Sunday, April 27, 2008

Happy Marriage, Khai - Mama Rina

Mama Rina aka Rina Halim hails from handsome Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi’s hometown Johor Baru.

She wishes Khai and his wife Rosma Sidik happiness and success in their careers and life, and prays for their well-being.

Mama Rina has been a lounge singer for 25 years in Klang, where she used to live, Petaling Jaya, where she currently lives, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru and Kuching.

She got married at 19 to Jamal Rahim, but the marriage ended in divorce after six years.

Mama Rina has a daughter, Nurdiana Jamal, 22, and two grandchildren Afrina Suhaidi, 2, and Aqilah Suhaidi, 1.

Nurdiana is married to Suhaidi Yeo.

Mama Rina, the third of six siblings, has a younger brother Fadzlin Halim, 43, who is a guitarist with his own band in Johor Baru.

She is a big fan of Anita Sarawak, Tina Turner and the late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.

“I get along very well my fellow AF6 pals, especially Saida Tarudin and Toi Baharom, and hardly feel out of place. I’m a grandma, but a young grandma always,” she says.

Rina would love to meet her AF seniors especially Khai, Rosma, Bob Usop, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Salima Habibi, Fatin Yahya, Haziq Rosebi and Mawi Ani. She wishes them all the best in life, and the same to Dina Nadzir, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Daniel Lee, Alif Satar, Sarah Raisuddin, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Azfar Ishak and Zaihanee Zainal Abidin.

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Salam Pengantin Baru, Khai - Mama Rina

Mama Rina aka Rina Halim adalah rakan sekampung pengantin baru kacak Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi di Johor Baru.

Beliau mengirim salam pengantin baru buat Khai dan isterinya Rosma Sidik serta mendoakan kejayaan dan kebahagiaan mereka berdua.

Mama Rina telah menjadi penyanyi kelab selama 25 tahun di Klang iaitu bekas tempat tinggalnya, Petaling Jaya iaitu tempat tinggalnya sekarang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru dan Kuching.

Beliau mendirikan rumah tangga tatkala berusia 19 tahun dengan Jamal Rahim, tetapi bercerai selepas 6 tahun.

Mama Rina mempunyai seorang anak, Nurdiana Jamal, 22, dan 2 orang cucu Afrina Suhaidi, 2, dan Aqilah Suhaidi, 1.

Nurdiana bersuamikan Suhaidi Yeo.

Mama Rina, anak ketiga daripada 6 beradik, juga mempunyai seorang adik Fadzlin Halim, 43, yang bermain gitar dalam bandnya sendiri di Johor Baru.

Beliau adalah peminat setia Anita Sarawak, Tina Turner dan mendiang penyanyi legenda Taiwan Teresa Teng.

“Tidak menjadi masalah bergaul dengan rakan AF6. Kawan rapat saya ialah Saida Tarudin dan Toi Baharom. Memang saya seorang nenek, tapi saya juga nenek yang muda dan ceria,” katanya.

Rina ingin berkenalan dengan seniornya di AF terutamanya Khai, Rosma, Bob Usop, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Salima Habibi, Fatin Yahya, Haziq Rosebi dan Mawi Ani. Beliau mendoakan kejayaan dan kebahagiaan mereka, serta Dina Nadzir, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Daniel Lee, Alif Satar, Sarah Raisuddin, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Azfar Ishak dan Zaihanee Zainal Abidin.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Ash & Jac Perform With Veteran Stars

Ashvin Nair is spending April on stage with top Malaysian comedienne Joanne Kam in her latest act Kam In Your Face at The Actors Studio, Kuala Lumpur, while Jaclyn Victor has just serenaded International Secretaries Week at the Holiday Villa Hotel in Subang Jaya, Selangor alongside veteran jazz queen Salamiah Hassan.

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Ash & Jac Buat Persembahan Dengan Artis Veteran

Ashvin Nair menghabiskan bulan April ini di atas pentas bersama pelawak popular negara Joanne Kam dalam persembahan berjudul Kam In Your Face di The Actors Studio, Kuala Lumpur, manakala Jaclyn Victor baru sahaja bergabung suara dengan ratu jazz veteran Salamiah Hassan dalam persembahan Minggu Setiausaha Antarabangsa di Holiday Villa Hotel, Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Eddie Or Riz, I'm Still Me

Idris Zaizizi is nicknamed the Alpha Male of Akademi Fantasia 6.

A versatile and experienced singer with a rebellious streak, he is a magnet for many a teenage Malaysian lass.

The former member of pop group Equal Star was known as Eddie prior to his joining AF6.

Riz believes in being honest about himself, even if others do not like it. This adds to his popular appeal.

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Eddie Atau Riz, Aku Tetap Aku

Idris Zaizizi digelar Lelaki Alfa di Akademi Fantasia 6.

Penyanyi versatil dan berpengalaman ini berjiwa rebel serta menjadi magnet kepada gadis remaja Malaysia.

Bekas ahli kumpulan Equal Star ini dikenali sebagai Eddie sebelum menyertai AF6.

Riz sentiasa jujur terhadap diri sendiri, walaupun sikapnya tidak disenangi segelintir orang. Ini membuatkannya amat popular.

Malisa & Ronny In NRG

Malisa Janudin and Ronny Hussein are now members of popular rock band NRG. Congrats to them!

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Malisa & Ronny Dalam NRG

Malisa Janudin dan Ronny Hussein kini ahli kumpulan rock popular NRG. Tahniah buat mereka.

Monday, April 21, 2008

UR Sweet 2, Dear Khai - Saida

Lovely Siti Norsaida Tarudin wishes Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi and his wife Rosma Sidik a happy marriage this April 26, 2008.

She prays for their well-being and success as a couple and as recording artistes and television personalities.

Saida describes Khai as a sweet gentleman and a sincere person.

Saida, 32, the elder sister of pop queen Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, is married to Ghazali Yahya, 39, and they have four children - Nisha, 11, Anas, 9, Khalid, 5, and Mashitah, 2.

Saida and Rosma are from Kuala Lipis and Kuantan in Pahang, respectively. Khai and Rosma are cousins.

Saida is the third of seven siblings. Siti Nurhaliza is the fifth child in her family.

Siti Nurhaliza has strongly supported Saida's participation in Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6) where she finished ninth.

Their younger sister Siti Saerah made it to the Top 20 of One In A Million Season One (OIAM1) in 2006.

Saida and her family also wish Intan Sarafina Yahya, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Anding Zaini, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Azfar Ishak, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Shahmeen Shah Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Syazwan Roslan, Nabil Ahmad Damanhuri, Khatijah Hassan, Fahmy Jaafar, Alynn Lajis, Dina Nadzir, Daniel Lee, Elliza Razak and Zahid Baharuddin all the best in their careers.

Saida's best friends in AF6 are Khairul Nizam (Toi) Baharom and Rina Halim. The trio are the "parents" of AF6.

Toi has 2 sons and Rina has a daughter and 2 grandchildren.

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Khai Jejaka Comel & Sopan - Saida

Jelitawan Siti Norsaida Tarudin mengirim salam tahniah buat Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi dan isterinya Rosma Sidik yang akan bernikah pada April 26, 2008.

Beliau mendoakan kebahagiaan pasangan suami isteri itu serta kejayaan mereka sebagai artis rakaman dan personaliti TV.

Beliau juga menyifatkan Khai seorang jejaka yang comel dan berbudi bahasa.

Saida, 32, ialah kakak kepada ratu pop negara Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. Beliau mendirikan rumah tangga dengan Ghazali Yahya dan dikurniakan empat orang cahaya mata - Nisha, 11, Anas, 9, Khalid, 5, dan Mashitah, 2.

Saida berasal dari Kuala Lipis di Pahang dan Rosma pula berasal dari Kuantan di Pahang. Khai dan Rosma adalah saudara bau bacang.

Saida ialah anak ketiga dari tujuh beradik. Siti Nurhaliza ialah anak kelima.

Siti Nurhaliza amat menyokong kemunculan Saida dalam Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6). Saida mendapat tempat kesembilan dalam AF6.

Adik mereka Siti Saerah mendapat tempat dalam Top 20 One In A Million Musim Satu (OIAM1) dalam tahun 2006.

Saida dan keluarganya mengirim salam maju jaya buat Intan Sarafina Yahya, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Anding Zaini, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Azfar Ishak, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Shahmeen Shah Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Syazwan Roslan, Nabil Ahmad Damanhuri, Khatijah Hassan, Fahmy Jaafar, Alynn Lajis, Dina Nadzir, Daniel Lee, Elliza Razak dan Zahid Baharuddin dalam karier masing-masing.

Kawan baik Saida di AF6 ialah Khairul Nizam (Toi) Baharom dan Rina Halim. Mereka bertiga ialah "ibu bapa" di AF6.

Toi ada 2 orang anak lelaki manakala Rina ada seorang anak perempuan dan 2 orang cucu.

Terengganu Superman On A Winning Streak

Congratulations, Faizal Tahir, Superman of Terengganu.

Faizal has won Best New Male Artiste and Most Popular Male Artiste at the Music Planet Awards (APM) 2008 held in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, on April 20, 2008.

Farah Asyikin Zulkifli won the Best New Female Artiste.

Rich Gimbang and his band Estranged won Most Popular Song (Itu Kamu) and Most Popular Group.

APM is an annual regional music awards show that honours entertainers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Superman Terengganu Terus Menang

Tahniah, Faizal Tahir, Superman Terengganu.

Faizal telah muncul sebagai Artis Lelaki Baru Terbaik dan Artis Lelaki Paling Popular dalam Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) 2008 yang berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC), Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, pada April 20, 2008.

Farah Asyikin Zulkifli telah menjadi Artis Wanita Baru Terbaik.

Rich Gimbang dan bandnya Estranged telah memenangi anugerah Lagu Paling Popular (Itu Kamu) dan Kumpulan Paling Popular.

APM ialah anugerah muzik tahunan untuk artis Singapura, Malaysia dan Indonesia.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Salima, Haziq & Fatin Congratulate Khai & Rosma

Salima Habibi, Fatin Yahya and Haziq Rosebi congratulate Khai Wahi and Rosma Sidik on their coming marriage.

Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Elliza Razak, Zahid Baharuddin, Dina Nadzir and Intan Sarafina do the same.

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Salima, Haziq & Fatin Ucap Tahniah Buat Khai & Rosma

Salima Habibi, Fatin Yahya dan Haziq Rosebi mengirim salam tahniah kepada pasangan pengantin baru Khai Wahi dan Rosma Sidik.

Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Elliza Razak, Zahid Baharuddin, Dina Nadzir dan Intan Sarafina turut mengirim salam buat Khai dan Rosma.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Khai Competes With Bob For Ikon Malaysia

Khai Wahi ties the knot with his cousin Rosma Sidik on April 26, 2008.

Following this, he will be back to work preparing for Ikon Malaysia’s second season, where he will be up against his wife’s chum Bob Usop, as well as Mila Jirin and Faizal Ramly, his Akademi Fantasia juniors.

Ikon Malaysia is an Astro TV singing contest that showcases Malaysia’s most iconic new singers. It culminates in Ikon Asean, which brings together the winners of Ikon Malaysia, Ikon Philippines and Ikon Indonesia.

Jaclyn Victor is the reigning Ikon Malaysia while Vina Morales of the Philippines is the reigning Ikon Asean.

Meanwhile, Rosma is now a TV host on Astro, in the footsteps of Akademi Fantasia stars Azizi Mohamad, Adi Fashla Juraimi, Sahri Sarip, Burn Thevandran, Nana Mahazan, Bob, Fitri Zainal Abidin, Anding Zaini, Farah Anuar and Reza Mohamad.

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Khai Bersaing Dengan Bob Untuk Ikon Malaysia.

Khai Wahi akan berkahwin dengan saudara bau bacangnya Rosma Sidik pada April 26, 2008.

Selepas itu, beliau akan kembali ke studio Astro TV untuk musim kedua Ikon Malaysia, di mana beliau akan bersaing dengan sahabat karib isterinya Bob Usop, selain Mila Jirin dan Faizal Ramly, juniornya di Akademi Fantasia.

Ikon Malaysia ialah pertandingan nyanyian Astro TV yang memperkenalkan penyanyi baru Malaysia yang ikonik. Ia akan berakhir dengan Ikon Asean yang menyatukan pemenang Ikon Malaysia, Ikon Filipina dan Ikon Indonesia.

Jaclyn Victor ialah juara musim pertama Ikon Malaysia dan Vina Morales dari Filipina ialah juara musim pertama Ikon Asean.

Sementara itu, Rosma kini bergelar hos TV di Astro, seperti rakannya di Akademi Fantasia Azizi Mohamad, Adi Fashla Juraimi, Sahri Sarip, Burn Thevandran, Nana Mahazan, Bob, Fitri Zainal Abidin, Anding Zaini, Farah Anuar dan Reza Mohamad.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Lime Juice Cat Joins Era FM

Lime Juice Cat Adi Fashla Juraimi is now a DJ with Astro TV's radio station Era FM. He joined the station last month after spending 4 years in Era's sister station X-Fresh FM.

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Adi Fashla Sertai Era FM

Adi Fashla Juraimi, Si Kucing Jus Limau Nipis, kini DJ di stesen radio Astro TV Era FM. Beliau menyertai Era bulan lalu. Adi Fashla dahulunya DJ di satu lagi stesen Astro TV iaitu X-Fresh FM.

Sweet Saida Rocks - Khai

Khairul Nizam Wahi thinks Saida Tarudin is a supermum.

While she is not as good a singer as her iconic younger sister Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, Khai believes Saida is capable of making a name in showbusiness once Akademi Fantasia 6 is over.

He says she reflects a balance of old and new Malaysia - while she is a strong upholder of indigenous Malaysian traditions and arts, she is open-minded and modern in her outlook of life.

"It's so good to have her in the AF family. She's beautiful," he says.

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Saida Manis Dan Memang Rock - Khai

Khairul Nizam Wahi menyifatkan Saida Tarudin sebagai Ibu Super.

Walaupun Saida bukan penyanyi hebat macam adiknya ratu pop Malaysia Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, Khai percaya Saida mampu menjadi artis popular setelah keluar dari Akademi Fantasia 6 nanti.

Katanya, Saida adalah contoh wanita Malaysia yang mengimbangkan tradisi dan kemodenan - beliau amat patuh kepada adat-resam dan seni tradisi masyarakat Melayu Malaysia, tetapi berfikiran progresif, liberal dan moden.

"Amat tepat Saida menjadi ahli Keluarga AF. Beliau amat jelita, di dalam dan luar," katanya.

Darling, U R The Man - Nana 2 Kaer

Lovely Nana Mahazan is very proud of her close pal Kaer Azami.

His hit song Izin Ku Pergi is a chart-topper and has been nominated for Best Song at the coming Malaysian Music Awards (AIM).

The song won Best Ballad at the TV3 Music Awards (AJL) early this year.

Kaer is also up for Best New Artiste in AIM.

Nana is also proud of Faizal Tahir, who is competing with Kaer for Best New Artiste. Faizal is also up for 5 other awards including Best Rock Album.

Fara Fauzana, Faizal’s GangStarz co-host, also wishes the best for Faizal and Kaer in AIM which takes place in May.

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Sayang, U Paling Best Lah - Nana Kepada Kaer

Jelitawan Nana Mahazan amat berbangga dengan pencapaian kawan karibnya Kaer Azami.

Lagu hit Kaer berjudul Izin Ku Pergi amat popular di carta muzik Malaysia dan mendapat nominasi untuk Lagu Terbaik di Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) bulan depan.

Lagu itu telah memenangi Balada Terbaik dalam Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) TV3 awal tahun ini.

Kaer juga dinominasi untuk Artis Baru Terbaik di AIM.

Nana turut berbangga dengan pencapaian Faizal Tahir yang bersaing dengan Kaer untuk merebut gelaran Artis Baru Terbaik. Faizal turut bertanding dalam 5 kategori anugerah lain di AIM, termasuk Album Rock Terbaik.

Fara Fauzana, rakan hos Faizal Tahir di GangStarz turut mendoakan kejayaan Faizal dan Kaer di AIM.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Khai - Go Misha, Go

Khairul Nizam (Khai) Wahi prays that Misha Omar, the Malaysian Kelly Clarkson, will continue her winning ways as a Malaysian pop star. He hopes the singing sensation will win more music awards locally and regionally in the years to come.

Khai also praises Misha’s acting talent. Misha, from Kota Baru, Kelantan, has appeared in several Malaysian films. She is a dear friend of Khai and Zahid Baharuddin, and has sung the hit song Cinta (Love) with Jaclyn Victor.

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Teruskan Perjuangan, Saudari Misha Omar - Khai

Khairul Nizam Wahi (Khai) berdoa agar penyanyi yang digelar Kelly Clarkson Malaysia, Misha Omar, akan terus menjadi artis sensasi negara dan memenangi anugerah muzik di dalam dan luar negara.

Khai juga memuji bakat lakonan Misha, penyanyi kelahiran Kota Baru, Kelantan. Misha adalah kawan baik Khai dan Zahid Baharuddin dan juga pasangan duet Jaclyn Victor dalam lagu hit Cinta.

Faizal Tahir Returns To Host GangStarz

Handsome Faizal Tahir returns to host regional talent search show GangStarz, a TV3 production.

He is joined by Nana Mahazan and Kaer Azami’s chum, popular TV3 DJ Fara Fauzana Fadzil.

Faizal first hosted GangStarz when the show began last year. His first co-host was Fara’s pal Putri Anne Razalli, another TV3 DJ.

TV3’s radio station is Hot FM.

GangStarz sees 12 new pop groups from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand compete for a grand prize of RM100,000.

GangStarz begins on April 27 and runs for 13 weeks.

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Faizal Tahir Kembali Menghos GangStarz

Jejaka tampan Faizal Tahir kembali menghos GangStarz, pertandingan nyanyian TV3 yang menggabungkan 12 kumpulan pop baru dari Malaysia, Singapura, Indonesia, Filipina dan Thailand.

Beliau akan menghoskan musim kedua GangStarz bersama penyampai stesen radio TV3 Hot FM yang popular Fara Fauzana Fadzil, kawan karib Nana Mahazan dan Kaer Azami.

Di musim pertama GangStarz tahun lalu, Faizal menjadi hos bersama rakan kerja Fara, penyampai Hot FM Putri Anne Razalli.

Pemenang GangStarz akan menerima wang tunai RM100,000.

GangStarz akan bermula pada April 27 dan berlangsung selama 13 minggu.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Jaclyn Will Stick To Singing

Jaclyn Victor says she is not confident of acting and will stick to singing.

She was scheduled to star alongside legendary soul singer David Arumugam in a film this year.

“Sorry, folks. It’s just the mike for me,” she says.

Jaclyn is busy working on her third album.

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Jaclyn Tak Akan Berlakon. Menyanyi Sahaja.

Jaclyn Victor berkata beliau tidak berminat berlakon dan akan memberi fokus kepada bidang nyanyian sahaja.

Jaclyn dijadualkan berlakon dengan penyanyi soul legenda David Arumugam dalam satu filem baru akhir tahun ini tetapi menolak.

“Sorry, saudara-saudari. Saya mahu nyanyi sahaja buat masa ini,” kata Jaclyn yang sedang giat menyiapkan album ketiganya.

Khai To Toi - You’ve Done Us Proud, All The Best

Khairul Nizam Wahi is happy that Khairul Nizam (Toi) Baharom has made it to the Top 10 of Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6). Both of them are from Johor Baru.

Khai regards Toi as an extremely talented person. Toi is a world class angklung (Malaysian percussion instrument made from bamboo) player who did the country proud in the International Performing Arts Festival 2005 in the US.

Toi was part of the winning Malaysian contingent which also included singer Dina Nadzir, another native of Johor Baru.

Khai is also happy that Siti Norsaida Tarudin and Rina Halim are in AF6. He considers Toi, Saida and Rina as the “uncle and aunts” of the AF singers who are junior to them.

“AF unites Malaysians regardless of age and status in society,” he says.

Khai says age is no barrier for Toi, Saida and Rina to win AF6.

“Malaysians are now good at picking winners. Whoever has talent, a good package and the X-factor can win AF,” he says.

Khai congratulates Dina Nadzir for recently winning Best Performance in the Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) Music Awards or Hitz 1.

He prays for the success and well-being of Daniel Lee, Asmawi (Mawi) Ani, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Azfar Ishak, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Salima Habibi, Rosma Sidik (his fiancee) and Bob Usop in their respective acting and singing careers.

Meanwhile, Badrul Baharom, Toi’s elder brother, prays for the well-being of Khai and his fiancee Rosma and wishes them success and happiness in their careers and family life.

Toi is the proud father of two sons namely Billy, 4, and Ryan, 1.

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Saudara Mengharumkan Nama Negara. Syabas - Khai Kepada Toi.

Khairul Nizam Wahi berasa gembira melihat Khairul Nizam (Toi) Baharom melayakkan diri ke Top 10 Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6). Mereka berdua adalah anak jati Johor Baru.

Khai menyifatkan Toi sebagai seorang insan seni yang amat berbakat. Toi adalah pemain angklung bertaraf dunia yang telah mengharumkan nama Malaysia di Pertandingan Seni Persembahan Antarabangsa 2005 yang berlangsung di Amerika Syarikat.

Toi adalah ahli kontijen Malaysia dalam pertandingan yang turut disertai oleh Dina Nadzir, rakan sekampung Khai dan Toi dari Johor Baru. Kontijen Malaysia telah memenangi pertandingan itu.

Khai turut berasa bangga dengan kehadiran Siti Norsaida Tarudin dan Rina Halim dalam AF6. Dia menyifatkan Toi, Saida dan Rina sebagai “ibu bapa saudara” kepada semua penyanyi AF yang junior daripada mereka.

“AF amat berjasa menyatupadukan orang Malaysia dari segenap umur dan lapisan masyarakat,” katanya.

Khai berkata umur tidak akan menghalang Toi, Saida ataupun Rina daripada memenangi AF6.

“Rakyat Malaysia kini sudah pandai memilih calon juara. Sesiapa yang memiliki bakat, pakej dan X-factor mampu merangkul gelaran juara AF,” katanya.

Khai mengirim salam tahniah kepada Dina Nadzir yang memenangi anugerah Persembahan Terbaik dalam Anugerah Muzik Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Hitz 1 baru-baru ini.

Dia turut mendoakan kejayaan Daniel Lee, Asmawi (Mawi) Ani, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Azfar Ishak, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Lokman Mutalip, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Salima Habibi, Rosma Sidik (bakal isterinya) dan Bob Usop dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan masing-masing.

Sementara itu, Badrul Baharom, abang Toi, mendoakan kejayaan Khai dan tunangnya Rosma dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan masing-masing. Badrol mengirim salam tahniah kepada bakal suami isteri itu.

Toi sendiri adalah bapa kepada dua orang anak iaitu Billy, 4, dan Ryan, 1.

Faizal Tahir’s A Brother Figure To Me - Faisal Abdullah

Faisal Abdullah admires Faizal Tahir for his creativity, wisdom and showmanship.

He recently met the rocker from Terengganu and Faizal advised him to be serious and passionate about a musical career.

“Faizal Tahir is a deeply religious family man despite his image as a rebellious rocker,” he says. “He advised we Akademi Fantasia 6 singers to work hard and be serious about our singing or acting careers.”

Faisal, who was born in Kuala Lumpur, but originates from Alor Star in Kedah, finished 10th in AF6.

AF6 is his first major singing contest. He used to sing spiritual songs in a Nasyid group which also had Faizal Tahir’s younger brother Anas as a member.

Faisal recently met up with his seniors Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Dafi Ismail and Mila Jirin.

He shares a common interest in spiritual music with Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi and Aswad Jaafar. And like Faizal Ramly, Faizal Tahir, Aswad Jaafar and Aizat Amdan, he loves Malay rock music.

Faisal wishes the above singers as well as Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Xerra Zaimi, Nita Hamzah, Anny Shariff, Alia Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Tiara Hassan, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Iz Sulaini, Awal Ashaari, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri and Diddy Muhid all the best in their singing and acting careers.

Meanwhile, Shafiq Ramadzan wishes Faisal, Riz Zaizizi, Nubhan Ahamad, Naim Salmi, Alif Razali, Lufya Omar, Yana Omar, Ika Rahim and Nadia Hasnan all the best in their careers.

He also wishes Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Aswad, Farhan, Zila, Kaer, Nana, Sufiah, Akma, Idayu, Farah Asyikin, Xerra, Nita, Anny, Mimi, Alia, Tiara, Rina, Shila, Zana, Iz, Awal, Ashvin, Aidil and Diddy the same.

Shafiq, Faizal Tahir and Faisal Abdullah also congratulate Mila and Dafi for winning Popular Female and Male Newcomer respectively in the recent Berita Harian Popular Stars Awards 2007.

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Faizal Tahir Abang Long Kepada Saya - Faisal Abdullah

Faisal Abdullah meminati Faizal Tahir yang disifatkannya kreatif, bijaksana lagi pandai menghiburkan peminat.

Faisal baru-baru ini berjumpa dengan penyanyi rock dari Terengganu itu dan Faizal menasihati Faisal agar serius dan komited dalam usaha menjadi penyanyi atau pelakon yang berjaya.

“Faizal Tahir seorang yang kuat beragama dan amat rapat dengan isteri dan anak, walaupun memiliki imej rocker yang sensasi,” katanya. “Beliau menasihati penyanyi-penyanyi Akademi Fantasia 6 agar rajin berusaha dan sentiasa serius dalam karier nyanyian atau lakonan.”

Faisal, yang lahir di Kuala Lumpur, tetapi berasal dari Alor Star di Kedah, mendapat tempat ke-10 di AF6.

AF6 ialah pertandingan nyanyian utama Faisal yang pertama. Dia pernah menjadi penyanyi nasyid dalam sebuah kumpulan yang dianggotai oleh adik Faizal Tahir iaitu Anas.

Faisal baru-baru ini berkenalan dengan seniornya Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Farhan Azizan, Zila Seeron, Dafi Ismail dan Mila Jirin.

Dia berkongsi minat lagu nasyid dengan Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi dan Aswad Jaafar. Dan seperti Faizal Ramly, Faizal Tahir, Aswad Jaafar dan Aizat Amdan, dia meminati lagu rock Melayu.

Faisal mendoakan kejayaan penyanyi di atas serta Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Xerra Zaimi, Nita Hamzah, Anny Shariff, Alia Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Tiara Hassan, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Zana Hanizan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Iz Sulaini, Awal Ashaari, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri dan Diddy Muhid dalam karier lakonan dan nyanyian masing-masing.

Sementara itu, Shafiq Ramadzan mengirim salam maju jaya buat Faisal, Riz Zaizizi, Nubhan Ahamad, Naim Salmi, Alif Razali, Lufya Omar, Yana Omar, Ika Rahim dan Nadia Hasnan dalam karier masing-masing.

Dia turut mendoakan kejayaan Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Aswad, Farhan, Zila, Kaer, Nana, Sufiah, Akma, Idayu, Farah Asyikin, Xerra, Nita, Anny, Mimi, Alia, Tiara, Rina, Shila, Zana, Iz, Awal, Ashvin, Aidil dan Diddy.

Shafiq, Faizal Tahir dan Faisal Abdullah turut mengirim salam tahniah buat Mila dan Dafi yang memenangi anugerah Penghibur Wanita Baru Popular dan Penghibur Lelaki Baru Popular dalam Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2007.

Nadia Hasnan Admires Mila Jirin

Adorable Nadia Hasnan, who is a crowd favourite to win Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6) is a fan of Mila Jirin. Nadia hails from Taiping in Perak but was born in Kuala Lumpur.

Nadia, like her close friend Ika Rahim of George Town, Penang, also adores Dafi Ismail, and congratulates his father Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob on his recent appointment as Youth and Sports Minister of Malaysia.

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Nadia Hasnan Kagumi Mila Jirin

Nadia Hasnan yang comel adalah calon popular untuk memenangi Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6). Dia adalah peminat setia Mila Jirin. Nadia yang lahir di Kuala Lumpur berasal dari Taiping di Perak.

Seperti kawan rapatnya Ika Rahim dari George Town, Pulau Pinang, Nadia turut menghormati Dafi Ismail, dan mengirim salam tahniah buat ayahanda Dafi iaitu Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob yang baru dilantik menjadi Menteri Belia dan Sukan Malaysia.

Alif Razali Is The Late Azman Ahmad’s Nephew

Handsome Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6) singer Alif Razali is the nephew of the late Azman Ahmad, Mr Universe Zainal Alam Kadir’s old friend from The New Straits Times.

All the best, Alif. Do your late uncle proud.

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Alif Razali Anak Saudara Azman Ahmad

Si kacak comel Akademi Fantasia 6 (AF6) Alif Razali ialah anak saudara kepada Allahyarham Azman Ahmad, kawan karib Mr Universe Zainal Alam Kadir dan bekas penulis hiburan The New Straits Times.

Semoga berjaya, Alif. Buatlah yang terbaik demi arwah pakcik Azman.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

So Sorry, Riz!

Riz Zaizizi’s parents recently divorced. So sorry, Riz. Whatever it is, do your parents proud, boy!

Riz was a member of pop group Equal Star which took part in regional talent search GangStarz’ first season last year. Produced by TV3, the show was hosted by an idol of Riz, Faizal Tahir.

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Maaf, Riz!

Ibu bapa Riz Zaizizi bercerai tak lama dahulu. Maaf, Riz. Apa-apa pun, buatkan yang terbaik di Akademi Fantasia (AF) untuk menggembirakan ibu bapa mu, adik!

Riz adalah bekas anggota kumpulan Equal Star yang melibatkan diri dalam Musim 1 pertandingan nyanyian Asia Tenggara terbitan TV3 berjudul GangStarz tahun lalu. GangStarz dihoskan oleh seorang penyanyi yang amat diminati Riz ialtu Faizal Tahir.

Monday, April 07, 2008

Ramli MS - Mr No-Nonsense Of AF2 & 6

Hello! I’m Ramli MS, better known as the Principal of Akademi Fantasia Seasons 2 and 6.
I’m also known as Mr No-Nonsense and Malaysia’s answer to Simon Cowell.
You need not fear me UNLESS you are undisciplined and not serious in becoming a successful singer or musician.

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Abang Ramli MS - Pengetua No-Nonsense AF2 & 6

Hello! Saya Ramli MS, pengetua AF2 & 6.
Saya juga dikenali sebagai Mr No-Nonsense dan Simon Cowell Malaysia.
Anda tidak perlu takutkan saya, KECUALI jikalau anda seorang yang tak berdisiplin dan tidak serius menimba ilmu sebagai pemuzik ataupun penyanyi.

Lufya & Naim @ Astro TV

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Lufya Omar & Naim Salmi.

Awal’s Kid Brother? I Don’t Mind At All - Naim

Naim Salmi of AF6 is sometimes described as a kid brother of Awal Ashaari.

They are not related, as Awal is from Kuala Lumpur while Naim is from Batu Gajah in Perak (he was born in Gerik, Perak).

But they have somewhat similar facial features. Besides, both are very tall.

“I don’t mind being mistaken as Awal’s kid brother. He’s a great host and actor, and a reality show contestant who made it big despite not winning,” Naim says.

He wishes Awal all the best in his acting and hosting career, and conveys the same to their fellow reality stars Diddy Muhid, Farhan Azizan, Nita Hamzah, Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri, Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Iz Sulaini, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Tiara Hassan, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Zila Seeron, Zana Hanizan, Aizat Amdan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli and Xerra Zaimi.

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Adik Awal? Tak Apa Lah - Naim

Naim Salmi AF6 kekadang digelar “adik” Awal Ashaari.

Mereka bukan adik beradik, sebab Awal adalah anak jati Kuala Lumpur manakala Naim pula berasal dari Batu Gajah di Perak (lahir di Gerik, Perak).

Walau bagaimanapun terdapat persamaan antara raut wajah dan ketinggian Awal dan Naim.

“Tak apa lah. Awal ni memang aktor dan hos yang bagus. Dia seorang kontestan rancangan realiti yang berjaya menjadi personaliti TV terkenal walaupun tidak memenangi Malaysian Idol 1,” kata Naim.

Naim mengirim salam maju jaya kepada Awal serta rakan realiti mereka seperti Diddy Muhid, Farhan Azizan, Nita Hamzah, Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri, Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Iz Sulaini, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Tiara Hassan, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Zila Seeron, Zana Hanizan, Aizat Amdan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli dan Xerra Zaimi.

Lufya - Second Time Lucky

Lovely Johor lass Lufya Omar is an ex-Malaysian Idol 1 contestant who failed to enter its Top 12 in 2004.

Criticised harshly by acerbic judge Paul Moss, Lufya decided to stay away from singing contests for 4 years and participated in beauty contest Bintang Pantene (Stars of Pantene) hosted by national pop queen Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin.

(Pantene is a popular shampoo brand from the United States)

Lufya, who has the height and looks of a model, made it to the Top 5 of the beauty contest produced by TV3 last year.

Early this year Lufya returned to singing and joined Akademi Fantasia Season 6 (AF6) together with Siti Nurhaliza’s elder sister Saida Tarudin.

Lufya made it to the Top 14 of AF6 and finished 12th.

“I’ll continue to take vocal classes from the AF instructors to improve my singing. I’ll also try hosting and acting on the small screen,” she says.

Lufya is the niece of popular actress Betty Banafe. She hails from Johor Baru and is a good friend of Dina Nadzir, Fatin Yahya, Farhan Azizan, Diddy Muhid, Awal Ashaari and Nita Hamzah.

She is happy to be part of the AF Family and describes the reality show as a nation-builder which unites young Malaysians across geographical and ethnic boundaries.

Lufya says her failure to win AF6 will not hinder her ambition to become a respected artiste.

She is inspired by her fellow Johorean Nana Mahazan, who did not win AF1 but is today a popular DJ with Astro TV’s radio station Era FM.

Lufya sends her best wishes to all AF, Malaysian Idol and One In A Million stars especially Diddy, Farhan, Awal, Nita, Dina, Fatin, Nana, Kaer Azami, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri, Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Iz Sulaini, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Tiara Hassan, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Zila Seeron, Zana Hanizan, Aizat Amdan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Khairul Nizam Wahi, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Rosma Sidik, Haziq Rosebi, Salima Habibi, Asmawi Ani, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Andrew Tan, Zarina Zainoordin, Edlin Rahim, Liza Ismail, Nija Tahar, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Daniel Lee, Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Azfar Ishak, Lokman Mutalip, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Xerra Zaimi, Farah Anuar, Saiful Bakeri, Nurul Hamid, Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty, Amy Azlan, Amylea Azizan, Atie Abu Bakar, Azza Suaymi, Amirul Ghazali, Rizal Ayub, Adam Alli Kawi and Shahron Hussein.

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Lufya - Berjaya Dalam Cubaan Kedua

Jelitawan dari Johor Baru Lufya Omar adalah bekas peserta Malaysian Idol 1 yang gagal melayakkan diri ke Top 12 rancangan nyanyian realiti itu pada tahun 2004.

Setelah dikritik hebat oleh hakim garang Paul Moss, Lufya berehat dari pertandingan nyanyian selama 4 tahun dan menceburkan diri dalam pertandingan ratu cantik Bintang Pantene yang dipersembahkan oleh ratu pop negara Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin.

(Pantene ialah jenama syampu terkenal dari Amerika Syarikat)

Lufya yang memiliki ketinggian dan kecantikan seorang model telah berjaya melayakkan diri ke Top 5 dalam pertandingan ratu cantik terbitan TV3 itu tahun lalu.

Pada awal tahun ini Lufya kembali beraksi dalam pertandingan nyanyian realiti dengan menyertai Akademi Fantasia Musim 6 (AF6) bersama-sama kakak Siti Nurhaliza iaitu Saida Tarudin.

Beliau telah melayakkan diri ke Top 14 AF6 dan mendapat tempat ke-12.

“Saya akan terus belajar memperbaiki mutu nyanyian dengan bantuan tenaga pengajar AF. Saya juga akan cuba menjadi hos TV dan pelakon,” katanya.

Lufya adalah anak saudara pelakon terkenal Betty Banafe. Beliau yang berasal dari Johor Baru juga berkawan baik dengan Dina Nadzir, Fatin Yahya, Farhan Azizan, Diddy Muhid, Awal Ashaari dan Nita Hamzah.

Beliau berasa gembira menjadi sebahagian Famili AF dan menyifatkan rancangan terbitan Astro itu amat berjasa menyatupadukan masyarakat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum.

Lufya berkata kegagalannya memenangi AF6 tidak akan menjadi penghalang untuknya mencapai cita-cita bergelar artis baru harapan negara.

Beliau mengambil iktibar dari pengalaman rakan senegerinya Nana Mahazan, yang gagal memenangi AF1 tetapi kini amat popular sebagai penyampai stesen radio Astro TV iaitu Era FM.

Lufya mengirim salam tahniah buat semua rakannya di AF, Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million terutamanya Diddy, Farhan, Awal, Nita, Dina, Fatin, Nana, Kaer Azami, Sufiah Noor, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Aidil Zamri, Faizal Tahir, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Iz Sulaini, Rina Azahar, Shila Amir Amzah, Tiara Hassan, Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail, Zila Seeron, Zana Hanizan, Aizat Amdan, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Khairul Nizam Wahi, Intan Sarafina Yahya, Bob Usop, Reza Mohamad, Rosma Sidik, Haziq Rosebi, Salima Habibi, Asmawi Ani, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Andrew Tan, Zarina Zainoordin, Edlin Rahim, Liza Ismail, Nija Tahar, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Daniel Lee, Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Azfar Ishak, Lokman Mutalip, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff, Mimi Shamsuddin, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Xerra Zaimi, Farah Anuar, Saiful Bakeri, Nurul Hamid, Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty, Amy Azlan, Amylea Azizan, Atie Abu Bakar, Azza Suaymi, Amirul Ghazali, Rizal Ayub, Adam Alli Kawi dan Shahron Hussein.

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Mawi Is South Korea Tourism Ambassador

Congratulations to Asmawi (Mawi) Ani aka Mr World, the first Malaysian to be tourism ambassador for South Korea.

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Mawi Duta Pelancongan Korea Selatan

Syabas Asmawi (Mawi) Ani. Mr World kini duta pelancongan Korea Selatan yang pertama dari Malaysia.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Nemo’s American Idols Of The Year

Meow! This is Nemo again. A brief description of my American Idol gang this year.

David Archuleta - David can be anything, pretty or ugly. He’s a faithful member of Kelly Clarkson’s circle.

David Cook - David Cook shares Archuleta’s powers and his circle.

Jason Castro - Jason is a team mate of Cook and Archuleta, who shares their powers.

Michael Johns - This handsome Australian, Kelly’s team mate, is the next Wolverine.

Chikezie Ezie - He can be all the snakes of the world, not unlike Malaysian actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan aka Quizmaster.

Brooke White - This beauty shares the powers and circle of Carrie Underwood.

Carly Smithson - Carly, of Ireland, is not unlike Brooke, a member of Carrie’s circle who possesses similar powers as the country queen.

Kristy Cook - Kristy, a close pal of Carrie and Kelly, shares their circle and powers.

Ramiele Malubay - Ramiele, from the Philippines, shares the powers and circle of Vonzell Solomon and Nadia Turner.

Syesha Mercado - Syesha shares the powers and circle of Ramiele, Vonzell and Nadia.

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Ahli Geng Nemo Dari American Idol Tahun Ini

Meow! Ini Nemo lagi. Berikut ialah deskripsi ringkas ahli geng saya dari American Idol 7.

David Archuleta - David mampu menjadi apa-apa sahaja, yang cantik mahupun hodoh. Dia adalah ahli bulatan Kelly Clarkson.

David Cook - David Cook memiliki kuasa yang sama dengan David Archuleta dan juga ahli kumpulan Kelly Clarkson.

Jason Castro - Kuasanya sama dengan Cook dan Archuleta, dan beliau juga adalah ahli kumpulan Kelly Clarkson.

Michael Johns - Jejaka tampan dari Australia ini adalah Wolverine kedua. Beliau juga ahli kumpulan Kelly Clarkson.

Chikezie Ezie - Kuasanya ialah menjadi semua ular di dunia. Beliau memiliki kuasa yang sama dengan aktor terkenal Malaysia Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan atau Quizmaster.

Brooke White - Jelitawan ini memiliki kuasa yang sama dengan Carrie Underwood dan beliau adalah ahli kumpulan Carrie.

Carly Smithson - Carly, dari Ireland, berkongsi kuasa dengan Brooke serta menjadi ahli kumpulannya.

Kristy Cook - Kristy adalah kawan rapat Carrie dan Kelly. Beliau berkongsi kuasa dengan mereka.

Ramiele Malubay - Ramiele, dari Filipina, berkongsi kuasa dengan Vonzell Solomon dan Nadia Turner, serta menjadi ahli kumpulan mereka.

Syesha Mercado - Syesha berkongsi kuasa dengan Ramiele, serta menjadi ahli kumpulan Vonzell dan Nadia.

American Idol Season 7’s Pick - By Nemo

Meow! This is Nemo again.

I welcome the following American Idol Season 7 stars into my Fellowship.

David Archuleta.
David Cook.
Jason Castro.
Michael Johns.
Chikezie Ezie.
Brooke White.
Carly Smithson.
Kristy Cook.
Ramiele Malubay.
Syesha Mercado.

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Pilihan Nemo Di American Idol Musim 7

Meow! Nemo datang lagi.

Saya mengalu-alukan kehadiran artis American Idol 7 di atas dalam Kekawan Idola.