# Nora Danish

Nora Mohd Danish Hanif (born 7 March 1982), professionally known as Nora Danish, is a Malaysian actress, singer, host and model.

## Background

Nora was born on 7 March 1982 to a parent of Arab and Burmese descent. She was educated at Convent National Secondary School in Kajang.

## Career

Her entertainment career started in 2004 when she first appeared in Hotlink Mysterious Girl ads.
She first gained attention in television when she starred a lead role in a comedy sitcom called Puteri. In 2013, Nora appeared in three Malay films Lagenda Budak Hostel, Mencari Cinta & 2 Kalimah.
In June 2014, Nora revealed a few sneak previews on her official Instagram account about her 2014 film Pengantin Malam co-starring Farid Kamil. She also starred with Shaheizy Sam in a blockbuster film Polis Evo.

## Personal life

Nora Danish was once married to businessman on 20 June 2006 but they divorced when she was 3 months pregnant in July 2008. They have a son.
On 30 March 2017, she remarried to Mohamed Nedim Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz who is the son of the UMNO BN politician, Nazri Aziz. She became the stepmother to his son from his first marriage which ended in a divorce in the year 2013. The couple has a son of their own in February 2018.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular | Mala | Film debut |
| 2006 | Senario Dalam Pemburu Emas Yamashita | Dr. Lisa | |
| 2010 | Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak 2 | Seha | |
| 2010 | Cuti-Cuti Cinta | Eeva Elian | |
| 2011 | Seru | Yana | Special appearance |
| 2012 | Aku Terima Nikahnya | Arlisa | |
| 2013 | Lagenda Budak Hostel | Seroja | |
| 2013 | Mencari Cinta | Myra | |
| 2013 | Dua Kalimah | Selena | |
| 2013 | Bencinta | Fathia | |
| 2014 | Pengantin Malam | Maya | |
| 2014 | Anak Jantan | Nara | |
| 2015 | Gudang Kubur | Zarra | |
| 2015 | Hantu Bungkus Ikat Tepi | Mimie | |
| 2015 | Suami Aku Ustaz | Alisa | |
| 2015 | Jurassic World (Malay dubbed) | Claire Dearing | Voice only |
| 2015 | Suamiku Jatuh Dari Langit | Asyikin | |
| 2015 | Polis Evo | Anis | |
| 2015 | Chowrasta | Hanizah | |
| 2015 | Isteri Untuk Dijual | Bella | |
| 2017 | Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 | Sheila | Indonesia movie |
| 2017 | Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 2 | | Indonesia movie |
| 2018 | Bukan Cinta Malaikat | Dewi | Malaysian - Indonesian films |
| 2018 | Makrifat Cinta | Sofea | |
| 2020 | Kelaster | Ain | |
| 2022 | 7 Minggu Sebelum Kahwin | Syifa Hana | |
| 2022 | Kan Cheong | Ayu | |
| 2022 | Seratus | Waitress | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | Sumpahan Malam Raya | Misha | |
| 2023 | Raya Heist | Nor | |
| 2023 | Polis Evo 3 | Anis | |
| 2023 | Sayu Yang Syukur | Liana | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2013 | Maharaja Lawak Mega 2013 | Permanent Judge | Astro Mustika HD |
| 2015 | Sensasi BollyOne HD | Host | ABO BollyOne HD |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2005–2008 | Puteri | Puteri Fara Nordin | TV3 | |
| 2006 | Gerak Khas | Fara | TV2 | Episode: "Minah Rewang" |
| 2006 | Misi XX-Ray | | TV3 | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Pendekar 5 | Tun Fatimah | TV9 | |
| 2008 | Gadis Cuci (Season 1) | Nasha | Astro Ria | |
| 2009 | Sumpah Bunian | Siti Hawa | TV3 | |
| 2009–2010 | Tiga Serumah | | Astro Warna | |
| 2010 | Arjuna | Cempaka | TV3 | |
| 2010 | Putera Katak | Tina | TV3 | |
| 2011 | Ana Lu'lu | Ana Lu'lu | TV3 | |
| 2011 | Khurafat The Series | Mastura | Astro Ria | |
| 2011 | Tentang Dhia | Nur Kamardhia (Dhia) | TV3 | |
| 2011 | Ariana Mikhail | Ariana | TV9 | |
| 2013 | Benci Vs Cinta | Alisa | Astro Ria | |
| 2015 | Ajaibnya Cinta | Halimatun | TV3 | |
| 2015–2016 | Mak Cun! | Halimatun | TV3 | |
| 2016 | Rumi & Jawi | Sharon | Astro Prima | |
| 2018 | Bahagia Bukan Bidaan | Ain Farhana | TV3 | |
| 2019 | Imaan | Imaan | Astro Ria | |
| 2019 | Atin, Atan & Mak Cun | Halimatun | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Sepenggal Puisi | Aisha | Astro Citra | |
| 2020 | Rumah Dara | Rara | Awesome TV | The comedy-drama series at Awesome TV |
| 2020 | Bougainvillea | Mimie | TV3 | |
| 2021 | Covid Oh Covid | Suhaila | TV3 | |
| 2022 | Puteri Reunion | Puteri Fara Nordin | TV3 | |
| 2023 | Nak Dengar Cerita Hantu? | | DEGUP | |
| 2024 | Perang Nasi Dagang: Kelate VS Ganu | Mek La Chendering | Astro Warna | |

### Online drama

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2019 | Ombak Rindu The Series | Dr. Khadijah | Iflix | 1 episodes |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2003 | Cinta KLCC | | VCD |
| 2004 | Celak Pak Andam | Lisa | VCD |
| 2005 | Poyo | Norma | VCD |
| 2010 | Madu Sorok | Nora | TV3 |
| 2012 | Jujur Aku Dayus | Lisa | TV3 |
| 2012 | Maafkan Aku | Marya | TV3 |
| 2012 | Anak Ikan | Maria | Astro Prima |
| 2012 | Panah Asmara | Adilla | TV1 |
| 2012 | Di Bawah Langitmu | Annur | TV3 |
| 2014 | Spain Uolls | Halimahtun / Tun / Heli | TV3 |
| 2016 | Cikgu Timah Sekolah Bandar | Timah | Astro Citra |
| 2016 | Mak Cun Pi New York | Halimahtun | TV3 |
| 2016 | Karya 12: Lampu Merah | Nora | Astro Citra |
| 2017 | Kuntom | Kuntom | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | Hingga Jumpa Lagi | Eva | Astro Citra |
| 2020 | Puyah & Putat | Puyah | Astro Citra |
| 2021 | 6 Langkah Menghancurkan Ex-Boyfriend | Sha | Astro Citra |
| 2022 | Survival 486 | Syuhada | Astro Citra |
| 2024 | Bakal Menantu Hajah Noraini | Kalsom | TV1 |

### Music video

| Year | Song Title | Artist |
| 2011 | "Ajari Aku" | Anuar Zain |
| 2011 | "Sempurnakan Aku" | Anuar Zain |

## Discography

| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2017 | "Ini Lagi Boom" | Nora Danish ft. W.A.R.I.S |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2005 | Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award | Most Popular Female Newcomer | Nominated |
| 2007 | Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award | Most Glamorous Dress | Won |
| 2009 | Parti Hip TV Award | Hot Mama Artist | Nominated |
| 2010 | Stail EH! Award | Most Photogenic Celebrity | Nominated |
| 2010 | Shout! Awards | Hot Chick Award | Nominated |
| 2011 | PPMH Award | Celebrity Gallant Award | Nominated |
| 2011 | PPMH Award | Hot Widow Award | Won |
| 2011 | PPMH Award | Hot Mama Award | Nominated |
| 2011 | Skrin Award | Pantene Shine Award | Nominated |
| 2011 | Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award | Popular Female Artist Online | Nominated |
| 2011 | Bintang Popular Berita Harian Award | Popular Female TV Actress | Nominated |
| 2012 | Stail EH! Award | Most Photogenic Celebrity | Nominated |
| 2012 | Stail EH! Award | Promising Celebrity Choice | Nominated |
| 2012 | Shout! Awards | Hot Chick Award | Won |
| 2017 | Anugerah Instafamous 2017 | #tilljannah with Nedim | Won |
| 2018 | Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards | Kategori Pendatang Baru Terbaik | Nominated |