Shaheizy Sam

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Samad is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Shaheizy Sam.
Shaheizy Sam
شاهيزي سام‎
Sam in 2013
Born
Shaheizy Sam bin Abdul Samad

(1982-09-04) 4 September 1982 (age 42)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • producer
Years active1995–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children3
Relatives

Shaheizy Sam bin Abdul Samad (born 4 September 1982) is a Malaysian actor who was known as a young star in the 1990s before rising to fame in the film Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam in 2009, and Adnan Sempit in the following year.

Biography

Family

Three of his siblings are also involved in the entertainment industry. His first brother, Ahmad Shah Al-Jeffry (also known as Jeff), was a member of a 1990s pop group, A to Z. His sister, Zizie Ezette, is an actress with numerous film and TV dramas to her credit.[1]

Personal life

Shaheizy Sam married Malaysian actress Syatilla Melvin on 8 February 2016.[2] The couple has a son born in 2017.[3]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Sama Tak Serupa Mamat Debut film appearances
2009 Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam Acai
Syurga Cinta Alex
Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak Johan
2010 Adnan Sempit Adnan
Niyang Rapik Zizan
Evolusi KL Drift 2 Erry
Ngangkung Azim
2011 Kongsi Tumulak
Sekali Lagi Arman
Bini-Biniku Gangster Henry
Aku Bukan Tomboy Harry
Songlap Adam / Am
2012 Adnan Sempit 2 Adnan
Nongkrong Bada
Aku Ada, Kau Ada??? Nordin Ahmad
8 Jam Alang Budiman
SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu Sam
2013 Dua Kalimah Aiman
Adnan Sempit 3 Adnan
Kisah Paling Gangster Remy
2014 Adnan Sempit Sawadikap Adnan
Mamak Cupcake MJ
Kaki Kitai Grenggo / Din
Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia Nazmi
Kasut Ku Kusut Manap
2015 Rembat Malik
Polis Evo Khairul / Inspector Khai
2016 Mat Moto Acai
Interchange Detective Man
2017 Pinjamkan Hatiku Naufal
2018 Polis Evo 2 Khairul / Inspector Khai
2021 Edge of the World Subu
Zombitopia Zidik
2023 Tiger Stripes Dr. Rahim
Polis Evo 3 Khairul / Inspector Khai Also as co-executive
MALBATT: Misi Bakara Ramlee
La Luna Salihin Arshad
2024 SyurgaKu Amir Short film
Abnormal: Buas Taufiq Special appearance
Indera Joe
2025 The Original Gangster Jim
TBA Dawn Raid Khalid Ibrahim

Telemovie

Year Title Role TV channel
1998 Pa'e Pa'e TV3
Seiras Maya Atan
2003 The Son Iqbal NTV7
2004 Kelab Wayang Gambar Tengku Nasarudin Astro Ria
2007 Liang Lahad Arif
2008 Noda Semalam Hassan TV3
Cahaya Lailatulqadar Ustaz Faris Astro Prima
Alahai Cucu Atuk Ujang Astro Ria
2009 Intan Sayang Manja Hambali TV3
Ayam Goreng Comel Daniel
2010 Takdir Azman
Alahai Cicit Atuk Ujang Astro Ria
2011 Kubur Tak Bertanda Zein Astro Citra
2012 Takdir TV3
Nyanyian Sakaratul Maut Talib
2013 Adnan Semp-It Balik Raya Adnan
2014 Spain Uolls Akif
2015 Cermin Kasih[4][5] Amran
2017 Baby Bro Joe Astro First Exclusive
2023 Heist-Dil Adha Sam Astro Ria

Television series

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2007 Elly Himself NTV7
Bisikan Hati Fizi TV2
2008 Impak Maksima the Series Amran TV3
KL Menjerit The Series Jeff Astro Ria
Ali Din Tengku Iskandar TV3
Graduan AJ Astro Ria
2009 Gerak Khas (Season 11) Joe TV2 Episode: "Kaki Buli"
Kasanova XXL Ozi TV3
Legasi 43 Karat Johan
Keliwon (Season 2) Malik
2010 Jangan Pandang Belakang (Season 2) Khairul TV2
Asmaradana Amran TV3
Adnan Semp-It The Series Adnan Astro Warna
2013 Kisah Cinta Shah TV3
2015 Ajaibnya Cinta Akif
Oh My English!: Class of 2015[6] Himself Astro TVIQ Episode: "The Sam Scam"
2016 Aku Bukan Bimbo Dani Ikram Astro Ria
2022 Take CTRL Papa TA-DAA!
2024 Takdir Itu Milik Aku Zarif Adha Astro Ria

Television show

Year Program Role TV channel
2016–2017 Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016 Jury Astro Warna

Web series

Year Title Role Network Notes
2015 Pelangi Cinta Sam CLEAR Malaysia YouTube Special series for CLEAR shampoo

Endorsements

Year Product Notes Ref.
2012 Mamee Noodles
2013 WeChat with Lisa Surihani
Nescafè
2014 Mahsuri Soy Sauce
2015 CLEAR Shampoo with Juliana Evans
ARTISARI with Khaty Fauziah & Fezrul Khan
Alba

Discography

  • Oh! Saya Sayangkan Mamee
  • Begini Caranya Feat Yana Samsudin
  • Bangun Feat Liyana Jasmay
  • Go ! Go ! Go ! Feat Aniu (ost Rembat)

Activism

On 21 May 2015, Sam was appointed alongside comedian Nabil Ahmad as the 1JPJ Youth Squad Icons by the Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ). The purpose of 1JPJ Youth Squad is to provide public awareness of road safety and foster a spirit of volunteerism, unity and patriotism.[7]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2009
22nd Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Supporting Actor Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam Nominated
2010
2nd Shout! Awards
 Hot Guy Award — Nominated
23rd Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Supporting Actor Evolusi KL Drift 2 Won
14th Skrin Awards
 Best Supporting Actor (Film) Nominated
Yasmin Ahmad Award — Won
Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Fabulous Awards
 Hot Guy Won
2011
24th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Artist Won
Most Popular Film Actor Won
Most Popular TV Actor Nominated
15th Skrin Awards
 Best Actor (Film) Kongsi Nominated
24th Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Actor Won
2012
Media Hiburan Readers Choice Awards
 Favourite Celebrity Award — Won
25th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Sri Perak Award Nominated
Most Popular Film Actor Nominated
Stylish Male Artist Nominated
3rd Stail EH! Awards
 Best Celebrity Achievement Nominated
1st Blockbuster Awards
 Best Male Performance Bini-biniku Gangster Nominated
Sekali Lagi Nominated
3rd Shout! Awards
 Hot Guy Award — Nominated
16th Anugerah Skrin
 Best Actor (Film) Songlap Won
25th Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Actor Nominated
SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu Nominated
2013
26th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Artist — Won
Most Popular Film Actor Won
Best on Screen Chemistry (with Yana Samsuddin) Nominated
Stailo Male Artist Nominated
1st Warna Comedy Awards
 Best Comedy Actor – Film Adnan Sempit 2 Nominated
2nd Blockbuster Awards
 Best Male Performance Nominated
Best Theme Song (with Yana Samsuddin) "Beginilah Caranya" Won
17th Skrin Awards
 Best Actor (Film) SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu Won
1st Melodi Awards
 Dynamic Artist Award — Nominated
Male Choice Artist Award Nominated
1st ASEAN International Film Festival
 Best Actor[8][9][10] Songlap Won
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS)
 Anugerah Pencapaian Karyawan Filem Peringkat Antarabangsa — Won
2014
27th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Film Actor Nominated
Stailo Male Artists Nominated
2nd Warna Comedy Awards
 Best Comedy Actor – Film Adnan Sempit 3 Nominated
2015
2nd MeleTOP ERA Awards
 Film Stars Award Adnan Sempit Sawadikap Nominated
28th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Artist[11] — Won
Most Popular Film Actor Won
3rd Warna Comedy Awards
 Best Comedy Actor – Film Adnan Sempit Sawadikap Nominated
Kaki Kitai Nominated
Most Popular Comedian – Male — Nominated
2016
3rd MeleTOP ERA Awards
 Film Stars Award Polis EVO Nominated
Best Fashion Award — Nominated
Popular Online Star Award Nominated
1st Online Choice Awards
 Online Choice – Best Actor Nominated
Dnars Choice – Handsome Guy Nominated
29th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Film Actor Nominated
28th Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Actor Polis EVO Nominated
20th Skrin Awards
 Best Actor (Film) Nominated
5th Stail EH! Awards
 Best Body – Male Celebrities — Nominated
Best Celebrity Achievement Nominated
Favorite Couple (with Syatilla Melvin) Nominated
3rd Melodi Awards
 Melodi Film Personality Nominated
Melodi Sensational Couple Personality (with Syatilla Melvin) Nominated
Telenovela Awards
 Popular Actor Award Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia Nominated
2017
29th Malaysian Film Festival
 Best Supporting Actor Interchange Won
21st Skrin Awards
 Best Supporting Actor (Film) Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Seleb A-Z: Zizie Izette". Murai.com. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ^ Shaheizy Sam weds Syatilla Melvin, Retrieved on 8 February 2016.
  3. ^ Ramlah Zainal (9 May 2017). Shaheizy timang anak lelaki – Hiburan. Retrieved 22 June 2017. (article in Malay)
  4. ^ (in Malay) Cermin Kasih gandingan hebat Sam, Tiz Zaqyah. Sinar Harian. 9 October 2015.
  5. ^ Sia, Wendi (15 October 2015). "'Cermin Kasih' writers discredited: KOMFIT urges FINAS to take action". The Daily Seni. The Daily Seni. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Musim terbaharu Oh My English! Class of 2015 bermula Ahad ini". Berita Harian. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  7. ^ (in Malay) Skuad Muda 1JPJ diyakini bantu kurang indeks kemalangan maut. The Rakyat Post. 21 May 2015, 8.24 pm.
  8. ^ (in Malay) Filem Malaysia & Indonesia dominasi calon AIFFA. Astro Awani. Astro Awani Network Sdn Bhd. 29 March 2013.
  9. ^ Ting, Russell (31 March 2013). Glorious night for Shaheizy at Asean international film awards. The Star. Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  10. ^ (in English) Malaysia wins four awards at AIFFA 2013. The Star. Star Media Group Berhad. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  11. ^ (in English) Shaheizy Sam Wins Malaysia’s Favourite Artiste For The Third Time Archived 12 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. MYNEWSHUB. 6 April 2015.
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