Awards Best Actress (Film) 2012 2012 Screen Awards Best Actress (Drama) Mahar Untukmu Best Actress (Film) Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 2013 27th Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Popular Female TV Actress Nabila Huda 25th Malaysian Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Jalan Kembali: Bohsia 2 2014 2014 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress (Drama) Balqis 2016 28th Malaysian Film Festival Best Actress Munafik Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards Ceremony Best Supporting Actress 2016 Screen Awards Best Actress (Film) EH Style Awards! Most Stylish Female Celebrity Nabila Huda 3rd Melodi Awards Melodi Film Personality 2017 2017 MeleTOP Era Awards MeleTOP Film Stars Munafik Berita Harian Popular Star Awards 2016 Compatible Film Pairing (with Syamsul Yusof) 2018 MeleTOP Era Awards 2018 MeleTOP Actor Dendam Aurora MeleTOP Movie Star Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba 31th Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Popular Female TV Actress Nabila Huda Popular Female Movie Actress Best Movie Couple (with Ajak Shiro) Best Movie Couple (with Zul Ariffin) 2019 30th Malaysian Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Makrifat Cinta 2019 Screen Awards Best Actress in a Chain Drama Kamar Kamariah Best Actress in a Drama Dia Tak Berdosa 2022 2022 Seri Angkasa Awards Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama Jeti 2023 35th Berita Harian Popular Star Awards Popular TV Actress Nabila Huda Popular Film Actress 2024 33th Malaysian Film Festival Best Actress Secret