Seribu Nina
| Company type | TV series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Infinitus Entertainment |
| Headquarters | Malaysia |
| Products | Television drama series |
| Parent | Infinitus Entertainment |
Seribu Nina (English: One Thousand Ninas) is a Malaysian TV drama released in 2022, directed by Umi Salwana Omar and featuring performances by Syafiq Kyle, Adriana Adnan, and Marsha Milan. The narrative centers on Amar, a traditional history lecturer who begins to doubt his relationship with his adventurous girlfriend, Nina. Following Nina’s kidnapping, Amar embarks on a quest through various parallel universes to rescue her. The series debuted on 19 May 2022 as a Viu Original on Viu.
Synopsis
Amar, a methodical history lecturer, stands in stark contrast to his impulsive girlfriend Nina, who works as a café barista. Despite Nina’s unwavering commitment to Amar, he questions their compatibility and future together. Nina encounters Didi, an enigmatic woman sent to reclaim her. After Amar declines Nina’s unexpected marriage proposal, he witnesses her being taken by a cloaked figure and follows them through a portal leading to alternate realities.
Together with Didi, Amar explores these parallel worlds—each presenting different versions of Nina with distinct personalities. These experiences reveal why his Nina is irreplaceable. Yet, the journey also exposes secrets about Nina’s true nature and intentions, raising doubts about their destiny and the strength of their bond amid extraordinary cosmic trials.
Main characters
- Syafiq Kyle as Amar
- Adriana Adnan as Nina
- Marsha Milan as Didi
Supporting Characters
- Adlin Aman Ramlee as Firdaus
- Fahmy Reza as Sado
- Nadia Aqilah as Yati
- Chelsia Ng as Ann
- Roniey Syahrul as Hooded Assassin
- Riezman Khu as Sebi
- Arash Mohamad as Orang Besar
- Rykarl Iskandar
- Firdaus Ghufran
Production
The series is helmed by Umi Salwana Omar, who previously directed Gol & Gincu: Vol. 2 (2018) and earned a nomination for Best New Director at the 2019 Malaysian Film Festival. Her credits also include work on Sa Balik Baju (2019), available on Netflix.
Adriana Adnan portrays several iterations of Nina, with Pendekar Nina (Warrior Nina) being her preferred role. Syafiq Kyle brings over ten years of acting experience and accolades such as Most Popular TV Actor at the 32nd Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (2019), though managing multiple characters presented filming challenges. Marsha Milan returns for her second Viu Original project after starring in Keluarga Baha Don (2019–2021).
Infinitus Entertainment produced the series under the leadership of Hong Kong singer-actor-producer Andy Lau. The Malaysian production team is overseen by producer Gayatri Su-Lin Pillai, known for successful local films like the action thriller J2: J Retribusi (2021), horror-comedy Hantu Kak Limah (2018), and Malaysia’s pioneering mixed martial arts feature Sangkar (2019).
External links
- Seribu Nina on Viu