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Rafidah Abdullah

Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
After graduating from University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Laws degree, Rafidah Abdullah entered the entertainment field as one of the original presenters of 3R, an infotainment programme for young women. She began writing scripts for 3R and went on to write for other television programmes such as Satelit, Generasi, Table For Two, Impian Illyana, and Kami.

In 2002, Rafidah received a Chevening scholarship to pursue her Masters in Scriptwriting at Goldsmiths College in the University of London. Since her return in 2006, Rafidah has continued hosting 3R, and has been appointed Unicef ambassador for Malaysia along with her 3R co-hosts.

Rafidah wrote and appeared in the critically acclaimed film Gol & Gincu (2005), which was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 19th Malaysian Film Festival. The film was followed up with a TV series of the same title, for which Rafidah was head writer. Her second screenplay was Pisau Cukur (2009). She also appears in a cameo role in the film Susuk (2008).

Known For

  • Istanbul Aku Datang!
  • Manisnya Cinta di Cappadocia
  • Kami Histeria
  • Gold Diggers
  • Gol & Gincu Vol. 2
  • Sa Balik Baju
  • She Was Pretty (MY)
  • From Saga With Love
  • RIOT!
  • Alter-Naratif

Rafidah Abdullah Filmography

2023
RIOT! (TV Series) · as Newscaster
2017
Wanita Terindah · as Dr. Yasmin
2014
2009
Gold Diggers · as Spa Receptionist
2008
Susuk · as Girl With Walkie Talkie
2005
Gol & Gincu · as Zie

2023
From Saga With Love (TV Series) · as Head Writer
2023
RIOT! (TV Series) · as Series Producer
2023
RIOT! (TV Series) · as Original Idea
2022
She Was Pretty (MY) (TV Series) · as Head Writer
2012

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