# Aziz M. Osman

Aziz M. Osman (born 2 October 1962) is a Singaporean-born Malaysian actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He is the director general of his own production company, Ace Motion Pictures.

## Career

Aziz started his acting career as an infant in 1963 film, Ibu Ayam directed by Salleh Ghani. In 1976, at the age of 14, he alongside his three siblings took a role in 1976 film, Sayang Anakku Sayang directed by Jamil Sulong and is a remake of a 1970 Shaw Brothers film, The Younger Generation. The film earned Aziz won the Best Child Star at the 22nd Asia Pacific Film Festival.
His directing career begin in 1990 when he directed his debut film, Fenomena, which stars Ramona Rahman and M. Nasir. Aziz a fan of science fiction films made by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, which inspired him to write and direct Malaysia's first science fiction film, XX Ray. He also took the main role as a university student named Amir. The success of XX Ray led him to directed its two sequels, which released in 1995 and 2019 respectively. The third sequel received negative reviews upon its release. Since then, he directed more commercially successful films including Puteri Impian (1997) and Leftenan Adnan (2000).

## Personal life

He was born in Hougang, Singapore and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
His father is M. Osman, a Malaysian singer in 1960s, while his mother Afida Es is an actress. His brother Zulkifli is also a film director. Aziz has been married three times and has 7 children from these marriages.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as | Role | Notes |
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Actor | Role | Notes |
| 1963 | Ibu Ayam | | | | Children | Debut film appearances |
| 1976 | Sayang Anakku Sayang | | | | Aziz | |
| 1979 | Pasung Puaka | | | | | |
| 1990 | Fenomena | | | | — | |
| 1992 | XX Ray | | | | Amir | |
| 1994 | Femina | | | | Journalist | |
| 1994 | Fantasi | | | | Reporter | |
| 1995 | XX Ray II | | | | Amir | Executive producer |
| 1995 | Penyu | | | | — | |
| 1996 | Scoop | | | | — | |
| 1997 | Baginda | | | | — | |
| 1997 | Puteri Impian | | | | | |
| 1998 | Puteri Impian 2 | | | | Mr Ravi | |
| 1999 | Senario The Movie | | | | Newreader | |
| 2000 | Leftenan Adnan | | | | Feast Guests | |
| 2000 | Senario Lagi | | | | Hotel Worker | |
| 2001 | Seri Dewi Malam | | | | — | |
| 2001 | Lagi Lagi Senario | | | | Fish Catcher | |
| 2002 | Idola | | | | — | |
| 2002 | Gerak Khas The Movie II | | | | Taxi Drivers | |
| 2002 | Mr. Cinderella | | | | Bob | |
| 2003 | Gila-Gila Pengantin | | | | — | |
| 2003 | Gila Bola | | | | Abang Lisa | |
| 2004 | Trauma | | | | — | |
| 2004 | Bintang Hati | | | | — | |
| 2004 | Biar Betul | | | | — | |
| 2004 | Gila-Gila Pengantin Remaja | | | | — | |
| 2005 | Senario XX | | | | Villagers | |
| 2005 | Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular | | | | — | |
| 2006 | Senario Pemburu Emas Yamashita | | | | — | |
| 2008 | Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam | | | | Fulus News Boss | |
| 2009 | Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang | | | | Dekar Agas & Raja Muda Bugis | |
| 2009 | Setem | | | | Postman | |
| 2009 | My Spy | | | | Bodyguard 1 | |
| 2010 | Lu Pikirlah Sendiri De Movie | | | | Old Punks | |
| 2010 | Jin Notti | | | | Hisyam / Razlan | |
| 2011 | Al-Hijab | | | | | |
| 2012 | Azura | | | | | |
| 2012 | Untuk Tiga Hari | | | | | |
| 2013 | Papadom 2 | | | | Postman | |
| 2014 | Dollah Superstar | | | | Director | |
| 2015 | Jengka | | | | — | The first film issue, producer |
| 2017 | Bukan Cinta Malaikat | | | | — | He directed it with Herdanous Labobu |
| 2017 | Kerja Kahwin | | | | | |
| 2018 | Busker | | | | Professor | |
| 2019 | XX Ray III | | | | Amir | |
| 2020 | Tyickoouns | | | | Mannan father | |
| 2021 | 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang | | | | Pak Jabit | |
| 2021 | Kampong Pisang Musikal Raya Istimewa | | | | Pak Jabit | |
| 2021 | Chomel | | | | Bidin | |
| 2021 | Antaramasa | | | | Prof. Amir | |
| 2021 | Mat Bond Malaya | | | | | |
| 2021 | Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan | | | | Pak Jabit | Short film |
| 2022 | Kampong Pisang Berbuah Dua Kali | | | | Pak Jabit | |
| 2022 | Jaga-Jaga Senarionion | | | | Dr. Kamarul | |
| 2022 | Juang | | | | — | He directed it with Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim, Matt Lai, Osman Ali and Kabir Bhatia |
| 2023 | Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang | | | | Rahmat | |
| 2023 | Geng Sakau Vs Hantu Ting Tong | | | | Pak Ajak | |
| 2024 | Banglo Seksyen 12 | | | | — | Also as supervising producer |
| 2024 | 19 Puasa Playboys Of Plestik Hitam | | | | Abang Ajis / Pak Jabit | |
| 2024 | The Experts | | | | Film director | Special appearances alongside Soffi Jikan |
| 2024 | Baik Punya Ah Long | | | | Ustaz Hanif | |
| 2024 | Geng Jin | | | | Tok Ketua | |
| 2025 | 6 Jilake | | | | — | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Actor | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 1981 | Drama Minggu Ini: Tok Awang | | | | | TV1 | |
| 1993–1996 | Cili Padi | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 1998 | Cinderella | | | | Borhan | TV3 | |
| 1999 | Romeo & Juliet | | | | Zack | TV3 | |
| 2005–2008 | Puteri | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2005–2009 | Dunia Anita | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2006–2007 | Misi XX Ray | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2007–2010 | Bong | | | | — | TV9 | |
| 2007–2009 | Kisah Kaisara | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2007–2009 | Fara | | | | Dr. Salim | TV3 | Episode: "Duta Produk" |
| 2008 | Romeo | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2008 | Pendekar 5 | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2008 | Vice Versa | | | | Yusri | TV3 | |
| 2008 | Luna Fantasiku | | | | — | Tonton | |
| 2008 | Sari Maya | | | | | TV9 | Special appearance |
| 2009 | Permanduku Jutawan | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2009 | Kapten Kit | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2009 | Comel | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2013 | Demi Dia | | | | — | TV3 | |
| 2016 | Gerak Khas (Season 16) | | | | | TV2 | Episode: "Lintah Darat" |
| 2017 | Gerak Khas (Season 17) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Love Scam", co-director |
| 2017 | Dia Bidadariku | | | | — | Astro Ria | |
| 2017 | My Darling, Inspektor Daniel | | | | — | Astro Ria | |
| 2017 | Anak Merdeka | | | | — | Astro Prima | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Gerak Khas (Season 18) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Gadis Maya" |
| 2019 | Gerak Khas (Season 19) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Dendam Menular" |
| 2019 | Gerak Khas (Season 19) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Belut" |
| 2019 | Gerak Khas (Season 19) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Ejen Penjerat" |
| 2019 | Gerak Khas (Season 19) | | | | — | TV2 | Episode: "Curang" |
| 2020 | Kampong Pisang Bersiri-siri | | | | Pak Jabit | Astro Citra | |
| 2021 | Gerak Khas (Season 20) | | | | — | TV3 | Episode: "Taiwan Money Scam" |
| 2021 | Gerak Khas (Season 20) | | | | — | TV3 | Episode: "Gadis Lari" |
| 2021 | Kisah Rumah Tangga | | | | — | Astro Ria | Episode: "Mencantum Cinta" |
| 2021 | Keluarga Baha Don (Season 3) | | | | Commissioner | Viu | |
| 2021 | Dukun Diva | | | | | Astro Citra | |
| 2022 | Puteri Reunion | | | | Azizan Rosman | TV3 | |
| 2022 | SMK (Season 4) | | | | Dato' Idris | Astro Ceria | |
| 2022 | Aku Seorang Polis | | | | — | YouTube | |
| 2022 | Kamcing | | | | Tok Daud | Sooka | |
| 2023 | Legenda Putri Qaseh | | | | Hidayat | Astro Ceria | |
| 2023 | B.A.R.I.S.T.A: Misi Terpaling Sulit | | | | Pak Ngah | Astro Ria | |
| 2024 | I.D. | | | | Pok Me | Astro Premier | |
| 2025 | One Cent Thief (Season 2) | | | | President Tuan Seri Khalid Ilyas | Astro Citra | |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Credited as | Credited as | Credited as | Role | TV channel |
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Actor | Role | TV channel |
| 1985 | Nanti Mati | | | | | TV1 |
| 1987 | Mawas | | | | — | TV3 |
| 1991 | Wawasan | | | | — | TV1 |
| 1992 | Anak Angkat | | | | — | |
| 1993 | Tunggu Sekejap | | | | — | |
| 1994 | Cinta Selluloid | | | | — | |
| 2003 | Neon | | | | Restaurant Patrons I | VCD |
| 2017 | 16 Puasa | | | | Aziz | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2017 | Karya 12 Vol 2: Semerah Darah | | | | Joe | Astro Citra |
| 2019 | 17 Puasa | | | | Aziz | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2020 | Cik Petir Putrajaya | | | | — | TV3 |
| 2021 | Kampong Bharu | | | | — | TV2 |
| 2021 | Saka MySejahtera | | | | Tok Manap | Astro Citra |
| 2022 | Raya-Nion | | | | — | Sooka |
| 2023 | Raya Heist | | | | Hj. Osman | Tonton |
| 2023 | Dalang | | | | Ikhlas | Tonton |
| 2024 | Hentian Gerik | | | | — | Astro Warna |
| 2024 | Jodoh Geng G | | | | Ayah Ku | Astro Warna |

## Awards and nominations

* Best Director (Baginda) ... TV3's Anugerah Skrin 97/98, 1998
* Best Editor (Femina) ... 11th Malaysia Film Festival, 1994
* Best Art Director (Femina) ... 11th Malaysia Film Festival, 1994
* Promising New Director (Fenomena) ... 9th Malaysia Film Festival, 1990
* Best Child Actor (Sayang Anakku Sayang) ... 22nd Asia Film Festival, South Korea, 1976