Betty Banafe
Betty Banafe | |
|---|---|
| بيتي بنافى | |
| Born | Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafe 14 November 1979 |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | Bruce Dargus (2012–2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Nasheed |
| Occupations | Singer, actor, entrepreneur |
| Website | www.bettybanafe.com |
Betty Banafe (born Betty Ibtisam binti Abu Bakar Banafee;[1] 14 November 1979), is a Malaysian singer and actor from Johor Bahru, Johor.[2][3]
Banafe's family is of Malay, Arab Yemeni, Javanese, Spanish and Dutch descent.[4] She became an actor despite opposition from her father and attended Universiti Teknologi Mara, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations (with honors), despite almost being expelled from University for being 'too active' in the film industry during her years of study.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Betty Banafe married Anglo-American businessman and technology consultant, Bruce Dargus on 12 December 2012.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] She was divorced by her husband on 4 July 2019, by the utterance of one Talaq before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam, and again on 5 July 2019, before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses in Ampang, by the utterance of a second Talaq.[12][13][14][15]
Music career
[edit | edit source]Betty Banafe is one of few Malaysian artists that is known for singing in Arabic. Since her full-length album 'Ibtisam' was released, Betty has been making guest appearances at private events.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Buai Laju-laju | Zaiton | |
| 2007 | Haru-biru | Suzi | |
| 1957 Hati Malaya | Normala Friends | ||
| 2017 | Hijabsta Ballet | Diana | |
| I'm Not A Terrorist | — |
Television series
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Nur Penyuluh Alam | — | NTV7 | In 24 episode |
| 2000 | Shahsudin, Siva & Partner | — | TV1 | Sitcom in 13 episode |
| 2001 | Fakulti | — | TV1 | |
| 2001–2002 | Kiranya Aku Tahu | — | TV3 | In 26 episode |
| 2001–2002 | Dari Maisarah Untuk Qistina | — | TV1 | |
| 2002 | Nenek Sidah Dr. Syakilla | — | TV1 | In 6 episode |
| 2003 | Hijab & Kabur | — | TV1 | In 15 episode |
| 2005 | Simbiosis | — | TV3 | In 24 episode |
| 2006 | Bila Rama-Rama Terkopak Sayapnya | Ani | TV1 | In 26 episode |
| 2007–2008 | Spa Q (Season 1) | Nora | TV3 |
Telemovie
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Cikgu Siti | Cikgu Siti | TV1 | |
| 2001 | Cats | — | — | India telemovie |
| 2002 | I'm Muslim | — | TV2 | |
| Lady Anne | — | TV3 | ||
| 2003 | Sayangnya Liya | — | — | Direct-to-video |
| Hijrahku | Adlina | TV3 | ||
| Kepulangan | — | — | ||
| Talkin Syahadah | — | TV3 | ||
| 2004 | Aleya Maisarah | Aleya Maisarah | TV3 | |
| 2005 | Sifu | — | TV2 | |
| Yang Tulus | — | TV1 | ||
| 2006 | Tak Pulang Nak Pulang | — | TV1 |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Betty Banafe at IMDb
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