Puteri Sarah Liyana Megat Kamaruddin is a multi-talented personality who has made a name for himself in the Malaysian entertainment industry.
She is an actress, model and businesswoman who has participated in many television and film projects and launched her beauty brand.
She is also a published author who shares her life story and insights in her memoir.
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- Full name: Puteri Sarah Liyana Megat Kamaruddin
- Date of birth: December 1, 1985
- Age: 38 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: London, England
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Profession: Actress, model, businessman, author
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: Megat Kamaruddin bin Megat Abdul Rahman and Noraini binti Abdul Hamid
- Siblings: Puteri Nadia Liyana (sister) and Puteri Nurul Liyana (sister)
- Spouse: Syamsul Yusof (ex-husband)
- Children: Syaiful Ariffin bin Syamsul Yusof (son) and Syaiful Aisyah binti Syamsul Yusof (daughter)
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: Estimated around $5 million
Early Life & Education
Puteri Sarah Liyana, currently 38 years old as of 2023, was born on December 1, 1985, in London, England, where her father was a diplomat.
She is the eldest of three daughters of Megat Kamaruddin bin Megat Abdul Rahman and Noraini Binti Abdul Hamid.
Her father is of Malay and Minangkabau descent, and her mother is of Malay and Chinese descent. She has two younger sisters, Puteri Nadia Liyana and Puteri Nurul Liyana, who are also involved in the entertainment industry.
Puteri Sarah Liyana spent her childhood in various countries, such as England, France, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, due to her father’s diplomatic posts. She attended international schools and learned to speak English, French and Arabic fluently.
She also became interested in art and culture, especially music and dance. She participated in various school performances and competitions and won several awards and certificates.
Puteri Sarah Liyana returned to Malaysia when she was 16 years old and completed her secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Jelutong in Shah Alam, Selangor.
She then pursued her higher education at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Shah Alam, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in 2008.
She also received a Certificate in Performing Arts from Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) in Kuala Lumpur in 2010.
Personal life
Puteri Sarah Liyana married Syamsul Yusof, a famous actor and director on January 25, 2014.
They held a lavish wedding ceremony at the Grand Ballroom of the Royale Chulan Hotel in Kuala Lumpur with many celebrities and dignitaries in attendance.
They are blessed with two children: a son named Syaiful Ariffin bin Syamsul Yusof, born on October 14, 2014, and a daughter named Syaiful Aisyah binti Syamsul Yusof, born on June 6, 2016.
However, their marriage was not smooth sailing as they faced many challenges and controversies. They are often rumored to have problems and disputes in their marriage, but they deny it and try to resolve it.
They also faced criticism and backlash from some fans and netizens, who accused them of being arrogant, hypocritical, and ungrateful.
They also had to deal with legal issues, such as a defamation suit filed by Syamsul’s former manager and a tax evasion case filed by the Inland Revenue Department.
In 2023, Puteri Sarah Liyana and Syamsul Yusof announced their divorce and finalized the divorce proceedings on April 15, 2023.
They cited irreconcilable differences and mutual consent as the reasons for their separation. They also agree to share custody of their children and maintain a cordial and respectful relationship for their benefit.
Puteri Sarah Liyana said she was grateful for the time they spent together and wished him all the best for his future endeavors.
Career
Puteri Sarah Liyana started her career as a commercial model when she was just 18 years old. She appeared in many commercials and campaigns for brands and products such as Celcom, Maxis, Nescafe, Sunsilk and Honda.
She also became an ambassador for several fashion and beauty brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and Guess.
Puteri Sarah Liyana made her acting debut in 2006 when she played the lead role in the television series Asmaradana, based on the popular novel by Ramlee Awang Murshid.
She plays Puteri Aisyah, a princess who falls in love with a warrior named Hang Tuah. She received positive reviews and recognition for her performance and won the Best New Actress award at Anugerah Skrin 2006.
Puteri Sarah Liyana appeared in several other television films and series such as Cinta Medik, Dendam and Andai Itu Takdirnya.
She also ventured into film acting and starred in films such as Evolusi KL Drift, Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam and Munafik.
She worked with her husband, Syamsul Yusof, on several of these projects and they are known as one of the most famous and powerful couples in the Malaysian film industry.
Puteri Sarah Liyana also expanded her career into other fields, such as business and writing. She founded Shara Cosmetics, a beauty brand that offers women’s products such as lipstick, eyeshadow, foundation, and skin care.
She also published her first memoir, Puteri Sarah: Terus Mengkah, which chronicles her life’s journey and challenges, as well as her insights and advice on a variety of topics, such as love, marriage, career and self-esteem.
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Puteri Sarah Liyana has faced many controversies and scandals throughout her career, some of which are:
- In 2009, she was accused of having an affair with Syamsul Yusof, who later married another actress, Nur Fazura. She denied the accusations and insisted they were just friends and colleagues. However, Syamsul Yusof later divorced Nur Fazura and admitted that he was in love with Puteri Sarah Liyana.
- In 2011, she was involved in a car accident that killed a motorcyclist. She was driving her Ferrari at high speed and collided with a motorcyclist, who died on the spot. She was charged with reckless driving and causing death by negligence and could face jail time and fines.
However, she pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years of probation and 240 hours of community service. She also compensated the victim’s family and apologized for her mistake.
- In 2015, she was criticized for wearing a revealing dress at an awards ceremony, which some conservative Muslims considered inappropriate and disrespectful. She wore a red dress with a low neckline and high slit, revealing her cleavage and legs.
She has been criticized by some religious leaders and netizens, who have accused her of being immoral and indecent.
She defended her way of dressing, saying she was confident, comfortable with her body and did not mean to offend anyone.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @puterisarahliyana
- Twitter name: @puterisarah
Filming
Puteri Sarah Liyana has appeared in the following films:
- Evolusi KL Drift
- Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam
- Tipah Tertipu
- Lu Pikirlah Sendiri
- Radhi Rudy Bin Dadu
- Use UFOs
Net value
Puteri Sarah Liyana has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
She earns her income from various endeavors, such as acting, modeling, business, and writing.
