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New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Yusof Haslam: I never thought my sons would create phenomenal movies
KUALA LUMPUR: Filmmaker Datuk Yusof Haslam, 70, never thought that the top five best-selling local films of all time would be the work of his sons, Syamsul and Syafiq. In a Harian Metro report yesterday, Yusof said that he never expected the duo to become "giants" of the Malaysian film industry. "I am grateful to God for the success of my sons Syamsul and Syafiq. We never dreamed of this," said Yusof, who is best known for his 1990s Sembilu film series and his long-running police drama series Gerak Khas. Social media is currently abuzz with news of the Top 5 highest-grossing local films. Heading the list is Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan directed by Syamsul with a collection of RM97.4 million. This is followed by Sheriff: Narko Integriti (RM63.2 million by Syafiq), Blood Brothers: Bara Naga (RM62 million by Syafiq), Polis Evo 3 (RM54.1 million by Syafiq) and Munafik 2 (RM48 million by Syamsul). Yusof, who is also the owner of Skop Productions Sdn Bhd, said that he was delighted that his sons' movies were a hit with moviegoers. "I'm done with my era of achieving box-office hits. Now, it is my children's turn to make films, while I focus on drama series." Yusof also said that Syamsul was working on a new film, Original Gangster. "I hope that other young directors will also achieve success and elevate the local film industry," he said. The latest film directed by Syafiq and produced by Skop Productions, Blood Brothers has raked in an extraordinary RM62 million after 20 days.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Puteri Sarah: Discard feelings of vengeance for the sake of your children
KUALA LUMPUR: Former spouses must let go of grudges, discard feelings of vengeance and maintain a good relationship for the sake of their children. Actress Puteri Sarah Liyana, 40, has shared this tip with divorcees who want to make sure their children have a good relationship with both their parents. Puteri Sarah said that she and her ex-husband, director Syamsul Yusof, had agreed to maintain a good relationship for the sake of their children's future. "We did agree to be good friends for the sake of the children because we want to see them happy. "If people ask, is it difficult for me to let go of grudges? For me, just let go, and make yourself happy," she said when met at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at a leading hotel in the federal capital yesterday. When asked how she divided her time between her acting career, business and children after becoming a single mother, Puteri Sarah said that she received great advice and help from her family members, including her former in-laws, Datuk Yusof Haslam and Datin Patimah Ismail. "My relationship with Syamsul has been trouble-free after our divorce. "Syamsul agrees to meet the children every week. My family members and my in-laws, also play a role in this," she said. Puteri Sarah said that she was slowing down her acting to focus on her business. "I'm focusing more on my business now because I want to spend more time with my children. "I'll get the children ready before they go to school and then I'll go to the office. "And when I come back from the office, I'll stay with the children at home," she said. Puteri Sarah and Syamsul were married on March 8, 2014 and were blessed with two children, Syaikhul Islam, 7, and Sumayyah, 5. However, the couple were divorced on June 14, 2023.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Aaron, Sharnaaz 'bury the hatchet' after two years
KUALA LUMPUR: After two years of not seeing eye-to-eye, actors Datuk Aaron Aziz and Sharnaaz Ahmad have finally resolved their differences and "buried the hatchet". Aaron, 49, said in a TikTok live broadcast yesterday that they had both chosen to "forgive and forget". "Each of us has apologised and admitted that we were wrong, we are moving on," he said. "This is also for the sake of our children. We do not want our children to follow our footsteps of not getting on with each other." Sharnaaz, 39, said: "We don't want to prolong our differences as it is not healthy for us. Both of us have careers and families." He thanked Aaron for his willingness to "make peace" and wished him success in his life and career. "Thank you, brother, for being mature in handling this situation. If we sit down to chat, and it's my fault, I'm sorry," he said. A misunderstanding between them occurred when Sharnaaz commented on an issue involving Aaron and director Syamsul Yusof, purpotedly taking Syamsul's side. Syamsul said that Aaron was dropped from the movie The Original Gangster due to health issues, and Aaron criticised Syamsul, saying that the director's reasons for dropping him were baseless.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Puteri Sarah Liyana and Syamsul Yusof celebrate Eid together despite no longer together
3 Apr - Two years after they ended their marriage, it looks like Puteri Sarah Liyana and Syamsul Yusof are cordial enough to finally celebrate Eid together. Syamsul's brother and director Syafiq Yusof recently attracted everybody's attention after he posted a family photo on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, that sees Syamsul uniting his two children, Syaikhul Islam and Sumayyah. Meanwhile, Puteri Sarah can be seen sitting next to her former mother-in-law, Datin Patimah Ismail in the same photo. Syamsul himself posted several photos from the family reunion on his social media, sans a photo of his ex-wife, writing, "This Eid, may my prayers be answered." On the other hand, Puteri Sarah, who are still close to her former in-laws, shared a few images of her own including one with Dato' Yusof Haslam and wife Datin Patimah, writing, "Selamat Hari Raya". In another post, she wrote, "Eid is the best time to forgive and forget. May this Eid Al-Fitr be a new beginning in our lives," to which her former mother-in-law responded, "Our love cannot be broken for the sake of our beloved grandchildren." The couple ended their marriage back in 2023 after a long divorce battle that had Puteri Sarah accusing Syamsul of cheating on her with another woman. The filmmaker then tied the knot with the said woman, Ira Kazar, though the marriage didn't last long. (Photo Source: Syafiq Yusof IG, Syamsul Yusof IG, PSL IG)
