Kaer Launches Debut Album

Handsome Kaer Azami (Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami) of Akademi Fantasia 2 has finally launched his debut album titled Menjelma (Transformed).

He spent about RM100,000 on its production and sought the assistance of composers Adnan Abu Hassan (one of his tutors in Akademi Fantasia) and Audi Mok.

Kaer also wrote three songs in the fully Malaysian album - Hilangnya Cinta (Love Is Over), Menjelma (Transformation) and Sinar Cahaya (Ray Of Light) and composed Hilangnya Cinta.

Critics have praised Kaer’s album as one of the best efforts by graduates of Akademi Fantasia to date.





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Album Kaer Dilancarkan

Jejaka tampan Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami (Kaer Azami) dari Akademi Fantasia 2 telah berjaya melancarkan album sulungnya berjudul Menjelma baru-baru ini.

Dia membelanjakan lebih kurang RM100,000 untuk menghasilkan album itu yang turut mendapat sentuhan emas komposer ternama Adnan Abu Hassan (gurunya di Akademi Fantasia) dan Audi Mok.

Kaer telah menulis tiga lagu dalam albumnya iaitu Hilangnya Cinta, Menjelma dan Sinar Cahaya. Dia turut menggubah lagu Menjelma.

Pengkritik muzik tanah air menyifatkan album Kaer antara yang terbaik dihasilkan oleh graduan Akademi Fantasia.

Superman Faizal Commends Little Mermaid & Triple F

Handsome rocker Faizal Tahir commends lovely DJs Nana Mahazan of Era.FM and Fara Fauzana Fadzil of Hot.FM.

The One In A Million (OIAM) runner-up says Nana is one who never gives up and shows contest losers that they, too, can be winners.

Nana finished seventh in Akademi Fantasia 1.

As for Fara Fauzana, Faizal says she is sexy, zany and very affectionate.

He thinks the lovely ladies are just the persons Akademi Fantasia babies Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami (Kaer) and Nur Azilah (Zila) Seeron rightly turn to in times of distress.

Fara Fauzana and Kaer are both from Petaling Jaya in Selangor but share a Kelantanese heritage.

Kaer and Zila also have roots in Negeri Sembilan while Nana, Fara Fauzana and Zila have roots in Johor.

Nana thinks Zila has the potential to shine as a DJ with Era.FM.





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Faizal Superman Puji Nana Dan Fara F

Rocker kacak Faizal Tahir, naib juara One In A Million, memuji DJ jelita Nana Mahazan dari Era.FM dan Fara Fauzana Fadzil dari Hot.FM.

Faizal berkata Nana seorang yang gigih berusaha, tidak mudah putus asa, dan memberi inspirasi kepada semua peserta Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million yang kalah dalam pertandingan.

Walaupun mendapat tempat ketujuh dalam Akademi Fantasia 1, Nana kini antara graduan paling popular rancangan itu, sebagai DJ Era.FM.

Faizal Tahir juga berkata Fara Fauzana seorang gadis yang matang, bijak, kelakar, lawa, seksi serta amat prihatin dan penyayang.

Katanya, kedua orang DJ jelitawan itu layak menjadi tempat rujukan “baby” Akademi Fantasia Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami (Kaer) dan Nur Azilah (Zila) Seeron tatkala sepi dan sedih.

Fara Fauzana dan Kaer kedua-duanya lahir di Petaling Jaya, Selangor, tetapi berdarah Kelantan.

Kaer dan Zila juga berketurunan Negeri Sembilan, manakala Fara Fauzana, Nana dan Zila sama-sama berketurunan Johor.

Nana berpendapat Zila ada potensi menjadi DJ hebat Era.FM.

Ash The Actor

Handsome U2 fan Ashvin Nair will be making his screen debut in the middle of this year in Malaysian musical film Red Street Diner.

He is happy to follow the footsteps of his good friend and fellow Ipoh boy Mavick Teo, and hopes to collaborate with the former hairstylist, either in acting or singing.

Ash also looks forward to the launch of Superman Faizal Tahir's debut album and that of Kelantanese R&B princess Idayu Yaakob a k a Mek The Knife.

Ash joins Faizal Tahir in wishing Kaer Azami all the best in his studies Down Under.





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Ash Jadi Pelakon

Peminat kacak U2 Ashvin Nair kini bergelar pelakon. Dia akan muncul dalam filem muzikal Malaysia berjudul Red Street Diner di pertengahan tahun ini.

Ash gembira mengikut jejak langkah kawan sekampungnya dari Ipoh Vick Teo dan ingin berlakon atau menyanyi bersama bekas stylis rambut itu.

Ash juga berharap album sulung "Superman Terengganu" Faizal Tahir dan "Mek Yu" Idayu Yaakob, puteri R&B Kelantan, akan meletup di pasaran.

Seperti Faizal Tahir, Ash turut mengirim salam maju jaya kepada Kaer Azami yang akan menghabiskan pendidikan universitinya dalam bidang arkitek di Australia sepanjang tahun depan.

Alleycat & Orange Teddy (Kucing Bandar & Beruang Oren)

"Orange Teddy" Zahid Baharuddin & "Alleycat" Alif Satar.
"Beruang Comel Oren" Zahid Baharuddin & "Kucing Bandar" Alif Satar.

U R Superman, Too, Kaer - Faizal Tahir

Terengganu Superman Faizal Tahir wishes Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami all the best in his studies.

Kaer will be completing his architecture degree Down Under for the whole of next year.

"U R a superman, too, Kaer. U sing well and impart knowledge to others. I am proud of you, brother," he said.

He also wishes Terengganu princess Tengku Zaharah (Xerra) Tengku Zaimi Azlan all the best in her singing career and prays that her uncle Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Shah's five-year reign as King of Malaysia which began last December will see success come her way.

"Xerra is a great singer I'd love to work with. I also like Idayu Yaakob. She is a fantastic R&B star," he said.

Faizal Tahir also prays for the well-being of Malaysian Idol's Nita Hamzah, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Ashvin Nair and Sufiah Noor, and Akademi Fantasia's Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Nik Aidil Zamri, Diddy Muhid and Faizal Ramly.

"Faizal Ramly is a natural entertainer. He gives 100 per cent or more to every song he sings."





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Kaer Pun Superman - Faizal Tahir

Superman Terengganu Faizal Tahir mendoakan kejayaan Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami dalam pelajarannya.

Kaer akan menghabiskan pendidikan universitinya dalam bidang arkitek di Australia sepanjang tahun depan.

"Adik juga superman, Kaer. Adik pandai nyanyi dan amat berilmu. Abang rasa bangga dengan adik," katanya.

Faizal Tahir turut mendoakan kejayaan karier nyanyian puteri Terengganu Tengku Zaharah (Xerra) Tengku Zaimi Azlan, dan semoga zaman pemerintahan 5 tahun bapa saudara Xerra Yang Dipertuan Agong Malaysia Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Shah mulai Disember 2006 akan membawa tuah untuk penyanyi jelita itu.

"Xerra penyanyi hebat. Saya ingin bekerja dengannya. Saya juga meminati Idayu Yaakob yang merupakan artis R&B hebat," katanya.

Faizal Tahir turut mendoakan kesihatan dan kejayaan bintang Malaysian Idol Nita Hamzah, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Ashvin Nair dan Sufiah Noor, dan bintang Akademi Fantasia Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Nik Aidil Zamri, Diddy Muhid dan Faizal Ramly.

"Faizal Ramly seorang penghibur natural. Dia memberi 100 peratus atau lebih dalam setiap persembahannya."

Health Is Wealth - Adam To Ekin & Nora

Handsome hip hop star Aizam (Adam) Mat Saman reminds his lovely "kid sisters" Norashikin (Ekin) Rahman and Nordawati (Nora) Daud that health is wealth.

He says achieving fame and stardom is meaningless if one cannot enjoy it due to poor health.

"It is more important to stay healthy than to be Number One in the charts," he says.

"We must always make sure we are fit and strong in order to survive in the entertainment world. Fans expect a lot from us."

He also advises Ekin and Nora to be mindful of criminals and always protect themselves from danger.

"I always pray for your safety, health and well-being, girls. Kuala Lumpur is so much more challenging than Kota Kinabalu [his hometown], Labuan [Ekin's hometown] and Sandakan [Nora's hometown]."

Adam thinks it is good if Nora masters Cantonese, as it is always good to know more than 2 languages.

Adam congratulates Jaclyn Victor and Farah Asyikin Zulkifli on their recent engagements.

He wishes them all the best in their singing careers.

"Jac is simply the best. Paul Moss [Malaysian Idol judge] was always right about her," he said.

"Farah Asyikin is beautiful and very talented, too. May her album be a success."

Adam hopes Farah Asyikin will get to sing with Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami, of Akademi Fantasia 2, whom she admires.

He wishes Kaer all the best in his studies and a safe time in Australia.

Kaer will be spending the whole of next year Down Under completing his education in architecture.

Adam congratulates Vick Teo on the launch of his debut album and commends him for his acting in Seed Of Darkness, his maiden appearance on the silver screen last December.

He is confident that Mentor 2 champion Fiq Halim and Mentor 1 champion Pija Yasin will not "wait too long" for their albums to be ready.

"Sometimes, things do not work our way. But we must keep the faith and be patient. God willing, we will achieve what we want."

Adam is happy to act with lovely Bajau starlet Balkish Khan of Lahad Datu, Sabah in the Ning Baizura film Diva which will be screened in May.

He and Balkish co-starred in the 2005 romantic comedy Cinta Fotokopi (Photocopy Love).

He calls Ning a great teacher and mentor to his dear friends Nikki Palikat and Pija's fellow Mentor 1 finalist Yanie Julkarim.

"Ning is a great star of Ipoh, just like my teachers, the KRU brothers."

Adam also wishes Suki Low of One In A Million (OIAM) all the best in her three-month National Service stint which begins in March.





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Kesihatan Adalah Kekayaan - Adam Kepada Ekin Dan Nora

Bintang hip hop kacak Aizam (Adam) Mat Saman mengingatkan "adik comelnya" Norashikin (Ekin) Rahman dan Nordawati (Nora) Daud bahawa "kesihatan adalah kekayaan".

Katanya, kejayaan dalam bidang seni tidak bermakna jikalau seseorang penghibur sentiasa sakit.

"Adalah lebih penting untuk kita sihat daripada bergelar Nombor Satu dalam carta," katanya.

"Kita kena sentiasa sihat, kuat dan cergas untuk bertahan dalam dunia seni yang penuh cabaran. Peminat sentiasa mahukan kita buat persembahan yang hebat."

Adam menasihati Ekin dan Nora supaya berwaspada dan melindungi diri dari penjenayah yang semakin berleluasa di Kuala Lumpur.

"Abang sentiasa doakan keselamatan, kesihatan dan kebahagiaan adik berdua. Kuala Lumpur bukan macam Kota Kinabalu [kampung Adam], Labuan [kampung Ekin] dan Sandakan [kampung Nora]."

Adam menggalakkan Nora menguasai bahasa Kantonis sebab adalah baik untuk belajar lebih dari 2 bahasa.

Adam mengirim salam tahniah kepada Jaclyn Victor dan Farah Asyikin Zulkifli atas pertunangan mereka.

Dia mendoakan kejayaan mereka dalam karier seni masing-masing.

"Jac adalah penyanyi baru terhebat. Paul Moss [hakim Malaysian Idol] memang betul," katanya.

"Farah Asyikin amat jelita dan berbakat. Semoga albumnya akan sukses."

Adam berharap Farah Asyikin akan dapat menyanyi bersama Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami, seorang penyanyi baru kegemarannya dalam Akademi Fantasia 2.

Dia mendoakan kejayaan Kaer dalam pelajarannya serta kesihatan dan keselamatan Kaer tatkala berada di Australia.

Kaer akan berada di Australia sepanjang tahun depan untuk menghabiskan pendidikan universitinya dalam bidang arkitek.

Adam mengucapkan tahniah kepada Vick Teo atas pelancaran album sulungnya dan memuji lakonan Vick dalam filem sulungnya Seed Of Darkness yang disiarkan pada bulan Disember tahun lalu.

Adam yakin juara Mentor 2 Fiq Halim dan juara Mentor 1 Pija Yasin tidak akan menunggu lama untuk menyiapkan album mereka.

"Kekadang, apa yang kita nak takkan sampai awal. Kita kena sentiasa bersabar. Dengan izinNya, kita akan berjaya."

Adam berasa gembira berlakon dengan aktres jelita berketurunan Bajau Balkish Khan dari Lahad Datu, Sabah dalam filem Ning Baizura berjudul Diva yang akan disiarkan pada bulan Mei.

Adam dan Balkish berlakon bersama dalam komedi romantik tahun 2005 berjudul Cinta Fotokopi.

Dia menganggap Ning seorang guru dan mentor yang baik kepada kawan karibnya Nikki Palikat dan rakan Pija di kalangan finalis Mentor 1 Yanie Julkarim.

"Ning adalah bintang hebat dari Ipoh, seperti mentor saya, adik-beradik KRU."

Adam turut mendoakan kejayaan juara One In A Million (OIAM) Suki Low yang akan menjalani Latihan Khidmat Negara selama 3 bulan mulai Mac 2007.

Nemo Invites Nikko Smith And Jennifer Hudson In

Nemo the magical cat hereby invites lovely Jennifer Hudson and handsome Nikko Smith of American Idol 3 and 4 respectively into the Idol Fellowship.

He gives Jennifer the same powers as LaToya London, Fantasia Barrino and Tamyra Gray and stations her in their circle.

He gives Nikko the same powers as Anwar Robinson and Elliott Yamin and stations him in their circle.

American Idol 3 is the first American Idol season won by an African American woman.

Nemo is honouring that season by making all Top 12 African American women members of the Idol Fellowship - Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson.

American Idol 4 is the fourth anniversary of American Idol and marks a full American presidential term.

Nemo is commemorating that season by making all African Americans in the Top 12 members of the Idol Fellowship - Vonzell Solomon, Nadia Turner, Anwar Robinson and Nikko Smith.





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Nemo Jemput Nikko Dan Jennifer Ke Dalam Kekawan Idola

Nemo si kucing sakti menjemput jelitawan Jennifer Hudson dari American Idol 3 dan jejaka idaman Nikko Smith dari American Idol 4 ke dalam Kekawan Idola.

Jennifer mendapat kuasa yang sama dengan LaToya London, Fantasia Barrino dan Tamyra Gray dan menganggotai bulatan mereka.

Nikko mendapat kuasa yang sama dengan Anwar Robinson dan Elliott Yamin dan menganggotai bulatan mereka.

American Idol 3 adalah musim di mana wanita Afrika menjadi juara buat kali pertama.

Nemo memperingati American Idol 3 dengan memasukkan kesemua wanita Afrika Amerika dalam Top 12 sebagai ahli Kekawan Idola - Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London dan Jennifer Hudson.

American Idol 4 adalah tahun keempat American Idol. Tahun keempat menandakan tamatnya satu penggal presiden Amerika.

Nemo memperingati American Idol 4 dengan memasukkan semua wanita dan lelaki Afrika dalam Top 12 ke dalam Kekawan Idola.

Mereka ialah Vonzell Solomon, Nadia Turner, Anwar Robinson dan Nikko Smith.

Idols Remember Malaysian Freddie Mercury, Sudirman

The Idols pay tribute to Malaysian pop king Sudirman Arshad on the 15th anniversary of his passing.

It was Sudirman Arshad who inspired me to be an entertainer - Saiful Bakeri, Malaysian Idol 1.

He was the king of pop, without question - Nurul Hamid, Akademi Fantasia 2.

He will always be one of Pahang’s greatest sons and one of my all-time heroes - Atie Abu Bakar, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Sudirman, together with P. Ramlee, will always be our greatest entertainer - Bob Usop, Akademi Fantasia 2.

Abang Sudir was our greatest ambassador of pop - Reza Mohamad, Akademi Fantasia 3.

Sudirman was one of the greatest sons of Pahang and Malaysia, a national hero - Rosma Sidik, Akademi Fantasia 1.

He was the world - Asmawi (Mawi) Ani, champion, Akademi Fantasia 3.

Sudirman and P. Ramlee set the benchmark for world class entertainers in Malaysia - Khairul Nizam Wahi, Akademi Fantasia 1.

If there is one singer who made me want to sing, it is Sudirman Arshad - Faizal Ramly, champion, Akademi Fantasia 4.

We all love him, but God loves him more - Azizi Mohamad, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Sudirman was the great man who inspired me to sing Malaysian songs - Mavick Teo, Malaysian Idol 1.




Sudirman Arshad will always be Malaysia’s king of pop.

The Pahang-born singing sensation whose charisma matched that of his idols, Hong Kong’s pop king Roman Tam Pak Sin and Britain’s Freddie Mercury (Freddie Bulsara) was not only a world-class entertainer but also an ambassador of universal love and brotherhood.

Sudirman died of a mysterious illness on February 22, 1992 after entertaining Malaysia and the world for 15 years.

Not unlike Malaysia’s king of the big screen, Tan Sri Teuku Zakaria Ramlee Teuku Nyak Puteh or P. Ramlee, Sudirman left the world at a relatively young age.

He was 37 and at the peak of his singing career when he passed on.

The youngest of 6 siblings, Sudirman was born on May 25, 1955, in Temerloh, Pahang’s second largest town which produced many famous Malaysians in entertainment as well as politics.

Other children of Temerloh include Malaysia’s most popular celebrity chef Redzuawan Ismail (Chef Wan), queen of entertainment Anita Sarawak, her sister and fellow pop star cum actress Noor Kumalasari, their actor father Datuk Mohamad Taib Salleh (Datuk S. Roomai Noor), Singaporean pop queen Rahimah Rahim, her father and Singaporean Nat King Cole Rahim Hamid and Roomai’s cousin, literary giant and Labour Party (defunct) chief Datuk Ishak Mohamad (Pak Sako).

A law graduate of University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Sudirman won the 1976 Bintang RTM (Stars Of RTM) talent contest organised by national TV station Radio Television Malaysia.

He sang in many guises and in all major Malaysian languages - English, Malaysian, Chinese and Tamil, and had a great rapport with fans.

He never allowed himself to be confined within four walls, and once held a massive [40,000 people] concert in the Chow Kit area of Kuala Lumpur, where many low-income native Malaysians and Chinese Malaysians lived and worked.

Sudirman always emphasised national and universal brotherhood in his songs, and always urged his fans to pray for the well-being of the nation.

He often dedicated his songs to the common man, and called on all Malaysians to be generous towards the less-fortunate.

In his songs, he also reminded Malaysians to care for the environment and not to forget their heroes, history and culture.

Sudirman also dabbled in acting, cartooning and business. He acted in the acclaimed 1982 film about economic migrants to the big city “Kami” (“We”).

Cute as Mickey Mouse and only 1.42m tall, he was an easy “chic magnet”. However, he never found true love in his short life.

Sudirman was married to Kamariah (Kay) Jamaluddin for a brief while, but seemed destined to be a single man.

When once asked how he felt being short, he said: “I look up to the Japs. They may be small but they stand tall.”

Sudirman indeed made host country Malaysia stand tall when he sang at the South-East Asia Games’ opening and closing ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka Stadium in 1989.

Dressed in the Malaysian flag, and urging all Asians to be united and strong, he made the event a most memorable one for all participants.

Sudirman did the country proud the same year when he won the title of Asia’s Best Entertainer at a contest in the Royal Albert Hall, London.

One of his reputable contenders was the late Leslie Cheung of Hong Kong.

Some of the pop king’s greatest songs were Chow Kit Road, Basikal Tua [My Old Bike], Hujan [Rain], Balik Kampung [Home To My Village], Dari Jauh Ku Pohon Maaf [I Seek Forgiveness From Afar], A Thousand Million Smiles, Punch Card, Apa Khabar Orang Kampung [Hello Country Folk], Milik Siapa Gadis Ini [Who Does She Belong To], To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia, Kulit [Skin] and Salam Terakhir [My Last Goodbye].

May he live in our hearts forever. Al Fatihah.





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Idola Mengenang Jasa Sudirman Arshad

Ahli Kekawan Idola memperingati jasa Allahyarham Sudirman Arshad, raja pop Malaysia, sempena ulang tahun ke-15 pemergiannya.

Sudirman Arshad adalah inspirasi ku untuk menjadi penyanyi - Saiful Bakeri, Malaysian Idol 1.

Beliau adalah satu-satunya raja pop tanah air - Nurul Hamid, Akademi Fantasia 2.

Beliau adalah antara anak watan Pahang terunggul dan idola ku yang terhebat - Atie Abu Bakar, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Sudirman, dan P. Ramlee, adalah penghibur tanah air terunggul - Bob Usop, Akademi Fantasia 2.

Abang Sudir adalah duta pop negara terhebat - Reza Mohamad, Akademi Fantasia 3.

Sudirman adalah antara perwira negara Malaysia dan anak watan Pahang yang ternama - Rosma Sidik, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Beliau memang world - Asmawi (Mawi) Ani, juara, Akademi Fantasia 3.

Sudirman dan P. Ramlee adalah standard penghibur tanah air berkelas dunia - Khairul Nizam Wahi, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Beliau satu-satunya inspirasi ku sebagai penyanyi - Faizal Ramly, juara, Akademi Fantasia 4.

Kita semua mencintainya, tapi Tuhan lebih mencintainya - Azizi Mohamad, Akademi Fantasia 1.

Sudirman adalah idola yang menggalakkan saya menyanyi lagu Malaysia - Mavick Teo, Malaysian Idol 1.





Sudirman Arshad akan sentiasa digelar raja pop negara Malaysia.

Fenomena seni kelahiran Pahang itu memiliki karisma yang setaraf dengan idolanya, raja pop Hong Kong Roman Tam Pak Sin dan raja pop Britain Freddie Mercury (Freddie Bulsara).

Sudirman bukan sahaja penyanyi berkelas dunia, tetapi juga pejuang keamanan dan persaudaraan sesama manusia.

Sudirman meninggal dunia akibat penyakit misteri pada 22 Februari, 1992 setelah berkecimpung dalam dunia seni selama 15 tahun.

Seperti raja filem dan seniman agung negara, Tan Sri Teuku Zakaria Ramlee Teuku Nyak Puteh atau P. Ramlee, Sudirman meninggalkan kita pada usia yang muda.

Beliau meninggal dunia ketika berusia 37 tahun, dan semasa berada di puncak karier seninya.

Anak bongsu daripada 6 beradik, Sudirman dilahirkan pada 25 Mei, 1955, di Temerloh, bandar kedua terbesar di Pahang yang melahirkan ramai anak watan ternama dalam politik dan hiburan.

Anak watan ternama dari Temerloh selain Sudirman termasuk tukang masak selebriti negara Redzuawan Ismail (Chef Wan), ratu penghibur Anita Sarawak, adiknya yang juga aktres dan penyanyi Noor Kumalasari, ayahanda mereka pelakon Datuk Mohamad Taib Salleh (Datuk S. Roomai Noor), ratu pop Singapura Rahimah Rahim, ayahandanya Nat King Cole Singapura Rahim Hamid dan sepupu Roomai, sasterawan negara dan pemimpin Parti Buruh (tiada lagi) Datuk Ishak Mohamad (Pak Sako).

Graduan undang-undang dari Universiti Malaya di Kuala Lumpur, Sudirman telah memenangi pertandingan nyanyian anjuran Radio Televisyen Malaysia tahun 1976, Bintang RTM.

Dia pandai menyanyi dalam beraneka jenis kostum dan dalam pelbagai bahasa - Inggeris, Malaysia, Cina dan Tamil, dan amat pandai bergaul dengan peminat.

Beliau tidak berniat menyanyi di dalam dewan sahaja, dan telah menganjurkan konsert raksasa [40,000 orang] di kawasan Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, tempat tinggal dan kerja masyarakat berpendapatan rendah.

Sudirman sentiasa mempromosi mesej cinta dan persaudaraan sesama manusia dalam lagunya dan sentiasa mengajak peminatnya mendoakan kejayaan dan kebahagiaan bangsa dan negara.

Beliau sentiasa mendedikasi lagunya kepada warga Malaysia berpendapatan rendah dan sentiasa mengajak rakyat Malaysia membantu orang yang kurang bernasib baik.

Dalam lagunya, beliau juga mengingatkan warga Malaysia supaya prihatin terhadap alam sekitar dan menghormati perwira, sejarah dan budaya negara.

Sudirman turut menjadi pelakon, kartunis dan usahawan. Dia berlakon dalam filem hebat 1982 mengenai migran ekonomi dari kampung ke bandar berjudul “Kami”.

Comel macam Mickey Mouse dengan ketinggian 1.42m, beliau adalah jejaka idaman wanita.

Sayangnya, beliau tidak berjaya mencari cinta sejati dalam hidupnya yang singkat itu.

Sudirman berkahwin dengan Kamariah (Kay) Jamaluddin untuk seketika. Beliau ditakdirkan membujang seumur hidup.

Ketika ditanya pasal ketinggiannya, beliau berkata: “Saya suka orang Jepun. Mereka tak tinggi tapi berdiri tinggi di persada dunia.”

Sudirman memang berjaya membuatkan Malaysia berdiri tinggi di persada dunia semasa menjadi penyanyi utama majlis pembukaan dan penutupan Sukan SEA di Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, pada tahun 1989.

Dengan memakai bendera Malaysia sebagai kostumnya, Sudirman menyeru orang Asia supaya bersatu dan maju. Persembahan beliau memikat hati semua tetamu dan penonton.

Sudirman mengharumkan nama negara pada tahun yang sama apabila memenangi pertandingan Penghibur Terbaik Asia di Royal Albert Hall, London.

Di antara pesaingnya yang hebat ialah mendiang Leslie Cheung dari Hong Kong.

Antara lagu terhebat raja pop Malaysia ialah Chow Kit Road, Basikal Tua, Hujan, Balik Kampung, Dari Jauh Ku Pohon Maaf, A Thousand Million Smiles, Punch Card, Apa Khabar Orang Kampung, Milik Siapa Gadis Ini, To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia, Kulit dan Salam Terakhir.

Semoga beliau kekal dalam hati kita buat selama-lamanya. Al Fatihah.

Nemo's Birthday Gift To The Idols (In The Nemo Novels)

Malaysia turns 50 this year and magical cat Nemo wants to give the Idols a special gift to mark the joyous occasion.

Khai's furry pet Persian cat is hereby allowing all Asian, Latin, Native American and African beauties who made it to the Top 12 of American Idol to join the Idol Fellowship as full-fledged members.

Nemo believes in the empowerment of womenfolk, literally, even though he is a male cat.





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Hadiah Hari Jadi Nemo Kepada Idola

Tahun ini, Malaysia menyambut hari jadi ke-50.

Nemo si kucing sakti milik Khai mahu beri hadiah istimewa buat Kekawan Idola bagi meraikan tahun bersejarah ini.

Nemo kini membenarkan semua jelitawan Asia, Afrika, Latin dan Bumiputera Amerika dalam Top 12 American Idol menjadi ahli Kekawan Idola.

Nemo kuat membela nasib kaum Hawa walaupun bergelar kucing jantan.

I Was Fat - Awal Ashaari

Handsome One In A Million (OIAM) host Awal Ashaari admits he was fat before he became famous.

However, when he decided to be an entertainer, he was told to look trim and presentable.

"I've always wanted to be on TV. And I soon realised that a TV personality has to look good. Not drop dead gorgeous, but good," he said.

Awal made it to the Top 20 of Malaysian Idol 1 and later became a TV host with 8TV and Astro TV.

He is a broadcasting graduate of Lim Kok Wing University and one of his university mates is Farah Asyikin Zulkifli who finished third in Malaysian Idol 2.

Awal was voted the country's most eligible bachelor in 2005 by women's magazine Cleo.

He has also starred in mini series Haryati alongside Mas Ghani of Akademi Fantasia 2.

He will be appearing with his good friend Adam Mat Saman of Akademi Fantasia 2 and pop queen Ning Baizura in Malaysian-Indonesian film Diva in March.




BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Dulu Aku Gemuk - Awal Ashaari

Hos kacak One In A Million (OIAM) Awal Ashaari mengaku bahawa dia amat gemuk sebelum menjadi personaliti TV.

Apabila Awal memasuki dunia hiburan, dia dinasihati supaya melangsingkan badan dan menjaga kecantikan.

"Saya mahu jadi bintang TV sejak kecil lagi. Setelah memasuki dunia seni, baru saya sedar penampilan saya mesti diubah.

"Bukan bererti kena kacak, tapi mesti sedap dipandang penonton," katanya.

Awal berjaya memasuki Top 20 Malaysian Idol 1 dan kemudian menjadi hos TV 8TV dan Astro TV.

Dia adalah graduan bidang penyiaran dari Universiti Lim Kok Wing. Seorang rakan universitinya ialah pemenang ketiga Malaysian Idol 2 Farah Asyikin Zulkifli.

Awal telah diundi sebagai jejaka idaman 2005 oleh majalah wanita Cleo.

Dia telah membintangi drama bersiri Haryati bersama Mas Ghani dari Akademi Fantasia 2.

Dia akan muncul bersama kawannya Adam Mat Saman dari Akademi Fantasia 2 dan ratu pop Ning Baizura dalam filem Malaysia-Indonesia Diva dalam bulan Mac.

Vick Teo Chooses Ash, Super Faizal & Mek Yu As Duet Partners

Handsome Mavick Teo Hui Mau, the Malaysian Idol 1 second-runner-up, chooses his fellow Ipoh boy Ashvin Kumar Nair who finished 5th in Malaysian Idol 2 and One In A Million runner-up Faizal Tahir as his male duet partners.

He is all praise for Ash and Super Faizal because they “excel in English rock”.

As for a female duet partner, he chooses lovely Idayu Yaakob of Akademi Fantasia 3, whom Ash and Super Faizal greatly admire.

“Idayu is in a class of her own. She’s fantastic when it comes to R&B,” he said.

Vick has just launched his first album titled Hui Lai (Come Back) which features 5 Chinese songs and a Bahasa Malaysia song Kembali (Come Back).

The album is produced by Vick Studio Productions, founded by his good friend Eddie Wong of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

Vick wrote and composed all of the songs and received help from singer JD of internationally acclaimed Malaysian pop group Pop Shuvit.

He is currently on a 3-month nationwide road tour to promote the album.

The former hair-stylist and club singer is also into acting and appeared in his first film Seed Of Darkness last December.

He starred in the Malaysian Chinese horror flick alongside beauty queen Wong Sze Zen, model Amber Chia and actor-comedian Alvin Wong.

Vick congratulated Mr Universe Zainal Alam Kadir on the launch of his new talent management and production company Alamorphosis.

He sent his best wishes to his old pal Azizi Mohamad, the Akademi Fantasia 1 second runner-up who is managed by Alamorphosis, and to Akademi Fantasia 2 monitor Fitri Zainal Abidin.

Both Azizi and Fitri have great respect for Vick and his school mate Victor Lee Choon Keat, the other Malaysian Idol 1 hair-stylist who finished 8th in the show.

Victor has also come up with his debut album.

Vick is happy that the first Malaysian Idol champion Jaclyn Victor and the first Akademi Fantasia champion Vince Chong have both made a name in showbiz.

He is confident Jaclyn will take Malaysian music to greater heights and congratulates her on getting hitched.

Jaclyn is set to wed British expatriate Christopher Bellamy at the year’s end.

Vick admires Vince for his versatility. Vince not only sings, composes and writes his own songs, but also runs a dance school with his elder sister Vanessa and Akademi Fantasia dance teacher Linda Jasmine Murad Hashim.

Last year, Vince performed the theme for Disney’s High School Musical.

Vick prays for lovely Akademi Fantasia 2 runner-up Linda Nanuwil’s speedy recovery and for her to sing with her idol, Jaclyn, again.

Linda suffered terrible tonsil problems last year, and also had to look after her ailing father Nanuwil Galida, who lives in Ranau, near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.

He likens both Linda and her sweet, sexy cousin Marsha Londoh (Akademi Fantasia 3) to his “distant sisters” because the three of them are Vince and Jaclyn fans.

Vick advises lovely Karen Tan (Akademi Fantasia 4), Suki Low (One In A Million) and Velvet Aduk (Akademi Fantasia 4) to be brave in facing the less-than-kind world of entertainment.

He also sends the same message to Atilia Sarani (Malaysian Idol 2) and her family pal Rueben (Burn) Thevandran (Akademi Fantasia 1), Asma (Mas) Ghani (Akademi Fantasia 2), Yazer Yusof (Mas’ schoolmate, Akademi Fantasia 3), Rich Gimbang (Akademi Fantasia 4), Emily Jane Wong (Malaysian Idol 2), Tricia De Cruz (Malaysian Idol 2), Dianne Guerzo (Malaysian Idol 2, cousin of Trish), Felix Agus (Akademi Fantasia 3) and Lotter Edin (Akademi Fantasia 4).

Vick and Burn are both sons of single parents, while Mas is a single parent herself.

Vick is happy that Akademi Fantasia 1 runner-up Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi has dabbled in theatre under the guidance of lovely One In A Million judge Syafinaz Selamat, and that she is in praise of him.

He is also happy that “teddy bears” Zahid Baharuddin (Akademi Fantasia 2 champion) and Dina Nadzir (Malaysian Idol 1 runner-up) are doing well musically, and wishes Zahid’s and Khai’s pop phenomenon pal Mawi Ani (Akademi Fantasia 3 champion) greater success and good health.

Vick prays that Zahid and sweet Elliza Razak (Akademi Fantasia 3) will have more fun-filled birthdays together (they share the same birthday, December 19), and that they will get to sing with his dear friend Daniel Lee (Malaysian Idol 2 champion).

He also prays that Akademi Fantasia 4’s Haziq Rosebi and Salima Habibi will keep healthy and happy, and care for “Abang” (Brother) Mawi.

He calls on Mentor 1’s Nabil Ahmad Damanhuri, Syazwan (Iwan) Roslan, Fahmy Jaafar (Dina’s cousin) and Alynn Lajis, Mentor 2’s Khatijah (Kat) Hassan, One In A Million’s Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Alif Azfar Ishak, Shahmeen Shah Halim Shah and Lokman Mutalip, Akademi Fantasia 2’s Bob Yusrizan Usop, Akademi Fantasia 1’s Rosma Sidik, Akademi Fantasia 3’s Fuad Razlan Azri and Zulkefli (Kefli) Mohamad Idir and Malaysian Idol 2’s Malisa Janudin, to always think positive and strive for success.

Vick is confident that his home girl Ning Baizura will help Malaysian Idol 1’s Nikki Palikat thrive in showbiz. Likewise with the KRU brothers from Ipoh, who are the mentors of Nikki’s dear friend Aizam (Adam) Mat Saman of Akademi Fantasia 2.

Vick tells lovely Norashikin (Ekin) Rahman (Akademi Fantasia 3) and Nordawati (Nora) Daud (Akademi Fantasia 4) to work closely with Adam and Nikki, who are street-wise and mature.

He hopes Nora will be able to speak fluent Cantonese soon.

He also prays that Adam’s and Nikki’s dear friends Rydiana (Rydee) Rahim (Malaysian Idol 1), Norafizah (Pija) Yasin (Mentor 1), Surianie (Yanie) Julkarim (Mentor 1), Firdauz (Fiq) Halim (Mentor 2) and Azam Yakob (Malaysian Idol 2) will achieve success in their singing careers.

Vick congratulates Malaysian Idol 2’s Farah Asyikin Zulkifli on her recent engagement, and the launch of her debut album.

The same, he says, goes to Malaysian Idol 2’s Norhanita (Nita) Hamzah.

He wishes Akademi Fantasia 2’s Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami all the best in his studies, and sends his love and best wishes to Alam’s niece Nurul Hana (Nana) Che Mahazan (Akademi Fantasia 1), Nuriylia (Nieyl) Zailani (Mentor 2), Sufiah Mohamad Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), Asiah Tunakma (Akma) Abdullah (Akademi Fantasia 3), Farhan Azizan (Akademi Fantasia 4), Nur Azilah (Zila) Seeron (Akademi Fantasia 4), Tengku Hamisah Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan (Xerra Zaimi, Malaysian Idol 2), Anny Shariff (One In A Million), Norshammeme Arzeyanna (Mimi) Shamsuddin (One In A Million), Nor Hasliah (Aliya) Abu Hassan (One In A Million), Faizal Ramly (Akademi Fantasia 4), Syamsul Hirdi (Diddy) Muhid (Akademi Fantasia 4), Nik Aidil Nik Zamri (Akademi Fantasia 3) and Awal Ashaari (One In A Million).

Vick also wishes his Malaysian Idol 1 friend Andrew Tan and Andrew’s Akademi Fantasia 2 school mate Edlin Rahim all the best in their studies, and praises Edlin and her best pals Zarina Zainoordin (Akademi Fantasia 2), Liza Ismail (Akademi Fantasia 1) and Siti Harnizah (Nija) Tahar (Akademi Fantasia 1) as “true Malaysian beauties”.

He wishes cutesy Malaysian Idol 1 Sarawakian Saiful Bakeri all the best in his singing and acting career, and hopes he will collaborate with lovely Nurul Hamid (Akademi Fantasia 2), Farah Anuar (Akademi Fantasia 2), Amylea Azizan (Akademi Fantasia 3), Amy Azlan (Akademi Fantasia 3), Amirul Ghazali (Akademi Fantasia 4), Suriati (Atie) Abu Bakar (Akademi Fantasia 1), Azzariah (Azza) Suaymi (Akademi Fantasia 1), Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty (One In A Million), Adam Alli Kawi (Malaysian Idol 2), Dewi Liyana Seriestha (Mentor 1), Mas Nabilla (Biella) Nazari (Mentor 1) and Hidayah (Eiya) Othman (Mentor 2).

Lastly, he sends his love and best wishes to Anding Zaini (Akademi Fantasia 2), Reza Mohamad (Akademi Fantasia 3), Zamil Idris (Malaysian Idol 1), Adi Fashla Juraimi (Akademi Fantasia 1), Sahri Sarip (Akademi Fantasia 1), Ayu Baharuddin (Mentor 2), Faizull Herman Yahaya (Malaysian Idol 2), Syed Rizal Syed Alwi (Mentor 2), Fahmy Zakaria (Malaysian Idol 1) and Fazly Zainal (Malaysian Idol 1).




BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Super Faizal, Ash, Idayu Pilihan Vick

Jejaka tampan Mavick Teo Hui Mau, pemenang ketiga Malaysian Idol 1, memilih rakan sekampungnya dari Ipoh Ashvin Kumar Nair iaitu pemenang kelima Malaysian Idol 2 dan naib juara One In A Million Faizal Tahir sebagai rakan duet lelakinya.

Dia memilih Ash dan Super Faizal sebab mereka hebat dalam rock Inggeris.

Bagi rakan duet wanita, Vick memilih jelitawan Idayu Yaakob dari Akademi Fantasia 3, yang turut dikagumi Ash dan Super Faizal.

“Idayu ada kelas. Dia hebat dalam R&B,” katanya.

Vick baru sahaja melancarkan album sulungnya Hui Lai (Kembali) yang mengandungi 5 lagu Cina dan satu lagu Bahasa Malaysia berjudul Kembali.

Album itu diterbitkan oleh Vick Studio Productions, yang diasaskan oleh kawannya Eddie Wong dari Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

Vick telah menulis serta menggubah semua lagu dengan bantuan JD Pop Shuvit.

Vick kini dalam konsert jelajah negara selama tiga bulan untuk mempromosi album itu di seluruh tanah air.

Bekas stylis rambut dan penyanyi kelab itu juga menceburkan diri dalam lakonan dan muncul dalam filem seram Cina Malaysia Seed Of Darkness Disember lalu.

Filem itu turut dibintangi oleh ratu cantik Wong Sze Zen, model Amber Chia dan pelakon komedi Alvin Wong.

Vick mengirim salam tahniah kepada Mr Universe Zainal Alam Kadir atas pelancaran syarikat pengurusan bakat dan produksinya sendiri, Alamorphosis.

Dia turut mengirim salam sayang kepada kawan lamanya Azizi Mohamad, pemenang ketiga Akademi Fantasia 1 yang diuruskan oleh Alamorphosis, selain ketua murid Akademi Fantasia 2, Fitri Zainal Abidin.

Azizi dan Fitri amat menghormati Vick dan rakan sekolahnya Victor Lee Choon Keat, yang juga stylis rambut serta pemenang ke-8 Malaysian Idol 1.

Victor baru sahaja melancarkan album sulungnya.

Vick gembira mendengar bahawa juara Malaysian Idol 1 Jaclyn Victor dan juara Akademi Fantasia 1 Vince Chong berjaya mencipta nama dalam bidang hiburan.

Dia yakin Jaclyn akan terus mengharumkan nama negara, dan mengirim salam tahniah atas pernikahan Jaclyn dengan pemastautin British di Malaysia Christopher Bellamy hujung tahun ini.

Vick mengkagumi bakat versatil Vince. Vince pandai menyanyi, mencipta lagu dan menulis lirik, selain mengendalikan sekolah tarian bersama kakaknya Vanessa dan guru tarian Akademi Fantasia Linda Jasmine Murad Hashim.

Tahun lalu, Vince menyanyikan lagu tema filem Disney, High School Musical.

Vick berdoa agar jelitawan naib juara Akademi Fantasia 2 Linda Nanuwil akan cepat sembuh dan menyanyi dengan idolanya Jaclyn semula.

Linda sedang beransur pulih dari penyakit tonsil yang dialaminya sejak tahun lalu, dan juga terpaksa menjaga kesihatan ayahandanya Nanuwil Galida yang terlantar sakit di kampungnya Ranau, dekat Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah.

Vick menganggap Linda dan sepupunya yang manis lagi seksi Marsha Londoh (Akademi Fantasia 3) sebagai saudarinya sebab mereka bertiga adalah peminat setia Jaclyn dan Vince.

Vick menasihati jelitawan Karen Tan (Akademi Fantasia 4), Suki Low (One In A Million) dan Velvet Aduk (Akademi Fantasia 4) supaya memberanikan diri dalam dunia seni yang amat mencabar.

Mesej itu juga disampaikan kepada Atilia Sarani (Malaysian Idol 2) dan kawan familinya Rueben (Burn) Thevandran (Akademi Fantasia 1), Asma (Mas) Ghani (Akademi Fantasia 2), Yazer Yusof (rakan sekolah Mas di Akademi Fantasia 3), Rich Gimbang (Akademi Fantasia 4), Emily Jane Wong (Malaysian Idol 2), Tricia De Cruz (Malaysian Idol 2), Dianne Guerzo (Malaysian Idol 2, sepupu Trish), Felix Agus (Akademi Fantasia 3) dan Lotter Edin (Akademi Fantasia 4).

Vick dan Burn adalah anak ibu tunggal manakala Mas sendiri seorang ibu tunggal.

Vick gembira dengan naib juara Akademi Fantasia 1 Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi yang menceburkan diri dalam bidang teater dengan bimbingan hakim jelitawan One In A Million Syafinaz Selamat. Syafinaz amat memuji Khai.

Vick turut gembira bahawa “beruang mainan comel” Zahid Baharuddin (juara Akademi Fantasia 2) dan Dina Nadzir (naib juara Malaysian Idol 1) kini sukses dalam bidang seni.

Dia turut mengirim salam kepada kawan baik Zahid dan Khai serta fenomena pop Mawi Ani (juara Akademi Fantasia 3) dan berdoa agar Mawi terus sihat dan sukses.

Vick berdoa agar Zahid dan si comel Elliza Razak (Akademi Fantasia 3) akan menyambut lebih banyak hari jadi bersama, serta berpeluang menyanyi dengan kawan baik Vick merangkap juara Malaysian Idol 2, Daniel Lee.

Dia turut berdoa agar penyanyi Akademi Fantasia 4 Haziq Rosebi dan Salima Habibi akan sihat, ceria dan pandai menjaga “Abang” Mawi.

Vick menasihati penyanyi Mentor 1 Nabil Ahmad Damanhuri, Syazwan (Iwan) Roslan, Fahmy Jaafar (sepupu Dina) dan Alynn Lajis, penyanyi Mentor 2 Khatijah (Kat) Hassan, penyanyi One In A Million Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Alif Azfar Ishak, Shahmeen Shah Halim Shah dan Lokman Mutalip, penyanyi Akademi Fantasia 2 Bob Yusrizan Usop, penyanyi Akademi Fantasia 1 Rosma Sidik, penyanyi Akademi Fantasia 3 Fuad Razlan Azri dan Zulkefli (Kefli) Mohamad Idir dan penyanyi Malaysian Idol 2 Malisa Janudin, agar sentiasa positif dan berusaha mencapai kejayaan.

Vick yakin rakan kampungnya Ning Baizura akan membantu artis Malaysian Idol 1 Nikki Palikat untuk berjaya dalam bidang seni. Begitu juga dengan adik-beradik dari Ipoh KRU, dan anak murid mereka merangkap kawan baik Nikki Aizam (Adam) Mat Saman Akademi Fantasia 2.

Vick menasihati jelitawan Norashikin (Ekin) Rahman (Akademi Fantasia 3) dan Nordawati (Nora) Daud (Akademi Fantasia 4) agar belajar dari Adam dan Nikki, yang matang dan bijak.

Vick berharap Nora akan menguasai bahasa Kantonis tidak lama lagi.

Vick turut berdoa agar kawan karib Adam dan Nikki iaitu Rydiana (Rydee) Rahim (Malaysian Idol 1), Norafizah (Pija) Yasin (Mentor 1), Surianie (Yanie) Julkarim (Mentor 1), Firdauz (Fiq) Halim (Mentor 2) dan Azam Yakob (Malaysian Idol 2) akan menjadi artis berjaya.

Vick mengirim salam tahniah kepada naib juara kedua Malaysian Idol 2 Farah Asyikin Zulkifli atas pertunangannya baru-baru ini, dan juga pelancaran album sulungnya.

Dia turut mengirim salam kepada naib juara Malaysian Idol 2 Norhanita (Nita) Hamzah atas pelancaran album sulungnya.

Dia mendoakan kejayaan penyanyi R&B Akademi Fantasia 2 Wan Muhammad Khair (Kaer) Wan Azami dalam pelajarannya, dan mengirim salam sayang dan maju jaya kepada anak saudara Alam, Nurul Hana (Nana) Che Mahazan (Akademi Fantasia 1), Nuriylia (Nieyl) Zailani (Mentor 2), Sufiah Mohamad Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), Asiah Tunakma (Akma) Abdullah (Akademi Fantasia 3), Farhan Azizan (Akademi Fantasia 4), Nur Azilah (Zila) Seeron (Akademi Fantasia 4), Tengku Hamisah Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan (Xerra Zaimi, Malaysian Idol 2), Anny Shariff (One In A Million), Norshammeme Arzeyanna (Mimi) Shamsuddin (One In A Million), Nor Hasliah (Aliya) Abu Hassan (One In A Million), Faizal Ramly (Akademi Fantasia 4), Syamsul Hirdi (Diddy) Muhid (Akademi Fantasia 4), Nik Aidil Nik Zamri (Akademi Fantasia 3) dan Awal Ashaari (One In A Million).

Vick turut mendoakan kejayaan rakannya dari Malaysian Idol 1 Andrew Tan dan rakan sekolah Andrew di Akademi Fantasia 2, Edlin Rahim dalam pelajaran. Dia memuji Edlin dan kawan karib Edlin iaitu Zarina Zainoordin (Akademi Fantasia 2), Liza Ismail (Akademi Fantasia 1) dan Siti Harnizah (Nija) Tahar (Akademi Fantasia 1) sebagai “jelitawan sejati Malaysia”.

Vick berdoa agar si comel Sarawak dari Malaysian Idol 1 Saiful Bakeri akan terus maju dalam bidang nyanyian dan lakonan, dan agar Saiful akan berkolaborasi dengan jelitawan Nurul Hamid (Akademi Fantasia 2), Farah Anuar (Akademi Fantasia 2), Amylea Azizan (Akademi Fantasia 3), Amy Azlan (Akademi Fantasia 3), Amirul Ghazali (Akademi Fantasia 4), Suriati (Atie) Abu Bakar (Akademi Fantasia 1), Azzariah (Azza) Suaymi (Akademi Fantasia 1), Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty (One In A Million), Adam Alli Kawi (Malaysian Idol 2), Dewi Liyana Seriestha (Mentor 1), Mas Nabilla (Biella) Nazari (Mentor 1) dan Hidayah (Eiya) Othman (Mentor 2).

Akhir sekali, Vick mengirim salam sayang buat Anding Zaini (Akademi Fantasia 2), Reza Mohamad (Akademi Fantasia 3), Zamil Idris (Malaysian Idol 1), Adi Fashla Juraimi (Akademi Fantasia 1), Sahri Sarip (Akademi Fantasia 1), Ayu Baharuddin (Mentor 2), Faizull Herman Yahaya (Malaysian Idol 2), Syed Rizal Syed Alwi (Mentor 2), Fahmy Zakaria (Malaysian Idol 1) dan Fazly Zainal (Malaysian Idol 1).

Farah Anuar Wishes For A Better 2007

Farah Anuar has just turned 22.

Her only special birthday wish is for Malaysia and Indonesia to be free from tragedies such as the 2004 tsunami and 2006 floods and quakes.

[Farah visited Jogjakarta last year]

To her friends in Akademi Fantasia, Farah sends the following wishes:

1. Khai Wahi, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Kefli Idir and Fuad Azri:
May U continue to achieve success.
Always keep healthy and happy.
Khai U R always a big brother to Zahid and Mawi.
Zahid U N Elliza R birthday partners. Take good care of each other always.
Mawi U R always a big brother to Salima and Haziq and they love U a lot.
Kefli and Fuad, strive to be the best.

2 Vince Chong, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Velvet Aduk, Karen Tan, Burn Thevandran, Mas Ghani, Yazer Yusof, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin and Felix Agus:
Happy Chinese New Year, Vince and Karen.
Linda, may U get well soon and return to KL.
May U get to sing with Jaclyn Victor again.
Marsha and Linda, U R great baby sisters of Vince.
Mas, may U be great in TV and film.
Yazer [Mas' school mate] may your album be a success.
Good for Yazer and Mas to team up.
Burn, may you progress in your career.
U are a true angel [Burn and his sister Sharmila have helped Mas adapt to life in KL].
Velvet, Rich, Lotter and Felix - U rock!

3. Adam Mat Saman, Ekin Rahman and Nora Daud:
Adam, may your singing and acting career take off further.
May your film Diva be a hit.
Ekin and Nora, always be confident of yourselves.
Adam is always a big brother and dear friend to both of you.
[Ekin and Nora are KL neighbours and Adam fans.
Nora wants to learn Cantonese in KL]

4. Nurul Hamid, Amylea Azizan, Amy Azlan, Amirul Ghazali, Atie Abu Bakar and Azza Suaymi:
Farah prays for your well-being always.
Nurul U R my true friend.
May U shine in your studies and visit your dearest kid brother Saiful Bakeri of Malaysian Idol 1 whenever free.
Amylea, U R my greatest little sister and home girl.
Work hard to be a successful pop star.
Amy, never give up in your studies and singing.
Amirul, Kak would love to sing with you. Welcome to AF.
Atie [Farah's university mate] and Azza, may you be successful in acting and thanks for your love and support.

5. Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan and Zila Seeron:
U guys are really cute.
Nana, U R a great DJ.
Kaer, best wishes in your studies in Australia end of this year.
Akma, keep up the good work, girl.
Zila, always be cheerful and confident.
Farhan, U will go far. U R truly gifted.
U 2 Idayu.

6. Diddy Muhid, Faizal Ramly and Nik Aidil Zamri:
Strive to be the best of the best, guys.

7. Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Rosma Sidik, Anding Zaini, Adi Fashla Juraimi, Sahri Sarip, Azizi Mohamad and Fitri Zainal Abidin:
Always enjoy yourself and be entertaining!
Anding, best wishes in your studies.

8. Edlin Rahim, Zarina Zainoordin, Liza Ismail and Nija Tahar:
I luv U all, girls. May God be with U always.
Best wishes in your studies, Edlin.





BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Farah Anuar Berdoa 2007 Akan Lebih Bahagia

Farah Anuar baru saja menyambut hari lahirnya ke-22.

Tiada hadiah istimewa yang menjadi idamannya tahun ini, kecuali doa agar Malaysia dan Indonesia akan bebas dari tragedi dan bencana seperti yang ditimpa oleh kedua negara serumpun ini pada tahun 2004 dan 2006.

[Farah telah melawat Jogjakarta tahun lalu]

Buat kawan-kawannya di Akademi Fantasia, Farah sampaikan mesej ini:

1. Khai Wahi, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Kefli Idir dan Fuad Azri:
Semoga saudara-saudari akan terus menempuh kejayaan.
Pastikan saudara-saudari sentiasa sihat dan ceria.
Khai seorang "abang" yang sentiasa jaga Zahid serta Mawi.
Zahid yang seharijadi dengan Elliza sentiasa prihatin terhadap Baybee (Elliza) dan sebaliknya.
Begitu juga dengan Mawi World yang prihatin terhadap Salima dan Haziq yang amat menyokongnya.
Kefli dan Fuad, sentiasa berusaha untuk capai kejayaan.

2 Vince Chong, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Velvet Aduk, Karen Tan, Burn Thevandran, Mas Ghani, Yazer Yusof, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin dan Felix Agus:
Happy Chinese New Year kepada Vince dan Karen.
Linda, harap saudari akan cepat sembuh dan pulang ke KL.
Moga Linda dan Jaclyn akan berganding suara semula.
Marsha dan Linda, saudari berdua memang hebat.
Macam adik comel Vince.
Mas, moga berjaya dalam filem dan TV.
Yazer [rakan sekolah Mas] harap album baru akan sukses.
Bagus untuk Yazer dan Mas berganding.
Burn, semoga maju jaya dalam karier.
Saudara memang mulia [Burn dan kakaknya Sharmila banyak tolong Mas sesuaikan hidup di KL].
Velvet, Rich, Lotter dan Felix - U rock!

3. Adam Mat Saman, Ekin Rahman dan Nora Daud:
Semoga karier Adam akan terus maju.
Semoga filem Diva akan berjaya.
Ekin dan Nora, sentiasa yakin pada diri sendiri.
Adam sentiasa prihatin macam abang dan kawan kepada saudari berdua.
[Ekin dan Nora tinggal berjiran di KL dan sama-sama meminati nyanyian Adam.
Nora ingin belajar Kantonis di KL]

4. Nurul Hamid, Amylea Azizan, Amy Azlan, Amirul Ghazali, Atie Abu Bakar dan Azza Suaymi:
Farah doakan kejayaan saudara-saudari.
Nurul kawan Farah sejati.
Moga berjaya dalam pelajaran dan lawati Adik Saiful Bakeri Malaysian Idol 1 yang dikasihi, jika ada masa.
Amylea, adik ialah rakan sekampung terhebat.
Berusaha dengan rajin untuk berjaya.
Amy, jangan putus asa dalam pelajaran dan nyanyian.
Amirul, kak mahu nyanyi dengan adik. Selamat datang ke AF.
Atie [rakan universiti Farah] dan Azza, selamat maju jaya dalam bidang lakonan dan terima kasih atas sokongan mu.

5. Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan dan Zila Seeron:
Saudara-saudari memang cute.
Nana, kak adalah DJ yang hebat.
Kaer, salam maju jaya dalam pelajaran kat Australia di hujung tahun.
Akma, terus menempuh kejayaan.
Zila, sentiasa ceria dan konfiden.
Farhan, kak akan pergi jauh. Kak amat berbakat.
Idayu pun sama.

6. Diddy Muhid, Faizal Ramly dan Nik Aidil Zamri:
Berusaha dengan gigih untuk menjadi terbaik, guys.

7. Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Rosma Sidik, Anding Zaini, Adi Fashla Juraimi, Sahri Sarip, Azizi Mohamad dan Fitri Zainal Abidin:
Semoga sentiasa riang ria dan menghiburkan!
Anding, selamat maju jaya dalam pelajaran.

8. Edlin Rahim, Zarina Zainoordin, Liza Ismail dan Nija Tahar:
Saudari, Farah sayang kepada mu. Moga saudari sentiasa dirahmatiNya.
Salam maju jaya dalam pelajaran, Edlin.

Orange Bear Bear & Yasin The Clown (Zahid & Yasin Raja Lawak)

At the New Straits Times People's Choice Awards, Zahid Baharuddin a k a Orange Bear Bear poses with comedian Yasin Yahaya who is a good friend of Azlee Jaafar, cousin of Zahid's family pal Green Bear Bear Dina Nadzir.
[Di Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian, Zahid Baharuddin atau Beruang Comel Oren bersama raja lawak Yasin Yahaya, kawan karib Azlee Jaafar iaitu sepupu kepada seorang kawan famili Zahid, Beruang Comel Hijau Dina Nadzir]

Borneo Beyonce & Miss Langkawi

Lovely Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty & Amylea Azizan were at the New Straits Times' People's Choice Awards in Genting Highlands, Feb 4, 2007.

[Jelitawan Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty & Amylea Azizan telah menghadiri Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian di Genting Highlands, Feb 4, 2007].

Nana & Triple F (Nana & 3F)

Fara Fauzana Fadzil (L) & Nana Mahazan

We Will Miss U Li'l Kaer - Xerra

Lovely Xerra Zaimi (Tengku Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan) wishes adorable Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami (Kaer Azami) all the best in his studies.

Kaer will be completing his architecture degree's final year in Australia beginning December 2007.

Xerra said: "Kaer is a bright and talented brother. I'd love to know him better. I'm confident he will be successful in life one day."

Xerra is currently performing around Malaysia with her new band Stereo 8.

The Terengganu princess conveyed her love and best wishes to Akademi Fantasia stars Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Faizal Ramly, Diddy Muhid and Nik Aidil Nik Zamri, Malaysian Idol stars Sufiah Noor, Nita Hamzah, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli and Ashvin Nair, One In A Million stars Awal Ashaari, Faizal Tahir, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin and Aliya Abu Hassan, Mentor star Nieyl Zailani and TV host Zainal Alam Kadir.

Xerra, who finished 7th in Malaysian Idol 2, congratulated Farah Asyikin on her recent engagement and Faizal Tahir on the birth of his second child.

She wished Faizal Ramly, who is a dear friend of her pop singer aunt Tengku Anis Suraya, all the best in his new-found career as a recording artiste and hoped his maiden album would be a hit.

Xerra told Nana she did not mind being mistaken for the popular DJ at all.

Meanwhile, Nana's close friend and fellow DJ Fara Fauzana Fadzil wished Kaer all the best in his studies and said she would miss him dearly.

Fara Fauzana works with 8TV radio station Hot.FM. She was previously with Nana's station Era.FM which is under Astro TV.

8TV produces Malaysian Idol and One In A Million while Astro produces Akademi Fantasia.





BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Xerra Rindui Kaer

Jelitawan Xerra Zaimi (Tengku Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan) sentiasa berdoa agar Wan Muhammad Khair Wan Azami (Kaer Azami) akan berjaya dalam pelajarannya.

Kaer akan menghabiskan tahun akhir ijazah arkiteknya di Australia mulai bulan Disember 2007.

Xerra berkata: "Kaer bijak dan berbakat. Saya ingin kenal adik comel lagi kacak ni. Saya yakin dia akan menjadi individu yang berjaya satu hari nanti."

Xerra kini menyanyi bersama band barunya Stereo 8 di seluruh negara.

Puteri dari Terengganu itu turut mengirim salam sayang dan maju jaya kepada bintang Akademi Fantasia Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Faizal Ramly, Diddy Muhid dan Nik Aidil Nik Zamri, bintang Malaysian Idol Sufiah Noor, Nita Hamzah, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli dan Ashvin Nair, bintang One In A Million Awal Ashaari, Faizal Tahir, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin dan Aliya Abu Hassan, bintang Mentor Nieyl Zailani dan hos TV Zainal Alam Kadir.

Xerra, yang mendapat tempat ketujuh dalam Malaysian Idol 2, mengirim salam tahniah kepada Farah Asyikin atas pertunangannya dan kepada Faizal Tahir atas kelahiran anak keduanya baru-baru ini.

Dia berdoa supaya Faizal Ramly, kawan karib emak saudaranya penyanyi pop Tengku Anis Suraya, akan berjaya dalam karier nyanyiannya dan agar album sulungnya hangat di pasaran.

Xerra memberitahu Nana bahawa dia tidak tersinggung langsung jikalau dia sendiri disalah anggap sebagai DJ popular itu.

Sementara itu, kawan baik dan rakan DJ Nana, Fara Fauzana Fadzil mengirim salam maju jaya kepada Kaer dan berkata dia akan amat merindui kawannya yang comel dan kacak itu.

Fara Fauzana bekerja di bawah stesen radio milik 8TV iaitu Hot.FM.

Dia pernah menjadi DJ di stesen Nana iaitu Era.FM yang dimiliki oleh Astro TV.

8TV adalah penerbit Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million manakala Astro adalah penerbit Akademi Fantasia.