Meet Syamsul Yusof’s Parents: Yusof Haslam And Fatimah Ismail

Syamsul Yusof is a Malaysian actor, film director, writer, producer, and singer best known as the son of producer and director Yusof Haslam. He is the youngest director to win the Malaysian Film Festival Best Director award, at the age of 25.

Having won best director awards six times ever since at the Malaysian Film Festival and Anugerah Skrin, and was named Best Director at the 57th Asia Pacific Film Festival in Cambodia for his work in the horror/religious movie Munafik. In 2018, its sequel, Munafik 2, set a record as the highest-grossing Malaysian film, which it held until it was surpassed by Mohd Syamsul’s 2022 epic war film Mat Kilau.

From 2003 to 2007, Syamsul Yusof started to direct and acted in many TV series for RTM and TV3 such as Gerak Khas, Sembilu Kasih, Air Mata Maria, and Tragedi Oktober. In 2007, he directed his first feature film, Evolusi KL Drift, co-written by him and his cousin Rizal Ashreff which was initially rejected by his father for further redrafting.

After the success of his directorial debut; his sophomore film Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam, which had gained unwanted publicity due to the film title’s issues with the vulgar language used and certain copyright issues which he managed to pull through, The film managed to become successful despite the controversy.

In 2011, he directed his first horror film Khurafat: Perjanjian Syaitan starring himself and Liyana Jasmay in lead roles. The movie won him the 24th Malaysia Film Festival’s Best Director award for two years in a row. He directed Aku Bukan Tomboy, his first comedy film starring Scha Alyahya as Farisha/Eisha.

Syamsul Yusof also dabbles in music. He produced an EP with Anwar Fazal, entitled The Love Legacy back then. The EP contained four songs – “Bidadari”, “Apakah Semuanya Itu” (used as the soundtrack for Evolusi KL Drift 2), “Ya Robbi” (soundtrack for Khurafat), and “Hingga Hujung Dunia” (soundtrack for Aku Bukan Tomboy).

In 2016, he released a new single which was a collaboration with singer Mawi, “Kalah Dalam Menang”. The song was used as the theme song for his latest film, Munafik. He continued his collaboration with Mawi for a later song, titled “Bukan Propaganda” used as a soundtrack for Desolasi.

In October 2020, Syamsul Yusof confirmed on his Instagram account that he is working on a screenplay for Munafik 3, a sequel to the highly successful Munafik 2 and the third entry in the Munafik film series.

Who are Syamsul Yusof ‘s Parents?

Syamsul Yusof is the son of a famed director; Yusof Haslam. His brother, Syafiq Yusof is a well-known film director. His cousins, Rizal Ashreff and Sabrina Ali, and half-brother, the late Faizal Yusof are also actors. Syafiq and Faizal themselves also have other careers as film directors.

Syamsul Yusof ‘s Dad: Who is Syamsul Yusof ‘s father?

Syamsul Yusof’s father Md. Yusof bin Md. Haslam is a Malaysian actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for his longest-running police procedural drama series Gerak Khas, a TV series that he created, directed, and produced. The latter spurring three feature films.

His legacy in entertainment showbiz is now carried by his two sons, Syamsul and Syafiq. Yusof also has his own television and film production company, Skop Productions, where he served as the managing director.

He began directing films in 1991 with Bayangan Maut, a mystery action thriller film starring rock singer Ella. This was later followed by Pemburu Bayang in 1993, Sembilu in 1994, the best-selling blockbuster film, Maria Mariana in 1996 plus its sequel two years after among others.

Apart from film and television, he is also a managing director of his production company, Skop Productions which he established in 1985. The company has four subsidiaries Haslam Trading (restaurant), Haslam Properties (real estate and properties), Skop Publishing (print publications), and ME Communications (post-production facilities).

He was awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara in 1993 and the Panglima Jasa Negara in 2001, which carries the title Dato’, for his contributions to Malaysian cinema. Yusof married twice, his first marriage was with Raja Noor Saadah Salehuddin in 1978, and divorced in 1980, they have no children. He later married Fatimah Ismail in 1982. They have four children namely Faizal, Syamsul, Shamin, and Syafiq.

What does Syamsul Yusof’s Dad Do for a living?

Yusof Haslam is a Malaysian actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for his longest-running police procedural drama series Gerak Khas, a TV series that he created, directed, and produced.

Syamsul Yusof’s Mom: Who is Syamsul Yusof’s mother?

Syamsul Yusof’s mother is Fatimah Ismail but unfortunately, there is nothing known about her personal life.

What does Syamsul Yusof’s mom Do for a living?

We have no idea what the mother of Syamsul Yusof does for a living

Does Syamsul Yusof have siblings?

Yes, Syamsul Yusof has a younger brother named Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof a Malaysian filmmaker. He is the younger brother of Syamsul Yusof. Initially, he began his career by making short films, his directorial debut, SAM: Saya Amat Mencintaimu was released in 2012.