Azean Irdawaty
Malaysian actress and singer (1950–2013)
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Azean Irdawaty binti Yusoef (27 February 1950 – 17 December 2013) was a Malaysian actress and singer, whose career spanned 40 years.
Born
February 27, 1950
Azean Irdawaty binti Yusoef
February 27, 1950
DiedDecember 17, 2013 (aged 63)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Resting place
Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Damansara, Kuala LumpurOthernamesKak Yan
Azean Irdawaty | |
|---|---|
| ازيان ارداوتي | |
| Born | Azean Irdawaty binti Yusoef February 27, 1950 |
| Died | December 17, 2013 (aged 63) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
Resting place | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur |
| Other names | Kak Yan |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1970–2013 |
| Spouse |
Khairil Anwar Zainal Mokhtar Rashidi
(m. 1980; died 2013) |
| Children | 3 (including Benjy) |
Personal life
Irdawaty began her singing career in 1970, and also had a film and television acting career.[1]
Death
In 2008, she was diagnosed with cancer. On the night of 9 December 2013, she was admitted to the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) after falling unconscious. Azean Irdawaty died from liver failure, caused by cancer, on 17 December, aged 63.[2] On 18 December 2013, she was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Di-Belakang Tabir | ||
| 1975 | Anak Seluang Jauh Melaut | ||
| 1980 | Esok Masih Ada | Faridah | |
| 1981 | Perjanjian Syaitan | Ribut | |
| Mama Oh Mama | Rohani | ||
| 1982 | Langit Petang | Ruby | |
| 1988 | Perempuan | Mahani | |
| 1991 | Bintang Malam | Ibu Ayam | |
| 1996 | Sutera Putih | Shalin | |
| Amelia | Kalsom | ||
| 1997 | Gemerlapan | Mother Mimi | |
| Layar Lara | Auntie@Seniwati Zai | ||
| Baginda | Teacher Azian | ||
| 1999 | Burung Besi | My Lady | |
| 2000 | Anaknya Sazali | Maria | |
| 2003 | Laila Isabella | Datin Jasmine | |
| 2005 | Kemarau Cinta | Dahlia | |
| Anak Mami Kembali | Mak Bee | ||
| 2006 | Main-Main Cinta | Prof. Azean | |
| Diva Popular | Julia Gautiasana Larva | ||
| 2007 | Waris Jari Hantu | Tok Wan Rimau | |
| Otai | Puan Farah | ||
| Nana Tanjung 2 | Mami Jay | ||
| 2009 | Talentime | Embun | |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Dadah | TV1 | |
| 1978 | Aku Anak Wayang | ||
| 1983 | Panggilan Pusara | ||
| 1999 | Idaman | Datin Ruby | Astro Ria |
| 2003 | Orang Gaji 41 | Azizah | TV3 |
| 2004 | Sephia | ||
| Dalam Hati Ada Cinta | Nurul | Astro Ria | |
| Salina | TV3 | ||
| 2005 | Salina 2 | ||
| Dalam Hati Ada Cinta 2 | Nurul | Astro Ria | |
| 2006 | Mya Zara | Datin Aisyah | TV3 |
| 2007 | Datin Diaries | Datin Mary | |
| Kasih Suci | Puan Zain | ||
| 2009 | Waris | Tok Wan Rimau | TV2 |
Telemovie
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Satu Pegangan | TV1 | |
| 1990 | Tackle Suami | TV3 | |
| Hanya Kerana Aku Seorang Perempuan | TV1 | ||
| 1994 | Ratu Jamu | TV3 | |
| 1995 | Reflek | TV1 | |
| 1996 | Orang Gaji | TV3 | |
| 1997 | Kompromi | TV1 | |
| 2003 | Aduhai Esah | Esah Mother | TV3 |
| Kondo Madu | Rohana | TV2 | |
| Aisah Lima Puluh Sen | Aisah | Astro Ria | |
| Orang Gaji 2 (Bomoh) | VCD | ||
| Hanya Untukmu | TV3 | ||
| 2004 | Tanah Kubur | Datin Yvonne | Astro Ria |
| 2007 | Sangga Saadah | Mak Long | TV3 |
| 2011 | Hati Seorang Ibu | Mak Som | Astro Prima |
