Ahmad Kamal Ahmad Adli, better known as Kamal Adli (born 16 April 1986), is a Malaysian actor, model, and television host. He was named Hero Remaja for 2007/2008 and is best known for comedic roles, though he has also taken on dramatic parts.
Kamal has appeared in television dramas including Bio-Nik, Zati & Si Mawas, Ana lu'lu, Putera Rayyan, Black Belt Kaler Pink and Black, as well as telefilms such as Kekasihku Is Setan, Nyamuk Tak Berdosa, Rongples Rongtaim and Perempuan Tanpa Dosa.
His film roles include Niyang Rapik (2010), Kembar Siang (2011), Gerimis Mengundang (2012), Gangster Celop (2013), Abang Long Fadil (2014), and Takluk: Lahad Datu (2024). Early life Kamal was born on 16 April 1986 in Pekan, Pahang, the third of seven siblings. He was named Hero Remaja 2007/2008, an award given by the teen magazine Remaja to the year's most promising entertainer or influencer aged 17 to 23. Kamal holds a Diploma in Broadcasting from the Malaysian Institute of Integrative Media (MIIM; TV3 Academy). Personal life Kamal was in a relationship with actress Intan Ladyana that ended after six years.
Kamal proposed to fellow actor Uqasha Senrose live on air during the MeleTOP Era Awards on 20 December 2020, shortly after presenting several awards at the ceremony; the pair had previously starred together in the drama Setelah Terlafaznya Akad. They married in a private ceremony on 5 November 2021. Career Kamal's first acting role came in 2008, a minor part in the second season of the drama series Renjis on Astro Ria. He began his career as a host with the show Pandanganku, Ceritaku, also broadcast on Astro Ria. In 2009, Kamal took the lead role of Nik in the superhero science fiction TV3 drama Bio-Nik, produced by KRU Studios. The drama follows a teenager named Nik who is critically injured in a road accident and subsequently revived with sophisticated, versatile robotic enhancements to his body.
After Bio-Nik, Kamal starred opposite Liyana Jasmay in the drama Zati & Si Mawas. His first film role came in 2010, in Niyang Rapik, directed by Ahmad Idham and co-starring Shaheizy Sam and Awal Ashaari.
In 2011, Kamal appeared alongside Liyana and Zahiril Adzim as a villager's assistant in the horror film Senjakala, directed by Ahmad Idham. He was first paired with Intan Ladyana in the film Kembar Siang, directed by Hatta Azad Khan, in which Kamal played twin brothers, Awal and Awi. He also starred alongside Nora Danish in the drama Ana lu'lu, broadcast on TV3's Slot Lestary.
Working again under Idham's direction, Kamal co-starred with Indonesian actress Olivia Lubis Jensen in the Malaysia–Indonesia romantic film Gerimis Mengundang, broadcast on 31 May 2012. He then returned to television as the lead in the series Putera Rayyan, on TV3's Slot Samarinda, alongside Miera Leyana and Nad Zainal.
In 2013, Kamal starred with Syamsul Yusof and Hanis Zalikha in the action-comedy film Gangster Celop, directed by Ahmad Idham and produced by Datuk Yusof Haslam. He also appeared in the film 3 Temujanji, directed by Hashim Rejab and starring Pierre Andre and Yana Samsudin. He later competed in the reality show Liga Lawak Superstar, and appeared alongside Jalaluddin Hassan, Razak Ahmad, Julia Ziegler, Radhi Khalid and Najwa P. Ramlee in the stage production Asmara Songsang, directed by Rahman Adam and staged at Lambang Sari, Istana Budaya, on 1–2 March 2013.Othman, Kemalia. "'Asmara Songsang' Will Be Staged At IPT ." MStar Online. Saturday 2 March 2013.
In 2014, Kamal and Zizan Razak took the lead roles in the action-comedy film Abang Long Fadil, directed by Syafiq Yusof. A spin-off of KL Gangster, the film cast Kamal as Adam, son of a warrior. He also appeared in the horror film Cerita Hantu Malaysia, directed by Pierre Andre.
Kamal played Chi in the telefilm Rongples Rongtaim, directed by Yusry KRU and starring Tauke Jambu, Chelsia Ng, Bell Ngasri, Chew Kin Wah and Ayahanda Abdul Rani Kulup, broadcast on Astro Citra's Karya 12 slot. This marked the second time Kamal and Tauke Jambu had acted together, after Abang Long Fadil.
He starred with Aaron Aziz in the comedy drama Black Belt Kaler Pink, which aired on Astro Warna, and later appeared in the military drama film Malay Regiment, directed by Jurey Latiff Rosli, which aired on 31 August 2017.
Kamal also appeared as a guest in Mamu Mami Gosip, a sitcom broadcast on the FINAS Malaysia YouTube channel and led by Kazar Saisi, Tauke Jambu, Delimawati, Fasha Sandha, Elisya Sandha, Afifah Nasir, Aidil Aziz, Fikhree Bakar and Amyza Adnan. Other guests on the show included Zahirah Macwilson, Saharul Ridzwan, the late Abam Bocey, Joey, Fauziah Nawi, Hazama, Farahdhiya, Achey, Liza Abdullah and Azrel Ismail. The sitcom was recorded in 2017, before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Filmography Films Year Title Character Notes 2010 Niyang Rapik Helmi First film Semerah Cinta Stilleto Randy Cameo appearance 2011 Senjakala Abang Intan Kembar Siang Awal / Awi Senario The Movie Ops Pocot Hairi 2012 Gerimis Mengundang Zamani Salam Cinta Amirul Ada Aku, Kau Ada ??? Aziz Sattar 3 Temujanji Kamal PE3 Fumi / Sergeant Akbar Apa Celop Toqq Doctor Cameo appearance 2013 Gangster Celop Aman Cinderella Ray Paku Pian 2014 Abang Long Fadil Adam MTB: Misi Tawan Baby Helmi Cerita Hantu Malaysia Saad 2015 Isteri Untuk Dijual Redza Apartment Nasa 2016 Kecoh! Primadona Kena Hantu Nek Nak 2017 Malay Regiment Kamal Kolestrol VS Cinta Irfan 2018 Block 404 Husband Special appearance 2020 Superbike The Movie Bugis 2022 Gracias Barcelona Himself Zaara Remy 2023 Escape Adam / Captain Khalif 2024 Takluk: Lahad Datu DSP JailaniTBA Munajat Kekasih Lothfi Post-production Wantugo Post-production Satu Pre-production Drama Year Title Character TV Channel Notes 2008 Impian Sunsilk Johan Dhani TV3 First drama 2008–2009 Renjis 2 Budi Astro Ria 2009 Zati & Si Mawas Iskandar TV3 Bio-Nik Nik 2010 Mayang Mengurai Shahrul Shah Jihan JihanSeribu Kali Cinta Nizam Pusaka Sham TV2 Blogger Boy Adriani's Boyfriend 8TV Episode 35 Tipah Vavavoom Imran TV32010–2011Mistik Alam HitamTJAstro Ria & Astro PrimaEpisode: "Dendam RohRahimEpisode: "Beranak Dalam Kubur"2011TerowongAminTV3Episode: "Penunggu" Gemilang Umar Ana lu'lu Harris Azhan 2012 Apa Celop! Aman Runtun Qalbu Qalbu 2012–2013 Putera Rayyan Putera Rayyan 2013 Tanggang Ayu Haziq Astro PrimaBila Hati Perempuan Menjerit Amar Terukir Di Bintang Zain TV3 2014 Syurga Tanpa Cinta Luqman TV1 Jiwa Jiwa TV3 Masihkah Ada Cinta Sam Alam Maya Amman TV9 2014–2015 Antidot Alam TV3 2015 Jodoh Sebelah Pintu Dr Badrul Syah Unifi TV 2016 Sha & Shah Fariz Ameerul Shah Astro Ria #AssalamualaikumCinta Azrif Iqbal Pergilah Air Mata Badrul TV1 Oh My English! After School Kamal Astro TVIQ Episode 1 PU Wid Ahmad Widad Astro Oasis 2017 Black Belt Kaler Pink Burn Astro Warna Pergilah Air Mata Badrul TV1 4 Special Episodes Duda Pujaan Dara Tengku Razeen Astro Ria 2018 Banteras Badrul 2018–2019 Jika Masih Ada Rindu Hisyam TV3 2019 Setelah Terlafaznya Akad Hanan Astro Ria Utusan Cinta Buat Adam Adam Firdaus TV3 2020 Izz Rizqin TV3Perempuan Tanpa Sinasa Rizal Astro Ria 2021 Mamu Mami Gosip FINAS Malaysia Lockdown ACP Hamdan Astro Ria Scammer Joe Sihir Nuh 2022 Setelah Terlafaznya Akad 2 Hanan 2023 Akira Khan Raden B.A.R.I.S.T.A: Misi Terpaling Sulit Agent G 2023–2024 Mystic Village Mail Astro Premier 2024 Hikayat Bawang Putih Bawang Merah Putera Badlishah Astro Ceria2025 Dia Imamku Amiruddin 'Budin' Astro Ria Hilang Kasyorga Rodi DEGUP Web drama Year Title Character Application Notes 2019–2021 Black Detective Khairul Malik / Black Viu First drama 2023 Operandi Gerhana Yusof Netflix & MewatchDrama produced by Mediacorp Suria 2024 Nafsu Sam Viu Telefilm Year Title Character TV Channel Notes 2009 Otai Rempit Anuar TV3 First telefilm Kekasihku Is Setan Iskandar Astro Ria 2010 Senandung Semalam Hazry TV1 Lagu Kita Ameer Astro Citra 2011 Diari Suami 9 Bulan Hairul TV9 Hati Seorang Ibu Mail Astro Prima Azam Ala Kazam Azam TV3 2012 Alamak 7 Hari Lagi Haris Apa Celop Raya Aman Cuba Jadi Lelaki Amir TV9 Doktor Cinta Opie 2013 Nyamuk Tak Berdosa Bahrin TV3 Baran Malik Sayangku Damia Halim Cinta Zaidi TV2 Kompang Abang Zabidi Zabidi Astro Warna PA Cinta Adam Razuwan TV9 2014 Munajat Terhentis Yusman TV2 Dendam Roh Alia Malik Astro Prima Nasi Dagang Nasi Ayam Yang Ariff TVi Portret Duka Dr Azreen TV3 2015 Bulan Tiada Madu Emran TV9 Tipah Semperit TV1 Kasih Antarta Kita Hisham Suamiku Encik Beruang Astro Ria Madam Nona Pokok Sena Ipin Astro Prima Andai Bein Khilaf Thatu Muiz TV2 Hai Lah Menantu Imran TV3 Cik Puan Bibik Shafiq TV1 2016 Pondok Senja Zulfa TV3 Budak Dari Tak Bai Johari Astro Ria Pontianak Sesat Dalam Kampung Yamin Rongples Rongtaim Chi Astro Citra Sha, Shah and Syawal Shah Astro Ria #Assalamualaikum Cinta Raya Azrif Iqbal Ms Oxford Mr Mesir Farhan 2017 Huru Hara Raya Fareez TV3 Jongkong Wan Ishak Astro Citra 2018 Suatukala Pendek Astro First Exclusive Waktu Khalil Wan TV3 Sha vs Shah Shah Astro Ria I Heart You Cik Yah Zulkifli Astro Citra My Sweet Madu Farel ntv7 Hingga Juppa Lagi Nuh Astro Citra Haloba Mikael ntv7 2019 Boyfriend Aku Dari... Andy Astro Citra Hantu Don Abu TV3 Dato' S Sazali Astro First Exclusive Ada Mata Memerhati Shah Astro Citra 2020 Telunjuk Iblis Abadi 2021 Pengantin Dari Neraka Aidit Noh Astro Ria 2025 Rahsia Kelabu Rahimi TV3 Theater Year Title Character 2009 Teater Musikal Impak Maksima 2011 Teater Musikal Gerimis Mengundang 2013 Asmara Songsang Television