Here Are Amazing Malaysian Celebrities Who Actually Graduated from University!
We always thought that being celebrities doesn't need a university degree to thrive in the entertainment industry.
But what about the ones that were actually went to pursue their higher education before and after their fame?
From degrees that related to their field and to the unexpected ones - here are some of the list to motivate you to apply to that dream university degree!
1. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh
She even plan to pursue a postgraduate degree in counselling. Very admirable.
6. Wardina Safiyyah
But what about the ones that were actually went to pursue their higher education before and after their fame?
From degrees that related to their field and to the unexpected ones - here are some of the list to motivate you to apply to that dream university degree!
1. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh
Before she won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant at the age of 20, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance in London with a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Arts with a minor in Drama.
Most fans know her in the James Bond movie in 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' a Wuxia film directed by Ang Lee and she played Eleanor Young in 'Crazy Rich Asians'.
2. Maya Karin
Maya started modelling and theater acting in her teens before she went on to graduated from one of the top universities in Asia, the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Media and Marketing.
Once a TV show host for TV3 lifestyle entertainment programme Wavelength, she was also known for her role as Meriam in 'Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam', a critically and famous horror film about a restless female ghost widely named as pontianak to avenge her death.
She snag her first nomination for a Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Malaysia Film Festival (FFM).
3. Dato' Ady Putra
Dato' Ady Putra graduated from the Institue of Technical Education in engineering when he was still a citizen of Singapore.
He started his career as a model, actor and TV host at MediaCorp Suria.
He got his first acting film debut in a historical film 1957: Hati Malaya directed by Shuhaimi Baba and Aida Buyong.
4. Datuk Jimmy Choo
Everyone knows Jimmy Choo for his beautiful shoes that had been coveted from socialites and celebs alike. A son of a shoemaker, he studied footwear design at Cordwainers Technical College in Hackney, England.
He once custom made for the late Princess Diana, and his notable clients include Beyonce, Julia Roberts and even George W. Bush's twin daughters!
5. Vanidah Imran
Vanida Imran is one of the few actresses that actually went to pursue her university education after she become famous. Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English Studies from Open University Malaysia, she believes that "education helps build one's character and is a boost to the bankability of an entertainer."
6. Wardina Safiyyah
Actress, model and TV host, Wardina graduated from Griffith University, Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science and currently pursuing her Masters in Clinical Psychology.
Wow! I know right.
7. Dr. Soo Wincci
A total personified example of beauty with brain, Soo is a law graduate from University of Reading in UK, got her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia and received her Phd in Business Administration from Open University Malaysia.
She doesn't stop there, in 2018, she went on to get her Masters in Music from Berklee College of Music and later in 2019, a Post Master Degree Fellowship from the same college.
Because of her academic scrolls, Dr. Soo sets two records - "Most Academic Degrees Achieved by a Beauty Queen" and "Most Academic Degrees Achieved by a Recording Artiste" in the Malaysian Book of Records. Talk about jaw dropping!
8. Brian Chen
Celebrity Chef, Brian Chen graduated in Master of Education from Open University Malaysia.
Another OUM graduate, Chen was inspired by Dr. Soo Wincci to pursue his graduate degree.
Chen even shared that he is planning to pursue his Phd in Education hopefully in OUM as well. Respect!
9. Awal Ashaari
Awal graduated from Curtin University Malaysia with a Bachelor's of Art in Film and Television which is one of the world's most international universities.
He even holds a diploma from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Mass Communications.
10. Lisa Surihani
A child actress, Lisa graduated with a law degree from HELP University and Aberystwyth University in Wales, UK.
Unexpected degree for the Malaysia's Sweetheart who went on to starred in a romantic comedy film "Istanbul Aku Datang!"
11. Dato' Farid Kamil
To support his tuition fee, Kamil began his career in the entertainment industry as a model in 1999. All those efforts worth it because in 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
A fitting degree for this method actor!
12. Amyra Rosli
Another Malaysian artist that holds a diploma related to her field, Amyra has a Diploma in Theater from the Academy of Arts and Cultural Heritage (ASWARA).
True to her theater background, Amyra has audiences move to tears with her role in Nur, a controversial Islamic drama about a young woman trying to get herself out of prostitution.
13. Fattah Amin
Malaysian Heartthrob, actor and model, Fattah graduated from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), another university of choice for Malaysian celebs in Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pengurusan Industri Kreatif.
Or in English, the Bachelor's Degree in Creative Industry Management.
14. Ashraf Muslim
Ashraf got his Diploma in Business Administration from the Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur.
15. Neelofa
Known for her brand, Naelofar, Neelofa receives her Bachelor's Degree in International Trade and Marketing from Sunway University.
She make sure that business degree doesn't go to waste. Brava!
16. Syamsul Yusof
Following his father's footsteps, Syamsul studied at the Malaysia Institute of Integrative Media (MIIM) where he got his Diploma in Film, TV Broadcasting and Journalism.
17. Puteri Sarah Liyana
A former actress and model, Puteri Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
She's now married to film producer and director, Syamsul Yusof. And yes, he's in the list.
18. Izara Aishah
This former contestant of Dewi Remaja earns her Diploma in Performing Arts from Sunway University College.
19. Faizal Tahir
This multiple recipient of the Anugerah Industri Muzik awards actually graduated from Uitm as well with a Diploma in Communication and Media Studies.
20. Nelydia Senrose
After she got 6A's in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), naturally she went on to get her Diploma in Pschology from SEGI College.
21. Syafiq Kyle
Famous for his role in Nur as Ustaz Adam, he earned his Diploma in Film, Theater and Animation from UiTM. For his role, he won the Best Male Actor Drama Series at the 22nd Screen Awards.
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