Zaiton Abdullah[1] (born 2 April 1937) was one of the most popular and talented Malay film actresses in the 1950s and 1960s. Zaiton disappeared from the movie industry when Shaw Brothers's Malay Film Productions closed down.

Zaiton
Born
Zaiton Abdullah

(1937-04-02) 2 April 1937 (age 87)
Lorong Engku Aman, Kampong Melayu Geylang Serai, Geylang, Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
Other namesZaiton
Years active1955–1968
Known forHang Tuah
Anakku Sazali
Bujang Lapok
Ibu Mertua-ku
Spouses
Abdullah Hussein
(m. 1956; div. 1964)
Syed Abdullah Alkaff
(m. 1965; died 2017)
Children5
Awards3rd Asian Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress (Hang Tuah)

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1968 Raja Bersiong Cindera
1967 Lampong Karam
1966 Kacha Permata Azizah
Aksi Kucing Azizah
1965 Takdir
1964 Siapa Besar Maznah Senget
1963 Budi dan Dosa Hasmah
Korban
1962 Gerhana Nora
Ibu Mertua-ku Kalsom Bee also known as Chombi
1961 Seniman Bujang Lapok Herself Cameo appearance
Si Tanggang Kenanga
Ali Baba Bujang Lapok Harem Dancer Guest appearance
1960 Putera Sangkar Maut
Lela Manja Lela Sari Dewasa
Pertarongan Molek
1959 The Golden Trumpet Filipino film
Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup Melur
Samseng
1958 Sri Menanti Fatimah
Doktor Noor
1957 Bujang Lapok[2] Herself
Taufan Fatimah
1956 Anakku Sazali Mahani
Hang Tuah Tun Teja
1955 Kipas Hikmat Tengku Azizah
Abu Hassan Penchuri Dayang Guest appearance
Jubah Hitam

Awards and nominations

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The 3rd Asian Film Festival

Year Film Category Results
1956 Hang Tuah Best Supporting Actress Won


Malaya Film Festival (FFM)

Year Film Category Results
1956 Hang Tuah Best Supporting Actress Nominated
1958 Taufan Best Actress Won
1962 Gerhana Nominated
1966 Aksi Kuching Nominated


2006 Era Award

Year Appreciation Results
2006 Era Art Award Won

References

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  1. ^ Chombi terkilan, Utusan Online
  2. ^ Video clips
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