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List Of Bruneians
This is a list of notable Bruneians. List of Bruneian Prominent Royalty Issue He also has 15 grandchildren. Bruneian Celebrities * Eqah, singer * Hill Zaini, actor and singer-songwriter * Maria (Meria Aires), singer-songwriter * Wu Chun, actor and member of Taiwanese boyband ''Fahrenheit'' * Zul F, actor and singer-songwriter Other * Sharifah Czarena, first woman from Brunei to Captain a commercial airliner * Datin Seri Setia Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey, personal secretary to Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III * Cornelius Sim, Cardinal Cardinal or The Cardinal may refer to: Animals * Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds **'' Cardinalis'', genus of cardinal in the family Cardinalidae **'' Cardinalis cardinalis'', or northern cardinal, t ... of Brunei References {{Reflist Lists of Bruneian people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei
Brunei ( , ), formally Brunei Darussalam ( ms, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi: , ), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between Malaysia and Indonesia. , its population was 460,345, of whom about 100,000 live in the capital and largest city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The government is an absolute monarchy ruled by its Sultan, entitled the Yang di-Pertuan, and implements a combination of English common law and sharia law, as well as general Islamic practices. At the peak of the Bruneian Empire, Sultan Bolkiah (reigned 1485–1528) is claimed to have had control over most regions of Borneo, including modern-day Sarawak and Sabah, as well as the Sulu Archipelago off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eqah
Eqah (born 25 October 1989), is a Bruneian singer who started out as a contestant on ''Passport to Fame'' (''P2F''), a television show in Brunei which has a similar concept to the ''Idol'' series. Passport to Fame Eqah was one of the Top 18 finalists on the third season of ''Passport to Fame'' (''P2F'') (2010). By the fourth week of performances, she received a standing ovation from one of the judges and was given a perfect score of 27 for her performance of the song "Cik Cik Ke Boom". She was one of the most voted contestants in the beginning of the series but was eliminated in the eighth week. ''P2F'' performances Music career In July 2010, Eqah released her debut single, " If It Isn't With You" to radio stations in Brunei. It was a Top 3 hit on Brunei's Pelangi FM chart. In January 2011, Eqah released the music video for her debut single " If It Isn't With You". It features American actor Rick Malambri Rick Malambri (born November 7, 1982) is an American actor, dancer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornelius Sim
Cornelius Sim DD (16 September 1951 – 29 May 2021) was a Bruneian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Vicar Apostolic of Brunei from 2004 until his death. He had previously served as the apostolic prefect of Brunei from 1997 to 2004. Sim was the first graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville priestly discernment program to be ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis raised him to the rank of a cardinal on 28 November 2020, making him the first cardinal from the country, and from the island of Borneo. Sim has been credited as "Brunei's most famous Catholic" and a "towering figure" in the history of Bruneian Christianity. Early life Sim was born in Seria, Brunei, on 16 September 1951. He was the eldest of six children of Lawrence Sim and Monica Yeo, and his grandparents were the first Catholics in their village. He was of Chinese and Dusunic descent. He was raised a Catholic and educated in Catholic schools, but practised his faith less as he reached ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Ali Saifuddien III
Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien ( Jawi: ; 23 September 1914 – 7 September 1986) was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 4 June 1950 until his abdication from the throne on 5 October 1967. He was also Brunei's first Minister of Defence after the country's independence. He was known as "The Architect of Modern Brunei",, "The Royal Poet", and "The Father of Independence". During his reign, 3 chief ministers was appointed according to the Constitution. They were Ibrahim Mohammed Jaafar, Marsal Maun, and Yura Halim. Early life and education Pengiran Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien was born at Istana Kota, Kampong Sultan Lama, Brunei Town on 23 September 1914. He was the second son of Muhammad Jamalul Alam II and Raja Isteri Fatimah. Omar Ali Saifuddien, under the behest of his British mentor and father-figure Sir Roland Evelyn Turnbull, studied at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) in Perak, British Malaya from 1932 to 1936. As a result, he was the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey
Datin Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey (18 October 1919, in Drešinja Vas, Kingdom of Yugoslavia – 10 October 1994, in Celje, Slovenia) was a personal secretary to Sultan of Brunei Omar Ali Saifuddien III. Early life and education Marianne was born in 1919 as Marjana Elizabeta Kopše, to father Franc and mother Marjana (born Vrabič) in Drešinja Vas, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). Marjana was the firstborn in a family of eleven children.Her birth house still stands at the old main road between Drešinja Vas and Levec. After finishing primary school in Petrovče she enrolled at the Celje First Grammar School where she obtained her secondary school certificate in 1938. In the spring and summer of 1939, she learned Italian in Rome, Italy, and English in the spring of 1941 in Dresden,Saxony, Nazi Germany. Career During World War II, she worked as a translator at the German Embassy in Zagreb, Independent State of Croatia. At the end of World War II, she ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharifah Czarena
Sharifah Czarena is a Bruneian pilot, who was the first woman from Brunei to captain a commercial airliner. She was initially seconded to Loganair, where she flew the Saab 340. Since flying for Royal Brunei Airlines, she has flown Boeing 767s and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Career Sharifah Czarena trained as a pilot cadet in 2003, taking her lessons at the Cabair Flying School, Cranfield. After graduating in 2004, she was seconded from Royal Brunei Airlines to Scottish carrier Loganair for two years, flying the Saab 340. On her return to Royal Brunei Airlines, she flew the Boeing 767 as a First Officer. Czarena was promoted to Senior First Officer in 2007, and to Captain in 2012. She was the first woman from Brunei and Southeast Asia to become the captain of a commercial airliner. At the time, she said "Being a pilot, people normally see it as being a male dominant occupation. As a woman, a Bruneian woman, it is such a great achievement. It’s really showing the younger generation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zul F
Zul Faden, popularly known as Zul F, (born Haji ZulFakhari bin Muksin on October 24, 1980) is Brunei's top male singer and actor. Dubbed "darling" of the local media, he gained recognition after winning ''P2F'', Brunei's version of the ''Idol'' series, and was the first Bruneian artist to appear on MTV Asia in 2007, with his video ''Dari Mata''.Channel V – Artist Profile – Zul F amp.channelv.com. Retrieved March 9, 2010. Career Highlights Zul began his music career as a member of Bruneian band Pneumatic Soulz. The group's debut performance was as the opening act for Malaysian artists Elite and X-Factor.Camalxaman, Ahmad Nazrul[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu Chun
Wu Chun ( zh, t=吳尊; born Goh Kiat Chun, Joseph Wu on 10 October 1979) is a Bruneian actor, singer, and model. He was a member of Fahrenheit, a Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band, from its debut in 2005 to June 2011, singing bass. Wu has appeared in several Taiwanese television series, such as '' Tokyo Juliet'' (2006), ''Hanazakarino Kimitachihe'' (2006), ''Romantic Princess'' (2007), '' Hot Shot'' (2008), '' Sunshine Angel'' (2011), and Kindaichi Case Files (2012–2013). His film appearances include '' The Butterfly Lovers'' (2008), ''Lady of the Dynasty'' (2014). In 2014, he appeared in the reality television program, '' Dad is Back'' with his daughter, Nei Nei. In 2018, he was cast in the Chinese drama, ''Martial Universe''. In 2018, Wu Chun appeared with his father, Wu Jingtian, in a reality tv show called ''Best Time''. In early 2020, a reality TV show called ''Before Wedding'' with his wife in his home country Brunei and was a great success and well received all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria (Meria Aires)
Meria Aires (or popularly known as ''Maria'' or ''Meria Aires''; born February 16, 1989) is a Bruneian singer-songwriter. Biography She began her career in 2005 in a radio singing contest organized by Kristal FM in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam's birthday celebrations. Despite only winning Silver, ''Angan'' (an original song composed by her own uncle, Nan), was very well received by radio listeners at that time. Her music genre was new to the local during the time and her songs revolutionized the music industry in Brunei. Her ability to play musical instrument such as guitar made her a unique pop singer and interests several songwriters during the time of her early career. It is also notable that her voice and singing skill are one of her unique ability. The success of, ''Angan'', had encouraged her to try her luck in releasing her first official single, ''Bisik Hati'', in 2006 – a song that had changed her life instantly. She began performing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hill Zaini
Hill Zaini (born 13 October 1987), popularly known as Hill, is a well-known Bruneian singer and actor.Razak, Khairi"Emerging Star Gears Up for International Debut" ''The Brunei Times''. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2010. Early life Hill was born on 13 October 1987, in Brunei. Singing has been his passion since a very young age. He performed regularly in school and on talent shows. ''P2F'' ''P2F'' is a television show in Brunei which has a similar concept to the ''Idol'' series. Hill was a contestant on the show in 2008 and was put through to the 'Final 12'. One of his most prominent performances was a duet of the Malay song "Lagu Jiwa Lagu Cinta". After 3 weeks in the 'Final 12', there was controversy as Hill had to withdraw from the show for personal reasons. Acting career After ''P2F'', Hill was given the lead role in the RTB (Radio Television Brunei) TV series ''Aku Bukan Milikmu (I'm Not Yours)'' which was aired in May 2009. This was Hill's first venture into acti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brunei Times
''The Brunei Times'' was an independent English-language daily compact broadsheet newspaper published in Brunei Darussalam from 2006 to 2016. It was owned by Brunei Times PLC. History The paper was introduced at a soft launch on 1 July 2006 at The Mall, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam, and carried the motto "Fresh Ideas, New Option, Global Vision". It was offered on a complimentary basis until 16 July 2006. The paper went to print in their new printing plant in Junjungan while moving away from its original broadsheet format to a newer compact broadsheet on 28 March 2007. April 2007 saw ''The Brunei Times'' working closely with the Ministry of Communication on the United Nations First Global Road Safety Week Seminar that was held in the International Convention Centre in Berakas, Brunei. In May, ''The Brunei Times'' was nominated to be the Official Media for BRIDEX organised by the Ministry of Defence that was held at the International Convention Centre from 31 May to 2 June. Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Saleha Of Brunei
Saleha binti Mohamed Alam (born 7 October 1946) is the Queen of Brunei as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. She is the daughter of Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Alam and Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar. After her husband was crowned as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, she succeeded her mother-in-law, Pengiran Anak Damit, as Raja Isteri ( Queen consort). She is the mother of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. Early life Saleha was born at Kampong Sumbiling, Jalan Istana Darussalam in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan), Brunei Darussalam on 7 October 1946. Her name, Saleha, means "pious" or "virtuous" in Arabic. Saleha had her early education through private tuition at the ''surau'' (a large prayer hall) of ''Istana Darul Hana''. She also attended religious classes. She furthered her secondary education at Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (STPRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan until 1965. When Saleha was young she sometimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
