Yana Samsudin

Acting

Yana Samsudin

Born 1984-09-25 · Johor, Malaysia

Norliana Binti Samsudin, born September 25, 1984 also known as Yana Samsudin is a Malaysian actress, director, scriptwriter, singer and model. She was first known for directing a film at the age of 23, Selamat Pagi Cinta and began her career as a screenwriter with Lu'Lu (2008) and Adnan Sempit (2010-2014).

Acting credits

Strawberi Cinta poster
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Story about the journey of a Japanese girl named Ichigo who travels to Malaysia for a vacation along with a tour group from his country through a travel package by Strawberry Vanilla Travel & Tours. As the secrets of Malaysia's beauty are revealed to them, Ichigo is also shown to harbour secrets of her own. Her true intention of travelling to Malaysia is to search for something that has long eluded his life...

Strawberi Cinta

2012

Cerita Kita poster
NR

Kamal, who used to wash cars for a living, decides to turn his life around upon the advice of Ika, the girl he is in love with. In order to do that, he takes a risk and makes an illegal loan to open a burger stall without Ika's knowledge

Cerita Kita

2013

Sahak Gangster poster
NR

Sahak was raised by Pak Andak, a notorious local gangster who saw him as the future leader of the Bunga Merah Gang. Everything changed when Pak Andak was arrested while attempting to rescue his niece Maya from their traditional rival, the Pak Man Gang. After serving five years in prison, Pak Andak was released. On the very day of his release, he was ambushed and fatally shot, dying in Sahak`s arms. With his last breath, Pak Andak charged Sahak with a critical mission: to uncover and avenge his murderer. Sahak becomes a wanted man, disappearing from the murder scene and becoming the primary suspect in Pak Andak`s killing. Sahak is determined to honour Pak Andak`s final request and seek revenge.

Sahak Gangster

2025

Ngangkung poster
4.8

"Ngangkung" tells the story of a lorry driver Azim who lives a moderate lifestyle with his wife Suri and his daughter. Tasnim and Wan are Azim's closest friends and they start influencing Azim to bet on the lottery. Things take a turn when the number acquired by Tasnim by the way of 'ngangkung' is successful and it changes things completely as Azim starts to enjoy indulging in the activity.

Ngangkung

2010

Lamaran Perfect poster
NR

Faizal agrees to participate in a reality show to propose to his female friend after being forced by his boss. Unexpectedly, while preparing a surprise for the program, romantic feelings emerge between them.

Lamaran Perfect

2018

Histeria poster
4.9

Histeria is a horror film about six female students attending a supposedly haunted school. As part of a prank, they pretend to be hysterical and are so convincing that the school calls in a witch doctor to “cure” them. However, they soon find themselves faced with some truly mysterious occurrences and a series of grisly deaths that could either be caused by supernatural forces or by one of the girls themselves.

Histeria

2008

Wawa Semput poster
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Bobby and Wawa's love conflict in "Adnan Sempit" has not yet seen its end. Their story continues in this comedy-action film that has Bobby and Wawa facing the biggest challenge in the relationship when Bobby accuses Wawa of being unfaithful to him with Ismat. Wawa, who is also fed up with Bobby's hooligan act, decides to break up with him and return to her hometown. Even when Bobby comes to his senses and begs her to come back, Wawa is firmed with her decision, and allows Ismat to whisk her back. Bobby, not to be outdone, also travels to her village, which results in various competitions of sorts between the two in order to win Wawa's heart. Meanwhile, the love triangle faces its share of obstacles in the form of Pak Kudin, Wawa's father and Ayuni, Wawa's best friend who falls for Ismat. What will happen to this tangled mess of a relationship?

Wawa Semput

2013

8 Hours poster
4.5

In the last eight hours of his life, he recounts significant events in his life that leads to his fate.

8 Hours

2012

No artwork available
NR

Sequel to Bini-Biniku Gangster (2011)

Kak Yong

Minyak Dagu poster
NR

Azman is determined to get his revenge when his fiancee Emelda breaks off their engagement to marry another man. Azman visits a witch-doctor who teaches him to place a curse on Emelda who later goes hysterical on the day of her wedding. His action indirectly causes the death of Emelda's mother whose funeral he attends out of regret. However, this is against the advice of the witch-doctor, who warned him not to visit the dead or prepare to suffer the consequences.

Minyak Dagu

2013

Happy Birth Death poster
4.0

A group of girlfriends rent a mansion for a birthday party, only to find an uninvited guest...

Happy Birth Death

2016

3 Temujanji poster
5.2

Reanna has issues with men when it comes to love and relationships. Her principles are simply; that love only brings sorrow and that all men are useless. This perception leads Reanna to date guys for not more than 3 dates, then she leaves them for good and cuts all forms of contact. Her fun manages to keep her occupied for awhile, that is until she meets Mikhail, a guy that might just prove Reanna's 'men theory' wrong.

3 Temujanji

2012

9 September poster
NR

'9 September' is a romantic comedy which tells the story of Nia (Fasha Sandha) a very cute girl with a tomboy character who has been recently dumped by her boyfriend. Since then she has kept this hatred towards guys. Her anger is being let out on Kogi (Pierre Andre). Kogi is very much an honest and kind guy. He is seen as someone who is easily a target for Nia to bully. The first time they met was when Nia accidentally entered Kogi's house. Since then many coincidental meetings had happened between them. No matter how many times Kogi is being bullied by Nia, he stills put on a strong front and very much a gentleman most of the time they spend their time together until they eventually fall for each other but this was cut short when Adrian, Nia's ex lover, came back to her.

9 September

2007

Mendung Berlalu poster
NR

The story of a young man in fulfilling his responsibilities towards his mother and his wife.

Mendung Berlalu

2022

Adnan Sempit Sawadikap poster
NR

Adnan, Bobby, Nadia and Wawa are going to Bangkok for a business affair plus a short getaway. Unfortunately, Nadia and Wawa had lost their passports. Therefore, only Adnan and Bobby have to go to Bangkok together with Adnan’s baby. Upon their arrival in Bangkok, their plans did not go well. He lost his baby and thought his baby was kidnapped for a child trafficking syndicate when he carelessly left the baby at the airport. They went for a search around the city and accidently met NOK, a Thai woman who suspiciously carrying a baby. Adnan was confident that Nok was carrying his baby and started chasing her. Later, Adnan found out that it wasn’t his son..

Adnan Sempit Sawadikap

2014

Tanah Kubur: Hati Hitam poster
NR

Khatijah who sent her son to Norma's care home found Teja's body bruised as if abused. He complained to Tok Adi. But Norma denied and one of her employees, Kak Nur, admitted that she did it. But Tok Adi did not believe him. Who has a crime? And why was Teja abused?

Tanah Kubur: Hati Hitam

2021

Bini-Biniku Gangster poster
NR

Manja and Herry are your perfect everyday loving and romantic married couple. But, Manja is a leader of a pack of gangsters, which she tries to hide from Herry. Two years into their marriage, they still don't have a child due to an accident that happened to Manja in her past, which makes her feel helpless and inferior. So she searches for someone to give Herry a child, and also to divert attention away from her and her gangster group. Manja askes Reanna, Herry's co-worker to marry him. But upon marrying her, Manja is jealous of the relationship between her husband and his new wife. Conflicts happen between the two wives until one day, Herry is kidnapped by Min Siam. Being the leader, Manja heads over to her enemy's area to settle things once and for all.

Bini-Biniku Gangster

2011

Adnan Sempit 2 poster
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The sequel to the successful "Adnan Sempit" by Ismail Bob Hashim in 2010 which told the story of Adnan, an orphaned street biker who is cared for by his aunt. On the other hand, Nadia is born to a wealthy family and currently owns a stable job. These two opposites soon encounter one another by chance and end up being in a relationship. Now, in "Adnan Sempit 2", it sees Shaheizy Sam reprising his role as Adnan, and his trials and tribulations in life and his relationship with Nadia.

Adnan Sempit 2

2012

Rise: Ini Kalilah poster
7.5

The movie is comprised of six inter-related stories that tell of the frantic days leading up to the most important election ever in Malaysia. It follows the lives of everyday people, who come together for their common love: their country. Each of the stories told shows the meaning of being a true Malaysian.

Rise: Ini Kalilah

2018

Jadikan Aku Yang Kedua poster
NR

"Brother promises, my love, only you are the first and last love for your brother. No other woman will ever change this love, in fact my feelings of love are already buried together with your body. Brother prays you are safe there." - THAQIF ASWAD. The first meeting between Nuha Saqeena and Thaqif Aswad ignites feelings of love in the young woman. While the young man still struggles to forget the painful memories of his late wife. Love for his deceased wife continues to bloom in his heart, making him reluctant to accept a new chapter of love. Because of the responsibility and the need for a mother's affection for the pair of twin lights left behind by his wife, Thaqif must seek a replacement for his wife for the sake of his precious children and not for his own love which has not yet opened to be replaced. "You may be able to stop yourself from falling in love with me but you cannot stop me from continuing to love you.

Jadikan Aku Yang Kedua

2017

Adnan Sempit 3 poster
NR

The third instalment of "Adnan Sempit" sees Adnan married to his childhood love, Nadia, and Bobby married to Wawa. Adnan, is also getting the hang of running his own business. However, the two couples soon realise that there is more to getting married than just sharing a home with someone.

Adnan Sempit 3

2013

Adnan Semp-It poster
5.5

Known as Nan Sempit by his friends, Adnan (Shaheizy Sam) is an orphan and a 'mat rempit' who decides to move to the big city in Kuala Lumpur after being treated unfairly by his aunt's family. During his stay in KL, Adnan lives with his elder brother Macha (Cat Farish) and works as a dispatch guy at a private company. He develops a friendly relationship with his boss, Nadia (Intan Ladyana) who comes from a very wealthy family. Soon, their relationship turns sour when an argument breaks open between Adnan and Zack.

Adnan Semp-It

2010

Tiga Hari Menanti Mati poster
NR

The story of a husband who is unable to give a children. When a doctor confirms this, some things happen in their household. And it involves family-in-law intervention.

Tiga Hari Menanti Mati

2015

Menantu Mek Barber poster
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# Translation It tells the story of a grandmother living with her son-in-law and grandchildren. After the death of his wife, her son-in-law manages a hipster barber shop in the village. Worried about being sidelined by her son-in-law, she begins to sabotage any woman who wants to be a companion to her son-in-law. However, she has a change of heart after finding a suitable candidate to be a new mother to her grandchildren and also a wife to her son-in-law.

Menantu Mek Barber

2022

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