Mimi Lana
Mimi Lana | |
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| ميمي لان | |
 Mimi Lana in August 2012. | |
| Born | Mimi Rozaiana binti Zainal Abidin 21 November 1995 |
| Education | Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | |
Mimi Rozaiana Zainal Abidin (born 21 November 1995) or better known as Mimi Lana (Jawi: ميمي لان) is a Malaysian actress and model.[1] Her career began after becoming one of the participants of Dewi Remaja 2014/2015.[2] Since then, she has starred in several television dramas including Ku Tinggalkan Cinta Di Okinawa (2015), Sein dan Luna (2016), Halalkan Hati Yang Ku Curi (2018), Masih Ada Rindu (2021) and Framed (Malaysian series) (2024).[3][4][5] Mimi Lana played in films like Pusaka (2019), Saka Nan Sepi (2020), The Experts (2024) and Mencari Ramlee (2025).
Career
Inheriting the field of acting from his grandmother who was a stage actress during the heyday of Seniman Agung, P. Ramlee,[6] Mimi Lana started her modeling career as one of the participants of Dewi Remaja 2014/2015 together with Raysha Rizrose, Mawar Rashid, Syamim Farid, Natrah Khalid, Fify Azmi and Puteri Aishah and later became involved in acting.[7] She first became known after acting in the drama Sein Dan Luna[8] as the main character with Syazuwan Hassan.[9]
Mimi made her debut on the big screen through the film Pusaka (2019).[10][11] In 2020, Mimi starred in two dramas, namely Chandelier as Keisha Edlina and Hati Yang Tersakiti as Farah Azira.
She acted with Farid Kamil in the drama Masih Ada Rindu (2021) which was broadcast on Akasia slot TV3 by playing the role of Syafika.[12]
In 2022, she acted in the drama Villa Kristal to be broadcast on WeTV starting March 4. It also stars Jasmine Suraya Chin, Tiz Zaqyah and Mawar Rashid.[13]
Personal life
Mimi along with actresses Natasha Elyzza and Fivi Mae were arrested after their residence in Subang Jaya, Selangor, was raided by the police on 18 September 2015. During the raid, police found a bag containing three transparent plastic packets containing marijuana weighing 15.74 grams and a knife blade on the dresser in the second room of their residence. She was jailed for 11 days. Mimi was released on 29 September after investigations found that the drugs did not belong to her.[14][15]
She shared about her height in an interview with Star2: "Everyone in my family is tall. My father and my brother are taller than 6 feet (1.8m). My brother, is also tall like me." According to a Star2 report, Mimi appears to be taller than most Malaysian women.[6]
In June 2020, Mimi revealed that her relationship with actor Syafiq Kyle had ended after five years of dating.[16] However, their relationship was rekindled after sharing pictures of each other on social media.[17]
Mimi and Syafiq tied the knot in January 2023,[18][19] and were scheduled to get married on 18 August 2023,[20] but they called off their wedding at the time end.[21][22][23] However, the couple was finally married on 14 February 2025 and legally became husband and wife, with one word.[24][25][26]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Balun | Girl | First film, supporting actor |
| 2019 | Pusaka | Nur | |
| 2020 | Saka Nan Sepi | Rozi | |
| 2023 | Seindah Kasih The Movie | Alia | |
| 2024 | The Experts Selamatkan Raya | Emma | Short film |
| The Experts | Emma | ||
| 2025 | Mencari P.Ramlee | Yasmin | |
| Munajat Kekasih | Qistina Dezek | Post-production | |
| TBA | Mojoku Hilang | Post-production | |
| Polong | Pre-production |
Drama
| Year | Title | Character | TV channels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kisah Cinta | Friend Huzir | TV3 | The first drama |
| Cinta Jannah | Wanda | |||
| Aku | Yana | |||
| 2015 | Papa Chef | Still | TV1 | |
| Eksperimen Cinta | Melissa | TV3 | ||
| Mencari Mubarak | Wan Zaidi | TV1 | ||
| Ku Tinggalkan Cinta Di Okinawa | Riana | Astro Mustika HD | ||
| 2016 | Sekali Aku Jatuh Cinta | Izzati | TV3 | |
| Sein And Luna | Luna | |||
| 2017 | Cinta Samar | Sofia | TV1 | |
| 2018 | Suamiku Mat Piun | Atiqah | TV3 | |
| Halalkan Hati Yang Ku Curi | Salima | |||
| Cinta Koko Coklat | Darwina | ntv7 | ||
| Mawar Murni | Mawar | TV3 | ||
| Dian | Syafiqa | NTV7 | ||
| 2019 | Cari Aku Di Syurga | Mira | TV3 | |
| Bukan Cinta Aku | Qisha | |||
| 2020 | Chandelier | Keisha Edlina | Astro Ria | |
| Hati Yang Tersakiti | Farah Azira | TV3 | ||
| 2021 | Ramadan Pertama Edi | Nad | Astro Ria | |
| Masih Ada Rindu | Syafika | TV3 | ||
| Lockdown | Milia | Astro Ria | ||
| 2022 | Akim & Mira - Kisah Vinta 1999 | Mira | Astro Ria | |
| 2023 | Persepsi | Dayah | Astro Ria | |
| 2024 | Framed | Lia | Astro Premier | |
| Andai Tiada Dia | Intan | Astro Ria | then replaced by Alicia Amin starting episode 29 | |
| 2025 | First Wives: Sisters Before Misters | Diyana | Astro Citra |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Character | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Aidil Click | Adik Rizal | TVi |
| 2015 | Kek Batik Cheese Leleh | Atira | TV9 |
| 2016 | Air Mata Xinjiang | TV2 | |
| Cinta Viral | Mell | TV1 | |
| 2017 | Hanya NamaMu | Ayu | TV3 |
| Fatihah Untuk Mama | Fatihah | ||
| Dodol Untuk Menantu | Noni | TV9 | |
| Menantu Second Class | Fatin | ||
| Opah Dot Com | Lydia | ||
| Gadis Kosmos | Lily | Astro Citra | |
| 2018 | The Hantus | Cinta | Astro First Exclusive |
| Maya Mila | Maya/Mila | ntv7 | |
| Wish List Raya | Alia | TV9 | |
| Selirat | Huda | TV3 | |
| Terlakur Cinta Suci | Aleyna | ||
| Neraka Kasih Maisarah | Maisarah | ||
| Kau, Aku, Hantu Raya | Fifie | TV2 | |
| 2019 | Viral Alam Maya | Intan | TV3 |
| Dulang Boy | Rosyatimah | ||
| Sahur Terakhir | Adik Zamani | TV Okey | |
| 7 Netizen | Nadia | Astro Citra | |
| 2020 | Ara | Ara | TV3 |
| Racun Suami Jahanam | Suraya | Astro Citra | |
| 2021 | Bukan Cerita Cinta Cliche | Emmel | |
| "Mufariq" | TV1 |
Web drama
| Year | Title | Character | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dan Calonnya Adalah (Season 2) | Yasmin | tonton |
| 2016 | "Cinta Tangkap Muat" | Emilia | Unifi TV |
| 2017 | "Ana Kleopatrena" | Ana | |
| 2021 | Realiti Cinta | Andrea | WeTV |
| 2022 | "Villa Kristal" | Hani | |
| 2023 | Perempuan Itu | Khalish | tonton |
| 2024 | Perempuan Paling Merana | Saleha |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | Dewi Remaja | Participant | Astro Ria |
| 2017 | Ketuk-Ketuk Ramadan | Guest artist | TV1 |
| 2020 | MeleTOP | Guest host | Astro Ria |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23rd Screen Awards | Best Actress in a Drama | Neraka Kasih Maisarah | Nominated |
| 2020 | 33rd Daily News Popular Star Awards | Popular Film Matching Pairing (with Syafiq Kyle)[27] | Pusaka | Won |
| 2021 | 31st Malaysian Film Festival | Most Promising Female Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ Biodata Mimi Lana, Dewi Remaja Participant Now an Actress Archived 2023-04-11 at the Wayback Machine encikshino.com
- ^ "'Rezeki masing-masing'". Harian Metro. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ Nur Asyikin Mayudin (12 February 2017). "Mimi Lana bakkit mendepani hari". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Ahmad Isyafiq Md Desa (19 April 2019). "Falsafah seni Mimi Lana". Kosmo!. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ No shortcut to success, says Mimi Lana The Star Online (2 October 2019). Accessed 2 October 2019.
- ^ a b Mumtaj Begum (8 May 2019). Mimi Lana wants to be challenged and won't settle for anything less Archived 2019-05-29 at the Wayback Machine Star2. Accessed on 29 May 2019.
- ^ 20 Finalis Pencarian Dewi Remaja Selongkar10 (20 December 2014). Accessed on 20 February 2017.
- ^ Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli (4 January 2017). New acts on the block: Syazuwan Hassan and Mimi Lana, join a growing number of Malaysian talents New Straits Times. Accessed on 13 March 2017.
- ^ Nur Asikin Hassan (19 May 2017). "Lambat pun tak apa - Mimi Lana". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ Farhana Ab Rahman (7 October 2019). I am really like this: Mimi Lana Berita Harian. Accessed on 2 November 2019.
- ^ Syanty Octavia Amry (1 October 2019). "Pengalaman-kekasih jadi rujukan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ Ridzuan Abdul Rahman (4 June 2021). "Bertuah ganding hero pujaan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Sairul Zamri Misrani (29 January 2022). "'Choosing does not mean being chatty'". Kosmo!. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ Raja Nurfatimah Mawar Mohamed (11 October 2015). I am not a drug addict - Mimi Lana Daily News. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ^ Pelakon Mimi Lana Ditahan Polis Kerana Miliki Ganja? My News Hub (19 September 2015). Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (3 June 2020). Mimi Lana, Syafiq Kyle break up Daily News. Accessed on 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Cinta Mimi, Syafiq bertaut kembali?". Kosmo!. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (21 January 2023). "Syafiq, Mimi sudah bertunang?". Berita Harian. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana selamat bertunang". Berita Mediacorp. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Hasif Idris (14 February 2023). "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana nikah lepas Aidilfitri". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana cancel marriage". Malaysia Gazette. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ Zaara Talita (11 August 2023). "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana cancel marriage". Harian Metro. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Hanisah Selamat (11 August 2023). "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana cancel wedding". Kosmo!. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Amin Hazlan (27 February 2025). "Syafiq Kyle has a secret reason for the wedding date, plans to take Mimi Lana on her honeymoon after Raya". mStar Online. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Fatin Farhana Ariffin (27 February 2025). "Syafiq, Mimi rahsia nikah at family request". Berita Harian. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana are now legally husband and wife". Astro Awani. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (14 November 2020). "Syafiq Kyle, Mimi Lana win Popular Film Matching Pairing". Berita Harian. Retrieved 13 September 2021.