Nurul Aini is a Singaporean actress, TV presenter, and entrepreneur who has been in the show business since 2002. She is best known for her role as Durrani on the Channel 5 drama Lion Mums, where she plays a strict and ambitious lawyer and mother Nurul Aini is also a wife to Sofian Roslan and a mother of three children.
But who is Nurul Aini behind the camera? What are her passions, challenges, and achievements? How did she balance her career and family life?
Biography
Nurul Aini was born on July 23, 1982 (age: 41 years, as of 2023), in Singapore. She is of Malay, Peranakan, Pakistani, and Dutch descent She has two older sisters, Nurul Huda and Nurul Ashikin Abdul Rahim, and a younger brother, Nurul Azmi
Aini’s parents divorced when she was seven years old. She and her siblings were raised by their mother, who worked as a housewife and later as a factory worker. She said that her mother was her role model and inspiration, as she taught her to be independent and resilient.
Aini attended East View Secondary School, where she was active in co-curricular activities such as netball, choir, and drama. She also developed an interest in acting and performing, which led her to join a talent competition organized by MediaCorp’s Suria in 2002.
Career Breakthrough and Growth
Nurul Aini landed third place in the talent competition, Juara, which allowed her to enter the Malay television industry. She started her career as a TV presenter and host for various shows on Suria, such as Anugerah, Jus!, and Te:RaSeh!.
Nurul also ventured into acting, appearing in Malay, English, and Mandarin dramas on Suria, Channel 5, and Channel 8 respectively Some of her notable roles include:
- Siti in Anak Metropolitan 3 (2005), a drama about the lives of troubled youths in Singapore.
- Zara in Kasih Berbisik (2014), a joint production between Singapore and Malaysia, where she played a successful fashion designer who falls in love with a married man.
- Durrani in Lion Mums (2015-2019), a drama that explores the challenges and dilemmas of modern mothers in Singapore.
- Jana in Third Rail (2022), a thriller that revolves around a hijacked MRT train and the passengers trapped inside.
She has received several awards and nominations for her work, such as:
- Best Female Personality at the Pesta Perdana Awards in 2009 and 2011.
- Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2018 for her role in Lion Mums 2.
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Pesta Perdana Awards in 2019 for her role in Lion Mums 2.
- Nurul Aini has also been an ambassador for Estée Lauder, a global cosmetics brand, since 2016.
Nurul Aini Pulls Out of Pesta Perdana’s Most Popular Female Personality Award After Two Decades in Showbiz
Nurul Aini, a Singaporean actress, TV host, and entrepreneur, has decided to withdraw her nomination for the Most Popular Female Personality award at the upcoming Pesta Perdana 2023, a biennial event that celebrates the achievements of the Malay entertainment industry in Singapore.
The 40-year-old star, who has been in the industry since 2002, announced her decision in a TikTok video posted on Mediacorp’s page on May 25. She said that she felt that it was time for her to step aside from the award, after being nominated for it several times and winning it five times.
“I just found out I’m being nominated for Most Popular Female Personality and I think that, after being in this industry for 20 years, it’s time for me to withdraw myself from the award,” she said in the video.
She added that she was excited and honoured to see who the other nominees were, and thanked her fans for their love and support over the years. She is also an ambassador for Estée Lauder, a global cosmetics brand, and has launched her own beauty and wellness brand, Nurul Aini by NA, in 2020.
Nurul Aini’s withdrawal from the popularity award has been met with praise and admiration from netizens, who commended her for her humility and generosity. Some also expressed their hope that she would win the acting awards that she is still nominated for.
Height, Weight
- Height: 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
- Weight: Not available
- Eye color: Brown
- Body measurements: 34-25-35 inches
- Skin color: Tan
- Hair color: Black
Entrepreneurship and Business Ventures
Besides her acting and hosting career, Nurul Aini is also an entrepreneur who has launched and managed several businesses over the years. Some of her ventures include:
- Studiofrost, an online fashion boutique that she co-founded with her sister-in-law, Diah Mastura Roslan, in 2007. The boutique offered affordable and trendy clothing for women and children, as well as accessories and home decor items. Studiofrost closed down in 2019 after 12 years of operation.
- Studio Cafe SG, a halal cafe that she opened with her husband, Sofian Roslan, in 2014. The cafe served a variety of dishes, such as burgers, pasta, pizza, and desserts, as well as coffee and tea. Studio Cafe SG closed down in 2016 due to high rental costs and low foot traffic.
- Aini by NA, a beauty and wellness brand that she launched in 2020. The brand offers a range of products, such as facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, masks, and body scrubs, made with natural and organic ingredients. Nurul Aini by NA aims to empower women to embrace their natural beauty and self-care.
Marriage, Kids and Family Life
Nurul Aini met her husband, Sofian Roslan, when she was 17 years old. They dated for eight years before getting married in 2008. Sofian Roslan is a former footballer who played for the Singapore national team and various local clubs, such as Geylang United, Home United, and Tampines Rovers. He retired from football in 2014 and became a coach and trainer.
Nurul Aini and Sofian Roslan have three children together: Shan Ehan (born in 2010), Shaista Eman (born in 2012), and Shania Eva (born in 2019). She said that her children are her pride and joy and that she tries to spend as much time as possible with them. She also said that she and her husband share the parenting duties and support each other’s careers.
Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $1-5 Million |
| 2022 | Not available |
| 2021 | Not available |
Nurul Aini is a multi-talented and versatile personality who has achieved success in various fields, such as acting, hosting, and entrepreneurship. She is also a devoted wife and mother who balances her career and family life with grace and dedication. She is an inspiration to many, especially to women who aspire to pursue their dreams and passions.
