# Faizal Hussein

Mohd Faizal Hussein (born 31 May 1967) is a Malaysian actor. He made his acting debut in 1972 and is known for his role as Roy in the 1986 teen film Gila-Gila Remaja, directed by his father Hussein Abu Hassan. In 2019, Harian Metro listed him as one of the top 10 best Malaysian actors of all time.

## Career

Faizal made his first film appearance in the film Darah Panglima in 1972, at the age of five.
Starting acting in 1982 with the film Senja Merah, he jumped up after starring Gila-Gila Remaja in 1986 as Azroy. Directed by his father, the late Hussein Abu Hassan, he made a huge impact for Faizal to prove his family's artistic blood.
After that, he gained a lot of attention and starred in several films that featured him playing the protagonist. After almost three years of not appearing in a movie, he finally got the offer to bring the antagonist through Leftenan Adnan. His attempt succeeded, and led to various protagonist characters he brought to the film, as well as drama.
Faizal appeared with Saiful Apek and Zul Yahya in a comedy investigation action film MX3 directed by Yusof Kelana on 25 November 2003.
In 2013, Faizal returned to the role of Azroy in a movie directed by V. Nagaraj, Gila-Gila Remaja 2, the continuation of the 1985 movie, Gila-Gila Remaja that directed by his father. This film was also starred by Hairul Azreen, Faralyna Idris, Taiyuddin Bakar, Fizz Fairuz, and Bella Dally.
On 17 January 2015, Faizal played the main character along with Sari Yanti in the television film, Penjara Seorang Isteri based on Salmah and Zaid's wedding on the basis of mutual love and their marriage was given two shades. In this television film, based on a true story, Faizal acted as Zaid.
Working under the direction of Pekin Ibrahim, Faizal succeeded in acting as Pit in the film Mat Moto released on 14 January 2016.

## Personal life

Faizal has a wife, Suhaila Sulaiman, who was also an actress. They have two children.

## Filmography

Key :
* Unreleased movies/dramas

### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1972 | Darah Panglima | | Debut film appearances |
| 1973 | Kelana | | |
| 1973 | Penyamun Si Bongkok | Young Ladim/Putih | |
| 1975 | Bunga Padi Berdaun Lalang | | |
| 1982 | Senja Merah | Young Anuar | |
| 1985 | Bujang Selamat | Bujang | |
| 1986 | Gila-Gila Remaja | Azroy @ Roy | |
| 1987 | Gila-Gila Si Pikoy | | |
| 1988 | Tuah | Sultan Anuar Alauddin Shah/Hang Jebat | |
| 1988 | Fighting Madam 2 | | Hong Kong film |
| 1989 | Tak Kisahlah Beb! | Borhan @ Bob | |
| 1989 | Misteri Harta Karun | Ganda | Indonesian film |
| 1991 | Kanta Serigala | Zarul | |
| 1991 | Bayangan Maut | Eddie | |
| 1992 | XX Ray | Anuar | |
| 1993 | Fantasi | Teruna/Rahmat | |
| 1994 | Sofia-Jo | Joe | |
| 1996 | Litar Kasih | Herman | |
| 1996 | Siapa Dia? | Saiful | |
| 1997 | Sate | Kadir | |
| 2000 | Leftenan Adnan | Private Ayob | |
| 2001 | Getaran | Zamri | |
| 2002 | KL Menjerit | Pit | |
| 2002 | Gerak Khas The Movie II | Frankie | |
| 2003 | Janji Diana | Ijoy | |
| 2003 | MX3 | Mamat | |
| 2005 | Pontianak Menjerit | Yassin | |
| 2005 | GK3 The Movie | Raymond | |
| 2009 | Jalang | | |
| 2010 | 2 Alam | | |
| 2011 | Abuya | Abuya | |
| 2011 | Datin Ghairah | Suffian | |
| 2012 | Azura | Azura's dad | |
| 2012 | Bunohan | Ilham | |
| 2012 | Leftwings | | |
| 2013 | Gila-Gila Remaja 2 | Azroy @ Roy | |
| 2013 | Longkai | Bada | |
| 2013 | Balada Pencinta | Gangster | |
| 2014 | Fobia Malam Pertama | Massage handle | |
| 2014 | Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadoccia | Bakhtiar | |
| 2015 | Gudang Kubur | Anwa | |
| 2015 | Kapsul | Zohri Ibrahim | |
| 2016 | Mat Moto | Pit | |
| 2016 | Mrs K | Tano | Malaysia–Hong Kong film |
| 2017 | Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba | Pondolou | |
| 2017 | KL Wangan | Yudi | |
| 2018 | Dukun | Karim | |
| 2018 | Kalla: Hidup Atau Mati | Dr. Ezahar | |
| 2018 | 7ujuh | Inspector Azmi | |
| 2019 | XX Ray III | Anuar | |
| 2019 | Geran | Haji Daud | |
| 2019 | Pusaka | ASP Mansor | |
| 2020 | M4M4 | Inspector Azahari | |
| 2021 | Proksi | Mr. Roy | |
| 2022 | Rajawali | Abang Long | |
| 2022 | Remp-It 2 | Pit | Special appearance |
| 2022 | Daddyku Gangster | Karim | |
| 2023 | Harum Malam | Kiai Hassan | |
| 2023 | Imam | Haji Syamsuri | |
| 2023 | Syaitan Munafik | Nizam | |
| 2023 | Bintang Yang Terindah | Amir | |
| TBA | Saadiah: Bekal Kasih Merdeka | | Post-production |
| TBA | Esok Yang Lebih Baik | | Post-production |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 1994 | Hati Waja | Sharif | TV1 | |
| 1994 | Runtuh | | TV1 | |
| 1999 | Fitrah Khadijah | | TV1 | |
| 2001 | Madu Empat | Alang | TV3 | |
| 2004 | Sembilu | Azman | TV2 | |
| 2006 | Sembilu Kasih | Azman | TV3 | |
| 2008 | Fajar Kinaboi | Kamal | TV1 | |
| 2008 | Abadi Sebuah Cinta | Faizal | TV3 | |
| 2009 | Senja Permai | Hairi | Astro Prima | |
| 2009–2010 | Cuci Cuci Services | | TV2 | |
| 2011 | Gerak Khas (Season 13) | Joe | TV2 | Episode: "Buru" |
| 2011 | Seharum Kenanga | Omar | TV2 | |
| 2011 | Pak Su Man | Tarmizi | TV Alhijrah | |
| 2012 | Puaka Bunga Tanjung | Andaman | TV9 | |
| 2012 | Metro Skuad (Season 1) | Joe | TV2 | Episode: "Jerat Awang Hitam" |
| 2012 | Lara Hati | Roslin | TV9 | Guest artist |
| 2012 | Ameera | Jai | TV3 | Guest artist |
| 2012 | Dalam Hati Ada Taman | Tuan Zul | Astro Ria | |
| 2013 | Metro Skuad (Season 2) | Rambo | TV2 | Episode: "Jalan Pintas" |
| 2013 | Dahlia | Fuad | Astro Mustika HD | |
| 2014 | Beret Hijau (Season 2) | | TV1 | |
| 2014 | Oh My English! (Season 3) | Homeless | Astro TVIQ | Episode: "Ramadan" |
| 2014 | Jiwa | Alif Rizal | TV3 | |
| 2014 | Azam Ramadan Su | Luqman | TV3 | |
| 2015 | Papa Chef | Chef Zikri | TV1 | |
| 2016 | Cinta Macarons | Jefri | TV2 | |
| 2016 | Si Kolot Suamiku | Tengku Ahmad Ehsan | Astro Ria | |
| 2017 | Cerita Dari Mastika | Hamid | Astro Prima | Episode: "Kereta Rosak" |
| 2018 | KOPI | A Bum | Tonton | Episode: "Kopi Jantan Kaw" |
| 2019 | Devoted | Musa | Viu | |
| 2019 | Strike Back: Revolution | Hassan Ahmed | Cinemax | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Dua Takdir Cinta | Tuan Ismail | Astro Prima | |
| 2020 | Jaman Tori | Sultan Sulaiman | Awesome TV | |
| 2021 | Kisah Rumah Tangga | Kalif | Astro Ria | Episode: "Azan Rumah Abah" |
| 2021 | i-Tanggang | Rahmat | Astro Citra | |
| 2021 | Dak Dan Ofis | | Awesome TV | |
| 2021 | Oh My Hantaran | Bujas | TV9 | Special appearance |
| 2022 | Epilog 3 Naga | Azroy | Awesome TV | |
| 2022 | One Cent Thief | Shah Karim | Astro Ria | |
| 2023–2024 | W: Two Worlds | Omar Yusuf | Viu | |
| 2024 | Menanti Senja | Kamal | TV3 | |
| 2024 | Baby Papa | Didie | Tonton | |
| 2025 | One Cent Thief 2 | Shah Karim | Astro Citra | |
| 2025 | Bidaah | Walid Muhammad | Viu | |

### Telemovie

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 1986 | Drama Minggu Ini: Putik Kasih | Farid | TV1 |
| 1992 | Cari-Cari Jodoh | Zainal | |
| 1993 | Sebuah Pelayaran | | VCD |
| 1993 | Antara Dua Bayang | | TV3 |
| 1994 | Hello | Haz's lover | TV3 |
| 1994 | Pengantin Popular | | TV3 |
| 1995 | Diari Hati Julia | | TV3 |
| 1996 | Prelude | | TV3 |
| 1996 | Putih Gaun Pengantin | Ridzuan | TV3 |
| 1997 | Wasiat Untuk Natili | | TV3 |
| 1997 | Maaf Kami Tak Sengaja | | TV3 |
| 1999 | Impian Suraya | | |
| 2003 | Kordi & Konah | | |
| 2007 | Sebuah Ijtihad | Ehsan Ali | |
| 2007 | Lahad | | TV2 |
| 2008 | Kalam Cinta Rabiah | Zakuan | TV3 |
| 2009 | Wira Malam Bisikan Naga | Wira Legend | Astro Ria |
| 2010 | Kasut Emas | Otai | TV2 |
| 2011 | Bertemu Kasih | Syukri | TV1 |
| 2011 | Anak | Amir | Astro Prima |
| 2011 | Maafkan Aku Papa | Salim | TV2 |
| 2011 | Kenapa Aku Mencuri ? | Pejal | Astro Prima |
| 2011 | Aku bin Abdullah | | Astro Prima |
| 2011 | Kerana Aku Seorang Anak | Hisham | TV9 |
| 2012 | Aku Bukan Buaya | | NTV7 |
| 2012 | Kasihnya Qaseh | Rizman | TV1 |
| 2012 | Puteri Pulau Tuba | | TV2 |
| 2012 | Diba Benci Abah | Borhan | Astro Prima |
| 2012 | Ke Pintu Bahagia | Azmin | TV3 |
| 2012 | Fatihah Untuk Abah | Dollah | TV3 |
| 2012 | Mati Hidup Semula | Ayah Lan | Astro Oasis |
| 2013 | Bungkusan Leman | Sham | TV2 |
| 2013 | Delusi | Dato' Hanif | TV9 |
| 2013 | Mencari Syifa | Hakimi | TV Alhijrah |
| 2013 | Lukisan | Deraman | Astro Mustika HD |
| 2013 | Qarina | Azimal | TV3 |
| 2013 | Karma Abah | Nasir | TV3 |
| 2014 | Titisan Keinsafan | Azzul | TV3 |
| 2014 | Nasi Air | Pak Rahman | TV3 |
| 2015 | Penjara Seorang Isteri | Zaid | Astro Oasis |
| 2015 | Pendua | Izwan | TV2 |
| 2015 | Detik | Rauzan | TV3 |
| 2015 | Aku Kaya Raya Ni | Sudin | Astro Prima |
| 2015 | Lorong Kecil Ke Syurga | Azmi | TV9 |
| 2015 | Jalan Singkat Ke Syurga | Fadil | Astro Oasis |
| 2015 | Wan Embong | Omar | TV3 |
| 2016 | Che Pah Penari Hadrah Terakhir | Che Pah | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2016 | Dia Untukku | Adam Mukriz | TV Alhijrah |
| 2016 | Ayah Mentuaku | Tuan Haji Abu Zahar | TV9 |
| 2016 | Dari Asar Ke Isyak | Syukri | TV2 |
| 2016 | Buku Cinta Abah | Amar | TV3 |
| 2016 | Syawal Yang Hilang | Pak Ayob | HyppTV |
| 2016 | Munajat Suci | Muiz | Astro Prima |
| 2016 | Liga Masjid | Pak Tham | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Petanda | Ramlan | TV9 |
| 2017 | Papa Sayang | Yusuf | HyppTV |
| 2017 | Cerita Seram Paya Hitam | Hassan | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Anak Kerak | Hussein | Astro Citra |
| 2018 | The Hantus | Yellow Volkswagen Man | Astro First Exclusive |
| 2018 | Kelir | Rahman | TV1 |
| 2018 | Qalbu | Kamal | TV3 |
| 2019 | Samad Tedung | Samad | TV3 |
| 2019 | Sesalan Terakhir | Tarmizi | TV3 |
| 2019 | Dah Mati Pun Cantik | Dr. Malik | Astro Citra |
| 2020 | Berdua | Al | TV1 |
| 2020 | 7 Langkah | | TV Okey |
| 2020 | Nurul Najwa | Tuan Sulaiman | TV1 |
| 2020 | Takbir Dari Belantara | Tobias | TV1 |
| 2022 | Orang Minyak Kampung Lenggong | Amir | Astro Citra |
| 2022 | Aroma Cinta | Orang Asing | TV1 |
| 2023 | Demi Masa | Musa | TV3 |
| 2024 | Isteri Seorang Lelaki | | TV1 |
| 2024 | Mati Hidup Balik | Tok Ayah | Astro Ria |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 1990 | Varia Aidilfitri | Himself | TV1 |
| 1999 | Kosa Kata | Host | TV1 |
| 2015 | Gegar Vaganza (Season 2) | Guest jury | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | It's Alif | Guest artist | NTV7 |
| 2019 | Malaysia Hari Ini: Retro Mania | Guest artist | TV3 |

### Advertisements

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2017 | Ikhlas | Dad |

## Videography
### Music video

| Year | Title | Role | Singer | Notes |
| 2017 | "Cinta Takkan Berakhir" | Surgeon specialist | Anuar Zain | Special appearance |

## Discography

Single :
| Year | Song title | Guest singer |
| 2017 | "KL Wangan" | Altimet & Pekin Ibrahim |