Yahya Sulong

Yang Berbahagia Datuk
Yahya Sulong
PJN
Born1928
Teluk Intan, Perak, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died6 February 2013 (aged 84–85)
Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Resting placeHilir Perak District Muslim Cemetery, Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesPak Ya
Occupation(s)Comedian, actor, singer
Years active1961–2013
Spouse
Datin Alisah Ali
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(m. 1978; died 2013)​
Children11

Datuk Yahya bin Sulong (1928 – 6 February 2013), also known as Pak Ya, was a Malaysian comedian and actor, appearing in 24 films and several television sitcoms.

Career

Sulong made his film debut in Abu Nawas and later appeared in 23 other films, particularly those in the 1980s, including Da Di Du, Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang, Toyol, and Oh Fatimah.

Personal life

Sulong was married to Datin Alisah Ali; prior to their marriage, he had married three other times.

Death

After reportedly suffering from asthma and heart disease prior to his death, Yahya died on 6 February 2013 at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur at 6.45 p.m. local time. He was subsequently buried in Teluk Intan, Perak.

Filmography

Film

  • Abu Nawas (1961 - First film debut)
  • Ahmad Albab (1968)
  • Durjana (1971)
  • Asmara Kirana (1971)
  • Putus Sudah Kasih Sayang (1971)
  • Gila-Gila (1979)
  • Da Di Du (1981)
  • Toyol (1981)
  • Si Luncai (1981)
  • Serampang Tiga (1981)
  • Penyamun Tarbus (1981)
  • Manis-Manis Sayang (1983)
  • Anak Niat (1984)
  • Talak (1984)
  • Oh Fatimah (1989)
  • Janda Meletup (1990)
  • Senario the Movie (1999)

Television

  • Hang Setia

Bangsawan

  • Laila Majnun
  • Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup

References