Azean Irdawaty binti Yusoef (27 February 1950 – 17 December 2013) was a Malaysian actress and singer, whose career spanned 40 years.

Azean Irdawaty
ازيان ارداوتي
Born
Azean Irdawaty binti Yusoef

(1950-02-27)February 27, 1950
DiedDecember 17, 2013(2013-12-17) (aged 63)
Resting placeBukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesKak Yan
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1970–2013
Spouse
Khairil Anwar Zainal Mokhtar Rashidi
(m. 1980; died 2013)
Children3 (including Benjy)

Personal life

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Irdawaty began her singing career in 1970, and also had a film and television acting career.[1]


Death

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In 2008, she was diagnosed with cancer. On the night of 9 December 2013, she was admitted to the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) after falling unconscious. Azean Irdawaty died from liver failure, caused by cancer, on 17 December, aged 63. [2] On 18 December 2013, she was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1970 Di-Belakang Tabir
1975 Anak Seluang Jauh Melaut
1980 Esok Masih Ada Faridah
1981 Perjanjian Syaitan Ribut
Mama Oh Mama Rohani
1982 Langit Petang Ruby
1988 Perempuan Mahani
1991 Bintang Malam Ibu Ayam
1996 Sutera Putih Shalin
Amelia Kalsom
1997 Gemerlapan Mother Mimi
Layar Lara Auntie@Seniwati Zai
Baginda Teacher Azian
1999 Burung Besi My Lady
2000 Anaknya Sazali Maria
2003 Laila Isabella Datin Jasmine
2005 Kemarau Cinta Dahlia
Anak Mami Kembali Mak Bee
2006 Main-Main Cinta Prof. Azean
Diva Popular Julia Gautiasana Larva
2007 Waris Jari Hantu Tok Wan Rimau
Otai Puan Farah
Nana Tanjung 2 Mami Jay
2009 Talentime Embun

Television series

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Year Title Role TV channel
1975 Dadah TV1
1978 Aku Anak Wayang
1983 Panggilan Pusara
1999 Idaman Datin Ruby Astro Ria
2003 Orang Gaji 41 Azizah TV3
2004 Sephia
Dalam Hati Ada Cinta Nurul Astro Ria
Salina TV3
2005 Salina 2
Dalam Hati Ada Cinta 2 Nurul Astro Ria
2006 Mya Zara Datin Aisyah TV3
2007 Datin Diaries Datin Mary
Kasih Suci Puan Zain

Telemovie

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Year Title Role TV channel
1985 Satu Pegangan TV1
1990 Tackle Suami TV3
Hanya Kerana Aku Seorang Perempuan TV1
1994 Ratu Jamu TV3
1995 Reflek TV1
1996 Orang Gaji TV3
1997 Kompromi TV1
2003 Aduhai Esah Esah Mother TV3
Kondo Madu Rohana TV2
Aisah Lima Puluh Sen Aisah Astro Ria
Orang Gaji 2 (Bomoh) VCD
Hanya Untukmu TV3
2004 Tanah Kubur Datin Yvonne Astro Ria
2007 Sangga Saadah Mak Long TV3
2011 Hati Seorang Ibu Mak Som Astro Prima

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