# Mamak Puteh

Mohamad Ikhtiarudin bin Naina Mohamad (born 30 May 1984), better known by his stage name Mamak Puteh, is a Malaysian actor and comedian of Indian descent.

## Career
### Cooking career

Since he was young, Mamak had dreamed of being an expert in athletics, but he ultimately decided to follow his dreams in the food sector after seeing chances there. His proficiency in preparing conventional Indian cuisine is well-known. Due to his proficiency and knowledge in this area, he has significantly enhanced Malaysian cuisine. Subsequently, he was able to grow the company by establishing branches in a number of Malaysian cities. The Malaysian Food Association has given him the Malaysian Culinary Expertise Award three times in a row.
Mamak witnessed support from the people for his Teluk Bahang, Penang-based company, Round Island Café. The café opened its doors on 30 August 2020, and serves a variety of foods. As it was easier to deal with, he specifically invited Malaysian people to work in his first cafe. Later on, he acknowledges that he opened the food concept in an effort to support himself and his family by attempting different professions and raising his income.

### Acting career

Mamak quickly became well known for his humorous speech patterns and captivating onstage persona. Additionally, he has been in a number of well-known dramas, comedies, and television programs. Along with Ali Puteh, who won the 2015 Color Comedy Project, he is a part of the Puteh ensemble. They participated in Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016 and made it to the finals, where they finished in third place.
The Puteh group tried their luck for four years to become champions and become part of Maharaja Lawak Mega. They welcomed a new participant during the Maharaja Lawak Mega 2019, the fourth year of the show, Man Raja Lawak, the winner of Raja Lawak season 5. They were eventually named champions for the first time because of their efforts. The second season of Ramadan Nostalgia with Datuk Chef Wan and special guests, including Mamak, will reair on 6 May 2020. Mamak, Vicha Saywho and Ali came out champions during the Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021.

## Personal life

Mamak wed Ellina Abdul Wahab in 2014, and the two of them have a daughter Iris Nur Adawiyah and a son Mohammed Ian Yusuff (born 8 August 2018). Siti Norhidayah Mohd Ali is his sister-in-law. In addition to his passion for cooking, he frequently paints Malaysian cultural treasures and scenic landscapes in his spare time. Despite his status, he was seen by the general public as having a positive attitude and not being instantly conceited or smug.
On 13 October 2018, in honor of National Sports Day, the nation's top radio station, Era Fm, arranged a friendly football game at the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex. Mamak and vocalist Black Hanifah are two of the celebrities taking part.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Kron | Pian | The first film |
| 2019 | Kolong | Putih | |
| 2021 | Mat Bond Malaya | Ejen 7 | |
| 2022 | Kampung Latah The Mummy | Aaron | |
| 2022 | Remp-It 2 | Ali | |
| 2023 | Mat Tudung Begin | Ali | |
| 2024 | Siapa Buka Lampu? | Awan | |
| 2025 | Sahak Gangster | Mikael | |
| 2025 | 6 Jilake | Kelubis | |

### Drama

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2020 | One Two Hantu | Hangit | Awesome TV |
| 2021 | One Two Hantu 2 | Hangit | Awesome TV |
| 2021 | Alif Ba Ta | Alif | Awesome TV |
| 2022 | PolkaDot | Hans Koko | SukeTV |

### Telefilm

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2022 | Mempelai Panda | Inspektor | Awesome TV | |
| 2023 | Baby Jarum | | Astro Ria | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
| 2017 | Travelawak | Lawyer | Astro Warna |
| 2020 | Oops Terkena | | Awesome TV |
| 2021 | Riuh Family 2 | Pick up | Awesome TV |
| 2022 | Rumah Insaf | | Awesome TV |
| 2023 | Kampung Senariuh | | Awesome TV |