Biography
Who is Neelofa?
Early life and education
Neelofa: Born in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, she is of Persian, Pakistani, and Malay descent. She completed her schooling at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Langkawi before attending KDU University College for two years to study for her A Levels between 2007 and 2009.
While she initially hoped to study in the United States, she eventually enrolled at Sunway University College. There, she earned a degree in International Trade and Marketing. Her academic background laid the foundation for her later work in business ventures, including the launch of her brand, Naelofar Hijab.
Career in television and film
Her professional breakthrough occurred when she participated in the Dewi Remaja competition, where she secured the winning title for the 2009/2010 season. This victory launched her into the entertainment industry. She subsequently appeared in various acting roles, including the project Kau Yang Terindah as the character Alisya.
Beyond acting, she became a prominent television personality. She served as a host for programs like Nona and the long-running show MeleTOP on Astro Ria, where she worked alongside Nabil Ahmad for seven years. In 2014, she sought further professional training by taking acting classes at the New York Film Academy. Her performances in projects like Lukisan Takdir and Wan Embong earned positive feedback from both critics and viewers.
She stepped down from her hosting duties on MeleTOP in December 2019. Throughout her career, she has balanced her roles as a commercial model, television presenter, and business owner. Her professional status was highlighted when she was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2017.
Personal life and family
In October 2020, she made the personal decision to wear a niqab. She later married Haris Ismail, an actor and televangelist who is six years her junior, on 27 March 2021. The couple has two sons together, Muhammad Bilal, born in January 2022, and Abdullah Abbas, born in July 2023.
Her family includes her sister, Noor Nabila. She also faced personal losses, including the passing of her grandfather, Noor Mohamed Mohammad Din, in 2018, and her cousin, the chef Adam Didam, in 2019.
Birthday and age
Neelofa was born on February 10, 1989, which makes Neelofa 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Neelofa shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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