Meet Puteri Balqis’ Parents: Norashikin Mohd Aziz and Azizi Aziz

Puteri Balqis Azizi, born on April 12, 2007, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a gifted actress, singer, and writer who captured the nation’s heart as a child star.

Discovered at just two years old during a casting call at Uptown Shah Alam—where her parents ran a business—Balqis began her journey in the entertainment industry remarkably early.

Her artistic flair runs in the family, inherited from her paternal grandfather, Mohd Aziz Arifin, a respected figure from the golden age of Malay cinema.

Of Malay ethnicity and a likely practitioner of Islam, Balqis is the only child of Norashikin Mohd Aziz and Azizi Aziz. After her parents’ divorce, she was raised primarily by her mother, with whom she shares a close bond.

Balqis’ early start in acting suggests her career took precedence over traditional schooling. Now 18 years old, she first appeared in the 2011 television drama Gemilang and quickly gained recognition for her roles in Akulah Balqis and the film Upin & Ipin: Jeng Jeng Jeng!.

Her extraordinary talent earned her numerous accolades, including the Best Actress Award at the 2014 Asian Television Awards, making her the youngest winner in that category. Despite facing serious health challenges, including a heart condition and a battle with cancer diagnosed in 2018, Balqis has continued to inspire many with her resilience and creativity.

Beyond acting and singing, she showcased her introspective side through her poetry collection, 38 Poems of Puteri Balqis, offering a window into her emotional world.

In this article, we explore the lives of her parents, Norashikin Mohd Aziz and Azizi Aziz, and the influence they’ve had on her journey from child prodigy to a mature, expressive young artist.

Norashikin Mohd Aziz

Norashikin Mohd Aziz is Puteri Balqis‘ mother, who has been a pillar of support throughout her daughter’s life and career.

As a single mother following her divorce from Balqis‘ father, Norashikin has shouldered significant responsibilities, including managing financial burdens left by her ex-husband.

She publicly revealed Balqis‘ cancer diagnosis in July 2018, seeking specialist treatment and sharing updates on her daughter’s health journey.

Norashikin has also defended against online slander directed at her, with Balqis herself speaking out in 2024 to stop malicious lies about her mother on social media.

Their close bond is evident in public moments, such as emotional Instagram posts that highlighted their mother-daughter relationship, though these have sometimes sparked unfounded controversies.

Norashikin‘s dedication has been instrumental in Balqis‘ recovery and her temporary step back from acting to focus on health.

Azizi Aziz

Azizi Aziz is Puteri Balqis‘ father, with whom she shares her middle name. The couple’s only child, Balqis inherited her acting talent partly from her paternal grandfather, Mohd Aziz Arifin, a contemporary of the legendary Tan Sri P. Ramlee.

However, their relationship has been strained following the parents’ divorce, after which Balqis lived with her mother. In September 2022, Balqis publicly shared harrowing accounts of abuse by her father, alleging mental, physical, and sexual misconduct starting from when she was five years old, including exposure to pornography and inappropriate touching.

She described him as an absent figure in her life, and reports indicate he has been largely estranged from the family.

Despite early comments from Azizi on his daughter’s career choices, such as emphasizing her right to shape her own path, the focus has shifted to the serious allegations against him.

Puteri Balqis‘ story is one of triumph over adversity, shaped significantly by her family experiences. While her mother’s unwavering support has been a constant, the challenges with her father highlight the complexities of her personal journey.