Wawa Zainal
Malaysian actress and model
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Wawa Zainal (born Nur Hawa Zainal Abidin; 19 March 1992) is an actress and model from Lahad Datu, Sabah. She is the eighth child of eleven siblings. She is married to actor Suhairil Sunari or better known as Aeril Zafrel.[1]
19 March 1992
- Actor
- Model
- Producer
- MIG Talents (2012–2015)
Wawa Zainal | |
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| Born | Nur Hawa binti Zainal Abidin 19 March 1992 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Known for |
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| Spouse |
Aeril Zafrel (m. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
Career
Wawa's cousin, Faris Hadzir, is a former guitarist for the band Bunkface.[2] He has been showcasing his talent in the world of modeling since he was 12 years old. He first acted in the drama series Ana Lulu[3] Apart from that, he is also an artist under the patronage of the company Metrowealth (MIG) together with famous actors such as Shaheizy Sam, Lisa Surihani, Intan Ladyana, Kamal Adli and many more.
Personal life
Wawa Zainal married actor Aeril Zafrel secretly on 25 February 2012, and married for the second time on 4 February 2013 at Masjid Jumhuriah, Taman Dato’ Harun, Petaling Jaya. Wawa and Aeril had their wedding ceremony at Dewan Sri Kenangan MPSP Sungai Petani, Kedah on 31 January 2015. The couple is blessed with 4 children.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Botol Dalam Botol Kicap | Puteri | First film |
| 3 Temujanji | Adira | ||
| Aji Noh Motor | Sutera | ||
| Seram Sejuk | Rose | ||
| Budak Pailang | She | ||
| 2013 | Pada Suatu Cinta Dahulu | Nora | |
| 99 Kali Rindu | Qalbie | ||
| Longkai | Suraya | ||
| Kisah Paling Gangster | Rina | ||
| 2021 | Sabda Kasih | Kasih Murni | Also as a publisher |
| 2024 | Abnormal: Buas | Special appearance, as publisher | |
| Klepet | — | As a producer, post-production | |
Drama
| Year | Title | Character | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gaia (Season 1) | Niko | Astro Ria |
| 2011 | Ana lu'lu | Bunga | TV3 |
| KLIK | Amanda | Cheerful Astro | |
| 2012 | KLIK (Season 2) | ||
| Bunga-Bunga Syurga | Saffiya | TV3 | |
| Cinta Buat Emelda | Zalida | ||
| Takdir Qismah | Anis | ||
| Impian Raya Emelyn | Rina | TV9 | |
| 2013 | Cinta Qaseh | Qaseh | TV3 |
| 2014 | Cerita Cinta Kita | Salmah | |
| 2016 | Duda Terlajak Laris | Anis Nabihah | |
| Patahnya Sebelah Sayap | Tania | ||
| 2018 | Sejadah Untuk Dia | Zara | Astro Oasis |
Telefilm
Music video
| Year | Song title | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Hanya Aku" | Hyper Act |
Television
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
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| 2012 | 26th Berita Harian Popular Star Award | Popular Female New Artist | Wawa Zainal | Won |
| 2013 | MeleTOP Era Award | MeleTOP Couple (with Aeril Zafrel) | Nominated | |
| 27th Berita Harian Popular Star Award | Compatible On-Screen Couple (with Aeril Zafrel) | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | EH Style Awards! | Most Photogenic Celebrity | Nominated | |
| Favorite Celebrity Couple (with Aeril Zafrel) | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama Awards 2015 | Favorite Female Drama Actress | Cerita Cinta Kita | Nominated |
| Favorite Hero-Heroine (with Aeril Zafrel) | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Cast | Nominated |
