Emma Maembong Biography: Malaysian Acting Career, Age, Net Worth, Ex-Husband, Height, Children

Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail, professionally known as Emma Maembong, is a Malaysian actress and model, best recognized for her compelling roles as Munirah in the romantic drama Kau Yang Terindah and Nawwal Husna in Projek Memikat Suami.

Rising through Malaysian television in the early 2010s, she has captivated audiences with her expressive performances in series like Yes Boss and Isteri Separuh Masa, earning nominations at the Anugerah Bintang Popular awards.

Maembong’s blend of on-screen elegance and entrepreneurial spirit, including her beauty and fashion lines, has solidified her as a prominent figure in Malaysian entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail
• Stage Name: Emma Maembong
• Born: 27 March 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.55m
• Parents: Ismail Embong (Maembong), Yatimah Zainab
• Siblings: Chacha Maembong, Yaya Maembong, Bakri Maembong
• Spouse: Muhammad Shazli Azhar (m. 2020–2024)
• Children: Shariq Gabriel and Shakil Aryan Shah
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Fatimah Rohani binti Ismail was born on March 27, 1992, in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, to Ismail Embong, a renowned national visual artist known as Maembong, and Yatimah Zainab, a Scottish immigrant of British descent.

As the ninth of 11 siblings, she grew up in a lively, artistic household in Kuala Lumpur, where her father’s creative influence sparked her early interest in drawing and performance; her younger sister Chacha Maembong also pursued acting, while brother Bakri entered music.

Homeschooled to accommodate her budding career, Maembong did not sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams but focused on practical arts training, blending her mixed heritage of Malay and Scottish roots with no publicly disclosed religious affiliation.

Career

Emma Maembong, debuted in 2010 at age 18 in the TV3 movie Satu Hari Di Hari Raya, a lighthearted Raya-themed story that introduced her fresh-faced charm to Malaysian audiences.

Mentored by acclaimed director Erma Fatima, she quickly landed her breakthrough as Munirah in the 2011 romantic series Kau Yang Terindah, where her portrayal of a resilient young woman navigating love and family earned widespread praise and established her in Astro Ria dramas.

Early modeling gigs alongside commercials honed her poise, leading to supporting roles in Cinta Siapa and guest spots that showcased her natural bilingual delivery and emotional depth.

Maembong’s momentum built through the mid-2010s with lead roles like Nawwal Husna in Projek Memikat Suami (2013), a comedy-drama about modern relationships that highlighted her comedic timing, and Aryana in Yes Boss (2017), blending office intrigue with heartfelt moments.

She earned a 2012 nomination for Most Popular Actress at the Anugerah Bintang Popular awards, while diversifying into films like Kimchi Untuk Awak (2017), a cross-cultural romance, and Usop Wilcha dalam Werewolf dari Bangladesh (2015), infusing humor into genre fare.

Her transition to entrepreneurship included launching @emmamaembongbubble for beauty products and @emmartw for ready-to-wear clothing, balancing screen work with brand building.

Emma Maembong delivers nuanced performances in recent projects, including Medina Izwani in Isteri Separuh Masa (2020), exploring marital complexities, and the supernatural thriller Don’t Look Back… I Know Your Origins (2024), where she confronts ancestral mysteries with quiet intensity.

Her influence extends to mentoring young talents in Malaysian theater and advocating for artistic families, while selective roles in Astro and Netflix adaptations keep her relevant.

Maembong’s body of work champions strong, multifaceted women, bridging cultural narratives and inspiring a new generation through her resilient, heritage-infused storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @emma_maembongofficial
• Facebook Handle: Emma Maembong
• Twitter Handle: @emma_maembong

Personal Life

Emma Maembong, married pilot, was married to Muhammad Shazli Azhar in February 2020. They divorced amicably in 2024.

The couple has two sons together: Shariq Gabriel (about 5 years old) and Shakil Aryan Shah (about 2 years old).

Despite the divorce, Emma maintains a good relationship with her ex-husband for the sake of their children and co-parenting. As of now, Emma has been reported to be single, dismissing rumors of remarriage or new relationships publicly.

Filmography

• Satu Hari Di Hari Raya (2010)
• Kau Yang Terindah (2011)
• Projek Memikat Suami (2013)
• Usop Wilcha dalam Werewolf dari Bangladesh (2015)
• Yes Boss (2017)
• Kimchi Untuk Awak (2017)
• Isteri Separuh Masa (2020)
• Don’t Look Back… I Know Your Origins (2024)

Net Worth

Emma Maembong, has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her wealth primarily arises from lead roles in popular Astro Ria series like Kau Yang Terindah and Projek Memikat Suami, generating consistent fees and syndication residuals in Malaysian television.