Hairul Azreen Idris (born 23 April 1988) is a former Malaysian actor, stuntman, model, director, and entrepreneur. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a stuntman before becoming an active actor and was the Champion of Fear Factor Malaysia (Season 1) alongside Dazrin Kamarudin.
He has appeared in several television drama series, including Rona Roni Makaroni (2008), Ponti Anak Remaja (2010), Setia Hujung Nyawa (2013), and Misiku Kuza (2013–2014).
Among the films he has starred in are Hantu Kapcai (2012), Gila-Gila Remaja 2 (2013), Pak Pong (2017), PASKAL (2018), WIRA (2019), The Assistant (2022), and MALBATT: Misi Bakara (2023).
Early life
[edit]Hairul Azreen was born on 23 April 1988 in Kuala Lumpur to his parents, Idris Ali and Habsah Desa. He is the second of four siblings. Hairul completed his education up to the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) level. He studied Taekwondo, earning a black belt, and represented the Selangor contingent as an athlete at the 2004 Malaysia Games (SUKMA).
After finishing his SPM, in 2007, Hairul worked as a road painter on the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), earning RM50 per day. During this time, he faced the risk of being hit by speeding vehicles while painting road lines. He later switched jobs to become a car repossessor for individuals who failed to settle their bank payments. After that, he briefly worked as a watch salesman at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Personal life
[edit]He married actress, television host, and blogger Hanis Zalikha on 8 June 2015. Together with Hanis, they have been blessed with two children - a son, Yusuf Iskandar, born on 3 June 2016, and a daughter, Alisya Aisyah, born on 24 May 2019.
Filmography
[edit]| Denotes film/dramas that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Senario The Movie Ops Pocot | Maman | Debut film appearances |
| 2012 | Keramat | Nasti | |
| Hantu Kapcai | Akim | ||
| 2013 | Gila-Gila Remaja 2 | Afiq | |
| 2017 | Pak Pong | Muda | |
| Pencuri Hati Mr. Cinderella | Boy | ||
| 2018 | Qhaliq | Qhaliq | |
| PASKAL | Arman Rahmat / Jerung | ||
| Operasi X | Pablo | ||
| Polis Evo 2 | Zul | ||
| 2019 | Wira | Hassan | |
| 2020 | Pasal Kau! | Aiman | Also as executive producer and story |
| 2021 | Ada Hantu | Talha | Also as director and executive producer |
| 2022 | The Assistant | Feroz | |
| Abang Long Fadil 3 | Prison Officer | ||
| Ada Hantu 2 | Talha | Also as director and executive producer | |
| 2023 | MALBATT: Misi Bakara | Ismail | |
| 2025 | The Original Gangster | Que | Last film appearances as actor |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rona Roni Makaroni | Boy | Astro Ria |
| 2009 | Bio-Nik | stand in stunt Kamal Adli | TV3 |
| Senandung Si Dayang | Tengku Muiz | ||
| Merah Puteh | Beego | ||
| 2009–2010 | Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak The Series | Ghafar | Astro Warna |
| 2010 | Mahabbah De Laila | Wa'ad | TV9 |
| Ponti Anak Remaja | Farid | Astro Ria | |
| 2011 | Kali Kedua | Azmi | TV9 |
| Dingin Lavenda | Tajul | TV3 | |
| Asmara 2 | Fikri | ||
| 2012 | Sirrun | Khalid | TV9 |
| Indera Joned | Aiman | TV3 | |
| Setia Hujung Nyawa | Ikram | ||
| 2013 | Anak Bertuah | Lokman | TV2 |
| 5 Bujang | Tarmizi | TV1 | |
| 2013–2014 | Misiku Kuza | Airiel | Astro Ria |
| 2014 | Baby Ana Milik Siapa? | Reza | TV3 |
| 2015 | Salam Dari Seoul | Aiman | TVi |
| Merah Mawar Di Kundasang | Ashraf | ||
| 2016 | Dia Semanis Honey | Adam Hazrul | Astro Ria |
| 2018 | Pelangi Cinta | Rahman | TV3 |
Telemovie
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Siti Tivi | Astro Ria | |
| 2010 | Fotokopi | TV2 | |
| 2012 | Korban Kasih | Imran | TV Alhijrah |
| Pontianak Masih Beraya Di Kampung Batu | Kamil | Astro Ria | |
| 2013 | Untuk Terakhir Kali | Shah | |
| Banglo Seksyen 2 | Helmi | ||
| Syawal Buat Abang | Rustam | TV Okey | |
| Awang Senandung | Awang | TV9 | |
| Aku Bukan Buaya | Farell Redza | TV3 | |
| 2014 | Penunggu Bayang | Ariff | Astro Mustika HD |
| Sayang Saranghae | Remy | TV Okey | |
| Diari Dewi | Adrian | TV9 | |
| Ku Akui | Wafi | TV1 | |
| Bermulanya Di Sini | Amir | TV Alhijrah | |
| 2015 | Ibu Mummy Mama | Faiz | TV2 |
| Dalam Pelukan Ramadhan | Shah Eizlan | Astro Ria | |
| 2016 | Jangan Ambil Botol Itu | Jamal | TV9 |
| Lara Cinta Qaseh | TV2 | ||
| 2021 | Kain Kafan Berbisik | Muaz |
Videography
[edit]Music video
[edit]| Year | Title | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Cinta Muka Buku" | Najwa Latif |
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2014 | "Semerah Mawar Merah" |
Retirement
[edit]On August 21, 2023, Hairul announced his retirement from acting after 15 years in the acting world. He made the announcement during the 3 Pagi Era segment and was witnessed by the radio presenters Radin and Azad Jasmin and guest presenters Linda Onn and Halim Othman.
The purpose of retiring from the world of acting is because he wants to focus on his family and business, even the last two films, namely MALBATT: Misi Bakara and The Original Gangster, and he hopes that both films will be his best memories.[1]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pencarian Kacak Bergaya 2008
|
3rd Place | — | Won |
| 2013 | Fear Factor Selebriti Malaysia
|
1st Place Winner (with Dazrin Kamaruddin) | Won | |
| 2016 | 3rd MeleTOP Era Awards
|
MeleTOP Couple | Hanis Zalikha & Hairul Azreen | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Hairul Azreen tinggalkan lakonan". 21 August 2023.