Maya Karin - Actor Profile

Maya Karin

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1979
Birth Place: Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

About Maya Karin

Maya Karin Roelcke better known by her stage name Maya Karin, is a German-born Malaysian film actress, television host, and singer. One of the leading and established actresses in Malaysia's local film industry, she garnered wide recognition from the critics and public for her award-winning and memorable performances in movies such as Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam and Ombak Rindu. Maya holds the record in the history of the Malaysia Film Festival for an actress with most nominations in the category of Best Actress Award and she's among few actresses to have won the award twice. Maya is also the first of only two Malaysian actresses to have won the prestigious Best Actress Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Maya Karin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maya Karin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maya Karin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Maya Karin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bulan & Pria Terhebat, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maya Karin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maya Karin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bulan & Pria Terhebat (2020) movie poster
★10.0

Bulan & Pria Terhebat: When her sister Melati gets kidnapped by a human trafficking syndicate in Malaysia, Bulan, a trainee in an Indonesian sp

Bulan & Pria Terhebat

2020•Action
★7.3
Gold Diggers (2009) movie poster
★7.3

Gold Diggers: What happens when prey and predator are both trapped on a luxury cruise ship? Two gold digging girls, Bella and Intan, c

Gold Diggers

2009•Comedy
★7.3
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam (2004) movie poster
★7.3

Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam: Mariam, a well-known dancer from Kampung Paku Laris is caught in a love triangle between the rich, powerful and handsome

Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam

2004•Horror
★7.2
Cun! (2011) movie poster
★7.2

Cun!: Luna (Maya Karin) is a popular reality TV host for a show called "Meletups" who runs away after finding out that her boy

Cun!

2011•Drama
★7.0
Anak Halal (2007) movie poster
★7.0

Anak Halal: Hisham, a drug dealer, finds himself stuck in a situation where he had to hand over his young son to a homeless woman. H

Anak Halal

2007•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Maya Karin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Duyung: Legenda Aurora Duyung Flop Similar →
2025 Telaga Suriram Rohaya Average Similar →
2024 The Experts Miranda Average Similar →
2022 Alam: Kingdom of Plants Meela Flop Similar →
2022 Abang Long Fadil 3 Maya Average Similar →
2021 Olympic Dream - Flop Similar →
2020 Alone Medical Analyst Average Similar →
2020 Bulan & Pria Terhebat Tony Super Hit Similar →
2018 Munafik 2 Sakinah Flop Similar →
2015 Jwanita Jwanita Average Similar →
2015 Nota Erin Average Similar →
2014 Lagenda Budak Setan 3: Kasyah - Average Similar →
2014 Mission: Destroy Love Gina Average Similar →
2012 Lagenda Budak Setan 2 Kate Average Similar →
2011 Ombak Rindu Izzah Average Similar →
2011 Cun! Luna Latisha Hit Similar →
2010 Magika Bunian Flop Similar →
2009 Gold Diggers Bella Hit Similar →
2008 Punggok Rindukan Bulan Umi Flop Similar →
2008 Duyung Duyung Flop Similar →
2007 Anak Halal Johanna Hit Similar →
2007 1957 Hati Malaya Salmi/Normala Flop Similar →
2007 Waris Jari Hantu Tina Flop Similar →
2005 Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 Maria, Meriam and Pontianak Average Similar →
2004 7 Perhentian Doktor Maya Flop Similar →
2004 Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Meriam / Maria Hit Similar →
2003 Mr. Cinderella 2 Anis Flop Similar →
2001 No Problem Rosnah Hit Similar →

Maya Karin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maya Karin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maya Karin is "Bulan & Pria Terhebat" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maya Karin acted in?

Maya Karin has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maya Karin?

Other notable films include "Gold Diggers", "Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam", and "Cun!".

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