Syafiq Yusof
- Yusof Haslam (father)
- Fatimah Ismail (mother)
Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof (born 7 December 1992) is a Malaysian filmmaker and visual effects artist. He is a younger brother of actor Syamsul Yusof and son of veteran actor Yusof Haslam. Initially began his career by making short films, his directorial debut, SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu was released in 2012. Since then, he directed seven notable films, all of which became commercial successes.
Early life
Syafiq Yusof was born on 7 December 1992 in Kuala Lumpur. He hails from a family of filmmakers and actors. His older brother, Syamsul is an actor and film director who is well-known for directing horror film series Munafik and Munafik 2, as well as Mat Kilau (film), the latter of which currently ranks as the highest-grossing Malaysian made film.[1] His cousins Rizal Ashreff, Sabrina Ali, Aliff Ali and Miller Khan are also actors. His father is a veteran actor turned film director cum producer, Yusof Haslam.
Career
Hailing from the well-known Yusof family, Syafiq began his filmmaking career by making short films. SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu, his feature film directorial debut, starring Shaheizy Sam and Lisa Surihani, was released on 19 August 2012 during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.[1] Also in the same year, he and his cousin, Rizal Ashreff co-directed Evolusi KL Drift: The Series, a TV series adaptation from 2008 film, Evolusi KL Drift directed by his brother, Syamsul Yusof, who reprised his role in the TV series.[2]
On 11 January 2013, Syafiq and his two business partners set-up Viper Studios which specializes in film production, visual effects, post-production, and animation, where he served as the Chief Executive Officer.[3]
A year later, he directed Abang Long Fadil, a spin-off from 2011 film, KL Gangster, one of its main star, Zizan Razak reprising his role as Fadil.[4] The film was released in May 2014 to popular success. His third movie, a horror documentary film entitled Villa Nabila was released in January 2015, starring Pekin Ibrahim and Tisha Shamsir, which is based on the 2013 eponymous bungalow incident.[5]
Syafiq subsequently directed his fifth film which began principal photography on 13 November 2014 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.[6] Released on 8 December 2016, a mystery science fiction Desolasi starring his brother Syamsul as Aiman, a visual artist who deals with never-ending problems starts to wonder the judgment given by God which brings him to stuck in another dimension leading him being fully alone until he starts meeting a mysterious woman named Maya.[6] For this film, he utilized the Anton-Babinski syndrome metaphor as a subject into the storyline[6][7] and using special effects to blanking the city of Kuala Lumpur.[8][9] It also stars Jalaluddin Hassan, Pekin Ibrahim, and Bella Dally.[10][11]
His seventh film, Abang Long Fadil 2 was released on 24 August 2017. With a budget estimated RM 3.2 million, the film earns highest grossed more than RM 18.15 million,[12] behind Munafik directed by his brother, which grossed RM 17.04 million.[13]
On 8 March 2018, his action film KL Special Force was released, starring Rosyam Nor, Fattah Amin and his brother, who played Asyraf, a leader of the Anarchy Gang (Geng Anarkis).[14] The film sets up new record in Malaysian film industry by garnering highest box office grossing more than RM12.1 million and received mixed positive reviews from film critics.[15]
His latest effort, a psychological horror Misteri Dilaila was released on February 21, 2019. Principal photography took place in Fraser's Hill, Pahang; the film was starring Zul Ariffin, Elizabeth Tan, Rosyam Nor, Namron, Sasqia Dahuri and others.[16]
It was announced in September 2019 that he would be directing the third sequel of Polis Evo with Shaheizy Sam and Zizan Razak reprising their respective roles.[17]
Personal life
Syafiq married with his long-time girlfriend, Aisyeah Zainal on 5 April 2014.[18][19] The couple have three children, namely two daughters – Nuur Jannah (born 2016),[20] Nuur Nusaybah (born 2018)[21] and a son - Muhamad Nu'Aiman (born 2023).[22]
Filmography
Film
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | ||
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Director | Writer | Producer | |||
2010 | Abangku Gengster | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short film |
Hantu Takde Kepala | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Abangku Gengster II | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Lorong | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short film; also as editor and Director of Photography | |
2011 | Along | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Short film |
2012 | SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Directorial debut, also as editor |
2014 | Abang Long Fadil | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as editor |
2015 | Villa Nabila | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Documentary film |
2016 | Mat Moto | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Co-directed with Pekin Ibrahim |
Desolasi | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as editor | |
2017 | Abang Long Fadil 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as editor |
2018 | KL Special Force | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as editor |
2019 | Misteri Dilaila | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Rise to Power: KLGU | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Co-directed with Faisal Ishak | |
2021 | Penunggang Agama | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Penunggang Agama 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
2022 | Abang Long Fadil 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also an editor |
2023 | Polis Evo 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as visual effects artist |
Budak Flat | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | As supervising director | |
2024 | Sheriff: Narko Integriti | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Also as editor with Nazifdin Nasrudin |
Telekinesis | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
2025 | Blood Brothers | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | In production & co-directed with Abhilash Chandra |
Game Of Life | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | Pre-production |
Television series
Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
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Director | Producer | |||
2008–2013 | Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur | ![]() | ![]() | Direct only few episode, also actor |
2009–2011, 2014–2021 | Gerak Khas | ![]() | ![]() | 2009–2011 - direct only few episode, 2014–2021 - as co-producer |
2012–2013 | Evolusi KL Drift: The Series | ![]() | ![]() | Also actor as Daniel, co-director with Rizal Ashraff |
2015 | Cinta Dari Marikh | ![]() | ![]() | Also actor as Adam |
2018 | KL Gangster: Underworld | ![]() | ![]() | |
2020 | KL Gangster: Underworld 2 | ![]() | ![]() | |
2021–2022 | Gerak Khas Undercover | ![]() | ![]() | Also as co-director and co-producer |
2023 | Special Force: Anarchy | ![]() | ![]() | |
2024 | Polis Peronda | ![]() | ![]() | Also as co-director |
Music video
Year | Title | Artist | Director |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | "Nyawaku" | DJ Dave | ![]() |
"Sempurnakan Aku" | Anuar Zain | ![]() | |
"Ajari Aku" | ![]() | ||
2013 | "Jalan Bersimpang" | Filsuf and Sleeq | ![]() |
2014 | "Cobaan" | Zizan Razak | ![]() |
2016 | "Kalah Dalam Menang" | Syamsul Yusof and Mawi | ![]() |
"Bukan Propaganda" | ![]() |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Recipient | Nominated works | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | 25th Malaysian Film Festival | Syafiq Yusof | SAM | Best Director | Nominated | |
Best Editing | Nominated | |||||
Most Promising Director | Won | [23] | ||||
2017 | 2017 PROFIMA Awards | Desolasi | Best Director | Won | [24] | |
29th Malaysian Film Festival | Abang Long Fadil 2 | Box Office Film | Won | [25] | ||
2019 | 31st Malaysian Film Festival | Misteri Dilaila | Best Editing | Nominated | ||
2022 | 32nd Malaysian Film Festival | Abang Long Fadil 3 | Best Director | Nominated | ||
Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||||
Best Editing | Nominated |
References
- ^ Wahiduzzaman (23 Ogos 2012). Eksperimen Syafiq Yusof Menjadi Dalam 'SAM' mStar. Diperoleh pada 1 September 2012.
- ^ Wartawan Sinar Harian (22 September 2012). 2 pengarah muda arah drama bersiri Skop Productions Sinar Harian. Retrieved on 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Viper Studios: About Us". Viper Studios. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ Feride Hikmet Atak (10 June 2014). "Abang Long Fadil berpaksikan dunia gengsterisme". mStar Online. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Raziatul Hanum A. Rajak (10 January 2015). "Villa Nabila: Dari kisah sebenar ke layar perak". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "Mind-boggling Desolasi takes local CGI films staggering new heights". New Straits Times. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Dennis Chua (18 January 2016). "Syafiq Yusof directs elder brother Syamsul in Desolasi". New Straits Times. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Angelin Yeoh (6 December 2016). "How did Syafiq Yusof empty the streets of KL for Desolasi?". Star2. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Syafil Syazwan Jefri (2 November 2016). "Syafiq 'kosong' lokasi sibuk KL". Harian Metro. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ Syanty Octavia Amry (7 December 2016). "Minda celaru mencari jawapan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (9 December 2016). "In a league of its own: Desolasi represents a new direction for M'sian films, banking on CGI". New Straits Times. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Akmal Abdullah (22 November 2015). "Filem 'Abang Long Fadil 2' bakal jalani penggambaran 50 hari, kos RM3.2 juta" (in Malay). Tabloidseni.com. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- ^ Mumtaj Begum (10 March 2016). "Malaysian horror flick Munafik set to scare other films off". Star2. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ Elrafaei Sapi (16 August 2016). "KL Special Force Filem Aksi Setanding Hollywood". Rojak Daily. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Dennis Chua (4 April 2018). "#Showbiz: KL Special Force powers on RM12.1 million collection". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ Bissme S. "Playing mind games". The Sun (Malaysia). Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ Amri Hassan (25 September 2019). "Polis EVO 3 bakal shoot tidak lama lagi" - Peminat teruja tunggu kemunculan Zizan dan Sam Astro Gempak. Dicapai pada 3 December 2019.
- ^ Hanan Mansor (20 April 2014). "Majlis resepsi sederhana tapi meriah". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "SYAFIQ YUSOF KINI SUAMI AEISHA". Media Hiburan. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Syafiq Yusof, Isteri Selamat Timang Cahaya Mata Pertama". Rotikaya. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ Norhidayyu Zainal (5 February 2018). "Syafiq Yusof timang anak kedua". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "Syafiq Yusof dapat anak ketiga". Harian Metro. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ Nurezzatul Aqmar Mustaza (1 March 2013). "Syafiq julang trofi Pengarah Harapan". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Muhamad Fairoz Azizan (7 November 2017). "Syafiq Yusof menang Pengarah Terbaik Anugerah PROFIMA". Berita Harian. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ Angelin Yeoh (30 December 2017). "Year of Champions: Director Syafiq Yusof and his success with 'Abang Long Fadil 2'". Star2. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
External links
- Syafiq Yusof at IMDb
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- SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu (2012)
- Abang Long Fadil (2014)
- Villa Nabila (2015)
- Mat Moto (2016)1
- Desolasi (2016)
- Abang Long Fadil 2 (2017)
- KL Special Force (2018)
- Misteri Dilaila (2019)
- Penunggang Agama (2021)
- Penunggang Agama 2 (2021)
- Abang Long Fadil 3 (2022)
- Polis Evo 3 (2023)
- Sheriff: Narko Integriti (2024)