Amelia Thripura Henderson (born 20 October 1995 in Selangor) is a Malaysian-British actress, television presenter, YouTuber and model.

Amelia Henderson
Henderson interviewed on MeleTOP in 2015
Born
Amelia Thripura Henderson

(1995-10-20) 20 October 1995 (age 29)
Nationality
  • Malaysian
  • British
Occupations
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar
(m. 2015; div. 2018)
Parent(s)Graham L. Henderson (father)
Dr. Jaya Rudralingam (mother)

Early life

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Amelia Thripura Henderson was born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, and she is the daughter of a Malaysian Indian dentist mother of Ceylonese descent, Dr. Jaya Rudralingam and a Scottish architect father, Graham L. Henderson.[1][2][3] She has a younger brother named Alexander Rudrakeith Henderson.[3] Henderson is a Malaysian-British dual national as she attained British citizenship from her father through birth. Henderson is a member of Mensa International, with a certified IQ of 180.[1]

Personal life

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Henderson wed a member of the Kedah royal family, Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar in 2015. Following the wedding, Henderson was conferred the honorific form of address as "Yang Berbahagia Datin Indera Amelia Thripura Henderson". The couple divorced after 3 years of marriage in 2018. They have no children.[4]

Prior to her marriage with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson embraced Islam and adopt the name Putri Noor Amelia Thripura Henderson Abdullah. After divorced with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson renounced Islam, discontinued the usage of her Muslim name and converted back to Hinduism.

Filmography

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Film

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Feature films

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Talentime Melati
Pisau Cukur Young Bella
2012 SeeFood Ruby Voice role
War of the Worlds: Goliath Young Girl Voice role
2014 Ribbit Marcella Voice role; English version
2021 J2: J Retribusi Amy
2023 Didi & Friends The Movie Captain Zee Voice role
Pulau Kat
2024 Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey Inaya
2025 Blood Brothers Sheila
Keluang Man TBA

Direct-to-video

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List of voice performances in direct-to-video
Year Title Role
2008 Barbie in A Christmas Carol Kelly / Tammy
2009 Barbie and the Three Musketeers Miette
Sing Along with Barbie Miette

Television films

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Year Title Role Network
2016 Anak Mat Salleh Tapi Melayu Mary TV3
2018 Renjana Nora ntv7
DM Hati Awak Izza
30 Hari Membunuh Cinta Rara Astro Citra
Nadi Luna Fira TV3
2022 Bourgainvillea Nina TV2

Television series

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2006 Keluarga Adam TV2
2008 Kasut Tumit Tinggi Astro Prima
2013 Ninja Cat, Ichi Ni San! Eager Beaver, Nicole / The Paw TV9 Voice role
2015 Knowsy Nina Wants To Know Knowsy Nina TV apps Voice role
Keluarga Pontimau Sabrina TV3
2016 Oh My English!: After School Amelia Astro TVIQ,
Astro Maya HD
2018 Jangan Benci Cintaku Damia TV3
Pengantin 100 Hari Erina
2019 Cinta Non Grata Darlina
Voice Note Mira
Hilang Kasih di Sarajevo Emina Suria
2020 Rindu Yang Terindah Airis Warda TV3
Pengantin Satu Malam Zulaikha Nasreen
2021 Romantika 4 Hari 3 Malam Lana Analia
Cik Ayu Mee Sanggul Cik Ayu Astro Ria
Kisah Cinta Kita Natasha / Aleesa TV3
2023 One Million Dollar Voice Zana Astro Ria
2024 I.D. Anggun Zahara Astro Premier

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2008 Sugar Pals Gloria/Bernice TV2 Voice role
2009 The English Room Host Astro TVIQ
2010 The English Room: Let's Talk!
2013 SPM English Literature Component Astro Tutor TV SPM
2015 MYEG Daily/SuperSport Daily/Dashing Daily Astro Supersport
2015–2016 GO TRAVEL GOASEAN
2016 B Healthy Astro Bella
2019 Dewi Remaja Astro Ria
2020 Kelas #DudukRumah Cameo Astro Tutor TV
Ohsem!!! Host Awesome TV
2022 Roller Kata (Season 2)
2022–present Gempak Most Wanted Astro Ria with Sean Lee
2023 Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022 with Sean Lee, Radin Amir Affendy & Elly Mazlein
Sepahtu Reunion Al-Puasa Sally Astro Warna Episode: "Di Mana Jodohku"
TikTok Awards Malaysia 2023 Host TV3 with Izzue Islam & Sherry Alhadad
2024 Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2023 Astro Ria with Sean Lee, Sherry Alhadad & Zizan Razak

Music video

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Year Title Performer(s)
2020 "Khayalan Dalam Rindu" Sam Suhaid
2022 "Sama Seperti Dulu" Hael Husaini
2023 "Kau Aku Satu" Alif Satar & The Locos

Podcast

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Year Title
2022–present Studio Sembang

Controversy

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In 2022, Amelia sparks a controversy when Idris Khan[a] and herself breach a contract for A. Aida's drama project of Sekali Lagi Cinta Kembali. She would eventually brought the case to the court as she stated that she did "nothing wrong" in the process.[5] The court ruled A. Aida's side in April 2023 and herself was ordered to pay RM200,000 to the production.[6] She then won appeal in the High Court in October 2023 as the court ruled her side.[7] However, the court ordered her to pay RM10,000 compensation to the production.[8]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 5th Stail EH! Awards Most Promising Celebrities Nominated [9]
2017 6th Stail EH! Awards Most Sexy Female Celebrities Nominated
2019 Face of Malaysia Awards Celebrity Star of the Year Won [10]
14th Asia Model Awards Model Star Award – Malaysia Won [11]
2nd Instafamous Awards Stylish Instafamous Award Won [12]
32nd Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards Most Popular Female New Artist Jangan Benci Cintaku Nominated [13][14]
2022 6th World Outstanding Grandmasters Excellence Award Malaysia Most Outstanding Best Actress Excellence Award Won [15][16]

Notes

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  1. ^ Not to be confused with British actor, Idris Khan.

References

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  1. ^ a b Yeoh, Angelin (1 September 2016). "Amelia Henderson is a real life warrior princess". TheMalayMailOnline. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. ^ Chu, Mei Mei (14 June 2019). "Klang-born model Amelia Henderson turns racist comments into opportunity to preach love". The Star. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Do You Still Remember This Girl? You Will Be Amazed To See How She Looks Like Now!!!". The Coverage. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  4. ^ Mohamed, Raja Nurfatimah Mawar (26 August 2018). "Memang kami sudah berpisah - Amelia Henderson" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Amelia Henderson goes through with court case against A. Aida". Yahoo News. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  6. ^ "Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM200,000 for contract breach". Yahoo News. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  7. ^ Roslan, Suraya (2023-10-27). "Amelia Henderson wins appeal over RM200k damages for TV drama breach of contract | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  8. ^ "Breach of contract: Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM10,000 in nominal compensation". The Star. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  9. ^ "ANUGERAH STAIL EH! 2016". EH! (in Malay). 31 March 2016.
  10. ^ Thomas Tan (21 May 2019). "Lee Xuan wins Face of Asia-Pacific 2019". cj.my. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  11. ^ Annie May (10 June 2019). "Malaysian Model Amelia Henderson Wins Award In South Korea". hype.my. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  12. ^ "Senarai Penerima Anugerah Instafamous 2019 Dibawakan Oleh Hurr.tv" (in Malay). mahagosip.com. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  13. ^ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (August 16, 2019). "Bintang baharu, lama hangatkan saingan Top 5 ABPBH 32". Berita Harian (in Malay).
  14. ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (September 22, 2019). "Mira Filzah Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 32". Berita Harian (in Malay).
  15. ^ Siah, Danial (2022-03-14). "CEO OF FINAS APPLAUDS DATO' JALALUDDIN HASSAN, AMELIA HENDERSON, AND SANJNA SURI FOR INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 6TH WORLD MOST OUTSTANDING GRANDMASTER EXCELLENCE AWARD". Kr8tif Express. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  16. ^ Alhamzah, Tahir (2022-03-17). "#Showbiz: Jalaluddin Hassan receives lifetime achievement award | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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