# Neelofa

Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (born 10 February 1989) is a Malaysian actress, television presenter, commercial model and entrepreneur. She rose to fame when participated in a drama queen competition, Dewi Remaja, winning the Dewi Remaja 2009/10 title organised by the Malaysian teen magazine, Remaja. She received her Bachelor International Trade and Marketing education at Sunway University College. Neelofa was named amongst 'Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia' in 2017. Beyond her entertainment career, she has been involved in multiple business ventures and launched Naelofar Hijab.

## Early life

Neelofa was born in Pasir Mas, Kelantan and is of Persian, Pakistani and Malay descent.
Neelofa studied in Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Langkawi, and achieved excellent results. After graduating, she studied and took A Levels (June 2007 – June 2009) for two years at KDU University College. Her dream was to further her studies in the United States of America, but her family did not approve of her decision. Neelofa then pursued her studies at Sunway University in Bachelor of International Business & Marketing.

## Entertainment career

Neelofa is a winner in Dewi Remaja (Miss Teen Malaysia) 2009/2010. She appeared in Kau Yang Terindah as Alisya and is a host of the television programs MeleTOP and Nona.
In 2014, she took acting classes at the New York Film Academy. Alongside Nabil Ahmad, Neelofa was also a host for a Malaysian television programme, MeleTOP aired on Astro Ria. She announced on the series that she was resigning as the host in December 2019 after seven years.
Positive reviews of her were given in the press and from the public for her acting in Lukisan Takdir and Wan Embong.

## Personal life

Neelofa's grandfather, Noor Mohamed Mohammad Din died on 20 November 2018 at the age of 83, but his cause of death is unknown. She is a cousin of celebrity chef, Adam Didam who died on 19 May 2019 due to lung infection. On 15 October 2020, Neelofa decided to wear niqab.
On 27 March 2021, she married televangelist and actor, Haris Ismail who is six years of her junior. Their first child, a son called Muhammad Bilal, was born on 29 January 2022. Their second child, a son called Abdullah Abbas, was born on 11 July 2023.

## Discography
### Single

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2023 | "Jodoh Ajal Rezeki" | with Faizal Tahir & Haris Ismail |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Azura | Azura | Debut film appearances |
| 2012 | SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu | Zura | |
| 2012 | Hantu Kapcai | Khadijah | |
| 2013 | Lemak Kampung Santan | Tiqa | |
| 2014 | Faithful | Sayang | Short film |
| 2014 | Dollah Superstar | Farra | |
| 2015 | Pilot Cafe | Sharmila | |

### TV series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2011 | Kasih Najihah | Najihah | TV9 |
| 2011 | Sumpah Anjasmoro | Wardina | TV3 |
| 2011 | Jiwa Dan Lara | Lara | TV3 |
| 2011 | Kitab Cinta | Mila | TV Alhijrah |
| 2011 | Tahajjud Cinta | Suraya | TV3 |
| 2012 | Kau Yang Terindah | Alisya | TV3 |
| 2012 | Amukan Pocong | Emma | TV3 |
| 2012 | Syahadat Cinta | Zainab | TV Alhijrah |
| 2013 | Karoot Komedia X (Season 2) | Nurse | Astro Warna |
| 2016 | Suri Hati Mr. Pilot | Warda Erina | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Red Velvet | Helena | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | Ti Amo, Sweetheart 100 Hari! | Malissa | Astro Ria |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2011 | Jemmah Kolesterol | Dr. Najihah | TV3 |
| 2011 | Pusing Beraya | Mariana | TV3 |
| 2011 | Korban Tak Jadi | Mariana | TV3 |
| 2012 | Ijam Non Yankee | Lin | TV3 |
| 2012 | Dibah Lori | Dibah | TV3 |
| 2012 | Nyanyian Sakaratul Maut | Nurain | TV3 |
| 2012 | Janji Jujur Sepi | Dhea | TV9 |
| 2012 | Tersalah Cinta | Cinta | TV3 |
| 2012 | Cahaya Insaniah | Nora | TVi |
| 2015 | Lukisan Takdir | Rita Anna | TV3 |
| 2015 | Wan Embong | Wan Embong | TV3 |
| 2017 | Suri Hati Mr Pilot Raya | Warda Erina | Astro Ria |
| 2020 | 6 Hari | Linda | Astro Citra |

### Host

| Year | Title | TV channel | Notes |
| 2011 | Sekolahku Hebat | Astro Ceria | |
| 2012 | Paparazzi | KRU TV | |
| 2012 | Anugerah Skrin | TV3 | with Awal Ashaari |
| 2012–2014 | Nona | TV3 | with Fara Fauzana |
| 2012–2019 | MeleTOP | Astro Ria | with Nabil Ahmad |
| 2013 | Dapur Panas | TV3 | |
| 2014 | MeleTOP Era Awards | Astro Ria | with Nabil Ahmad and AC Mizal |
| 2014 | HLive! Launching Ceremony | Astro Ria | with Nabil Ahmad and Aznil Nawawi |
| 2015 | MeleTop Era Awards | Astro Ria | |
| 2015 | NeelofaTV | YouTube | |
| 2016 | MeleTop Era Awards | Astro Ria | |
| 2016 | #ilofayou | YouTube | |
| 2020 | Next To Neelofa | Astro Ria | |
| 2021 | N to N | Astro Ria | with Nabil Ahmad |
| 2022 | Next To Neelofa 2 | Astro Ria | |
| 2024 | Next To Neelofa Raya | Astro Ria | |

### TV appearance

| Year | Title | Notes | TV channel |
| 2016 | Yeke? | Guest, Episode: "Princes and Princesses" | TV3 |
| 2016 | Melodi Raya 2016 | Guest | TV3 |
| 2016 | Motif Viral | Episode:? | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Le'PakNil | Episode:6 | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Astro Ceria Popstar Raya 2016 | Guest Host | Astro Ceria |
| 2016 | Hlive Exclusive with Neelofa | Guest | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Akademi Fantasia 2016 Final | Guest With Suri Hati Mr.Pilot Cast | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Gegar Vaganza (Season 3) | Week ke-2-Guest | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Akak-Akak Sangat | Ep: ?? Guest With Fattah Amin & Michael Ang | Astro Prima |
| 2016 | HLive Special Suri Hati Mr. Pilot | Guest with Fattah Amin | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Motif Viral | Episode: "Suri Hati Mr. Pilot" | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Taste Selebriti | Episode: "Kelantan" | Astro Mustika HD |
| 2016 | Inspirasi Hlive | Episode: "Neelofa" | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Alhamdulillah | Episode: | TV Alhijrah |
| 2016 | Imbasan Dr Muhaya | Episode: | TV Alhijrah |
| 2017 | Maharaja Lawak Mega 2017 | Judge | Astro Warna |
| 2022 | Nona | Guest host with Amyra Rosli | TV3 |
| 2022 | Wanita Hari Ini | Episode: "Transisi Kehidupan" | TV3 |
| 2022 | Sembang Viral (Season 2) | Episode: "Kesan Hentaman Netizen" | TV9 |

### Theatre

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014 | Bahayanya Wanita | Thai Girl |

### Music video appearance

| Year | Song title | Singer |
| 2010 | "Ku Bukan Aku" | Tilu |
| 2010 | "Fragile" | Seven Collar T-Shirt |
| 2011 | "Janji" | Akim Ahmad |
| 2013 | "Bila Aku Jatuh Cinta" | Awi Rafael |
| 2015 | "Untuk Cinta" | Hafiz Suip (with Adira) |