Title
Photograph of Nona Asiah atop the pelamin on her wedding day
Year/Period
1955
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: 8.9 x 6.3 cm
Accession No.
2025-00961
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the family of the late Nona Asiah
Nona Asiah (born Asiah Bte Aman, 1931–2024) was a pioneering figure in the development of the Malay music and film industry from the 1950s to the 1970s. Her career as a playback singer for Shaw Brothers and Cathay-Keris studios helped define Malay cinema during this period, working with key figures like composer Zubir Said and actor P. Ramlee. Nona Asiah’s contributions extended beyond performance, as she later mentored younger artists and continued to shape the cultural landscape in Singapore.This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Nona Asiah’s life — seated atop her pelamin on her wedding day, 8th August 1955, as she married fellow artist Ismail Kassim.