# Adibah Noor

Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar (3 September 1970 – 18 June 2022) was a Malaysian singer, actress and master of ceremonies. She made her start in the entertainment industry in 1995 and had gone on to star in films such as Sepet and Gubra.

## Early life and career

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Adibah was a teacher who taught English as a second language and was previously a graduate of the National University of Malaysia. Her first singing competition was in a talent show called Suara 90-an Nescafe, where she won first place in 1994.

## Career
### 2005–2010: Terlalu Istimewa, Cahaya

In 2006, Adibah released her first album entitled "Terlalu Istimewa". The album featured an eponymous song, a ballad written in response to the rape and gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl that took place in Johor Bahru in January 2004. The album garnered critical acclaim and six nominations for the 13th Anugerah Industri Muzik, as well as Best Ballad and Best Vocal in the 21st Anugerah Juara Lagu.

### 2011–2022

To celebrate her 22 years in the entertainment industry, Adibah planned to hold a mini concert named 'Into The 3rd Decade' to take place on 21 and 22 October at KLPAC, Kuala Lumpur. Adibah also served as a judge for a singing competition talent show for Astro titled Duo Star.
On 24 February 2017, it was revealed that Adibah would release her third full album Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa in March. The album, containing eight tracks, would include collaborations with singer like Misha Omar, Anuar Zain, Amir Jahari, Nassier Wahab, Dina Nadzir and Sam Innuendo among others.

## Death

Adibah died at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 18 June 2022 due to her fourth-stage ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old. She was buried at Taman Keramat Permai Muslim Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, Selangor.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Sepet | Kak Yam | |
| 2006 | Buli Balik | Host | |
| 2006 | Gubra | Kak Yam | |
| 2007 | Mukhsin | Kak Yam | |
| 2009 | Talentime | Cikgu Adibah | |
| 2010 | Magika | Makcik Halia | |
| 2010 | Hooperz | Coach D | |
| 2010 | Crayon | Mak Engku | |
| 2010 | Aku Tak Bodoh | Mak Jah | |
| 2011 | Nasi Lemak 2.0 | Nor | |
| 2012 | Hoore! Hoore! | Lia | |
| 2012 | Pontianak vs Orang Minyak | Saodah | |
| 2013 | Kolumpo | Teacher | |
| 2014 | Mamak Cupcake | Jury | |
| 2014 | Rentap | Puan Nora | |
| 2015 | Fundamentally Happy | Habiba Hj Salam | |
| 2017 | Mencari Rahmat | Datin Azizah | |
| 2019 | Rumahku | Mak Engku | Short film |
| 2021 | The Code of Happiness | Puan Nina | |
| 2021 | Selamat Hari X Jadi | Dekan | |
| 2021 | Chomel | Hakim Zulaikha | |
| 2021 | Hantu Ke Lima | Puan Sri Zaleha | |
| 2021 | Busuk | Ustazah Mariam | Short film |
| 2022 | Juang | Kak Long | Her last film |
| 2023 | Eraser | Khatijah | Her last film |
| 2023 | Adoiii Jiwaku | Munah | Her last film |
| 2024 | Baik Punya Ah Long | Cassandra Khutub | Her last film |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2009 | Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd | Fatimah | Channel 5 | |
| 2012 | Small Mission Enterprise | Aminah | NTV7 | |
| 2012–2013, 2017 | Oh My English! | Puan Hajar | Astro TVIQ | |
| 2017 | Jadikan Aku Yang Kedua | Hajar Latifah | Astro Oasis | |
| 2018 | Lafazkan Kalimah Cintaku | Kak Kembong (Bong) | Astro Ria | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Plan Cinta | Che Timah | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Kampung People 2 | Dona | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Rumah Dara | Umi Jah | Awesome TV | |
| 2021 | Covid Oh Covid | Habsah | TV3 | |
| 2021 | Man Transform | | Awesome TV | |
| 2021 | Keluarga Untuk Disewa | Puan Sri Maryam | TV9 | |
| 2022 | Mem & Bibik Bibik | Bibik Mok | TV3 | |
| 2022 | Hantu Raya Pergi Perang | Dato' Null | Sooka | Her last drama, special appearance |

### Television movies

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2014 | Nostalgila | Mechanic | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2014 | Nasi Dagang Nasi Ayam | Abibah | TVi |
| 2015 | Nasi Ayam Duda | Timah | TV2 |
| 2016 | Mati Tunggu Sekejap | Kamaliah | Astro Oasis |
| 2017 | Cupid | Boss | Astro Citra |
| 2017 | Bisik Pada Allah | Kiah | Astro Citra |
| 2019 | Pendoa Yang Ikhlas | Kak Limah | TV2 |
| 2020 | Aku OCD | | Astro Citra |

### Radio

| Year | Title | Station |
| 13 February 2013 – 31 May 2016 | Suria Pagi | Suria |

### Commercials

* Title
* TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Makan Bola
* TV3 Fifa World Cup 2002: Pasu Pecah
* TV3 Crocodile Hunter
* TV3 The Rock
* TV3 Merdeka Combat
* TV3 Temple
* TV3 Raya: Cekodok Monster
* TV3 Raya: Baru Balik Dari London
* TV3 Raya: Kucing Hitam
* Telekom Malaysia: ITalk
* Hari Raya: Proton
* Petronas: Ikan Dilaut, Asam Didarat
* Libresse
* Libresse: Wachaaa!
* Delivery Ke Hati Seri
* Sadaqah

## Discography
### Studio albums

* Terlalu Istimewa (2005)
* Teman (2010)
* Jiwa Sentuh Jiwa (2017)
* Kecurigaan (2022)
* Setulus Rasa (2022)

### Other singles

* Zapin Cinta SMS (duet with Senario)
* Appy Thots (featuring Doul)
* Hujan (theme song of Mukhsin)
* Bahasa Rindu (duet with Nizam)

## Awards and nominations

* Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Best Vocal) - Adibah Noor
* Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Ballads Category) - "Terlalu Istimewa"
* Anugerah Juara Lagu 2006 (Best Song) - "Terlalu Istimewa"
* Hits 1 Akhir 2007 (Overall Winner) - "Terlalu Istimewa"
* Hits 1 Akhir 2007 (Best Performance) - "Terlalu Istimewa"