Maya Karin

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Characters played by Maya Karin

Jwanita — Jwanita (2015)

Jwanita is a mentally ill woman who was physically abused by her adoptive parents, who practiced black magic. After killing them, she is cared for by Farhan, but becomes enraged when she learns he is engaged to her younger sister, Julaika. She later uses corpses and her place of worship to terrorize the household, attempts to kill Julaika and her children, and dies in a fire with Farhan.

Bunian — Magika (2010)

Bunian represents the Puteri Bunian figure named among the characters encountered in Magika. The summary places this figure among the mythical characters met during Ayu and Malik's experiences in the mystical land, but does not specify any particular interaction, action, or effect on their search.

Meriam / Maria — Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam (2004)

Meriam is a celebrated gamelan performer in the late 1940s who chooses Danial over Marsani and is later found dead while pregnant with her first child. Decades later, Maria, a girl who closely resembles Meriam, appears as a friend of Norman and Ana. Marsani accuses her of being a vampire, and her connection to Meriam becomes central to the mystery.

Maria, Meriam and Pontianak — Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 (2005)

Meriam is the vengeful spirit who continues to haunt Marsani's descendants after his death. She causes Zali to lose his memory and disappear, abducts Asmadi's daughter Diana believing her to be her own child, and inhabits Maria's body. Bayang tries to persuade her to return Maria's body and settle her grievances.

Salmi/Normala — 1957 Hati Malaya (2007)

Salmi is one of four young Malaysians assigned by a publisher to create a picture book about 1957. As she and her companions work on the project, they become immersed in the independence story and find personal meaning in its struggles, helping the present-day group gain a renewed understanding of Merdeka.

Tina — Waris Jari Hantu (2007)

Tina is a relative of Tok Wan Rimau and Ari’s best friend, and she is in love with Ari, secretly hoping to marry him. Though her parents object, she seems destined to inherit the role of custodian of Tok Wan’s hereditary tiger spirit, traditionally passed from mother to daughter.

Izzah — Ombak Rindu (2011)

Izzah is a village girl whom her uncle sells to an entertainment club in Kuala Lumpur. To make her relationship with Hariz lawful, she asks him to marry her, and their bond grows despite his initial conditions and his mother's opposition. After Hariz misunderstands her connection with Mail and leaves, she returns to her village; she later accepts Hariz when he comes to ask forgiveness.

Johanna — Anak Halal (2007)

Tomboyish daughter of Bu Leha who secretly loves Putera. Relocates to Kuala Lumpur with her mother and Putera, selling fruits for a living. Later takes decisive action by shooting the drug lord Tajul to save Putera, before fleeing and facing imprisonment alongside him.

Career Overview

Maya Karin has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Abang Long Fadil Film Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Jwanita, Duyung, Mission: Destroy Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
30
Birth Date
1979-10-29 00:00:00
Birth Place
Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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