Mustapha Maarof
| Mustapha Maarof | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mustapha Azahari Maarof 1 January 1935 Tanjung Galau, Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan, Federated Malay States (now Malaysia) |
| Died |
15 December 2014 (aged 79) Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–2009 |
| Spouse(s) |
Suraya Harun (m. 1962–65) Rosnah Jasni (Roseyatimah) (m. 1967–87) |
Mustapha Azahari Maarof (1 January 1935 – 15 December 2014) was a Malaysian actor. He appeared in Hang Tuah (1959), 1957: Hati Malaya (2007) and Chermin (2007), among many other films. Maarof won the Veterans' Award presented at the 10th Malaysian Film Festival.[1] He served on the board of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia, from which he received the Industry Icon Award in 2010. Maarof co-founded the charity arm of Persatuan Seniman Malaysia, a Malaysian artists' collective. He was married twice, first to Suraya Harun from 1962–1965 and secondly to Rosnah Jasni, also known as Roseyatimah, from 1967 until her death on 14 December 1987.[2][3]
Maarof died in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur from respiratory failure at the age of 79.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Malay filmdom legend, Datuk Mustapha Maarof dies at 79". Astro Awani. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ Arrifin, Ashiqin (15 December 2014). "Mustapha Maarof missed his wife, Roseyatimah, son says". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ Chua, Dennis (15 December 2014). "Datuk Mustapha Maarof 1935 - 2014". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof dies". The Sun. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof passes away". The Star. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.