Gerald Hans Isaac (born 20 August 1971) is a Malaysian actor, producer, and director.
Gerald Hans Isaac | |
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 Isaac on MeleTOP in 2016 | |
| Born | Gerald Hans Isaac 20 August 1971 Johor Lama, Johor, Malaysia |
| Alma mater | St. John's Institution, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995–2021 (as actor) 2020–present (as politician) |
| Parents |
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| Chairman of National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) | |
| In office 10 April 2019 – 22 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Samsuni Mohd Nor |
| Succeeded by | Zakaria Abdul Hamid |
On 10 April 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS),[1] and resigned after a year.[2] In December 2021, Hans announced he was retiring from acting after more than two decades.[3][4]
Personal life
editHans Isaac was born on 20 August 1971 in the Sultanah Aminah General Hospital in Johor Bahru to Carmina Anciano Isaac, and Edward Anthony Gerald Isaac, a naval officer.[5][6]
The Isaac family lived in Johore for eight years before transferring to the KD Sri Rejang base in Sibu, Sarawak. They eventually settled in Kuala Lumpur when Hans was around eight to nine years old. His father had been appointed as an aide for the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong at the National Palace in Jalan Istana, and was there until his retirement.[6] Isaac attended the St. John's Institution, in Kuala Lumpur.[6][5] He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Singapore Institute of Commerce and a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Stamford College, Malaysia.[1]
In February 2017, he became engaged to Aileen Gabriella Robinson, a former Miss Tourism International winner in 2011.[7] On 30 October 2017, he announced that the marriage would not take place.[8]
Isaac has been a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR) since 2020.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ringgit Kasorrga | Khal | Debut film appearances |
| Child's Play | Short film | ||
| Amok | Rem | ||
| 1996 | Scoop | Norman | |
| 1997 | Gemilang | Yusry | |
| Hanya Kawan | Hans | ||
| 2003 | City Sharks | Chief | |
| Laila Isabella | Johan | ||
| 2004 | Buli | Roy | |
| Cinta Luar Biasa | Adam | ||
| 2005 | Baik Punya Cilok | Jerry | |
| 2006 | Buli Balik | Roy | Also as producer |
| Persona Non Grata | Ben | Also as co-producer | |
| 2007 | Qabil Khushry Qabil Igam | Qabil Khushry | |
| 2008 | Cuci | Khai | Also as director, writer, producer and cinematographer [10][11] |
| Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri | Remo Rizal[12] | ||
| Los dan Faun | Los | ||
| 2009 | Duhai Si Pari-pari | Host | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Miss You like Crazy | Mir[13] | Filipino Film |
| 2011 | Misteri Jalan Lama | Indra[14] | |
| 2013 | Awan Dania The Movie | Host[15] | |
| Langgar | Jimi[16] | ||
| Lemak Kampung Santan | Ridzuan | Also as director, writer, producer and editor [17] | |
| Papadom 2 | Qib | ||
| 2015 | Nota | Kamal[18] | |
| 2017 | J Revolusi | Bookkeeper | Cameo appearance[19] |
Television series
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2023) |
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sephia | Haykal | TV3 | |
| Cinta.Com | Mediacorp Suria | |||
| Kutub Utara, Kutub Selatan | TV2 | |||
| 2005 | Simbiosis | TV3 | ||
| 2008 | Ali Din | |||
| Awan Dania (Season 1) | Astro Ria | |||
| 2009–2010 | Cuci-Cuci Services | Khai | TV2 | Producer |
| 2011 | 7 Gerhana | Astro Prima | ||
| 2013 | Dahlia | Razman | Astro Mustika HD | |
| 2014 | Oh My English! (Season 3) | Astro TVIQ | Episode: "You Jelly, Henry?" |
Telemovie
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2023) |
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Amer Amera | Amer | TV3 |
| 1996 | Putih Gaun Pengantin | ||
| YB & Thuraya | TV1 | ||
| 1997 | Anak Abah | ||
| 1998 | Kugiran | Bad | TV3 |
| 1999 | Minah Meenachi | ||
| 2013 | Cahaya Insaniah | TV1 |
Television show
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2023) |
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Golf Fever | Host | TV2 | |
| 2017 | Konsert Komedi | Himself - Week 5 (Baik Punya Cilok) | Astro Warna | Special appearance |
| Lawak Ke Der! Coverline | Himself (Host) |
Other appearances
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lawak Ke Der? 2 | Stand-up comedy show presented in Istana Budaya[20] |
Honours
edit
Pahang :
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2016)[21][22]
References
edit- ^ a b FARA AISYAH (11 April 2019). "Hans Isaac named as Finas new chairman". The Malaysian Reserve. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "#Showbiz: Hans Isaac no longer Finas chairman". New Straits Times. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "25 tahun bergelar pelakon, sudah tiba masa Hans Isaac ucap selamat tinggal dunia seni - "Semua perkara baik akan ada pengakhiran"". mStar Online. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Hans Isaac quits the entertainment industry". The Star Online. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ a b Sangheeta Nair (29 July 2007). "Hans is back". The Star. Archived from the original on 19 February 2013.
- ^ a b c Surin, Jacqueline Ann (4 October 2010). "More Malaysian than a lot of Malaysians". The Nut Graph. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ Bissme S. (28 February 2017). ""I Love Her to Death": Hans Isaac to wed". The Sun. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Hans Isaac cancels wedding - Nation - The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Adam Abu Bakar (24 April 2021). "Belum setahun dalam PKR, Hans Issac sudah 'mengundang' serangan politik pergunakan isu peribadi". Free Malaysia Today (in Malay). Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "Hans Isaac makes debut as director with 'Cuci'". The Star. 18 November 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Hans Issac proud of Cuci despite higher expectations at box-office". The Star. 3 February 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ AZIZ, SITI AZIRA ABD. "Hans akui terpaksa berlakon filem Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri - Berita Hiburan - mStar". www.mstar.com.my. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ Siti Azira Abdul Aziz (12 February 2010). "Hans Isaac Dilayan Bak Putera Raja di Manila". mStar.com. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Childhood dream come true". www.thesundaily.my. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ AZIZI, MOHD AL QAYUM. "Rashid Sibir Sedia Dikritik Kerana 'Awan Dania The Movie' - Berita Hiburan - mStar". www.mstar.com.my. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Hit and Runawy Success". Retrieved 20 May 2017 – via PressReader. (scroll horizontally)
- ^ Roni Hidayat Ridwan (17 August 2013). "Hans berhenti terbitkan filem". Kosmo! (in Malay). Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ Yeoh, Angelin (12 August 2015). "Maya Karin and Hans Isaac are all out of love in Nota". Star2.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Kosmo! Online - Hiburan". www.kosmo.com.my. Archived from the original on 26 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Lawak Ke Der?, an annual affair in Istana Budaya". nst.com.my. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- ^ "Three artists receive datukship in conjunction with Sultan of Pahang's birthday". Bernama. New Straits Times. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Hans, Ziela, Norman kini Datuk" (in Malay). MyMetro. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
External links
edit- Official website Archived 5 December 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- Hans Isaac at IMDb
