Ahmad Izham Omar

Datuk
Ahmad Izham Omar
Born (1969-12-15) 15 December 1969 (age 55)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Alma materBerklee College of Music
Suffolk University
Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor[1]
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • Composer
  • Music producer
Parents
  • Omar Othman (father)
  • Jaybah Ibrahim (mother)
RelativesAireen Omar (sister)

Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar (born 15 December 1969) is a film producer, music composer and music producer. He's currently become Chief Explorer of Komet, a content company focusing on new and progressive creative content from Southeast Asia.

Career

Media Prima Berhad and Primeworks Studios

He's currently worked as Chief Explorer of Komet, a content company focusing on new and progressive creative content from Southeast Asia. He was the former Executive Director of Content & Creative of Disney+ for Southeast Asia.[2][3][4][5][6]

He was also the former chief executive office of Primeworks Studios after served for 9 years where he also become executive producer for feature films and series.[7][8] He was also formerly the chief executive officer of Media Prima Television Network (MPTN), which included all four free-to-air television channels owned by the Malaysian media group including, TV3, ntv7, 8TV,[9][10] and TV9.[citation needed]

Izham's other notable stints have included heading the Media Prima Radio Networks (MPRN) with popular Malaysian radio stations including Hot FM, Kool FM, Fly FM and One FM in its stable.[citation needed]

Music career

A multi award-winning music producer, arranger, songwriter and musician, Izham's musical career started with legendary Positive Tone record label in 1994,[11] producing progressive music that captured the imagination of Malaysia. He first became well known by being associated the vocal group called Innuendo which he popularized.[citation needed]

His other feats also include launching a world-class video portal called Tonton, which was heralded as a breakthrough by the global industry, being awarded the Most Promising Entrepreneur Award by Enterprise Asia, being accepted as a delegate in the prestigious Asia Society 21 Young Leader's Summit, and recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by VIMA (Voice of Independent Music Awards) for his contribution to music.

Izham was also the Chairman of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) besides being a Trustee of Yayasan 1Malaysia. He had a monthly column in the New Straits Times called “For The Record” where he talks about all things music and creativity.[12]

Filmography

Film

As executive producer unless otherwise noted
Year Title Notes
2014 Mamak Cupcake Story writer
2017 J Revolusi
2018 Pulang Also as story writer, screenplay writer and theme music (The Goodbye Theme)[13][14][15]
2019 Sangkar
Ejen Ali: The Movie
2021 J2: J Retribusi
2024 Siksa Kubur † Post-production
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Series

As executive producer unless otherwise noted
Year Title Notes
2016-2023 Ejen Ali 39 episodes
2019-2020 Alif & Sofia 73 episodes
2023 Special Force: Anarchy 7 episodes

References

  1. ^ "I wanted to impress the girls". New Straits Times. 8 April 2006. pp. H23. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ Cheema, Sukhbir (17 November 2020). "Malaysia's Ahmad Izham Omar is now an executive director at Disney+". Mashable. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ Wong, Ee Lin (17 November 2020). "Media Prima's Primework Studios ex-CEO appointed executive director for Disney+". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Disney+ hires Ahmad Izham Omar for South-East Asia role". The Star. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. ^ Frater, Patrick (16 November 2020). "Disney Plus Hires Izham Omar for South East Asia Role". Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Media Prima says Primeworks Studios CEO leaving to pursue new challenges". The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  7. ^ HM, Bisnes (30 October 2020). "Khairul Anwar ganti Izham Omar ketuai Primeworks Studios". Harian Metro. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Ahmad Izham Omar steps down as CEO of Media Prima's Primeworks Studios". Marketing-Interactive. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Choice judges". Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2008.
  10. ^ "Media Prima consolidates TV management; appoints Ahmad Izham Omar as executive director of 8TV | Media". Campaign Asia. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  11. ^ "A music man and his new beat". Asia Africa Intelligence Wire. 4 November 2004. Retrieved 17 June 2008.
  12. ^ A Bakar, Suffian (31 March 2017). "Ahmad Izham Omar kekal Pengerusi CMCF". Berita Harian. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  13. ^ Online, N. S. T. (6 August 2018). "Majalah 3 highlights the story that inspired 'Pulang' | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  14. ^ Othman, Zaharah (8 July 2018). "Postcard from Zaharah: Love in a stormy sea of life | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  15. ^ Chua, Dennis (27 July 2018). "#Showbiz: Pulang, an endearing tale of family and friendship | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 28 February 2024.