Esma Dainal

Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Dato Manan

The story of Aryana (Ayda Jebat), a village girl who is determined to change her fate by marrying a rich man. Aryana started looking for a job in Kuala Lumpur and changed her appearance. She meets Adrian Hilman (Sharnaaz Ahmad) while working as Dato Manan's (Esma Daniel) secretary. Impressed by the level of well-being, the perfection of life that Adrian Hilman possesses, Aryana is determined to reach out to him eventhough she knows that Adrian Hilman already has a family. Adrian is a wonderful husband to his wife, Sofea Darlina (Nina Iskandar) and loving father to Danisya (Farzana Latiff) and Hakim (Syed Muhammad Irfan). Sofea can sense that her husband is having an affair with a young girl. However, she did not speak fast. In the course of the events, Adrian starts to lose interest with Aryana and realizes how sincere Sofea is, yet he is only a few days before their engagement day. Aryana is beset by guilt, and is determined to leave Adrian. Adrian calmly accepted Aryana's decision. Adrian is now fully aware of his mistake and how sincere Sofea is, a wife he should not hurt.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

# Love Non Grata It tells the story of Darlina who is always chasing popularity on social media. Although she often attracts men's attention with her beauty, Darlina has yet to meet a rich man to use for acquiring a luxurious lifestyle. In contrast, there is Hakim, an optimistic man who wants to change the fate of those around him so he can teach them lessons in life. The love relationship between Hakim and Kartini in the past had an impact on Hakim himself. He does not want to experience the same fate as his brother, Haikal, who was disappointed after being abandoned by Darlina. Hakim wants to get to know Darlina more closely and take revenge for Darlina's actions towards his brother. Abdullah (Esma Daniel), Hakim's father, is a personal assistant to Datuk Marzuki (Edika Yusuf). Hakim will replace his father's position if Abdullah can no longer work. Datuk Marzuki has a wife, Datin Jannah, and a daughter, Zatul.

Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Tuan Shariman

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Adelia Naurah's career as a chef at Malay Kitchen, Hotel Green Cove is tarnished when her caramel pudding is criticized by Chef Syed Idlan, a bachelor from the pastry kitchen who recently transferred to the hotel. They are bound to clash whenever they meet. Their disputes continue, alongside unexpected stirrings in their hearts. Adelia is anxious because she has fallen in love with this egotistical man! Syed Idlan is troubled because his intention to annoy the girl has turned into an intention to court her! It's a mess! Suddenly, Chef Joanna appears, a beautiful pastry chef who has long been Adelia's culinary idol. While Adelia and Syed Idlan are torn by their feelings for each other, Joanna intervenes to separate them. Adelia's heart burns when Joanna gives her a piece of her mind! My goodness... this half-westernized woman really deserves it! While Adelia is dealing with disappointment, Hafidz arrives to help ease her troubles.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

# The Story of Aryana A story about Aryana, a village girl determined to change her fate by marrying a wealthy man. Aryana begins searching for work in Kuala Lumpur and changes her appearance. She meets Adrian Hilman while working as an assistant to Dato Manan. Captivated by Adrian Hilman's handsome looks and perfect life, Aryana is determined to get close to him even though she knows that Adrian Hilman is already married. Adrian is a very good husband to his wife, Sofea Darlina, and a loving father to Danisya and Hakim. Sofea senses that her husband is having an affair with a young girl. Will the happiness they have built together be destroyed? THE ACTORS Cast of the drama Love is Not Crystal

Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

# Synopsis Translation The story follows Adira, who becomes the object of desire of her own adoptive brother. Adira has always known that she is the adopted child of Madam Zarina and Mister Bakhtiar. Adira's relationship with their son, Ikmal Reza, is also very close. Upon reaching adulthood, Ikmal moves abroad after completing his studies and works there. Ikmal feels uncomfortable when he returns home because Adira is not his mahram, but there is something Ikmal is trying to hide. Not wanting Ikmal to continue living abroad because of Adira, Madam Zarina plans to arrange Adira's marriage. Adira, overhearing her adoptive mother's conversation, feels somewhat hurt and wants to gently push her away. Madam Zarina has given Adira too much kindness. Because of her love for her adoptive mother, she agrees to be matched with Haris Aryan, the son of a close family friend, Datin Maria and Dato Hijaz. Haris is also Ikmal's close friend.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Rafeeqa and Shahrizal's marriage is a family arrangement made when Rafeeqa is still young. Unwilling to commit, she sees the marriage as a burden. Thus, Rafeeqa does not hesitate to continue her studies in Sunderland without considering her husband's feelings, who loves her dearly. Five years later, Rafeeqa returns to Malaysia and realizes she has begun to miss her husband and is willing to take on the responsibility of being a proper wife. However, Shahrizal now has a sweetheart named Husna, and Rafeeqa promises herself she will win back her husband's love. But it is not that simple. With Husna's appearance between her and Shahrizal, Nek Pah who has never acknowledged her position as a daughter-in-law, and Irwan who constantly tries to get close to her, everything tests her patience.