The Secret Life of Nora
The Secret Life of Nora is a Malaysian musical produced by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd, with Tiara Jacquelina as Executive Producer, story by Raymond Miranda, directed by Steven Dexter and choreographed by Pat Ibrahim. The production was staged at the Malaysian National Theatre, Istana Budaya from 29 September - 16 October 2011 in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Synopsis. Nora (Tiara Jacquelina), the prima donna of a Malaysian cabaret, is tricked into becoming a spy to help uncover a mysterious evil plot by an evil baddie, Mr J (Aznil Nawawi). Along the way, she falls in love  with Roger Foss (Ryan Silverman), an international agent who helps transform her from Drama Queen to a skilled undercover spy. Nora's roller-coaster of a journey is one of high adventure, love, comedic moments as well as tears, deception, self-doubt & ultimately, self-empowerment. Music. "The Secret Life Nora" features an original score, music composed by Weng Onn San, lyrics written by Jerome Kugan with Alfian Sa'at and Mamat Khalid, arranged and directed by Roslan Aziz. The original cast recording was released as a digital download on April 28, 2020. Casts. Ensemble / Company: Video-On-Demand. The Secret Life  Of Nora is the first Malaysian show to be streamed online During the Movement Control Order (MCO) for COVID-19 in March - April 2020, 40% of the collections for the streaming of The Secret Life of Nora on their Vimeo On Demand channel was channelled to MaybankHeart's The People Campaign is a relief fund for the most at-risk communities. Awards. The Secret Life of Nora won several awards at the 9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012 • Kakiseni Audience Choice Awards for Musical Theatre • Best Original Book And/Or Lyrics (Raymond Miranda, Mamat Khalid, Elliot Davis, Steven Dexter and Alfian  Sa’at) • Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Stephanie Van Driesen)