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Maria Mariana 
Directed by Dato' Yusof Haslam Produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam Written by Dato' Yusof Haslam Starring Erra Fazira
Ziana Zain
Edika Yusof
Roy Azman
Noraini Hashim
Kenji Sawahi
A. GalakEditing by Salehan Samsuddin Distributed by Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd. & Skop Productions Sdn Bhd. Release date(s) April 18, 1996 Running time 105 minutes Country Malaysia Language Malay Maria Mariana, directed by Dato' Yusof Haslam in 1996, is about a story of two sisters, Maria and Mariana, who are very different in nature. The film explores the issue of a troublesome yet rebellious teenager but at the same time reveals that love can change anything.
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Synopsis
Maria and Mariana are sisters but they are poles apart. Mariana is wild while her elder sister is moderate and take great interest in her education and career. When they become adults, Maria joins the police force while Mariana remains the same. However, Jefri’s presence changes Mariana’s life. However, to her disappointment, Jefri chooses to marry Maria instead of her. Tony and Robert, leaders of criminals gang which Maria is trying to smash, kidnap Mariana. The ever responsible Maria risks her own life to save her sister.
Cast
- Erra Fazira – Maria
- Ziana Zain – Mariana
- Edika Yusof – Jeffri
- Roy Azman – Ray
- Noraini Hashim – Zainab
- Kenji Sawahi – Tony
- A. Galak – Mr. Zakaria
Box office
The film which was released on April 18, 1996 went box office and grossed RM4.7 million.
Awards and nominations
13th Malaysian Film Festival, 1997
- Special Jury Award - Box-Office Film (Won)
2nd Anugerah Skrin TV3, 1997
- Best Supporting Actress - Ziana Zain (Won)
Soundtrack
Maria Mariana Soundtrack 
Soundtrack album by Johari Teh Released 1996 Genre Soundtrack Label BMG Johari Teh chronology Maria Mariana Original Soundtrack
(1996)Maria Mariana II Original Soundtrack
(1998)The film soundtrack was predominately composed by Johari Teh and features Ziana Zain as the lead singer of all the ten soundtracks.
- "Korban Cinta" (Johari Teh)
- "Dialog: Tiada Kepastian" (Johari Teh)
- "Dialog: Kasih Ku Pertahankan" (Anuar, Azam Dungun)
- "Dialog: Setia Ku Di Sini" (Salman, Nurbisa II)
- "Dialog: Madah Berhelah" (Saari Amri)
- "Dialog: Anggapan Mu" (Asmin Mudin)
- "Dialog: Putus Terpaksa" (Saari Amri)
- "Dialog: Bersama Akhirnya" (Johari Teh)
- "Dialog: Kemelut Di Muara Kasih" (Saari Amri, Lukhman S.)
- "Dialog: Korban Cinta" (Johari Teh)
Television
A drama series of the same title was produced based on the same plot of the movie. The lead cast of the drama was held by Abby Abadi and Azza Elite.
External links
- Maria Mariana at Sinema Malaysia.
- Maria Mariana at Filem Malaysia
- Maria Mariana at the Internet Movie Database
Live albums Greatest Hits Film soundtrack Karaoke/VCDs "Konsert Zon Perlindungan Ziana Zain" • "The Best of Ziana Zain" • "Balada Hits Karaoke Ziana Zain" • "Ziana Zain Lembah Asmara: A Beautiful Love Story"Singles "Madah Berhelah" • "Riwayat Cinta" • "Anggapanmu" • "Putus Terpaksa" • "Mimpimu Bukan Mimpiku" • "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih" • "Bersama Akhirnya" • "Setia Ku Di Sini" • "Sangkar Cinta" • "Tiada Kepastian" • "Gerhana" • "Dekat Tapi Jauh" • "Puncak Kasih" • "Berpisah Jua" • "Kalau Mencari Teman" • "Terlerai Kasih" • "Tiada Jodoh Antara Kita" • "Setia Ke Akhir Hayat" • "Syurga Di Hati Kita" • "Ada Suara Ada Cinta" • "Kesuma Hati" • "Penawar Semalu" • "Menadah Gerimis" • "Terkenang Jua" • "Fatalistik" • "Bagai Gahara" • "Lembah Asmara" • "Bukan" • "Sembilu Kasih" • "Melara Jiwa" • "Dingin" • "Pawana"Categories:- Malay-language films
- 1996 films
- Malaysian films
- Romantic drama films
- 1990s action films
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