Nadiyah Shahab Biography: Movies, Partner, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Nadiyah Shahab is a Singaporean-born actress, television host, and entrepreneur who rose to recognition after hosting the travel program “Lost At Sea” and later appeared in Malaysian drama series such as “Encik Suami Mat Salih Celup” and” Mr. Hijab”.

Her transition from modelling and hosting to acting, combined with her visible journey of completing a law degree alongside her entertainment career, has resonated with audiences in the region.

Profile

• Full name: Sharifah Nadiyah Syed Fuad Al Shahab
• Date of birth: May 29, 1991
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Jurong, Singapore
• State of origin: Singapore
• Nationality: Singaporean
• Profession: Actress; Model; TV Host; Entrepreneur
• Height: 170 cm (or 5 ft 7 in)  
• Parents: Syed Fuad Syed Ahmad Shahab; Norlizah Hassan
• Siblings: Syed Adni Syed Fuad Al Shahab (younger brother)
• Spouse: Nur Ali Nadzwan (Ben Ali)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Malay
• Net worth: $2 million – $5 million

Early Life and Education

Nadiyah Shahab is now 34 years old, having been born on May 29, 1991, in Jurong, Singapore. She is the eldest of two siblings and grew up in Singapore under the care of her parents, Syed Fuad Syed Ahmad Shahab and Norlizah Hassan.

Details of her secondary schooling are not publicly available. Still, she pursued legal studies through the University of London’s external program, completing a law degree in January 2020 after seven years, balancing academic commitments with her growing roles in entertainment and business.

Personal Life

Nadiyah Shahab married actor and entrepreneur Nur Ali Nadzwan (Ben Ali) on November 11, 2018, following an engagement earlier that year. As of 2025, there is no record of children.

She maintains a relatively private personal life, although her marriage has attracted media attention due to their joint business ventures and her academic pursuits.

Career

Beginning her career as a freelance model, Nadiyah gained prominence as the host of the travel program Lost At Sea on Go ASEAN around 2016. She transitioned into acting with her debut role as Keisha Adriana in Encik Suami Mat Celup (2017), then took on roles in series like Mr. Hijab, Hikayat Cinta Si Pematah Hati, Kelip-Kelip Di Kota London, Shah & Zam, Lafazkan Kalimah Cintamu, Misteri Maria, Kek Untuk Kapten, and Mama Tak Akan Sama.  

In 2019, she co-founded Absolut Chocolat with her husband and later launched Absolut Food Festival and Absolut Event & Management Sdn. Bhd., expanding the brand in Malaysia and Singapore, including a physical kiosk in Mid Valley Megamall.

By early 2021, their business reported monthly company revenues in the millions of Malaysian Ringgit, although personal draws were modest, with Nadiyah taking only RM 1,500 monthly, while staff earned significantly more.  

Net worth

Nadiyah Shahab’s estimated net worth ranges between $2 million and $5 million, reflecting earnings from her entertainment work and successful entrepreneurial ventures.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @nadiyah.shahab
• X: @nadiyah_shahab

Filmography

• Encik Suami Mat Salih Celup
• Mr. Hijab
• Hikayat Cinta Si Pematah Hati
• Kelip‑Kelip Di Kota London
• Shah & Zam
• Lafazkan Kalimah Cintamu
• Misteri Maria
• Kek Untuk Kapten
• Mama Tak Akan Sama
• Lost At Sea (host)