P. RAMLEE
Tan Sri P. Ramlee (22 March 1929–29 May 1973) was a Malaysian film actor, director and songwriter. Due to his contributions in the movie and music industry, as well as in the literary scene, he is often attributed as the icon of Malay entertainment in both Malaysia and Singapore.

Biography
Ramlee was born Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh to Teuku Nyak Puteh bin Teuku Karim and Che Mah Hussein at his grandmother's house (now opened as P. Ramlee House) in Counter Hall (now renamed as Jalan P. Ramlee), Penang, Malaysia. Teuku Zakaria - P Ramlee's birth name. 'Teuku' is a title for descendants of noble families from Aceh of Sumatra, Indonesia. His father Teuku Nyak Puteh was a sailor from Lho' Seumawe in the province of Aceh, Indonesia.

As a child, he studied in several schools, including the famous Penang Free School. During his school days he was very active in sports, especially sepak takraw, badminton, and football.
He was married three times, the last to the singer Salmah Ismail (or Saloma) in 1961.

Career
P.Ramlee's big break came on 1 June 1948 when he was spotted by Indian film director B. S. Rajhans from Malay Film Productions of Jalan Ampas, Singapore. The director was impressed by Ramlee, and in 1949 he was cast in the film Nasib (Fate). Seven years later, Ramlee directed his first film Penarik Becha (The Trishaw Man). In 1957, Ramlee would act in the first of his Bujang Lapok (Dowdy Bachelors) comedic films, which are still popular among the modern Malay film watchers.

During his career he directed and acted in sixty-six films, and had more than 300 songs to his credit. Among his films that received awards are:

• Best Musical Score for Hang Tuah — Third Asian Film Festival, Hong Kong (1956)
• Best Male Actor for Anak-ku Sazali (My son, Sazali) — Fourth Asian Film Festival, Tokyo (1957)
• Best Comedy Film for Nujum Pak Belalang (The Fortune Teller) — Seventh Asian Film Festival, Tokyo (1960)
• Most Versatile Talent for Ibu Mertua Ku (My Mother In-law) — Tenth Asian Film Festival, Tokyo (1963)
• Best Comedy Film for Madu Tiga (Three Wives) — Eleventh Asian Film Festival, Taipei (1964)

His final film was Laksamana Do Re Mi on 1972 and last songs and lyrics was Ayer Mata Di Kuala Lumpur on 1973 before his death.

Death
On 27 May 1973 P.Ramlee died at the age of 44 due to heart problems and was buried in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. In 1986, in honour of his contributions to the Malaysian entertainment industry, the P. Ramlee Memorial was set up in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. In 1982, Jalan Parry in the KL city centre has been renamed Jalan P. Ramlee in his honor. He was posthumously awarded with the honorific title Tan Sri in the early 1990s.

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AZIZAH
Title of a song written by P.Ramlee about a love interest in Penang named Azizah Hameed. Two song versions: Originally performed with Teruna Sekampung circa 1940s and revised lyrics for his film Penarik Beca - 1955.

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JUNAIDAH


P Ramlee and Junaidah Daeng Harris
First wife of P. Ramlee

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NORIZAN


P Ramlee and Noorizan Mohd Noor
Second wife of P. Ramlee

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SALOMA
Who is this intriguing lady named Saloma? She who captured the hearts of Malaysia’s foremost musician-actor, P. Ramlee, and millions who had the pleasure of watching her sing live or emote on the silver screen some 3 or 4 decades ago?

Salmah Ismail was born on 23 January 1935 in Singapore. Some believed that her stage name SALOMA was given to her by Run Run Shaw of Shaw Bros when the film Salome which starred Rita Hayworth hit the Box Office. While others said it was coined by the 'love of her life' husband, P.Ramlee.

As a child, she had dreams of becoming a big 'star' and it was no surprise that she was already a household name and a 'little singing sensation' at weddings, festive and family events barely at the age of 13.

'I Am In The Mood For Love', 'Once In A While' were among the first English numbers she learnt. With that, she broke into the nightclub circuit. Her acclaimed crystal clear and melodious voice captivated and mesmerised those who came far and wide to watch her perform. Soon after, offers to act came by and like the saying goes... the rest was history.

Charming , attractive and tinged with a look of innocence, she acted in numerous films and played lead roles which featured her prominent singing ability. Along with her husband, Saloma was a lead member of Panca Sitara Group. She also sung with the Kalung Senandung Group at Radio Singapura.

In 1961 Saloma married fellow actor P.Ramlee, an affable man of many talents. Adored by all, the country's very own 'screen couple' was a household name. Their movies were all 'sold-outs' and each a must-see and certainly 'not to be missed'.

Puan Sri Saloma passing at a young age of 48 on 25 April 1983 left the nation with profound sadness and an end to a era of screen romance. Till today, her movies and those acted along with Tan Sri P.Ramlee are classics and are still screened for the enjoyment of many... it's what legends are made of.

SONGS

• Bila Larut Malam
• Tiru Macam Saya
• Burung Pungguk
• Dimanakan Ku Cari Ganti
• Taman Firdausi
• Gelora
  

MOVIES

• Seniman Bujang Lapok
• Ragam P.Ramlee
• Labu dan Labi
• Sabarudin Tukang Kasut
• Ahmad Albab
  

Source;
http://www.saloma.com.my/page.cfm?id=DDAC81A5-4BF5-48AB-87A3CA7105FD0783&secid=B3D969EC-6893-4AC3-976319E77D2F5CF4&type=wyswyg

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RUN RUN SHAW

Sir Run Run Shaw CBE, GBM (Chinese name: 邵逸夫, originally named 邵仁楞 Rein Sha; born 1907 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China) is a Hong Kong media mogul.

Overview
Sir Run Run Shaw was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China and raised in mainland China, but received his education in American-run schools. He was one of six sons of Shanghai textile merchant Shaw Yuh Hsuen (1867-1920).

At age 19, during his summer vacation, he followed his third elder brother Run Me Shaw to Singapore to start a film market and establish Shaw Organisation. Following that, he developed a deep interest in the movie business. He and his brother founded the South Seas Film studio in 1930, which later became Shaw Studios. In 1967, he launched TVB (Television Broadcasts Ltd.) in Hong Kong, growing it into a multi-billion dollar TV empire ranking today as one of the top 5 television producers in the world.
His wife died at age 85 in 1987.

Shaw Studios stopped filming in the same year. He remarried in Las Vegas in 1997 to Mona Shaw (formerly Fong Yat-wa and deputy chairman of TVB since 2000).

In 2000, through his company, Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited, he sold his unique library of 760 classic titles to Celestial Pictures Limited. His name is credited even in western movies which he has backed, such as in Blade Runner under the The Ladd Company logo.

Continuing to show perseverance, Shaw Studios entered a new era with Run Run Shaw's majority investment (through his various holding companies) in the US$180 million Hong Kong Movie City project, a 1.1 million square feet studio and production facility. The facility features one of the largest, fully air-conditioned and sound and vibration-insulated soundstages in Asia, a full-service color lab and digital imaging facility, over 20 sound and editing suites, a 400-seat dubbing and screening theatre, executive and production office space, banqueting facilities, and visual effects and animation capabilities. This facility serves as the center-piece of Shaw Studios and indeed the whole Chinese film industry as a whole moving forward.

Sir Run Run Shaw holds significant other business interests around the world. His construction of the 23-story Shaw Tower at Cathedral Place located in Vancouver, BC, Canada is just one example of his real estate interests.

Over the years, he has donated billions of dollars to charity, schools and hospitals. His name is on many buildings in Hong Kong due to his generous donations. The fourth constituent college of the collegiate Chinese University of Hong Kong is also named after Sir Run Run, whose patronage made the establishment of the college possible.
He turned 100 in 2007.

Awards
In 1974, he was awarded the CBE. He received his knighthood in 1977 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) from the Hong Kong Special Administration government in 1998.

The Shaw Prize
He recently established an international award, the Shaw Prize, for scientists in three areas of research, namely astronomy, mathematics, and life and medical science. The award is up to US$1 million. The press called it the "Nobel Prize of the East". The first prize was awarded in 2004.

Children
Shaw's eldest son, Dr. Shaw Vee Meng is head of the Shaw Foundation in Singapore. Shaw graduated as a barrister-at-law at Gray’s Inn, London. He has been in the family's movie business and heads a number of academic and charitable organizations.
Shaw's daughter Violet lives in Hawaii and is married to Former Morgan Stanley Executive Director Paul Loo.

See also

• Brothers Runje Shaw, Runme Shaw and Runde Shaw
• Cinema of Hong Kong
• Asteroid 2899 Runrun Shaw, named after the producer by Chinese astronomers

External links

• Run Run Shaw at the Internet Movie Database
• TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited)
• Shaw Studios
• Shaw Prize
• Shaw Tower at Cathedral Place (Vancouver, Canada)
• Life of Shaw brothers
• Celestial Pictures Limited
• My Life's Pleasure

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D'HARRIS


Daeng Harris or D’Harris and A R Tompel
Father of Junaidah Daeng Harris
(First wife of P. Ramlee)

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