Zaharah Agus
Zaharah Agus or Zara Agus (1922 – 26 March 1978) was a Malay singer and actress,[1] well known in Malaysia during the 1960s and 1970s.
Agus' best-known role was that of the first wife of P. Ramlee in the film Madu Tiga.[2] In the “Do Re Mi” film, Saloma made a cover of "Keindahan Bintang Malam" which was originally sung by Zera Agus. In the film, the song was shortened into Bintang Malam. The song "Mat Lodeh" which was popularized by Anita Sarawak was also originally performed by Zera Agus. The cover version by Anita in the 1970s was done with alternate lyrics.
Zaharah Agus has established a household with M. Suki, and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Noraini Muti, Nanu Baharuddin and Haneesya Hanee, have also dabbled in the arts.[3]
Agus died on 26 March 1978, at the age of 55–56.[4]
Discography
- Malaya Merdeka
- Mat Lodeh
- Ikan Kekek
- Kalau Mau Kenal
- Tiang Agama
- Mas Merah
- Keindahan Bintang Malam (composed by Ahmad Nawab)
- Saya Cemburu[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Angin Berpesan | ||
| 1964 | Madu Tiga | Latifah | |
| 1968 | Miang-Miang Keladi | Rokiah | |
| 1969 | Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung | Ibu Agus | |
References
- ↑ "Movie – MSN Malaysia Entertainment". Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- ↑ "Pelakon Jah Mahadi meninggal dunia" [Actor Jah Mahadi passed away]. Utusan ONLINE (in Malay). Johor Bahru: Utusan Malaysia. 1 June 2001. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ↑ "Nanu - Katalah apa saja". 14 October 2018. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ↑ Wafa, Syed (27 January 2024). "Zaharah Agus seniwati serba boleh !". Lady Bosz. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ Saya cemburu
Lagu Melayu klasik. Vol. 1