Amelia Henderson
Amelia Henderson | |
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 Henderson interviewed on MeleTOP in 2015 | |
| Born | Amelia Thripura Henderson 20 October 1995 |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar (m. 2015; div. 2018) |
| Parent(s) | Graham L. Henderson (father) Dr. Jaya Rudralingam (mother) |
Amelia Thripura Henderson (born 20 October 1995 in Selangor) is a Malaysian-British actress, television presenter, YouTuber and model.
Early life
[edit]Amelia Thripura Henderson was born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, and she is the daughter of a Malaysian Indian dentist mother of Ceylonese descent, Dr. Jaya Rudralingam and a Scottish architect father, Graham L. Henderson.[1][2][3] She has a younger brother named Alexander Rudrakeith Henderson.[3] Henderson is a Malaysian-British dual national as she attained British citizenship from her father through birth. Henderson is a member of Mensa International, with a certified IQ of 180.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Henderson wed a member of the Kedah royal family, Dato’ Indera Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra bin Tunku Annuar in 2015. Following the wedding, Henderson was conferred the honorific form of address as "Yang Berbahagia Datin Indera Amelia Thripura Henderson". The couple divorced after 3 years of marriage in 2018. They have no children.[4]
Prior to her marriage with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson embraced Islam and adopt the name Putri Noor Amelia Thripura Henderson Abdullah. After divorced with Tunku Harrunnarasheed Putra, Henderson renounced Islam, discontinued the usage of her Muslim name and converted back to Hinduism.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Feature films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Talentime | Melati | |
| Pisau Cukur | Young Bella | ||
| 2012 | SeeFood | Ruby | Voice role |
| War of the Worlds: Goliath | Young Girl | Voice role | |
| 2014 | Ribbit | Marcella | Voice role; English version |
| 2021 | J2: J Retribusi | Amy | |
| 2023 | Didi & Friends The Movie | Captain Zee | Voice role |
| Pulau | Kat | ||
| 2024 | Harimau Malaya: The Untold Journey | Inaya | |
| 2025 | Blood Brothers | Sheila | |
| Keluang Man | TBA |
Direct-to-video
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barbie in A Christmas Carol | Kelly / Tammy |
| 2009 | Barbie and the Three Musketeers | Miette |
| Sing Along with Barbie | Miette |
Television films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anak Mat Salleh Tapi Melayu | Mary | TV3 |
| 2018 | Renjana | Nora | ntv7 |
| DM Hati Awak | Izza | ||
| 30 Hari Membunuh Cinta | Rara | Astro Citra | |
| Nadi Luna | Fira | TV3 | |
| 2022 | Bourgainvillea | Nina | TV2 |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Keluarga Adam | TV2 | ||
| 2008 | Kasut Tumit Tinggi | Astro Prima | ||
| 2013 | Ninja Cat, Ichi Ni San! | Eager Beaver, Nicole / The Paw | TV9 | Voice role |
| 2015 | Knowsy Nina Wants To Know | Knowsy Nina | TV apps | Voice role |
| Keluarga Pontimau | Sabrina | TV3 | ||
| 2016 | Oh My English!: After School | Amelia | Astro TVIQ, Astro Maya HD | |
| 2018 | Jangan Benci Cintaku | Damia | TV3 | |
| Pengantin 100 Hari | Erina | |||
| 2019 | Cinta Non Grata | Darlina | ||
| Voice Note | Mira | |||
| Hilang Kasih di Sarajevo | Emina | Suria | ||
| 2020 | Rindu Yang Terindah | Airis Warda | TV3 | |
| Pengantin Satu Malam | Zulaikha Nasreen | |||
| 2021 | Romantika 4 Hari 3 Malam | Lana Analia | ||
| Cik Ayu Mee Sanggul | Cik Ayu | Astro Ria | ||
| Kisah Cinta Kita | Natasha / Aleesa | TV3 | ||
| 2023 | One Million Dollar Voice | Zana | Astro Ria | |
| 2024 | I.D. | Anggun Zahara | Astro Premier |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sugar Pals | Gloria/Bernice | TV2 | Voice role |
| 2009 | The English Room | Host | Astro TVIQ | |
| 2010 | The English Room: Let's Talk! | |||
| 2013 | SPM English Literature Component | Astro Tutor TV SPM | ||
| 2015 | MYEG Daily/SuperSport Daily/Dashing Daily | Astro Supersport | ||
| 2015–2016 | GO TRAVEL | GOASEAN | ||
| 2016 | B Healthy | Astro Bella | ||
| 2019 | Dewi Remaja | Astro Ria | ||
| 2020 | Kelas #DudukRumah | Cameo | Astro Tutor TV | |
| Ohsem!!! | Host | Awesome TV | ||
| 2022 | Roller Kata (Season 2) | |||
| 2022–present | Gempak Most Wanted | Astro Ria | with Sean Lee | |
| 2023 | Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022 | with Sean Lee, Radin Amir Affendy & Elly Mazlein | ||
| Sepahtu Reunion Al-Puasa | Sally | Astro Warna | Episode: "Di Mana Jodohku" | |
| TikTok Awards Malaysia 2023 | Host | TV3 | with Izzue Islam & Sherry Alhadad | |
| 2024 | Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2023 | Astro Ria | with Sean Lee, Sherry Alhadad & Zizan Razak |
Music video
[edit]| Year | Title | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Khayalan Dalam Rindu" | Sam Suhaid |
| 2022 | "Sama Seperti Dulu" | Hael Husaini |
| 2023 | "Kau Aku Satu" | Alif Satar & The Locos |
Podcast
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022–present | Studio Sembang |
Controversy
[edit]In 2022, Amelia sparks a controversy when Idris Khan[a] and herself breach a contract for A. Aida's drama project of Sekali Lagi Cinta Kembali. She would eventually brought the case to the court as she stated that she did "nothing wrong" in the process.[5] The court ruled A. Aida's side in April 2023 and herself was ordered to pay RM200,000 to the production.[6] She then won appeal in the High Court in October 2023 as the court ruled her side.[7] However, the court ordered her to pay RM10,000 compensation to the production.[8]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | 5th Stail EH! Awards | Most Promising Celebrities | — | Nominated | [9] |
| 2017 | 6th Stail EH! Awards | Most Sexy Female Celebrities | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Face of Malaysia Awards | Celebrity Star of the Year | Won | [10] | |
| 14th Asia Model Awards | Model Star Award – Malaysia | Won | [11] | ||
| 2nd Instafamous Awards | Stylish Instafamous Award | Won | [12] | ||
| 32nd Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards | Most Popular Female New Artist | Jangan Benci Cintaku | Nominated | [13][14] | |
| 2022 | 6th World Outstanding Grandmasters Excellence Award | Malaysia Most Outstanding Best Actress Excellence Award | — | Won | [15][16] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Not to be confused with British actor, Idris Khan.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Yeoh, Angelin (1 September 2016). "Amelia Henderson is a real life warrior princess". TheMalayMailOnline. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Chu, Mei Mei (14 June 2019). "Klang-born model Amelia Henderson turns racist comments into opportunity to preach love". The Star. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Do You Still Remember This Girl? You Will Be Amazed To See How She Looks Like Now!!!". The Coverage. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Mohamed, Raja Nurfatimah Mawar (26 August 2018). "Memang kami sudah berpisah - Amelia Henderson" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Amelia Henderson goes through with court case against A. Aida". Yahoo News. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM200,000 for contract breach". Yahoo News. 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Roslan, Suraya (2023-10-27). "Amelia Henderson wins appeal over RM200k damages for TV drama breach of contract | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "Breach of contract: Amelia Henderson ordered to pay RM10,000 in nominal compensation". The Star. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "ANUGERAH STAIL EH! 2016". EH! (in Malay). 31 March 2016.
- ^ Thomas Tan (21 May 2019). "Lee Xuan wins Face of Asia-Pacific 2019". cj.my. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Annie May (10 June 2019). "Malaysian Model Amelia Henderson Wins Award In South Korea". hype.my. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Anugerah Instafamous 2019 Dibawakan Oleh Hurr.tv" (in Malay). mahagosip.com. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (August 16, 2019). "Bintang baharu, lama hangatkan saingan Top 5 ABPBH 32". Berita Harian (in Malay).
- ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (September 22, 2019). "Mira Filzah Bintang Paling Popular ABPBH 32". Berita Harian (in Malay).
- ^ Siah, Danial (2022-03-14). "CEO OF FINAS APPLAUDS DATO' JALALUDDIN HASSAN, AMELIA HENDERSON, AND SANJNA SURI FOR INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 6TH WORLD MOST OUTSTANDING GRANDMASTER EXCELLENCE AWARD". Kr8tif Express. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Alhamzah, Tahir (2022-03-17). "#Showbiz: Jalaluddin Hassan receives lifetime achievement award | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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