Betty Banafe

Betty Banafe (born Ibtisam Betty Banafee;[1] 14 November 1979), is a Malaysian singer and actor from Johor Bahru, Johor.[2][3]

Betty Banafe
Born
Ibtisam Betty banafe

(1979-11-14) 14 November 1979
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Years active1999 - present
Spouse(s)Bruce Dargus (2012-2019)
Children2
Musical career
GenresNasheed
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, entrepreneur
Websitewww.bettybanafe.com

Banafe's family is of Malay, Yemeni and Javanese descent.[4] She became an actor despite opposition from her father and attended Universiti Teknologi Mara, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications - Public Relations (with honors), despite almost being expelled from University for being 'too active' in the film industry during her years of study.

Personal life

Betty Banafe married Anglo-American businessman and technology consultant, Bruce Dargus on December 12, 2012.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] She was divorced by her husband on July 4th, 2019 by the utterance of one Talaq before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam, and again on July 5th, 2019 before two male Malaysian Muslim witnesses in Ampang, by the utterance of a second Talaq.[12][13][14][15]

Music career

Betty Banafe is one of few Malaysian artists that is known for singing in Arabic. Since her full-length album 'Ibtisam' was released, Betty has been making guest appearances at private events.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Buai Laju-laju Zaiton
2007 Haru-biru Suzi
1957 Hati Malaya Normala Friends
2017 Hijabsta Ballet Diana
I'm Not A Terrorist —

Television series
Year Title Role TV channel Notes
1999 Nur Penyuluh Alam — NTV7 In 24 episode
2000 Shahsudin, Siva & Partner — TV1 Sitcom in 13 episode
2001 Fakulti — TV1
2001 - 02 Kiranya Aku Tahu — TV3 In 26 episode
2001 - 02 Dari Maisarah Untuk Qistina — TV1
2002 Nenek Sidah Dr. Syakilla — TV1 In 6 episode
2003 Hijab & Kabur — TV1 In 15 episode
2005 Simbiosis — TV3 In 24 episode
2006 Bila Rama-Rama Terkopak Sayapnya Ani TV1 In 26 episode
2007 - 08 Spa Q (Season 1) Nora TV3

Telemovie
Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2000 Cikgu Siti Cikgu Siti TV1
2001 Cats — — India telemovie
2002 I'm Muslim — TV2
Lady Anne — TV3
2003 Sayangnya Liya — — Direct-to-video
Hijrahku Adlina TV3
Kepulangan — —
Talkin Syahadah — TV3
2004 Aleya Maisarah Aleya Maisarah TV3
2005 Sifu — TV2
Yang Tulus — TV1
2006 Tak Pulang Nak Pulang — TV1

References
  1. "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. "Betty Banafe Tayang Kekasih Baru?". Malaysian Digest. 19 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012.
  3. "Betty Banafe's car stolen". Daily Chilli. 7 November 2009. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010.
  4. Actress Betty Banafe marries Briton Bruce Darghous, 8 December 2012, MOHD FARHAAN SHAH, The Star (Malaysia)
  5. "16 Foto: Majlis Resepsi Betty Benafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  6. "Video: Majlis Pernikahan Betty Banafe & Bruce Dargus | Portal Hiburan OHBULAN!". ohbulan.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  7. "Archives | The Star Online". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  8. "Siapa Jejaka Sebelah Betty Banafe Itu?". Archived from the original on 7 January 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  9. "Gambar Betty Banafe Bertunang Dengan Bruce Dargus - Sensasi Selebriti". budiey.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  10. "Gambar: Betty Banafe, Bruce Dargus Sah Suami Isteri Dengan Sekali Lafaz | ROTIKAYA". rotikaya.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  11. "Betty Banafe marries British consultant - Red Carpet Malaysia". redcarpet.net.my. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  12. Omar, Aref. "#Showbiz: Betty Banafe and husband of 7 years Bruce Dargus divorced". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  13. "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised". www.msn.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  14. Looi, Sylvia. "Ex-husband of actress Betty Benafe appeals for privacy for family, says custody of children yet to be finalised | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  15. "#Showbiz: Child custody case is still ongoing, says Betty Banafe's ex-spouse". New Straits Times. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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