The Super Singer Rules Ikon ASEAN - Linda On Jac
Lovely Linda Nanuwil’s faith in Super Singer Jaclyn Victor never fades away.
She is very confident that Jaclyn, who won the Ikon Malaysia (Malaysian Icon) singing contest last July 28, will win the regional finals, Ikon ASEAN, that brings together the winners of Ikon Malaysia, Ikon Indonesia and Ikon Philippines.
Ikon ASEAN takes place in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on August 12.
Jaclyn Victor and rock band OAG are representing Malaysia in the solo and group categories respectively, having won their respective categories on July 28.
Jaclyn beat Dayang Nurfaizah and Mawi Ani to win the solo category while OAG beat fellow rockers Flop Poppy and Def Gab C to win the group category.
Ikon Malaysia is a singing contest to search for the best new talents in Malaysia. Ikon Indonesia and Ikon Philippines are the Indonesian and Philippine counterparts of Ikon Malaysia, respectively.
Ikon ASEAN is the regional finals which determines the best of Ikon champions in the region.
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Jac Penyanyi Super Akan Menang Ikon ASEAN - Linda
Jelitawan Linda Nanuwil sentiasa yakin terhadap Penyanyi Super Jaclyn Victor.
Linda amat konfiden Jaclyn, juara Ikon Malaysia yang merangkul gelaran itu pada Julai 28, akan menang di Ikon ASEAN, pertandingan yang menyatukan juara Ikon Malaysia, Ikon Indonesia dan Ikon Filipina.
Ikon ASEAN akan berlangsung di Putrajaya pada Ogos 12.
Jaclyn dan kumpulan rock OAG akan wakili Malaysia dalam kategori masing-masing iaitu solo dan kumpulan, setelah diumumkan juara kategori masing-masing pada Julai 28.
Jaclyn mengalahkan Dayang Nurfaizah dan Mawi Ani untuk menjuarai kategori solo manakala OAG mengalahkan kumpulan rock Flop Poppy dan Def Gab C dalam kategori kumpulan.
Ikon Malaysia ialah pertandingan nyanyian untuk mencari bakat baru terbaik di Malaysia. Ikon Indonesia dan Ikon Filipina adalah versi Ikon Malaysia di Indonesia dan Filipina.
Ikon ASEAN ialah pertandingan akhir yang menggabungkan juara Ikon di setiap negara Asia Tenggara dan bertujuan mencari bakat nyanyian terbaik di rantau itu.
Adorable MJ & Dafi At Water Park
Sweet Mila Jirin and cute Dafi Ismail entertained fans at Kuala Lumpur’s oldest water park, the Desa Water Park on July 29, 2007. They were joined by Mila’s family, Diddy Muhid and Heliza Helmi.
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Si Comel MJ & Dafi Di Taman Air
Si manis dan comel Mila Jirin dan Dafi Ismail menghiburkan peminat setia di Desa Water Park, taman air tertua di Kuala Lumpur, pada Julai 29, 2007. Mereka diiringi oleh keluarga Mila, Diddy Muhid dan Heliza Helmi.
”Why do U always nose bleed, Dafi? Too many pretty fans?”
Mila presses Dafi’s nose.
[“Ngapa hidung Dafi selalu berdarah? Banyak awek ke?”
Mila menekan hidung Dafi]
Kak Jee Goes Splitsville
Malaysian Paula Abdul Fauziah Latiff or Kak Jee recently saw her marriage to businessman Johan Jaafar Indot of Teluk Intan in Perak come to an end.
Jee and Johan who were married 10 years ago have 2 sons namely Jeffri Johan, 8 and Jeremy Johan, 6.
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Kak Jee Cerai
Perkahwinan Paula Abdul Malaysia Fauziah Latiff atau Kak Jee dengan tokoh korporat Johan Jaafar Indot dari Teluk Intan di Perak sudahpun tamat.
Jee dan Johan yang berkahwin 10 tahun lalu dikurniakan 2 anak lelaki iaitu Jeffri Johan, 8 dan Jeremy Johan, 6.
“HONG KONG & TAIWAN STARS” OF AF
Some AF stars resemble Hong Kong and Taiwan singers.
Adi Fashla Juraimi - Danny Chan (late).
Nik Aidil Nik Zamri - Alex Delfino To.
Kaer Azami - Jordan Chan.
Akma Abdullah - Kelly Chan.
Idayu Yaakob - Flora Chan.
Faizal Ramly - Jacky Cheung.
Shawal Ruslan - Leon Lai.
Diya Kholid - Esther Kwan.
Adam Mat Saman - Jay Chou.
Nora Daud - Jolin Tsai.
Noni Zainuddin - Joey Yung.
Farha Jasmen - Hacken Lee.
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“Bintang HK & Taiwan” AF
Beberapa artis AF menyerupai artis Hong Kong dan Taiwan.
Adi Fashla Juraimi - Danny Chan (mendiang).
Nik Aidil Nik Zamri - Alex Delfino To.
Kaer Azami - Jordan Chan.
Akma Abdullah - Kelly Chan.
Idayu Yaakob - Flora Chan.
Faizal Ramly - Jacky Cheung.
Shawal Ruslan - Leon Lai.
Diya Kholid - Esther Kwan.
Adam Mat Saman - Jay Chou.
Nora Daud - Jolin Tsai.
Noni Zainuddin - Joey Yung.
Farha Jasmen - Hacken Lee.
Congrats Ning - Noni
Lovely Noni Zainuddin congratulates R&B queen Ning Baizura on her recent engagement to British gentleman Chris Dalton.
Noni says Ning is a truly Malaysian icon and a “sifu” to many young singers and actors such as Nikki Palikat, Yanie Julkarim and Adam Mat Saman, who appeared with Ning in the film Diva.
Noni would be very happy to record a duet with Ning if given the chance.
She says that even though Adam did not qualify for the finals of Ikon Malaysia, he is already an icon of Sabahans.
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Tahniah Ning - Noni
Jelitawan Noni Zainuddin mengirim salam tahniah kepada ratu R&B negara Ning Baizura atas pertunangannya dengan jejaka British Chris Dalton baru-baru ini.
Kata Noni, Ning adalah penyanyi yang amat ikonik serta “sifu” kepada artis dan pelakon baru seperti Nikki Palikat, Yanie Julkarim dan juga Adam Mat Saman, yang berlakon dengan Ning dalam filem Diva.
Jika diberi peluang, Noni akan berasa amat gembira menyanyi dengan Ning.
Noni juga berkata walaupun Adam gagal menjuarai pertandingan Ikon Malaysia, dia sudahpun menjadi penyanyi yang mampu digelar Ikon Sabah.
All The Best Jac - Ebi
Handsome Ebi Yaimal is confident Jaclyn Victor will win the Ikon Malaysia singing contest which ends on July 28.
The contest on Astro TV is aimed at finding the most iconic new Malaysian singer. Jaclyn is in the solo category finals together with Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty and Asmawi (Mawi) Ani.
“Jac rocks always!” says Ebi.
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Semoga Berjaya, Jac - Ebi
Jejaka kacak Ebi Yaimal yakin Jaclyn Victor akan menjuarai Ikon Malaysia di konsert akhir pada Julai 28 nanti.
Pertandingan nyanyian yang disiarkan di Astro TV ini bertujuan mencari penyanyi baru negara yang paling ikonik. Jaclyn adalah finalis kategori penyanyi solo bersama Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty dan Asmawi (Mawi) Ani.
"Jac sentiasa rock!" kata Ebi.
Salima Shines On Stage - Fatin
Lovely Salima Habibi can act and sing, and theatre is her forte, says her junior and fellow traditional pop lover Fatin Yahya.
Fatin says Salima has the potential to be a prominent stage actress, and she can also host television programmes.
She also prays that petty-minded people stop making a fuss over Salima’s occasional stage appearances without the Muslim head-scarf or tudung, and that Malaysians should be more open-minded.
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Salima Layak Jadi Aktres Teater - Fatin
Jelitawan Salima Habibi berbakat sebagai pelakon teater, kata juniornya yang turut meminati lagu Melayu Asli, Fatin Yahya.
Fatin berkata Salima berpotensi menjadi pelakon popular dalam teater Bahasa Malaysia, dan berkemampuan menjadi hos rancangan TV.
Fatin berharap golongan yang prejudis berhenti menghina Salima kerana “tak bertudung” tatkala berlakon watak tertentu, dan berdoa agar orang Malaysia lebih berfikiran terbuka.
Indonesian Singers Salute MJ & FR
Lovely Indonesian singers Sania Susilowati and Astrid Sartiasari wish Akademi Fantasia 5 champion Mila Jirin and Akademi Fantasia 4 champion Faizal Ramly all the best in their singing careers.
Sania, 32, of Jakarta, and Astrid, 25, of Surabaya, also convey their love and kisses to all Akademi Fantasia and Malaysian Idol stars.
They visited Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur yesterday with fellow Indonesian singer Jimmy Sogalrey, 23, of Ambon in Maluku (whom they hugged firmly).
Jimmy would love to meet Vince Chong of Akademi Fantasia 1 and commends him as a brilliant singer and songwriter.
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Penyanyi Indonesia Tabik MJ & FR
Penyanyi jelita Indonesia Sania Susilowati dan Astrid Sartiasari mendoakan kejayaan juara Akademi Fantasia 5 Mila Jirin dan juara Akademi Fantasia 4 Faizal Ramly dalam karier nyanyian masing-masing.
Sania, 32, dari Jakarta, dan Astrid, 25, dari Surabaya, turut mengirim salam sayang dan muah kepada semua artis Akademi Fantasia dan Malaysian Idol.
Mereka mengunjungi Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur semalam bersama rakan seperjuangan Jimmy Sogalrey, 23, dari Ambon di Maluku (kedua-dua gadis jelita itu telah memeluknya kuat-kuat).
Jimmy ingin berjumpa dengan Vince Chong dari Akademi Fantasia 1 yang disifatkannya seorang penyanyi dan penulis lagu yang amat berbakat.
"Leon Lai" Shawal & "Jay Chou" Daniel
Met Shawal Ruslan & Daniel Lee in Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur. They do look like Hong Kong singer Leon Lai Ming and Taiwanese singer Jay Chou respectively.
[Jumpa Shawal Ruslan & Daniel Lee di Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur. Mereka menyerupai penyanyi Hong Kong Leon Lai Ming (Shawal) dan penyanyi Taiwan Jay Chou]
Philippine Singers Would Love 2 Meet Vince & Khai
“Bodyguard” Sitti Navarro hugging “Taipan” Chris Cayzer at Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur.
Perhaps, Westlife’s Mark Feehily is in town.
[“Bodyguard” Sitti Navarro memeluk “Taipan” Chris Cayzer di Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur.
Mungkin Mark Feehily Westlife ada di Malaysia]
Philippine singers Chris Cayzer and Sitti Navarro would love to collaborate with Malaysian reality talent show stars Vince Chong and Khairul Nizam Wahi of Akademi Fantasia 1 and Jaclyn Victor and Dina Nazir of Malaysian Idol 1.
The duo who met Jaclyn at Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur yesterday, think Malaysia has no shortage of super singers such as Jaclyn and talented songwriters such as Vince.
They wish all reality talent show stars of Malaysia the best in their careers and pray that they look after themselves and do Asia proud.
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Penyanyi Filipina Ingin Kenal Vince Dan Khai
Penyanyi Filipina Chris Cayzer dan Sitti Navarro ingin menyanyi bersama Vince Chong dan Khairul Nizam Wahi Akademi Fantasia 1 dan Jaclyn Victor dan Dina Nazir Malaysian Idol 1.
Chris dan Sitti yang baru berjumpa dengan Jaclyn di Planet Hollywood Kuala Lumpur semalam, berpendapat Malaysia tidak ketandusan penyanyi berbakat dan bertaraf dunia macam Jaclyn dan tidak juga ketandusan penulis lirik berbakat seperti Vince.
Mereka mendoakan kejayaan semua artis realiti Malaysia dalam karier mereka, serta menasihati mereka supaya sentiasa menjaga kesihatan dan mengharumkan nama Asia.
Keep Winning MJ, Dafi, Aizat & Shawal - Sufiah
Lovely Sufiah Noor of Malaysian Idol 1 encourages Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Aizat Amdan and Shawal Ruslan to keep up their winning ways.
She congratulates Mila for winning Akademi Fantasia 5 and the boys for making it to the Top 10.
"Keep working hard to be the best in the industry, boys and girls. Time is on your side and make full use of your gifts," she says.
Sufiah hopes the AF5 kids will all take their singing or acting careers seriously and be role models to their fans.
"We must always keep our feet on the ground and realise that being a celebrity means great responsibility.
"We should always remember never to let down both our fans and loved ones," she says.
Sufiah also conveys her best wishes to AF5's Dekna Ahmad, Diya Kholid, Heliza Helmi, Zana Hanizan, Shafiq Ramadzan and Aswad Jafar, and to One In A Million's Faizal Tahir and Farah Asyikin Zulkifli.
She congratulates Farah Asyikin on her recent wedding and Faizal Tahir on the recent birth of his daughter Siti Raudah.
Sufiah also conveys her best wishes to AF's Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Aidil Zamri, Diddy Muhid, Faizal Ramly, Farhan Azizan and Zila Seeron, Malaysian Idol's Nita Hamzah, Tengku Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan, Ashvin Nair and Awal Ashaari, and One In A Million's Anny Shariff, Alia Abu Hassan and Mimi Shamsuddin in their singing and acting careers as well as their studies.
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Teruskan Perjuangan, MJ, Dafi, Aizat & Shawal - Sufiah
Jelitawan Malaysian Idol 1 Sufiah Noor menggalakkan Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Aizat Amdan dan Shawal Ruslan meneruskan perjuangan seni mereka.
Sufiah mengirim salam tahniah buat juara AF5 Mila serta salam maju jaya kepada 3 jejaka Top 10 itu.
"Saudara-saudari kena bekerja keras untuk maju dalam industri seni. Kita kena bijak menggunakan masa serta bakat terpendam," katanya.
Sufiah berdoa agar bebudak AF5 akan sentiasa serius dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan masing-masing serta menjadi insan contoh kepada peminat mereka.
"Kita kena sentiasa ingat asal-usul dan sedar bahawa gelaran selebriti membawa tanggungjawab yang amat berat.
"Kita tak harus melukakan hati peminat serta ahli keluarga kita," katanya.
Sufiah turut mengirim salam maju jaya kepada bebudak AF5 lain iaitu Dekna Ahmad, Diya Kholid, Heliza Helmi, Zana Hanizan, Shafiq Ramadzan dan Aswad Jafar, serta finalis One In A Million's Faizal Tahir dan Farah Asyikin Zulkifli.
Sufiah mengirim salam tahniah kepada Farah Asyikin atas perkahwinannya baru-baru ini dan kepada Faizal Tahir yang baru bergelar bapa kepada anak perempuannya Siti Raudah.
Dia turut mendoakan kejayaan penyanyi AF Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Aidil Zamri, Diddy Muhid, Faizal Ramly, Farhan Azizan dan Zila Seeron, penyanyi Malaysian Idol Nita Hamzah, Tengku Zaharah Tengku Zaimi Azlan, Ashvin Nair dan Awal Ashaari, dan penyanyi One In A Million Anny Shariff, Alia Abu Hassan dan Mimi Shamsuddin dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan serta pendidikan masing-masing.
Yazer Saves Grandma
Yazer Yusof, the handsome Tidong Murut rocker from Akademi Fantasia 3 (AF3) is a true gentleman and boy scout.
He saved a grandmother from Ipoh, Perak, who fainted as a result of congestion and heat at a concert in the state capital of Perak recently.
Yazer revived the old lady with a bottle of water and assisted her family in getting her into an ambulance.
Well done, Yazer! You are truly a Murut warrior.
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Yazer Selamatkan Seorang Nenek
Yazer Yusof, jejaka Murut Tidong yang tampan dari Akademi Fantasia 3 (AF3) seorang yang berhati mulia dan penyayang.
Baru-baru ini, dia telah menyelamatkan seorang wanita tua dari Ipoh, Perak yang pengsan akibat kesesakan dan kepanasan ketika persembahan artis tempatan diadakan di ibu negeri Perak itu.
Yazer telah menggunakan sebotol air untuk memulihkan wanita itu, dan membantu keluarganya memanggil ambulan untuk menghantar wanita itu ke hospital.
Syabas, Yazer! Kau memang pahlawan masyarakat Murut sejati.
Green Day (Hari Hijau)
Akademi Fantasia 5 stars Dafi Ismail and Zana Hanizan, and One In A Million (OIAM) hunk Faizal Tahir, attended the World Environment Day 2007 Concert in Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, organised by the Suria FM radio station, on July 7.
Zana is a DJ with Suria FM. She was formerly with Radio Television Malaysia (RTM). Suria FM is owned by The Star, one of the leading English dailies in Malaysia.
Also present was popular jazz singer Noryn Aziz, the college mate of Sufiah Mohamad Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), and Ahmad Lokman (Sumo), the school mate of Fara Fauzana, the TV3 DJ who is a dear friend of Faizal Tahir and lovely Nana Mahazan (Akademi Fantasia 1).
Zana's relative, up-and-coming jazz singer Shayna Zaid, was also present. She and Zana are from Besut in Terengganu, and they have blood ties to the Johor, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan royals.
Zana and Dafi are school mates.
(Bintang Akademi Fantasia 5 Dafi Ismail dan Zana Hanizan, dan jejaka tampan One In A Million (OIAM) Faizal Tahir, menghadiri Konsert Hari Alam Sekitar Sedunia 2007 di Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, anjuran stesen radio Suria FM, pada Julai 7, 2007.
Zana ialah DJ Suria FM. Sebelum ini dia adalah DJ Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). Suria FM adalah milik The Star, sebuah akhbar Bahasa Inggeris yang utama di Malaysia.
Turut hadir ialah penyanyi jazz popular Noryn Aziz, rakan kolej Sufiah Mohamad Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), dan Ahmad Lokman (Sumo), rakan sekolah Fara Fauzana, iaitu DJ TV3 merangkap kawan baik Faizal Tahir dan jelitawan Akademi Fantasia 1 Nana Mahazan.
Saudara bau bacang Zana, penyanyi jazz yang melonjak naik Shayna Zaid, turut hadir. Mereka berdua berasal dari Besut di Terengganu dan memiliki hubungan kekeluargaan dengan kaum kerabat diraja negeri Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, dan Kelantan.
Zana dan Dafi adalah rakan sekolah)
Faizal Tahir & Zana Hanizan
Faizal Tahir & Noryn Aziz
Dafi Ismail & Shayna Zaid
Dafi Ismail & Zana Hanizan
Vince & Ash Team Up For Musical
Handsome Akademi Fantasia 1 champion Vince Chong and Malaysian Idol 2 fifth-placed hunk Ashvin Nair will appear together in a musical, Frogway, next month.
The musical created by respected composer Michael Veerapen also stars comedian Harith Iskander and actresses Elaine Daly and Chelsia Ng.
It will be staged at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre from August 23 to September 1.
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Vince & Ash Lakon Dalam Muzikal
Jejaka tampan yang menjuarai Akademi Fantasia 1 Vince Chong dan pemenang kelima Malaysian Idol 2 yang kacak Ashvin Nair akan berlakon dalam muzikal Bahasa Inggeris berjudul Frogway bulan depan.
Muzikal yang dicipta oleh komposer tersohor Michael Veerapen ini turut dibintangi oleh pelawak Harith Iskander dan aktres Elaine Daly dan Chelsia Ng.
Ia akan dipentaskan di Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre dari Ogos 23 ke September 1.
The Biggest Fear Is The Waiting - Jac & Resh
The biggest fear before every singing contest is the waiting, say Malaysian Idol Jaclyn Victor and soul star Reshmonu.
The duo who are in the running for the title of Ikon Malaysia (Malaysian Icon) in the Ikon Malaysia singing contest of Astro TV, calm themselves by praying before every performance.
"It is natural to be afraid. But prayer helps," says Jac.
"I just think positively and go on stage," says Resh.
The duo are honoured to be among the new Malaysian singers picked for the contest. They are both semi-finalists.
The group and solo winners of Ikon Malaysia will compete against their Indonesian and Philippine counterparts in the Ikon ASEAN contest in August.
Jac and Resh see the regional Ikon contests as an opportunity to meet and learn from the best pop stars of their neighbouring nations.
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Penantian Adalah Perkara Paling Menakutkan - Jac & Resh
Penantian sebelum giliran adalah perkara paling ditakuti oleh Malaysian Idol pertama Jaclyn Victor dan putera soul negara Reshmonu di setiap pertandingan nyanyian.
Mereka berdua yang menjadi semi-finalis pertandingan nyanyian Astro TV Ikon Malaysia sentiasa berdoa sebelum setiap persembahan pentas.
"Takut ialah perkara natural. Doa amat membantu," kata Jac.
"Saya membuatkan diri berfikiran positif sebelum naik pentas," kata Resh.
Mereka berdua amat gembira diberi peluang bertanding dalam Ikon Malaysia walaupun agar baru dalam dunia seni.
Pemenang solo dan kumpulan Ikon Malaysia akan bersaing dengan rakan mereka dari Ikon Indonesia dan Ikon Filipina di pertandingan Ikon ASEAN bulan depan.
Jac dan Resh berpendapat Ikon ASEAN memberi ruang untuk mereka berkenalan dengan penyanyi hebat negara jiran serta belajar dari mereka.
Jac & Resh Pay Tribute To Salamiah & Atilia
Salamiah Hassan (left), son Raja Ahmad & daughter Raja Atilia
[Salamiah Hassan (kiri) & anaknya Raja Ahmad & Raja Atilia]Lovely Jaclyn Victor and dreadlocked soul star Reshmonu (Hiresh Haridas) salute Salamiah Hassan as a Supermum.
The Malaysian Olivia Newton-John, they say, is living proof that pop singers can gather new fans in every decade.
Jac and Resh also love Raja Atilia Raja Harun, Salamiah's eldest child who is fast becoming a popular jazz singer.
Resh said: "They are a fantastic family. Modern, sassy, yet wholesome and truly Malaysian."
Jac said: "I'll always remember them as the Voices behind a great many corporate jingles."
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Jac & Resh Tabik Salamiah Hassan
Jelitawan Jaclyn Victor dan putera soul negara Reshmonu (Hiresh Haridas) menghormati Salamiah Hassan dan menyifatkannya sebagai Ibu Super.
Salamiah, kata mereka, adalah bukti kukuh yang menunjukkan bahawa setiap penyanyi pop mampu menarik minat baru setiap dekad.
Jac dan Resh turut menghormati puteri Salamiah iaitu Raja Atilia Raja Harun. Raja Atilia kini seorang penyanyi jazz yang melonjak naik.
Resh berkata: "Mereka adalah famili hebat. Moden, seksi, tapi memiliki nilai murni dan amat berjiwa Malaysia."
Jac berkata: "Saya akan sentiasa ingati mereka sebagai Suara Emas lagu-lagu iklan popular."
At The Ikon Awards (Di Anugerah Ikon)
Love To Swing With U, My Darling Frankie - Farhan 2 Kaer
Lovely AF4 R&B queen Farhan Azizan wishes her R&B-loving AF2 senior Kaer Azami all the best in his studies next year and commends him for coming up with a wonderful debut album.
She admits that she has “fallen in love” with his hit song “Izin Ku Pergi” (“Let Me Go”), and would love to duet with him some day.
“I just love Kaer. He’s such a sweetheart and a gentleman,” she says.
Kaer is sometimes nicknamed “Frankie” by Farhan while he nicknames her “Natalie”. They enjoy songs by Frank Sinatra and Natalie Cole.
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Kaer Sayang, Kak Farhan Ingin Duet R&B Dengan Mu
Jelitawan berjiwa R&B Farhan Azizan mengirim salam sayang kepada seniornya di AF2 yang turut berjiwa R&B iaitu Kaer Azami dan mendoakan kejayaannya dalam pelajarannya tahun depan.
Farhan mengaku “jatuh hati” dengan lagu hit Kaer berjudul “Izin Ku Pergi” dan ingin berduet dengannya.
“Saya amat sukai Kaer. Dia amat comel, kacak dan budiman,” katanya.
Kaer kekadang digelar “Frankie” sempena heronya Frank Sinatra, oleh Farhan. Farhan digelar “Natalie” oleh Kaer sempena heronya Natalie Cole.
Izi Was A True Friend Of Mine - Ogy
Lovely Fauziah Ahmad Daud a k a the female Simon Cowell and Paul Moss, describes her late Ali Setan co-star Izi Yahya as a true friend.
She describes Izi as humble, hard-working and funny, and he was always the opposite of his despicable baddies on the big and small screen.
“I’ll really miss him. My condolences to his family,” she said.
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Izi Kawan Sejati - Ogy
Jelitawan Fauziah Ahmad Daud menyifatkan rakan seperjuangannya dalam filem Ali Setan, Allahyarham Izi Yahya, sebagai seorang kawan sejati.
Katanya, Izi sentiasa merendah diri, berdisiplin, rajin dan suka berjenaka. Personalitinya amat berlawanan dengan karektor jahat dan keji yang dilakonkannya di TV dan filem.
“Saya akan sentiasa merinduinya. Takziah buat keluarga Allahyarham,” katanya.
Play It Again, MJ & Dafi - Farah Z
Lovely Farah Asyikin Zulkifli has just launched her debut album, and she thanks her Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol and One In A Million fans for their constant support over the last 2 years.
Farah Z blows her kisses to her university juniors Kaer Azami of Akademi Fantasia 2 and Dafi Ismail of Akademi Fantasia 5.
She wishes them all the best in their singing careers and their studies, and cannot wait to meet them if given a chance.
Farah Z relays the same message to lovely AF5 champion Mila Jirin, as well as AF5 contestants Shawal Ruslan, Shafiq Ramadzan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jafar, Zana Hanizan and Aizat Amdan.
And to their seniors Nana Mahazan (AF1), Akma Abdullah (AF3), Idayu Yaakob (AF3), Nik Aidil Zamri (AF3), Faizal Ramly (AF4), Diddy Muhid (AF4), Farhan Azizan (AF4) and Zila Seeron (AF4).
Farah Z thinks Farhan and Aizat have what it takes to be the likes of Aishah Ariffin and M Nasir in the near future, provided they work extra hard for their success.
She also prays that her Malaysian Idol contemporaries Sufiah Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), Nita Hamzah (Malaysian Idol 2), Xerra Zaimi (Malaysian Idol 2), Ashvin Nair (Malaysian Idol 2), Faizal Tahir (One In A Million), Awal Ashaari (One In A Million), Anny Shariff (One In A Million), Mimi Shamsuddin (One In A Million) and Aliya Abu Hassan (One In A Million) will excel in their singing and acting careers.
Farah Z advises Mila to be brave in facing all challenges that come her way, and is confident that the Penang girl will be a successful pop star in the years to come.
She is very proud of jazz singers Shayna Zaid and Noryn Aziz, who perform in Sufiah’s regular platform, the Alexis Bistro in Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, and is confident they will win more national music awards soon.
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Saudara-Saudari Memang Hebat - Farah Z Kepada Mila Dan Dafi
Jelitawan Farah Asyikin Zulkifli baru saja melancarkan album debutnya, dan amat berterima kasih kepada rakan artis realitinya dari Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million yang kuat menyokong kariernya sejak 2 tahun lalu.
Farah Z mengirim salam “muah” kepada juniornya di universiti Kaer Azami Akademi Fantasia 2 dan Dafi Ismail Akademi Fantasia 5.
Dia mendoakan kejayaan mereka dalam pelajaran dan nyanyian, dan berharap dapat berjumpa mereka.
Farah Z turut mengirim salam sayang kepada juara AF5 Mila Jirin, dan rakan AF5nya Shawal Ruslan, Shafiq Ramadzan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jafar, Zana Hanizan dan Aizat Amdan.
Serta senior mereka Nana Mahazan (AF1), Akma Abdullah (AF3), Idayu Yaakob (AF3), Nik Aidil Zamri (AF3), Faizal Ramly (AF4), Diddy Muhid (AF4), Farhan Azizan (AF4) dan Zila Seeron (AF4).
Katanya, Farhan dan Aizat boleh menjadi bintang sehebat Aishah Ariffin dan M Nasir jika berusaha dengan gigih.
Farah Z juga mendoakan kejayaan rakan artisnya dari 8TV Sufiah Noor (Malaysian Idol 1), Nita Hamzah (Malaysian Idol 2), Xerra Zaimi (Malaysian Idol 2), Ashvin Nair (Malaysian Idol 2), Faizal Tahir (One In A Million), Awal Ashaari (One In A Million), Anny Shariff (One In A Million), Mimi Shamsuddin (One In A Million) dan Aliya Abu Hassan (One In A Million) dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan mereka.
Farah Z menasihati Mila supaya sentiasa berani menghadapi cabaran dunia seni, dan amat yakin gadis Pulau Pinang itu akan menjadi bintang pop hebat di masa yang akan datang.
Dia turut berbangga dengan artis jazz baru Shayna Zaid dan Noryn Aziz, yang menyanyi di platform biasa Sufiah iaitu Alexis Bistro di Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, dan yakin Shayna dan Noryn akan terus memenangi anugerah seni kebangsaan.
Adam Is Immensely Talented & Handsome - RTM Star Izzi Taip
Handsome hip hopper Adam Mat Saman is a sweetheart and role model to many beautiful indigenous Sabahan starlets.
Izzi Taip, a Top 8 finalist of Stars Of RTM 2007, is one of them.
She says: “I’ve always admired him. He is immensely talented, naturally gifted in hip hop, well-mannered, and really handsome.
“Even if he has not won any contest, he is a trail-blazer for all young stars of Sabah.”
Izzi’s sentiments are shared by Rehana Yunus, the Stars Of RTM third winner for 2007.
Rehana says: “Adam is a gem of an entertainer and as a junior, I pray for his well-being always.”
Izzi is a Bajau from Kota Belud while Rehana is a Kedayan from Labuan.
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Adam Amat Berbakat & Kacak - Bintang RTM Izzi Taip
Penyanyi hip hop yang kacak Adam Mat Saman ialah “lelaki idaman” kepada ramai gadis jelita Sabah yang menjadi penyanyi baru.
Izzi Taip, seorang finalis Top 8 Bintang RTM 2007 ialah salah satu daripada mereka.
Katanya: “Saya selalu kagum dengan Adam. Dia amat berbakat, memiliki kehebatan semula jadi dalam hip hop, bersopan- santun, dan amat kacak.
“Walaupun tak pernah menang pertandingan di TV, dia adalah pelopor dalam kebangkitan artis Sabah masa kini.”
Pemenang tempat ketiga Bintang RTM 2007, Rehana Yunus, bersetuju dengan Izzi.
Katanya, Adam bagaikan permata di kalangan penyanyi baru, dan sebagai seorang junior, dia sentiasa mendoakan kejayaan dan kebahagiaan Adam.
Izi berketurunan Bajau dari Kota Belud manakala Rehana berketurunan Kedayan dari Labuan.
Tribute To Linda, Adam And Zamil From Stars Of RTM
Stars Of RTM (Radio Television Malaysia) is Malaysia’s oldest talent search contest.
Currently celebrating its 24th year, Stars Of RTM crowned its three winners for 2007 yesterday.
They are first-prize winner Rey Pagi of Tuaran, Sabah, second-prize winner Shahir Wahab of Klang, Selangor, and third-prize winner Rehana Yunus of Labuan.
Shahir is a fashion design graduate from the MARA University of Technology in Shah Alam, Selangor. One of his seniors is peach-tea-loving Fitri Zainal Abidin of Akademi Fantasia 2.
Champion Rey said he had been greatly inspired by two lovely ladies from his home state namely Marsha Londoh and Linda Nanuwil. Both have distant blood ties to him.
“They are trail-blazers and I pray that they will always excel in music and make full use of His gifts. I hope to meet you soon, Marsha and Linda,” he said.
Rey, like Marsha and Linda, is also a big fan of Jaclyn Victor whom he describes as a world class performer on par with American R&B female vocalists.
Shahir admires Zamil Idris a k a HOT Pussycat and one of his favourite songs is Marc Antony’s My Baby You, which is also loved by Zamil.
Rehana, or Han, is a good friend of lovely Ekin Rahman of Akademi Fantasia 3, and they are neighbours.
She has great respect for Adam Mat Saman, Nikki Palikat and Sabah’s top female vocalist Azharina Azhar, who was a previous Stars Of RTM winner.
Azharina is the cousin of Rydee Rahim of Malaysian Idol 1 and of Astro TV host Farish Aziz.
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Linda, Adam & Zamil Disanjungi Oleh Bintang RTM
Bintang RTM ialah pertandingan nyanyian tertua di Malaysia.
Ia kini berusia 24 tahun dan baru saja menobatkan 3 pemenang buat tahun 2007.
Mereka ialah pemenang pertama Rey Pagi dari Tuaran, Sabah, pemenang kedua Shahir Wahab dari Klang, Selangor, dan pemenang ketiga Rehana Yunus dari Labuan.
Shahir ialah graduan reka fesyen dari Universiti Teknologi MARA di Shah Alam, Selangor. Seniornya di universiti ialah peminum teh pic Fitri Zainal Abidin dari Akademi Fantasia 2.
Juara Rey berkata dia amat diilhamkan oleh dua gadis jelita yang merupakan saudara jauhnya iaitu Marsha Londoh dan Linda Nanuwil.
“Mereka adalah penyanyi yang mempelopori kebangkitan baru artis Sabah.
“Saya berdoa agar mereka sentiasa sihat, ceria dan tidak mensia-siakan anugerah Nya untuk memajukan bangsa dan negara.
“Saudari Marsha dan Linda, saya berharap dapat berjumpa saudari satu hari nanti,” katanya.
Rey, seperti Marsha dan Linda, turut meminati Jaclyn Victor yang disifatkannya sebagai penyanyi kelas dunia setanding dengan artis R&B wanita dari Amerika.
Shahir meminati Zamil Idris dan menyukai lagu kegemaran Zamil iaitu hit Marc Antony berjudul My Baby You.
Rehana, atau Han, ialah kawan baik jelitawan Ekin Rahman dari Akademi Fantasia 3, dan mereka adalah jiran.
Han juga amat menghormati dan menyayangi Adam Mat Saman, Nikki Palikat dan artis wanita Sabah yang paling popular iaitu bekas juara Bintang RTM Azharina Azhar.
Azharina ialah saudara bau bacang Rydee Rahim Malaysian Idol 1 dan hos Astro TV Farish Aziz.
Best Wishes Reality Idols - Salamiah & Atilia
Evergreen Malaysian singer Salamiah Hassan and her eldest child Raja Atilia Harun, who is an up-and-coming jazz singer, wish the reality show stars of Malaysian Idol, Akademi Fantasia, One In A Million and Mentor all the best in their careers.
They advise the reality stars to be disciplined in their crafts and enjoy what they are doing.
Salamiah and Atilia are distant kin of the sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Salamiah is sometimes called the Olivia Newton-John of Malaysia. She and Atilia are best known as the voices behind many Malaysian TV and cinema commercials.
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Salamiah Dan Atilia Kirim Salam Kepada Artis Realiti Malaysia
Penyanyi veteran yang sentiasa ayu Salamiah Hassan dan anak sulungnya Raja Atilia Harun, yang merupakan penyanyi jazz yang semakin popular, mengirim salam maju jaya kepada semua artis realiti dari Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol, One In A Million dan Mentor.
Mereka mendoakan kejayaan artis baru ini dalam karier masing-masing.
Mereka menasihati artis realiti supaya berdisiplin dalam kerjaya mereka serta bersikap serius dan benar-benar mencintai karier seni.
Salamiah dan Atilia adalah saudara bau bacang kepada Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Salamiah kekadang digelar Olivia Newton-John Malaysia. Salamiah dan Atilia adalah penyanyi latar untuk banyak iklan TV dan panggung wayang di Malaysia.
