Yasmin Ahmad (1958-2009)

Whole nation was shocked with the news that Yasmin Ahmad, 51, collapsed during a working paper presentation in Sri Pentas on 23rd of July. She was rushed to the Damansara Specialist Hospital.

This renowned film and advertising director Yasmin Ahmad died here at about 11.25 pm on 25th of July. She was reported to have suffered a stroke and brain haemorrhage.

Yasmin, 51, is best known for her film “Sepet” as well as the festive messages sponsored by national oil company Petronas, all of which celebrate Malaysia’s racial diversity and harmony.




Yasmin’s road to success began with her work as an advertising copywriter at Ogilvy & Mather. Over time, she advanced to become creative director with Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur.

Fame followed when she took up filmmaking, with her movies having won widespread acclaim, including many international awards, and her works have been shown at prestigious film festivals in Cannes, San Francisco, Berlin and Singapore.

Yasmin was inducted into the Malaysian Advertising Hall of Fame by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia last November.

The achievement of Yasmin Ahmad.
Director:

1. Talentime (2009)
2. Muallaf (2008)
   ... aka The Convert (International: English title)
3. Mukhsin (2006)
4. Gubra (2006)
   ... aka Anxiety (International: English title: literal title)
5. Sepet (2004)
   ... aka Chinese Eye (International: English title)
   ... aka Slitty Eye (literal English title)
6. Rabun (2003) (TV)
   ... aka My Failing Eyesight (International: English title)
   

Writer:

1. Talentime (2009) (writer)
2. Muallaf (2008) (writer)
   ... aka The Convert (International: English title)
3. Mukhsin (2006) (writer)
4. Gubra (2006) (writer)
   ... aka Anxiety (International: English title: literal title)
5. Sepet (2004) (writer)
   ... aka Chinese Eye (International: English title)
   ... aka Slitty Eye (literal English title)
6. Rabun (2003) (TV) (writer)
   ... aka My Failing Eyesight (International: English title)
   

Actress:

1. Susuk (2008) .... Nurse
2. Tai yang yue (2006)
   ... aka Rain Dogs (Canada: English title: festival title) (International: English title)
3. Min (2003) .... Teacher
   

Producer:

1. The Amber Sexalogy (2006) (executive producer)
2. Raining Amber (2005) (executive producer)
   

Self:

Mukhsin (2006) .... Herself

Here are some famous advertistments by Yasmin:

Link to Yasmin Ahmad's blog:
the storyteller
The Storyteller, Part 2

Yasmin Ahmad
1958 - 2009

May you rest in peace!