Famous People Born In Kuala Lumpur

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 1 
Nigel Ng
(Comedian)
Nigel Ng
11
Birthdate: March 15, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
 2 
Michael Gough
(Actor)
Michael Gough
5
Birthdate: November 23, 1916
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: March 27, 2011
 3 
Claudia Wells
(Actress)
Claudia Wells
5
Birthdate: July 5, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 4 
Tony Fernandes
(Entrepreneur)
Tony Fernandes
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 30, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus

Tony Fernandes is a Malaysian entrepreneur best known as the founder of a popular air transport provider called Tune Air. He is credited with introducing the first low-cost airline, AirAsia, to Malaysians. Tony Fernandes is also credited with turning AirAsia into a highly successful public-listed company. 
 

 5 
Poh Ling Yeow
(Chef & Actress Known for Hosting Her Own Cooking Series on ABC Entitled 'Poh’s Kitchen')
Poh Ling Yeow
3
Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: 1973 AD

Poh Ling Yeow is a Malaysian-born Australian television presenter, cook, author, actress, and artist who lives and works in Adelaide. A popular figure, Yeow has appeared in several films and popular TV shows like MasterChef Australia. Also known for her humanitarian efforts, Poh Ling Yeow donated her artwork to benefit Flinders Medical Centre in 2003.

 6 
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
(Malaysian Astronaut.)
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
7
Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: July 27, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor went from being an orthopaedic surgeon to becoming the first Malaysian man to fly into space. Chosen out of 11,000 applicants to join the Malaysian-Russian collaborative space initiative Angkasawan, he became a national hero. He also conducted various medical research experiments while in space.

 7 
Nurul Izzah Anwar
(Politician)
Nurul Izzah Anwar
2
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 19, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nurul Izzah Anwar is a Malaysian politician who served as the People's Justice Party's Vice-President from 2010 to 2018. The daughter of Dato' Seri Haji Anwar bin Ibrahim, Nurul Izzah is an ardent advocate of civil and human rights.
 

 8 
Hishammuddin Hussein
(Malaysian Politician and Lawyer)
Hishammuddin Hussein
1
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: August 5, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo

Hishammuddin Hussein is a Malaysian politician who has held various ministerial roles including the Deputy Minister of Primary Industries, Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Education, Minister of Home Affairs, and Minister of Defence. Hishammuddin Hussein has also been an important member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) since 1989.

 9 
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin
(Queen consort of the 9th Sultan of Selangor)
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin
0
Birthdate: June 4, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
 10 
Iman Afzan
(Princess)
Iman Afzan
2
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 11, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 11 
Carmen Soo
(Model, actress who starred in the 2013 film Ghost Child)
Carmen Soo
1
Birthdate: October 14, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 12 
Alex Yoong
(Racecar driver)
Alex Yoong
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 20, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer

Alex Yoong is a Malaysian racing driver best known for winning the Malaysian Championship in 1995. Alex Yoong became the first Malaysian racer to compete in Formula One when he took part in the 2001 Italian Grand Prix. 
 

 13 
Shukri Yahaya
(Actor)
Shukri Yahaya
0
Birthdate: June 13, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
 14 
Elizabeth Tan
(Singer)
Elizabeth Tan
3
Birthdate: November 18, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 15 
Shila Amzah
(Singer-songwriter)
Shila Amzah
3
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: August 13, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 16 
Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim
(Former Bruneian royalty who was married to Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei)
Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim
2
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Libra
 17 
Michelle Yeoh
(Malaysian Heiress, Socialite, Model and Fashion Influencer)
Michelle Yeoh
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
 18 
Soh Wooi Yik
(Malaysian Badminton Player)
Soh Wooi Yik
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 17, 1998
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Soh Wooi Yik is a Malaysian professional badminton player who achieved international acclaim when he won the bronze medal in the men's doubles event at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Soh Wooi Yik has also won medals at Asian Championships, Southeast Asian Games, and World Junior Championships.

 19 
Kamahl
(Singer, Recording Artist.)
Kamahl
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 13, 1934
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 20 
Zahirah MacWilson
(Actress)
Zahirah MacWilson
1
Birthdate: February 1, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 21 
Khaleeda Bustamam
(Princess)
Khaleeda Bustamam
2
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
 22 
Vivy Yusof
(Entrepreneur)
Vivy Yusof
3
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: December 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 23 
Syamsul Yusof
(Director)
Syamsul Yusof
1
Birthdate: May 21, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 24 
Fattah Amin
(Actor)
Fattah Amin
2
Birthdate: September 14, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 25 
Goh V Shem
(Malaysian Badminton Player)
Goh V Shem
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus

Goh V Shem is a Malaysian professional badminton player best known for winning the silver medal in the men's doubles event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Renowned for his offensive style of play, Goh V Shem has also won medals at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and Southeast Asian Games.

 26 
Andreas Krieger
(Shot putter)
Andreas Krieger
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 20, 1965
Sun Sign: Cancer
 27 
Shermine Shahrivar
(Model)
Shermine Shahrivar
2
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: September 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 28 
Ravichandran
(Actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil films from 1964 to 1979)
Ravichandran
1
Birthdate: March 30, 1939
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: July 25, 2011
 29 
Mizz Nina
(Fashion designer)
Mizz Nina
0
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: July 1, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer
 30 
Nur Dhabitah Sabri
(Malaysian Diver)
Nur Dhabitah Sabri
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 12, 1999
Sun Sign: Cancer

Nur Dhabitah Sabri is a Malaysian professional diver best known for winning three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games, including two medals at the 2018 Games in Gold Coast, Queensland. She has also won several gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games. In 2017, Nur Dhabitah Sabri was chosen to light up the cauldron at the Southeast Asian Games.

 31 
Awie
(Singer)
Awie
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 24, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 32 
Rachel Yeoh
(Malaysian Socialite, Heiress, Model, and Fashion Influencer)
Rachel Yeoh
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
 33 
Rosyam Nor
(Actor)
Rosyam Nor
0
Birthdate: March 1, 1967
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 34 
Lisa Surihani
(Actress)
Lisa Surihani
1
Birthdate: March 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 35 
Wendy Hoopes
(Actress most widely celebrated for her roles on MTV's animated series Daria)
Wendy Hoopes
0
Birthdate: November 4, 1972
Sun Sign: Scorpio
 36 
Syafiq Kyle
(Actor)
Syafiq Kyle
1
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: June 24, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 37 
Annemarie Schimmel
(Orientalist)
Annemarie Schimmel
0
Birthdate: April 7, 1922
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: January 26, 2003
 38 
Wong Choong Hann
(Malaysian Former Badminton Player)
Wong Choong Hann
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 17, 1977
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Wong Choong Hann is a Malaysian former badminton player. In 2003, he became the first player from Malaysia to win a medal at the BWF World Championships in the men's singles event when he won the silver medal. During his career, Wong Choong Hann also won medals at the Commonwealth Games, Southeast Asian Games, and Asian Games.

 39 
Shweta Sekhon
(Model)
Shweta Sekhon
0
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: November 6, 1997
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 40 
Alif Satar
(Singer)
Alif Satar
1
Birthdate: September 19, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 41 
Sheila Majid
(Singer)
Sheila Majid
0
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 3, 1965
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
 42 
Tiara Jacquelina
(Actress)
Tiara Jacquelina
0
Birthdate: October 3, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
 43 
Beto Kusyairy
(Actor)
Beto Kusyairy
0
Birthdate: February 19, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
 44 
Hairul Azreen
(Athlete)
Hairul Azreen
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 23, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus

Hairul Azreen is a Malaysian martial artist, stuntman, and actor. An exponent of Taekwondo, Azreen is known for appearing in Malaysian action films like PASKAL: The Movie and Polis EVO 2. Also a popular TV personality, Azreen has taken part in reality series like Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia where he won the first place along with Dazrin Kamaruddin in 2013.  

 45 
Ernie Zakri
(Singer)
Ernie Zakri
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 23, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
 46 
Adibah Noor
(Singer)
Adibah Noor
0
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 3, 1970
Sun Sign: Virgo
 47 
Bonny Hicks
(Model, Writer)
Bonny Hicks
3
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: January 5, 1968
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: December 19, 1997
 48 
Yusof Haslam
(Actor)
Yusof Haslam
1
Birthdate: April 24, 1954
Sun Sign: Taurus
 49 
Jaclyn Victor
(Singer)
Jaclyn Victor
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 4, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 50 
Julian Yee
(Figure skater)
Julian Yee
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 26, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini

Julian Yee is a Malaysian professional figure skater best known for his performance in the 2017 and 2019 Southeast Asian Games. He won gold medals in both tournaments in the men’s singles event. A five-time Malaysian national champion, Julian Yee represented his country at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.