Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Lotter Edin & His Family Band

Cutesy Lotter Edin is currently performing with his family band The Divine Masters.

The band was formed in 2007 and also comprises his brothers Lister, 27, Luther, 24, and Lyell, 18.

Lister and Lotter, 26, are the guitarists while Luther is the drummer and Lyell is the bassist.

The Divine Masters has just come up with its first album Easy To Understand, containing Malay, English and Kadazandusun songs.

Lotter and family convey their best wishes to Esther Chin, Simon Christopher and Claudia Geres in One In A Million 3 and Akademi Fantasia 7, and wish Jaclyn Victor, Vince Chong, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Stacy Anam, Felix Agus, Mas Ghani, Yazer Yusof, Karen Tan, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang, Suki Low, Joni Tham, Ebi Yaimal, Stanly David, Mark Lorin, Shone Majimbun, Ab Dungot, Cabby Solibun, Emily Jane Wong, Trish De Cruz, Dianne Guerzo, Burn Thevandran and Atilia Sarani the same.


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Lotter Edin & Band Keluarganya

Si comel Lotter Edin kini membuat persembahan bersama band familinya The Divine Masters.

Band itu dibentuk pada tahun 2007 dan turut dianggotai oleh saudaranya Lister, 27, Luther, 24, dan Lyell, 18.

Lister dan Lotter, 26, adalah pemain gitar manakala Luther pemain gendang dan Lyell pemain gitar bass.

The Divine Masters baru saja muncul dengan album pertamanya berjudul Easy To Understand, yang memuatkan lagu-lagu Melayu, Inggeris dan Kadazandusun.

Lotter dan familinya mengirim salam maju jaya buat Esther Chin, Simon Christopher dan Claudia Geres di One In A Million 3 dan Akademi Fantasia 7, dan turut mendoakan kejayaan karier seni dan masa depan Jaclyn Victor, Vince Chong, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Stacy Anam, Felix Agus, Mas Ghani, Yazer Yusof, Karen Tan, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang, Suki Low, Joni Tham, Ebi Yaimal, Stanly David, Mark Lorin, Shone Majimbun, Ab Dungot, Cabby Solibun, Emily Jane Wong, Trish De Cruz, Dianne Guerzo, Burn Thevandran dan Atilia Sarani.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Aishah Bujang - AF7's Sweetest, Sexiest New Star

She's sweet and cute as a button from the city of 'Cutey' Saiful Bakeri and ultra-sexy 'Beyonce of Borneo' Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty.

She is Aishah Bujang, a petite 18-year-old with loads of charisma and sexiness to boot.

Never has a Sarawak beauty from Akademi Fantasia looked so sexy since Nurullah Hamid in 2004.

Saiful is stunned by her charm. Amylea Azizan, Dayang Nurfaizah, Nurullah Hamid and Amirul Ghazali are big fans of her, too.

While Aishah sometimes stumbles, she livens up the stage in the Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, almost every Saturday evening, and scores big in the SMS tally.

Aishah and Hafiz Suip alias Pitt The Kitt are set to put Sarawak on the pinnacle of AF this year.

And don't call Saiful 'feminine'. They adore him, and she'd love to kiss him, too.





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Aishah Bujang - Bintang Terseksi, Tercomel AF7

Beliau seorang yang comel dan manis serta sekampung dengan 'Cutey' Saiful Bakeri dan ikon terseksi Sarawak atau 'Beyonce Borneo' Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty.

Beliau ialah Aishah Bujang, seorang gadis kecil molek berumur 18 tahun yang penuh dengan karisma dan amat seksi.

Negeri Sarawak belum memiliki peserta Akademi Fantasia yang begitu anggun dan seksi sejak kemasukan Nurullah Hamid dalam tahun 2004.

Saiful amat terpesona dengan kecantikan, keseksian, personaliti dan karisma Aishah.

Amylea Azizan, Dayang Nurfaizah, Nurullah Hamid dan Amirul Ghazali pun amat kagum dengan gadis Bumi Kenyalang ini.

Walaupun Aishah kekadang 'jatuh', beliau hampir selalunya menceriakan Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, setiap malam Sabtu, dan mendapat undian SMS yang amat tinggi.

Aishah dan Hafiz Suip (atau Pitt The Kitt) bakal meletakkan negeri Sarawak di puncak gemilang cahaya AF tahun ini.

Dan jangan sekali-kali mengejek Saiful sebagai 'feminin'. Mereka amat menyukainya dan Aishah ingin 'muah' jejaka jambu Malaysian Idol 1 itu.

Astro Closes Maestro

Maestro Talent And Management, the subsidiary of Astro TV which manages the AF kids ceases operations on March 31. The parent TV station will handle the management of the AF kids and will absorb the staff of its subsidiary.

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Astro Tutup Maestro

Maestro Talent And Management, subsidiari Astro TV yang menguruskan bebudak AF akan tutup pada Mac 31. Stesen induk Astro akan menguruskan bebudak AF dan menyerap staf Maestro.

Congrats, Khai & Rosma - Rini

Khai Wahi and Rosma Sidik are expecting their first child soon.

Rini Zulkifli who finished 12th in AF7 congratulates the “first AF parents-to-be”.

Rini, whose younger twin Rina did not make the cut in AF7, also sends their best wishes to Saida Tarudin, Rina Halim, Toi Baharom, Intan Sarafina, Dina Nadzir, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Daniel Lee, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Azfar Ishak, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Lokman Mutalip, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Shahron Hussein, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Reza Mohamad and Bob Usop.

Rini and Rina also send their condolences to Saida whose father passed away recently.

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Tahniah, Khai & Rosma - Rini

Khai Wahi dan Rosma Sidik sedang menunggu cahaya mata pertama yang akan muncul tidak lama lagi.

Rini Zulkifli yang mendapat tempat ke-12 di AF7 mengirim salam tahniah kepada “bakal ibu bapa pertama AF”.

Adik kembar Rini iaitu Rina gagal melayakkan diri ke AF7. Mereka berdua mengirim salam maju jaya buat Saida Tarudin, Rina Halim, Toi Baharom, Intan Sarafina, Dina Nadzir, Zahid Baharuddin, Elliza Razak, Daniel Lee, Siti Sarah Raisuddin, Alif Satar, Azfar Ishak, Zaihanee Zainal Abidin, Lokman Mutalip, Shahmeen Halim Shah, Shahron Hussein, Malisa Janudin, Kefli Idir, Fuad Azri, Mawi Ani, Salima Habibi, Haziq Rosebi, Fatin Yahya, Reza Mohamad dan Bob Usop.

Rini dan Rina juga mengirim salam takziah buat Saida atas pemergian ayahandanya.

Never Give Up, Your Journey And Mine Have Just Begun - Fify To Obri

Lovely Fify Ahmad who finished eighth in One In A Million 3 (OIAM3) hopes Sobri (Obri) Hasmuni, who finished 13th in Akademi Fantasia 7 (AF7), will not give up in his quest to be a star and reminds him that his and her journey into show business “have only begun”.

Fify is a first-year music student of the Mara University of Technology in Shah Alam, Selangor. Obri is an economics graduate from University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.

Both of them admire Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail Sabri, Shila Amir Amzah, Aizat Amdan, Riz Zaizizi, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Farhan Azizan, Nadia Hasnan, Nita Hamzah and Faizal Tahir and wish them all the best in their respective careers.

They also convey their best wishes to Awal Ashaari, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron, Ika Rahim, Zana Hanizan, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Faisal Abdullah, Alif Razali, Aidil Zamri, Yana Omar, Diddy Muhid, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Xerra Zaimi, Akma Abdullah, Sufiah Noor, Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Aliya Abu Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Anny Shariff, Rina Azahar, Tiara Hassan and Iz Sulaini.

Obri wishes OIAM3’s Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Ridzuan Sharifuddin and Aweera Noriyissham all the best in their singing careers, and Fify wishes the same to AF7’s Nas Adila Mohamad Dan, Ismaliza Ismail, Sidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim and Hakim Ahmad.

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Jangan Putus Asa, Pengembaraan Kami Baru Bermula - Fify Kepada Obri

Jelitawan comel Fify Ahmad yang mendapat tempat kelapan di One In A Million 3 (OIAM3) berharap Sobri (Obri) Hasmuni, yang mendapat tempat ke-13 di Akademi Fantasia 7 (AF7), tidak akan berputus asa dalam perjuangannya untuk menjadi bintang nyanyian dan mengingatkannya bahawa ‘pengembaraan mereka berdua baru saja bermula’.

Fify ialah pelajar muzik tahun pertama di Universiti Teknologi Mara di Shah Alam, Selangor. Obri ialah graduan ekonomi dari Universiti Malaya di Kuala Lumpur.

Mereka berdua meminati Mila Jirin, Dafi Ismail Sabri, Shila Amir Amzah, Aizat Amdan, Riz Zaizizi, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Farhan Azizan, Nadia Hasnan, Nita Hamzah dan Faizal Tahir dan mendoakan kejayaan artis-artis itu dalam karier masing-masing.

Mereka turut mengirim salam maju jaya buat Awal Ashaari, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron, Ika Rahim, Zana Hanizan, Heliza Helmi, Faizal Ramly, Aswad Jaafar, Faisal Abdullah, Alif Razali, Aidil Zamri, Yana Omar, Diddy Muhid, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Dekna Ahmad, Shafiq Ramadzan, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Ashvin Nair, Xerra Zaimi, Akma Abdullah, Sufiah Noor, Kaer Azami, Nana Mahazan, Aliya Abu Hassan, Mimi Shamsuddin, Anny Shariff, Rina Azahar, Tiara Hassan dan Iz Sulaini.

Obri mengirim salam maju jaya buat artis OIAM3 Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Ridzuan Sharifuddin dan Aweera Noriyissham dan Fify mengirim salam maju jaya buat artis AF7 Nas Adila Mohamad Dan, Ismaliza Ismail, Sidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim dan Hakim Ahmad.

Anggun’s Advice To Reality TV Stars

Lovely Indonesian pop queen Anggun Cipta Sasmi had a special performance in the third weekly AF7 concert in Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on March 28, 2009.

The international Asian superstar advised all reality television stars to “fight hard” and “think global” in order to excel in show business.

She is happy to note that there are many hidden talents in both Malaysia and Indonesia waiting to be discovered, and reality talent shows are a great vehicle to discover them.

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Pesanan Anggun Buat Artis TV Realiti

Ratu pop jelita Indonesia Anggun Cipta Sasmi mengadakan persembahan istimewa di konsert mingguan ketiga AF7 di Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, pada Mac 28, 2009.

Bintang Asia antarabangsa itu menasihati semua artis televisyen realiti supaya “gigih berjuang” dan “berpandangan global” untuk menjadi ikon dunia seni.

Beliau berasa gembira melihat ramai bakat terpendam di Malaysia dan Indonesia yang sedang “menunggu masa untuk muncul”, dan rancangan televisyen realiti adalah medan yang terbaik untuk mencungkil bakat-bakat baru ini.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Aizat-Jaclyn, David Archuleta-Daniel Lee Team Up

Aizat Amdan has lent his voice and songwriting skills to Jaclyn Victor's first film Talentime, now showing in Malaysian cinemas. The film also stars Pamela Chong, Vince's younger sister and his mother Susan Higgs.

Daniel Lee will sing with David Archuleta during his visit to Sunway Lagoon Resort in Subang Jaya, Selangor on April 11.

Congrats, Aizat, Jaclyn, Pamela, David and Daniel!

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Aizat-Jaclyn, David Archuleta-Daniel Lee Bergabung Dalam Persembahan

Aizat Amdan kini menyumbangkan bakat suara dan penulisan lagunya kepada filem sulung Jaclyn Victor berjudul Talentime. Filem ini turut dibintangi adik Vince iaitu Pamela Chong dan ibunya Susan Higgs.

Daniel Lee akan menyanyi bersama David Archuleta di Sunway Lagoon, Subang Jaya, Selangor pada April 11.

Tahniah, Aizat, Jaclyn, Pamela, David dan Daniel!

Monday, March 23, 2009

AF7 Stars (Bintang AF7)

AF7 Stars (Bintang AF7)

Thanks, www.nadiafc.com and Astro.
(Terima kasih, www.nadiafc.com dan Astro).


Hafiz Suip.

Aishah Bujang.

Claudia Geres.

Khairil Pilus.

Qhaud Rashid.

Rini Zulkifli.

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Yazid Ibrahim.

Nas Adila Mohamad Dan.

Ismaliza Ismail.

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Rashidi Isa.

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Sobri Hasmuni.

Hakim Ahmad.

Rubisa Tiasin.

Zizi Tahil.

Marsha Acts In Indonesian Film Saus Kacang

Marsha Londoh is currently starring in Indonesian film Saus Kacang (Peanut Sauce) with Ipoh-born actor Ashraf Sinclair (the brother of So You Think You Can Dance? host Aishah Sinclair) and his Indonesian actress wife Bunga Citra Lestari.

Ashraf is also the host of TV3 talent search Mentor.





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Marsha Berlakon Dalam Filem Indonesia Saus Kacang

Marsha Londoh kini berlakon dalam filem Indonesia Saus Kacang bersama pelakon kacak dari Ipoh Ashraf Sinclair (abang kepada hos So You Think You Can Dance? Aishah Sinclair) dan isterinya pelakon Indonesia Bunga Citra Lestari.

Ashraf adalah hos pertandingan nyanyian TV3 Mentor.

Nas Adila Stars In Film With Dina Nadzir

Two-album artiste Nas Adila Mohamad Dan is also an actress.

She has appeared in television series and television movies and will soon be seen in the film Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak with her fellow Johor Baru resident Dina Nadzir.

Nas Adila is paternally from Bentong in Pahang and maternally from Johor Baru in Johor.

She was born in Sitiawan, Perak and is the second of four siblings.

She has participated in singing contests since she was 14 and at the same time, she performed a duet with Sultan Iskandar of Johor (the grand-uncle of Intan Sarafina Yahya and Tiara Hassan) as a singer with the Johor Heritage Foundation cultural troupe.

Zarina Zainoordin was also with the troupe.

Nas Adila plans to be a songwriter in the near future, and would love to host or even produce her own entertainment shows.

“While I didn’t win AF7, I’ve no regrets joining it because it’s a wonderful concept that unites Malaysian youths across borders and opens their minds,” she said.

Nas Adila has utmost respect for artistes who graduated from AF and One In A Million, and cites Mila Jirin, Farhan Azizan, Nadia Hasnan, Shila Amir Amzah, Faizal Tahir, Aizat Amdan and Dafi Ismail Sabri as her favourites.

“They’re wonderful people who always give me moral support and encouragement,” she said.





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Nas Adila Berlakon Filem Bersama Dina Nadzir

Artis beralbum dua Nas Adila Mohamad Dan juga berbakat sebagai pelakon.

Beliau pernah membintangi siri dan drama TV dan akan muncul bersama Dina Nadzir iaitu rakan sekampungnya dari Johor Baru dalam filem Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak.

Keluarga sebelah bapa Nas Adila berasal dari Bentong di Pahang manakala keluarga sebelah ibunya berasal dari Johor Baru di Johor.

Nas Adila lahir di Sitiawan, Perak dan merupakan anak kedua dari empat beradik.

Beliau melibatkan diri dalam pertandingan nyanyian sejak umurnya 14 tahun.

Pada masa yang sama, sebagai penyanyi Yayasan Kesenian Dan Warisan Johor, Nas Adila telah berduet dengan Sultan Iskandar Johor (nenda saudara Intan Sarafina Yahya dan Tiara Hassan).

Zarina Zainoordin juga penyanyi di yayasan itu.

Nas Adila bercita-cita menjadi penulis lagu dan ingin menjadi hos ataupun penerbit rancangan hiburan di masa akan datang.

“Walaupun saya tidak menang AF7, saya berasa amat gembira menyertai rancangan ini yang menyatu padukan anak Malaysia berbilang kaum dan membuka minda mereka,” katanya.

Nas Adila amat menghormati artis AF dan One In A Million, terutama Mila Jirin, Farhan Azizan, Nadia Hasnan, Shila Amir Amzah, Faizal Tahir, Aizat Amdan dan Dafi Ismail Sabri.

“Mereka amat baik hati dan sentiasa memberi sokongan moral dan galakan positif kepada karier saya,” katanya.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Sarawakian Bo Bice Hafiz Suip

Sarawakian Hafiz Suip aka Pitt The Kitt may be the big winner of Akademi Fantasia 7.

He's an incredibly talented, handsome and creative singer who makes every song his own.

Saiful Bakeri adores him, and likens him to his immensely talented 'kid brother'.

Tributes from Farah Anuar, Amylea Azizan, Nurul Hamid, Atie Abu Bakar, Azzariah Suaymi, Rizal Ayub, Amy Azlan, Bob Usop, Anding Zaini, Reza Mohamad, Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty and Amirul Ghazali have also poured in for him.

Keep it up, Pitt The Kitt!





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Bo Bice Sarawak Ialah Hafiz Suip

Anak Sarawak Hafiz Suip mungkin memenangi Akademi Fantasia 7.

Beliau amat berbakat, kacak dan kreatif dalam persembahan dan nyanyian, dan setiap lagu dijiwainya dengan berkesan.

Saiful Bakeri amat mengkagumi Hafiz dan menganggapnya seorang 'adik comel berbakat'.

Farah Anuar, Amylea Azizan, Nurul Hamid, Rizal Ayub, Atie Abu Bakar, Azzariah Suaymi, Amy Azlan, Bob Usop, Anding Zaini, Reza Mohamad, Dayang Nurfaizah Awang Dowty dan Amirul Ghazali turut mengkagumi Hafiz.

Tahniah dan semoga berjaya Hafiz!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Abraham Dungot & Cabby Solibun @ AF7

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Thanks For Your Support, Mila - Nas Adila

Lovely Nas Adila Mohamad Dan thanks Mila Jirin for her support in Akademi Fantasia 7.

Though she sang well and was praised by critics, Nas only finished 14th in the contest.

"It came as a shock that I was eliminated in the second weekly concert (March 21) but it's all part and parcel of the game," she said.

"Mila's a lovely singer and I'd love to collaborate with her. I've also got high regards for Shila (Amir Amzah) and Nadia (Hasnan) as well as Aizat (Amdan) and Dafi (Ismail) who's so cute and adorable."

Nas will return to the studio for her third album soon and she sends her best wishes to One In A Million's Fify Ahmad, Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Aweera Noriyissham, Iz Sulaini, Tiara Hassan, Rina Azahar, Faizal Tahir, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff and Mimi Shamsuddin, Malaysian Idol's Awal Ashaari, Sufiah Noor, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi and Ashvin Nair, and Akademi Fantasia's Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Aidil Zamri, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Shafiq Ramadzan, Dekna Ahmad, Diddy Muhid, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Zana Hanizan, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Farhan Azizan, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron and Ika Rahim.

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Terima Kasih Atas Sokongan Mu Mila - Nas Adila

Jelitawan Nas Adila Mohamad Dan berterima kasih kepada Mila Jirin yang menyokongnya di Akademi Fantasia 7.

Walaupun Nas menyanyi dengan baik dan dipuji pengkritik, beliau hanya mendapat tempat ke-14 di AF7.

"Agak terperanjat rasa aku tatkala diundi keluar pada hari kedua persembahan (Mac 21) tetapi ini dia lumrah rancangan nyanyian realiti SMS," katanya.

"Mila seorang penyanyi yang hebat dan comel dan saya ingin berkolaborasi dengannya. Saya juga amat hormati dan sayangi Shila (Amir Amzah) dan Nadia (Hasnan) serta juga Aizat (Amdan) dan Dafi (Ismail) yang manja lagi comel."

Nas akan kembali ke studio untuk album ketiganya tidak lama lagi dan beliau mengirim salam maju jaya kepada artis One In A Million Fify Ahmad, Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Aweera Noriyissham, Iz Sulaini, Tiara Hassan, Rina Azahar, Faizal Tahir, Alia Abu Hassan, Anny Shariff dan Mimi Shamsuddin, artis Malaysian Idol Awal Ashaari, Sufiah Noor, Farah Asyikin Zulkifli, Nita Hamzah, Xerra Zaimi dan Ashvin Nair, dan artis Akademi Fantasia Nana Mahazan, Kaer Azami, Akma Abdullah, Idayu Yaakob, Aidil Zamri, Shawal Ruslan, Diya Kholid, Shafiq Ramadzan, Dekna Ahmad, Diddy Muhid, Lufya Omar, Naim Salmi, Riz Zaizizi, Yana Omar, Zana Hanizan, Faizal Ramly, Heliza Helmi, Aswad Jaafar, Alif Razali, Faisal Abdullah, Farhan Azizan, Nubhan Ahamad, Zila Seeron dan Ika Rahim.

Esther Is Awesome - Abraham Dungot

Dashing Abraham Dungot thinks Esther Chin is an awesome singer who has what it takes to win One In A Million 3.

He says Esther is a great entertainer with a unique voice and is gorgeous and sexy, too.

"Esther is the next super singer. I'm with her all the way," he says.

Abraham's fellow Akademi Fantasia 7 (AF7) top 20 candidate Cabby Solibun, who hails from Penampang like Stacy Anam and Velvet Aduk, is also a fan of Esther.

"She's the next big star," says Cabby.

Abraham and Cabby wish Suki Low a great time in National Service and convey their best wishes to Jaclyn Victor, Vince, Vanessa and Pamela Chong, Burn and Sharmila Thevandran, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Felix Agus, Stacy, Velvet, Karen Tan, Yazer Yusof, Mas Ghani, Ebi Yaimal, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin, Mark Lorin, Shone Majimbun, Stanly David, Simon Christopher, Claudia Geres, Emily Jane Wong, Joni Tham, Atilia Sarani, Trish De Cruz and Dianne Guerzo.





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Esther Memukau - Abraham Dungot


Jejaka tampan Abraham Dungot berpendapat Esther Chin penyanyi hebat yang memukau dan boleh memenangi One In A Million 3.

Katanya Esther penghibur yang ada stail dan suara tersendiri serta cantik dan amat seksi.

"Esther memang penyanyi super yang akan muncul dan saya amat menyokongnya," kata Abraham.

Rakan Top 20 Akademi Fantasia 7 Abraham iaitu Cabby Solibun, dari Penampang seperti Stacy Anam dan Velvet Aduk, turut mengkagumi Esther.

"Esther memang next big star," kata Cabby.

Abraham dan Cabby mengirim salam maju jaya kepada peserta Khidmat Negara Suki Low dan turut mengirim salam yang sama kepada Jaclyn Victor, Vince, Vanessa dan Pamela Chong, Burn dan Sharmila Thevandran, Linda Nanuwil, Marsha Londoh, Felix Agus, Stacy, Velvet, Karen Tan, Yazer Yusof, Mas Ghani, Ebi Yaimal, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin, Mark Lorin, Shone Majimbun, Stanly David, Simon Christopher, Claudia Geres, Emily Jane Wong, Joni Tham, Atilia Sarani, Trish De Cruz dan Dianne Guerzo.

Aizat Loves Holidaying In Australia

Malaysian Jamie Scott Aizat Amdan loves holidaying in Australia and finds it a beautiful, clean and green country.

He visited Australia in February, to join his brother Anas who is a student of the University of Queensland.

"Australia inspires me to write and compose songs. It's a beautiful and enchanting country," he said after his 2-week holiday.

Aizat and his dear friend Dafi Ismail also send their best wishes to Akademi Fantasia 7's Sobri Hasmuni, Hakim Ahmad, Sidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim, Nas Adila Dan and Ismaliza Ismail, and One In A Million 3's Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim and Ayu Tekhary.

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Aizat Suka Melancong Ke Australia

Jawapan Malaysia kepada Jamie Scott Aizat Amdan suka bercuti di Australia kerana negara itu cantik, bersih dan hijau.

Beliau melawat Australia pada bulan Februari, untuk bertemu abangnya Anas yang belajar di Universiti Queensland.

"Australia memberi saya ilham untuk menulis dan mencipta lagu. Ia sebuah negara yang indah dan penuh misteri," katanya selapas bercuti selama 2 minggu di Australia.

Aizat dan kawan karibnya Dafi Ismail turut mengirim salam maju jaya buat peserta Akademi Fantasia 7 Sobri Hasmuni, Hakim Ahmad, Sidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim, Nas Adila Dan dan Ismaliza Ismail, dan peserta One In A Million 3 Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim dan Ayu Tekhary.

Suki & Alif Satar Shoot Film About National Service

Sweet Suki Low of One In A Million 1 (OIAM1) was supposed to join the Malaysian National Service programme for 3 months in March 2007.

Because of work commitments, she postponed her stint to this year.

She is now in the service with Alif Satar and actress Diana Danielle Beeson of Taiping, Perak, a dear friend of Mila Jirin and Dafi Ismail, Alif's schoolmate.

The trio are starring in a government film about life in the service.

All the best, Suki, Alif and Diana!





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Suki & Alif Satar Buat Filem Latihan Khidmat Negara

Si comel yang menjuarai One In A Million 1 (OIAM1) Suki Low sepatutnya menyertai Skim Latihan Khidmat Negara selama 3 bulan pada Mac 2007.

Oleh kerana komitmen kerja, Suki menangguhkan penyertaannya dalam skim khidmat negara sehingga Mac tahun ini.

Suki kini menyertai skim khidmat negara bersama Alif Satar dan aktres Diana Danielle Beeson dari Taiping, Perak, iaitu kawan baik Mila Jirin dan Dafi Ismail (rakan sekolah Alif).

Mereka bertiga akan melibatkan diri dalam filem dokumentari terbitan kerajaan Malaysia mengenai skim khidmat negara

Selamat berkhidmat, Suki, Alif dan Diana!

Friday, March 20, 2009

All The Best, Nas & Fify - Mila

Lovely Mila Jirin wishes Nas Adila Mohamad Dan and Fify Ahmad all the best in Akademi Fantasia 7 and One In A Million 3, respectively.

She has performed in a concert with Fify in Kuala Terengganu, and admires the leggy beauty who has taken part in more than 200 singing contests.

While she has not met Nas Adila, Mila thinks Nas has what it takes to win AF7.

Mila also wishes OIAM3's Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar and Aweera Noriyissham and AF7's Ismaliza Ismail, Yazid Ibrahim, Rashidi Isa, Sobri Hasmuni and Hakim Ahmad all the best in their contests and future careers.

She praises Tomok and Ismaliza as Rembau's best brother-and-sister team of singers since Latiff Ibrahim and Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim in the 1970s and 1980s.





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Salam Sayang, Nas & Fify - Mila

Jelitawan comel Mila Jirin mengirim salam maju jaya dalam karier buat Nas Adila Mohamad Dan dan Fify Ahmad dari Akademi Fantasia 7 (Nas) dan One In A Million 3 (Fify).

Mila pernah menyanyi bersama Fify di konsert di Kuala Terengganu.

Beliau amat mengkagumi bakat semula jadi penyanyi berkaki panjang yang menyertai lebih 200 pertandingan nyanyian itu.

Walaupun Mila belum berjumpa dengan Nas Adila, beliau berpendapat Nas berpotensi memenangi AF7.

Mila turut mengirim salam maju jaya dalam pertandingan ataupun karier buat peserta OIAM3 Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar dan Aweera Noriyissham dan peserta AF7 Ismaliza Ismail, Yazid Ibrahim, Rashidi Isa, Sobri Hasmuni dan Hakim Ahmad.

Beliau memuji Tomok dan Ismaliza sebagai pasangan beradik lelaki-perempuan Rembau yang paling menonjol sejak Latiff Ibrahim dan Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim di zaman 1970an dan 1980an.

Adlin Aman Ramlie To Marry Fiancee Emelda Soon

Adlin Aman Ramlie, Malaysia's Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Russell Crowe is set to marry his fiancee, actress Emelda Rosmila Abdul Hamid soon.

She is the younger sister of Emilia Rosnaida Abdul Hamid, the actress wife of Akademi Fantasia 7 host Mizal Zaini or AC Mizal.

Adlin is the director of the musicals P. Ramlee and Puteri Gunung Ledang (he also starred in it) and has been the Akademi Fantasia judge for the last five seasons.

He is also the host of talk show Jangan Tidur Lagi (Don't Sleep Yet) and the host of this year's New Straits Times People's Choice Awards (Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian) on April 12.

Adlin joined Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Fauziah Latiff and Hattan as permanent judge of Akademi Fantasia in 2007. Last year, he shared the job with Fauziah Ahmad Daud and Ning Baizura.

This year, he is sharing the job with composer Edrie Hashim and veteran singer Datuk
Khadijah Ibrahim, both from Negeri Sembilan (like Hattan).

Adlin is the son of veteran comedian the late A. R. Tompel (a dear friend of the King of Entertainment Tan Sri P. Ramlee, Fauziah Ahmad Daud's family pal) and veteran actress Ruminah Sidek. His elder brother is comedian A. R. Badul.





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Adlin Aman Ramlie, jawapan Malaysia kepada Samuel L. Jackson, Russell Crowe dan Gary Oldman akan melangsungkan perkahwinan dengan tunangnya, pelakon Emelda Rosmila Abdul Hamid tidak lama lagi.

Emelda ialah adik kepada pelakon Emilia Rosnaida Abdul Hamid, isteri hos Akademi Fantasia 7 Mizal Zaini atau AC Mizal.

Adlin ialah pengarah muzikal P. Ramlee dan Puteri Gunung Ledang (juga pelakonnya) dan telah menjadi hakim Akademi Fantasia untuk lima musim.

Beliau juga hos rancangan bual bicara Jangan Tidur Lagi dan hos Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian pada April 12 tahun ini.

Adlin menjadi ahli juri tetap Akademi Fantasia pada tahun 2007 bersama Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Fauziah Latiff dan Hattan. Setahun kemudian beliau berkongsi panel juri dengan Fauziah Ahmad Daud dan Ning Baizura.

Tahun ini, Adlin berkongsi panel juri dengan penyanyi veteran Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim dan komposer Edrie Hashim, kedua-duanya dari Negeri Sembilan seperti Hattan.

Adlin ialah anak kepada pelakon veteran Allahyarham A. R. Tompel (kawan baik Bapa Hiburan Malaysia Tan Sri P. Ramlee iaitu kawan famili Fauziah Ahmad Daud) dan Ruminah Sidek. Abangnya ialah pelawak terkenal A. R. Badul.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Dafi Visits AF7 Kids

Handsome Dafi Ismail Sabri paid a brief visit to the Akademi Fantasia 7 kids at their academy today.

[Astro will never reveal the location of the annual academy building]

And undoubtedly, lovely Nas Adila Mohd Dan was excited about meeting him.

Dafi was joined by actress Sharifah Amani, whose mother is academy motivational and English language instructor Fatimah Abu Bakar, and director Bjarne Wong.

Dafi and Amani are starring in Wong's film Sayang You Can Dance with Ebi Yaimal, Alam Abdul Rahman (Little Mr Universe) and Indonesian actor Samuel Rizal.





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Dafi Lawat Bebudak AF7

Jejaka tampan Dafi Ismail Sabri melawat bebudak AF7 di akademi misteri mereka hari ini.

[Astro akan sentiasa merahsiakan bangunan akademi tahunan]

Antara pelajar AF7 yang paling teruja melihat Dafi ialah Nas Adila Mohd Dan.

Dafi diiringi aktres Sharifah Amani iaitu anak kepada cikgu Bahasa Inggeris dan motivasi AF7 Fatimah Abu Bakar dan direktor terkenal Bjarne Wong.

Dafi dan Amani kini berlakon dalam filem baru Wong berjudul Sayang You Can Dance.

Filem ini turut dijayakan oleh Ebi Yaimal, Alam Abdul Rahman dan pelakon Indonesia Samuel Rizal.

New Venue Of Faizal Tahir-Nita Hamzah Showcase

The Faizal Tahir-Nita Hamzah Secretaries Week showcase takes place at Felda Hall, Semarak Road, Kuala Lumpur.


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Tempat Baru Konsert Minggu Setiausaha Faizal Tahir & Nita Hamzah

Konsert Minggu Setiausaha Faizal Tahir dan Nita Hamzah akan berlangsung di Dewan Felda, Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Thanks, Pija, Fara & Han. U R The Best - Ayu Damit

Lovely Ayu Damit thanks Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin and Han Yunus for their consistent support of her singing career.

She wishes them all the best in theirs, and hopes Rubisa Tiasin and Zizi Tahil do well in Akademi Fantasia 7.

Ayu congratulates Ning Baizura on becoming the vocal coach of One In A Million 3 and Nikki Palikat on her coming marriage to Audi Mok.

She also looks forward to viewing Adam Mat Saman's directorial debut and Han's, Naufara's and Pija's coming solo albums.

Ayu also sends her best wishes to Rydiana Rahim, Ekin Rahman, Nora Daud, Noni Zainuddin, Candy Clement, Azam Yakob and Farha Jasmen in their respective entertainment careers.





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Terima Kasih, Pija, Fara & Han. U Memang Hebat - Ayu Damit.

Si comel Ayu Damit berterima kasih kepada Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin dan Han Yunus yang konsisten menyokong karier nyanyiannya.

Beliau mendoakan kejayaan karier mereka, dan berharap Rubisa Tiasin dan Zizi Tahil akan mencapai kejayaan di Akademi Fantasia 7.

Ayu mengirim salam tahniah buat Ning Baizura iaitu guru vokal baru One In A Million 3 dan Nikki Palikat atas perkahwinannya dengan Audi Mok yang bakal berlangsung di pertengahan tahun ini.

Beliau ingin menonton filem pertama arahan Adam Mat Saman dan mendengar album solo Han, Naufara dan Pija yang akan muncul hujung tahun ini.

Ayu turut mengirim salam maju jaya buat Rydiana Rahim, Ekin Rahman, Nora Daud, Noni Zainuddin, Candy Clement, Azam Yakob dan Farha Jasmen dalam karier nyanyian dan lakonan masing-masing.

Dayang Is Perak's Wildlife And Environmental Ambassador

Congrats to Dayang Nurfaizah, Perak's new Wildlife and Environmental Ambassador.

She is the first Sarawakian to be named as such.

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Dayang Duta Hidupan Liar Dan Alam Sekitar Perak

Tahniah buat Dayang Nurfaizah, Duta Alam Sekitar dan Hidupan Liar Perak.

Beliau orang Sarawak pertama mendapat gelaran ini.

Superman Faizal Tahir & Farah Z Wish OIAM3 & AF7 Stars Success

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Faizal Tahir & Farah Asyikin Zulkifli @ The Palace Of Golden Horses Hotel, Serdang, Subang Jaya, Selangor, March 17, 2009.

Superman Faizal Tahir and Farah Asyikin Zulkifli wish all One In A Million 3 and Akademi Fantasia 7 stars, especially their big fans Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Nine Jaafar, Tomok Ismail, Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim, Ayu Tekhary, Nas Adila Dan, Ismaliza Ismail, Sobri Hasmuni, Hakim Ahmad, Sidi Isa and Yazid Ibrahim all the best in their contests and entertainment careers.

They advise their juniors to be serious about their careers and work hard to become respected artistes.

Faizal Tahir and Nita Hamzah will be serenading diners at Bora Ombak Restaurant in Ampang, Selangor, in conjunction with International Secretaries Week on April 22.

Diddy Muhid, an old pal of Faizal, Farah and Nita used to sing in the restaurant.

Meanwhile, another close pal of Diddy, Faizal, Farah and Nita, Aizat Amdan, is impressed with the current crop of AF7 and OIAM3 contestants and hopes that both shows will produce world class singing stars.





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Superman Faizal Tahir & Farah Z Doakan Kejayaan Artis OIAM3 & AF7

Superman Faizal Tahir dan Farah Asyikin Zulkifli mengirim salam maju jaya buat semua artis One In A Million 3 dan Akademi Fantasia 7 terutama peminat setia mereka Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Nine Jaafar, Tomok Ismail, Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim, Ayu Tekhary, Nas Adila Dan, Ismaliza Ismail, Sobri Hasmuni, Hakim Ahmad, Sidi Isa dan Yazid Ibrahim.

Mereka menasihati bakat baru itu supaya sentiasa tekun dan serius dalam perjuangan mereka untuk menjadi penghibur yang dihormati.

Faizal Tahir dan Nita Hamzah akan menyanyi di Restoran Bora Ombak di Ampang, Selangor, untuk sambutan Minggu Setiausaha Antarabangsa pada April 22.

Diddy Muhid, kawan lama Faizal, Farah dan Nita pernah menjadi penyanyi di sana.

Sementara itu, seorang lagi kawan baik Diddy, Faizal, Farah dan Nita iaitu Aizat Amdan berasa kagum dengan bakat peserta baru OIAM3 dan AF7 dan berharap kedua-dua rancangan itu akan melahirkan bakat baru yang mampu mengharumkan nama Malaysia di mata dunia.

Mawi & Ikin Rahmat Lose First Baby

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Poor Mawi Ani and his wife Ikin Rahmat.

She recently suffered a miscarriage and the couple lost their first baby.

Thank goodness, pop queen Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s sisters Saida Tarudin and Saerah Tarudin were there for Ikin and Mawi.

The caring sisters offered their moral support to the couple in their time of distress.

Siti, Saida and Saerah lost their father to an illness last month.

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Mawi & Ikin Kehilangan Bakal Anak Pertama

Kesian Mawi Ani dan isterinya Ikin Rahmat.

Ikin baru-baru ini mengalami keguguran dan akibatnya, pasangan Raja SMS dan isteri kehilangan bakal anak pertama.

Nasib baik kakak ratu pop Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza iaitu Saida Tarudin dan adiknya Saerah Tarudin ada untuk memberi sokongan moral kepada Mawi dan Ikin.

Siti, Saida dan Saerah kehilangan ayahanda tercinta akibat penyakit bulan lalu.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Bob Usop Auditions For World Performing Arts Festival In Hollywood

All the best to Bob Usop, Luciano Pavarotti and Luther Vandross of Malaysia.

The Lord of Limbang is auditioning for the World Competition of Performing Arts in Hollywood, the United States. It takes place at the end of the year.

In 2005, Dina Nadzir and Toi Baharom represented Malaysia as vocalist and angklung player respectively, and won.





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Bob Usop Uji Bakat Untuk Festival Seni Persembahan Di Hollywood

Bob Usop yang digelar Luciano Pavarotti dan Luther Vandross Malaysia dan juga Raja Limbang kini menguji bakat untuk World Competition of Performing Arts (Pesta Seni Persembahan Dunia) di Hollywood, Amerika Syarikat. Pesta itu akan diadakan hujung tahun ini.

Dina Nadzir dan Toi Baharom telah mewakili Malaysia sebagai penyanyi dan pemain angklung pada tahun 2005 dan Malaysia telah muncul juara dalam pertandingan itu.

Semoga berjaya, Bob!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

‘Lime Juice Cat’ Hopes Khairil Pilus Emerges Champion

Handsome Era FM DJ Adi Fashla Juraimi aka Lime Juice Cat and his good friend Sahri Sarip aka Hamster wish Khairil Pilus all the best in Akademi Fantasia 7.

Khairil’s elder brother Izwan Pilus is a good friend of Fazly Zainal, Adi Fashla’s and Sahri's close pal.

Adi Fashla thinks Khairil sings and dances well, like his elder brother, and adds colour and fun to the show.

Adi Fashla's fellow Era DJ Nana Mahazan is impressed by siblings Tomok and Ismaliza Ismail and hopes that they win their respective contests One In A Million 3 and AF7.



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‘Kucing Limau Nipis’ Harap Khairil Pilus Menuju Puncak Dan Menang AF7

Jejaka tampan dan DJ Era FM Adi Fashla Juraimi, atau ‘Kucing Limau Nipis’ dan kawan karibnya Sahri Sarip mengirim salam maju jaya buat Khairil Pilus di Akademi Fantasia 7 (AF7).

Abang Khairil, Izwan Pilus ialah kawan baik Fazly Zainal, kawan karib Adi Fashla dan Sahri.

Adi Fashla berpendapat Khairil, seperti abangnya, amat berbakat sebagai penyanyi dan penari, dan mewarnakan konsert mingguan AF7.

Rakan DJ Era Adi Fashla, Nana Mahazan kagum dengan bakat adik-beradik Tomok dan Ismaliza Ismail dan berharap mereka akan memenangi One In A Million 3 (OIAM3) [Tomok] dan AF7 [Ismaliza].

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Do Your Best, 'Supermum' Claudia - Esther & Simon

Lovely Esther Chin and dashing Simon Christopher hope Claudia Geres, a single mother from Kuching, Sarawak, will do her best in Akademi Fantasia 7.

Simon's old pal Singapore Airlines stewardess and singer-songwriter Joni Tham wishes Claudia the same, too.

"By being there you're a 'supermum' Claudia," the trio said.

Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Nine Jaafar and Tomok Ismail wish Rashidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim, Khairil Pilus, Hakim Ahmad and Sobri Hasmuni all the best in the Astro competition, while Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim and Ayu Tekhary wish Nas Adila Mohamad Dan and Tomok's sister Ismaliza Ismail the same.

Tomok is happy that his sister is leading the SMS tally in AF7.





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Buat Yang Terbaik 'Supermum' Claudia - Esther & Simon

Jelitawan Esther Chin dan jejaka tampan Simon Christopher berharap Claudia Geres, ibu tunggal dari Kuching, Sarawak, akan buat yang terbaik di Akademi Fantasia 7.

Kawan lama Simon iaitu pramugari Singapore Airlines dan penyanyi-penulis lagu Joni Tham turut doakan kejayaan Claudia.

"Keputusan Claudia memasuki AF7 membuktikan beliau adalah seorang 'supermum'," kata Joni, Simon dan Esther.

Ridzuan Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Nine Jaafar dan Tomok Ismail mengirim salam maju jaya buat Rashidi Isa, Yazid Ibrahim, Khairil Pilus, Hakim Ahmad dan Sobri Hasmuni di AF7, manakala Fify Ahmad, Anith Lim dan Ayu Tekhary mendoakan kejayaan Nas Adila Mohamad Dan dan kakak Tomok Ismaliza Ismail.

Tomok berasa gembira melihat kakaknya mendahului undi SMS di AF7.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

All The Best, Ruby & Zizi - Han, Naufara & Pija

All the best Ruby T and Zizi T, say lovely Han Yunus, Pija Yasin and Naufara Yasin.

The OIAM3 trio wish Rubisa Tiasin and Zizi Tahil, their fellow Sabahans, success in AF7.

Another OIAM3 star Amylea Azizan sends her best wishes to a little fan, Aishah Bujang, and advises her to 'fight hard' for success.

They are confident AF7 principal Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina is the right woman for the job and will make AF7 the best AF ever.






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Semoga Berjaya, Ruby & Zizi - Han, Naufara & Pija

Han Yunus, Pija Yasin dan Naufara Yasin mengirim salam maju jaya buat Ruby T dan Zizi T, iaitu bintang AF7 dari Sabah Rubisa Tiasin dan Zizi Tahil.

Rakan OIAM3 mereka, Amylea Azizan mengirim salam buat peminat kecil dan comelnya Aishah Bujang, dan menasihatinya supaya 'berjuang untuk sukses'.

Mereka yakin pengetua AF7 Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina mampu membuatkan AF7 musim terbaik rancangan realiti Astro itu.

David Archuleta Is Coming To Town

Dashing David Archuleta is coming to Kuala Lumpur in April, in the footsteps of Clay Aiken, Elliott Yamin and Chris Daughtry.

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David Archuleta Datang Ke KL

Jejaka tampan naib juara bertahan American Idol akan melawat Kuala Lumpur pada bulan April, mengikut jejak langkah Clay Aiken, Elliott Yamin dan Chris Daughtry.

Pija, Naufara & Han Hail Adam's Debut As A Producer

Lovely Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin and Han Yunus hail dashing Adam Mat Saman's debut as a producer and director.

Adam has just produced and directed Wira Malam (Dark Hero), an action-packed telemovie about a hero who excels in martial art.

The movie is produced by his newly established company Curio Communications.

The three beauties would love to star in films or TV series produced and directed by him in future, if given a chance, and wish him 'muah' and all the best in his endeavours.

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Pija, Naufara & Han Alu-Alukan Debut Adam Sebagai Penerbit

Jelitawan comel Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin dan Han Yunus mengalu-alukan debut jejaka tampan Adam Mat Saman sebagai penerbit dan pengarah.

Adam baru sahaja menerbitkan dan mengarah filem TV Wira Malam, kisah seorang hero seni pertahan diri.

Filem itu diterbitkan oleh Curio Communications yang dimiliki Adam.

Ketiga orang jelitawan itu berasa gembira jikalau diberi peluang membintangi siri TV atau filem terbitan Adam di masa akan datang, dan mengirim salam maju jaya serta 'muah' buat rakan sekampung Pija dan Naufara itu.

‘The Great Space Travellers’ Of Reality TV

‘The Great Space Travellers’ of Malaysian reality TV are:

From Astro TV’s Akademi Fantasia to 8TV’s Malaysian Idol & One In A Million -

Saiful Bakeri (Male Champion) and Amylea Azizan (Female Champion).

Note:

Saiful was an Akademi Fantasia 2 reject who joined Malaysian Idol 1, finished fifth, and became a One In A Million 3 reject.

Amylea won third prize in Akademi Fantasia 3, and joined One In A Million 3.

Saiful and Amylea have a good friend Amy Azlan who was rejected in AF2 and Malaysian Idol 1 but made it to AF3.

From 8TV’s Malaysian Idol & One In A Million to Astro’s Akademi Fantasia -

Riz Zaizizi (Male Champion) and Farhan Azizan (Female Champion) for Malaysian Idol.

Ab Dungot (Male Champion) and Stacy Anam (Female Champion) for One In A Million.

Note:

Riz and Farhan, Malaysian Idol rejects, made it in Akademi Fantasia. He got second prize in AF6. She got third prize in AF4.

Ab who finished fourth in OIAM2 almost made it to the Top 14 of AF7. Stacy, an OIAM2 reject, won AF6.





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‘Angkasawan’ Rancangan Realiti TV

‘Angkasawan’ rancangan realiti TV Malaysia ialah:

Dari produk Astro Akademi Fantasia ke produk 8TV Malaysian Idol & One In A Million -

Saiful Bakeri (Juara Lelaki) dan Amylea Azizan (Juara Wanita).

Nota:

Saiful tercicir dari Akademi Fantasia 2, mendapat tempat ke-5 di Malaysian Idol 1, dan tercicir dari One In A Million 3.

Amylea menang tempat ke-3 di Akademi Fantasia 3, dan menyertai One In A Million 3.

Amy Azlan, kawan karib Saiful dan Amylea tercicir dari AF2 dan Malaysian Idol 1 dan memasuki Top 14 AF3.

Dari Malaysian Idol & One In A Million ke Akademi Fantasia -

Riz Zaizizi (Juara Lelaki) dan Farhan Azizan (Juara Wanita) untuk Malaysian Idol.

Ab Dungot (Juara Lelaki) dan Stacy Anam (Juara Wanita) untuk One In A Million.

Nota:

Riz dan Farhan tercicir dari Malaysian Idol, tetapi menjadi naib juara AF6 (Riz) dan naib juara kedua AF4 (Farhan).

Ab pemenang ke-4 di OIAM2 hampir layak ke Top 14 AF7. Stacy tercicir dari OIAM2 tetapi menang AF6.

Jaclyn Victor Joins TV3 Talent Search Mentor

Lovely Jaclyn Victor is now a mentor in TV3 talent search Mentor, which is back for a third season in May.

Jaclyn will guide a protege of her choice in the contest, and the protege deemed the best performer will win himself/herself and his/her mentor a lucrative grand prize.

The other Malaysian entertainers participating in Mentor 3 are rock king Awie, singer/songwriter Lah Ahmad of R&B group VE (who once sang the hit song Ceritera Cinta or Love Song with Jaclyn), Malaysian Aretha Franklin Adibah Noor, singer/songwriter/composer Ajai (Faisal Maas), and dangdut (Javanese Malaysian belly-dance pop) queen Mas Idayu.

The winner is determined by professional judges (70 percent) and SMS votes from viewers (30 percent), unlike the first and second seasons where SMS votes determined 50 percent of the contestants’ marks.

Mentor 1 in 2005 was won by Malaysian Sting Zainal Abidin Mohamad and his protege Pija Yasin, while Mentor 2 in 2006 was won by Malaysian rock king Suhaimi Abdul Rahman or Amy Search and his protege Fiq Halim.

Pija is now a One In A Million 3 contestant.

Fiq is the cousin of Nora Daud of Akademi Fantasia 4. Their uncles are members of Sabahan rock group Atomic Power.

Mentor took a break in 2007 and 2008 to make way for Southeast Asian talent search Gang Starz hosted by Terengganu Superman Faizal Tahir.





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Jaclyn Sertai Mentor TV3

Jelitawan Jaclyn Victor kini menjadi mentor di pertandingan bakat nyanyian TV3 Mentor, yang akan kembali di bulan Mei untuk musim yang ketiga.

Jaclyn akan membimbing seorang anak murid pilihannya sendiri di pertandingan itu, dan anak murid yang terbaik akan memenangi hadiah lumayan untuk dikongsi bersama dengan mentornya.

Artis lain yang terlibat dalam pertandingan ialah raja rock Awie, penyanyi/penulis lagu Lah Ahmad dari kumpulan R&B VE (beliau pernah berduet lagu Ceritera Cinta dengan Jaclyn), Aretha Franklin Malaysia Adibah Noor, penyanyi/penulis lagu/komposer Ajai (Faisal Maas), dan ratu dangdut Mas Idayu.

Pemenang ditentukan oleh hakim profesional (70 peratus) dan undi SMS dari peminat (30 peratus). Di musim pertama dan kedua undi SMS menentukan 50 peratus markah peserta.

Mentor 1 di tahun 2005 dimenangi oleh Sting Malaysia Zainal Abidin Mohamad dan muridnya Pija Yasin, manakala Mentor 2 di tahun 2006 dimenangi raja rock Malaysia Suhaimi Abdul Rahman atau Amy Search dan muridnya Fiq Halim.

Pija kini peserta One In A Million 3.

Fiq ialah sepupu Nora Daud Akademi Fantasia 4. Bapa saudara mereka adalah ahli kumpulan rock Sabah Atomic Power.

Mentor berehat selama 2 tahun untuk memberi jalan kepada pertandingan bakat Asia Tenggara Gang Starz yang dihoskan oleh Superman Terengganu Faizal Tahir.

Monday, March 09, 2009

Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina Is AF7 Principal

Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina, Malaysia's most prominent female producer who brought about Puteri Gunung Ledang - The Musical and P. Ramlee - The Musical, is the first female principal of Akademi Fantasia 7.

The actress and producer who has an illustrious 2-decade career, is one of the most bankable names in showbusiness, and Malaysians liken her to Princess Diana, Oprah Winfrey and Brooke Shields rolled into one.

She is the sixth AF principal after producer Freddie Fernandez (AF1), producer Ramli MS (AF2 and AF6), singer/songwriter/actor/composer/producer M. Nasir (AF3), singer/songwriter/composer/producer Ramli Sarip (AF4) and producer/actor Roslan Aziz (AF5).

Her academic team, tasked with coaching the 14 AF7 contestants over the 10-week contest, includes acclaimed actress Ida Nerina as performance instructor, actress/entertainment writer Fatimah Abu Bakar as motivational and English language coach, Aris Kadir as choreography instructor, and Acis Hassim as music director.

Acis is jazz queen Datuk Sheila Majid's husband and a former member of popular rock band Gersang (Sheila was once married to Roslan, the ex-Malaysian Idol judge).

Fatimah is the mother of acclaimed actress Sharifah Amani and TV3 radio station Hot FM DJ Sharifah Aleya.





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Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina Pengetua AF7

Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina, produser wanita Malaysia yang paling dihormati serta pengasas Puteri Gunung Ledang - The Musical dan P. Ramlee - The Musical, ialah pengetua wanita pertama Akademi Fantasia 7.

Aktres dan produser yang berkecimpung selama 2 dekad di dunia hiburan tanah air dan amat dikenali peminat, Tiara ialah ikon seni tanah air, serta jawapan Malaysia kepada Puteri Diana, Oprah Winfrey dan Brooke Shields dalam satu jasad.

Tiara ialah orang yang keenam dilantik sebagai pengetua AF selepas produser Freddie Fernandez (AF1), produser Ramli MS (AF2 dan AF6), penyanyi/penulis lagu/aktor/komposer/produser M. Nasir (AF3), penyanyi/penulis lagu/komposer/produser Ramli Sarip (AF4) dan produser/aktor Roslan Aziz (AF5).

Pasukan akademik pimpinan Tiara, yang bertanggungjawab membimbing dan melatih 14 peserta dan pelajar AF7 selama 10 minggu, dianggotai antara lain aktres tersohor Ida Nerina sebagai guru seni persembahan, aktres/penulis hiburan Fatimah Abu Bakar sebagai guru motivasi dan Bahasa Inggeris, Aris Kadir sebagai guru koreografi, dan Acis Hassim sebagai pengarah muzik.

Acis ialah suami ratu jazz Datuk Sheila Majid dan bekas anggota kumpulan rock terkenal Gersang (Sheila ialah bekas isteri Roslan, iaitu bekas hakim Malaysian Idol).

Fatimah ialah ibu kepada pelakon terkenal Sharifah Amani dan juga DJ stesen milik TV3 Hot FM Sharifah Aleya.

Sunday, March 08, 2009

Reza, Bob, Rosma & Mr Universe @ AF6



(L-R) Reza Mohamad, Bob Usop, Rosma Sidik & Zainal Alam Kadir @ AF6 Concert @ Civic Centre (Dewan Sivik) Petaling Jaya, 2008.

Khai, Rina & Rini Zulkifli @ Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur


Khai Wahi, Rina Zulkifli (L) & Rini Zulkifli @ Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur, 2007.

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Anith Lim Wishes Nubhan & Zila Well

Lovely Anith Lim offers her condolences to Nubhan Ahamad on the demise of his father early this year and congratulates Zila Seeron on her coming marriage to actor-comedian Along Cham (Nizam) Ahmad.

Anith, Nubhan and Zila are all from Kuala Pilah, the royal capital of Negeri Sembilan.

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Anith Lim Kirim Salam Sayang Buat Nubhan Dan Zila

Si comel jelita Anith Lim mengirim salam takziah buat Nubhan Ahamad atas kemangkatan ayahandanya yang tercinta awal tahun ini.

Beliau juga mengirim salam tahniah buat Zila Seeron atas perkahwinannya dengan pelawak popular Along Cham (Nizam) Ahmad akhir tahun ini.

Anith, Nubhan dan Zila berasal dari Kuala Pilah, iaitu bandar diraja Negeri Sembilan.

Zubir Ali Was A Kind Soul - Roslan Aziz (Abang Lan)

Acclaimed producer, Malaysian Idol judge, Akademi Fantasia 5 principal and Malaysian Randy Jackson Roslan Aziz or Abang Lan (Brother Lan) pays tribute to his late friend Zubir Ali as a kind soul who was deeply religious and easy to work with.

Zubir, who died after a long illness at the age of 60 yesterday, will always be remembered as a king of Malaysian folk music.

The singer, songwriter and music lecturer was together with Dr Wan Zawawi, M. Nasir, Ramli Sarip and Sohaimi Mior Hassan, one of the country’s major icons of folk music.

Born in Alor Setar, Kedah, Zubir received his early education in the Mahmud College in his hometown.

He subsequently graduated from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, and became a cultural officer at the Mara University of Technology in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Zubir also became a music and performing arts lecturer at the University of Malaya and the National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy in Kuala Lumpur.

Zubir was famous for penning the 1981 hit songs Penantian (The Wait) and Balada Seorang Gadis Kecil (Ballad Of A Little Girl), the latter being a humanitarian song about the sufferings of the oppressed Palestinians.

Penantian was performed by Velvet Aduk in Akademi Fantasia 4 in 2006. The song was originally sung by Zubir as well as 1980s Kedahan pop singer Azie, the wife of another 1980s Kedahan pop singer Syed Sobri.

Sobri's sister Datin Sheril Aida, who was also a 1980s pop singer, is the wife of ex-Deputy Minister of Information Datuk Railey Jeffrey, the uncle of Velvet's Akademi Fantasia 2 chum Mas Ghani.

Zubir was also an artiste with Roslan’s company Roslan Aziz Productions and he performed the 1990s hit song Ikhlas Tapi Jauh (Honest But Distant) with jazz queen (Roslan’s then wife, now married to Akademi Fantasia 7 music instructor Acis Hassim and widely tipped to be Akademi Fantasia 7 principal) Datuk Sheila Majid, Zainal Abidin (the mentor of Pija Yasin of One In A Million 3), Azman Warren, Amir Yusoff and actor-comedian (and my schoolmate) Afdlin Shauki Aksan.

Three years ago, he came up with his first solo album Zubir Ali 2006.

He also wrote songs for Malaysia’s pop queen Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (the sister of Saida Tarudin).

Throughout his life, Zubir championed the rights and welfare of Malaysian artistes.

He founded the Malaysian Music Industry Cooperative with close friends for this purpose.

Ramli (Akademi Fantasia 4 principal) and Nasir (Akademi Fantasia 3 principal) paid tribute to him as a ‘sifu’ of Malaysian folk.

Zubir is survived by his wife Fauziah Ismail and three children.





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Zubir Ali Insan Yang Baik Hati - Roslan Aziz (Abang Lan)

Produser tersohor, hakim Malaysian Idol, pengetua Akademi Fantasia 5 dan Randy Jackson Malaysia Roslan Aziz atau Abang Lan akan sentiasa mengenang kawan lamanya Allahyarham Zubir Ali sebagai seorang insan yang baik hati, kuat beriman dan mudah bekerjasama dengan rakan-rakan.

Zubir, 60, yang meninggal dunia semalam akibat penyakit jantung, akan sentiasa dikenang sebagai seorang raja lagu puisi Malaysia.

Penyanyi, penulis lagu dan pensyarah muzik itu bersama dengan Dr Wan Zawawi, M. Nasir, Ramli Sarip dan Sohaimi Mior Hassan, adalah ikon lagu puisi dan lagu rakyat Malaysia.

Anak kelahiran Alor Setar, Kedah, Zubir menerima pendidikan awal di Kolej Mahmud di kampung asalnya.

Beliau lulus dari Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, dan menjadi pegawai kebudayaan di Universiti Teknologi Mara di Shah Alam, Selangor.

Zubir turut menjadi pensyarah muzik dan seni persembahan di Universiti Malaya dan Akademi Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Kebangsaan di Kuala Lumpur.

Zubir terkenal sebagai penulis lagu hit 1981 Penantian dan juga Balada Seorang Gadis Kecil iaitu kisah penderitaan rakyat Palestin.

Penantian pernah dinyanyikan oleh Velvet Aduk di Akademi Fantasia 4 pada tahun 2006. Lagu itu asalnya dinyanyikan oleh Zubir dan juga penyanyi pop Kedah 1980an Azie, isteri kepada penyanyi pop Kedah 1980an Syed Sobri.

Adik Sobri Datin Sheril Aida, juga artis Kedah tahun 1980an, ialah isteri kepada bekas Timbalan Menteri Penerangan Datuk Railey Jeffrey, bapa saudara kawan baik Velvet dari Akademi Fantasia 2 iaitu Mas Ghani.

Zubir juga menjadi artis naungan syarikat Roslan iaitu Roslan Aziz Productions dan menyanyikan lagu hit 1990an Ikhlas Tapi Jauh bersama ratu jazz (bekas isteri Roslan, kini isteri guru muzik Akademi Fantasia 7 Acis Hassim dan kemungkinan besar pengetua Akademi Fantasia 7) Datuk Sheila Majid, Zainal Abidin (mentor Pija Yasin One In A Million 3), Azman Warren, Amir Yusoff dan pelakon-pelawak (rakan sekolah saya) Afdlin Shauki Aksan.

Tiga tahun lalu, Zubir menghasilkan album solo pertamanya berjudul Zubir Ali 2006.

Beliau turut menulis lagu untuk ratu pop negara Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (adik Saida Tarudin).

Sepanjang hayatnya, Zubir memperjuangkan nasib artis Malaysia.

Beliau mengasaskan Koperasi Industri Muzik Malaysia bersama kawan karibnya bagi tujuan mulia ini.

Ramli (pengetua Akademi Fantasia 4) dan Nasir (pengetua Akademi Fantasia 3) menyifatkan Allahyarham sebagai seorang ‘sifu’ lagu puisi Malaysia.

Zubir meninggalkan seorang isteri Fauziah Ismail dan tiga orang anak.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Nemo’s New Idol Fellowship Pals - From AF7

Meow! This is Nemo the magical cat again.

Meet my new pals from AF7.

Only in the Nemo novels.

1 Zizi Tahil - Zizi is a cousin of Farha Jasmen and a dear friend of Ayu Damit, Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin, Han Yunus, Nikki Palikat, Nora Daud, Noni Zainuddin and Adam Mat Saman. She shares the powers of Ayu, Pija and Naufara.

2 Rubisa Tiasin - Rubisa is a devoted pal of Ayu Damit and members of her circle. She shares the same powers as Ayu and Nikki Palikat.

3 Claudia Geres - Claudia is a dear friend of Stacy Anam and Stanly David. She has similar powers to Marsha Londoh, and both of them are members of Stacy’s circle.

4 Aishah Bujang - Aishah is devoted to Nurul Hamid, Saiful Bakeri, Dayang Nurfaizah, Amylea Azizan and members of their circle. She shares similar powers to Dayang and Amylea.

5 Hafiz Suip - Hafiz is a good friend of Dayang and her circle. He has similar powers to Amirul Ghazali, Adam Alli Kawi and Rizal Ayub.

6 Sidi Isa - Sidi, of Ipoh, is a dear friend of Riz Zaizizi and Ridzuan Sharifuddin and he shares similar powers with Iz Sulaini.

7 Yazid Ibrahim - Yazid is a close pal of Sidi and shares his powers.

8 Sobri Hasmuni - Sobri or Obri shares similar powers to Dafi Ismail, Aizat Amdan and Riz Zaizizi. He is a faithful member of their circle. He can also transform himself into snakes.

9 Hakim Ahmad - Hakim Ahmad, or Judge Doom, is the cat that blasts all evil beings to smithereens every time he meows.

10 Qhaud Rashid - Qhaud is a dear friend of Khai Wahi and Mawi Ani. He can be any bird he wants.

11 Rini Zulkifli - Rini, who has a twin named Rina, is a devoted pal of Khai Wahi and Mawi Ani. She shares similar powers as Salima Habibi and Fatin Yahya.

12 Ismaliza Ismail - Isma is Tomok’s elder sister and she is a devoted pal of Farhan Azizan, Nubhan Ahamad and Zila Seeron. She has similar powers to Farhan.

13 Nas Adila Mohamad Dan - Nas is a dear friend of Dafi Ismail, Mila Jirin, Shila Amir Amzah, Nadia Hasnan and Ika Rahim. She has similar powers to Farhan and Zila.

14 Khairil Pilus - Khairil is a dear friend of Fazly Zainal and he shares similar powers as Fazly, Vick Teo and their circle members. Khairil’s elder brother is Izwan Pilus, a recording artiste.





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Kawan Baru Nemo Di Kekawan Idola - Dari AF7.

Meow! Ini Nemo si kucing sakti lagi.

Ini dia kawan baru saya dari AF7.

Hanya di novela Nemo.

1 Zizi Tahil - Zizi ialah saudara bau bacang Farha Jasmen dan kawan rapat Ayu Damit, Pija Yasin, Naufara Yasin, Han Yunus, Nikki Palikat, Nora Daud, Noni Zainuddin dan Adam Mat Saman. Dia berkongsi kuasa dengan Ayu, Pija dan Naufara.

2 Rubisa Tiasin - Rubisa kawan baik Ayu Damit dan bulatannya. Beliau memiliki kuasa yang sama dengan Ayu dan Nikki Palikat.

3 Claudia Geres - Claudia kawan karib Stacy Anam dan Stanly David. Kuasanya sama dengan kuasa Marsha Londoh, rakannya dalam bulatan Stacy.

4 Aishah Bujang - Aishah kawan rapat Nurul Hamid, Saiful Bakeri, Dayang Nurfaizah, Amylea Azizan dan ahli bulatan mereka. Kuasa beliau sama dengan kuasa Dayang dan Amylea.

5 Hafiz Suip - Hafiz kawan baik Dayang dan bulatannya. Beliau berkongsi kuasa dengan Amirul Ghazali, Adam Alli Kawi dan Rizal Ayub.

6 Sidi Isa - Sidi, dari Ipoh, kawan karib Riz Zaizizi dan Ridzuan Sharifuddin dan berkongsi kuasa dengan Iz Sulaini.

7 Yazid Ibrahim - Yazid ialah kawan rapat Sidi dan berkongsi kuasa dengannya.

8 Sobri Hasmuni - Sobri atau Obri berkongsi kuasa dengan Dafi Ismail, Aizat Amdan dan Riz Zaizizi. Beliau adalah ahli bulatan mereka, dan boleh bertukar menjadi ular.

9 Hakim Ahmad - Hakim Ahmad, atau Judge Doom, memiliki avatar kucing yang mengebom semua penjahat setiap kali mengiau.

10 Qhaud Rashid - Qhaud kawan baik Khai Wahi dan Mawi Ani. Beliau boleh menjadi semua jenis burung.

11 Rini Zulkifli - Rini, saudari kembar Rina, kawan baik Khai Wahi dan Mawi Ani. Kuasa beliau sama dengan kuasa Salima Habibi dan Fatin Yahya.

12 Ismaliza Ismail - Isma ialah kakak Tomok serta kawan baik Farhan Azizan, Nubhan Ahamad dan Zila Seeron. Kuasa beliau sama dengan kuasa Farhan.

13 Nas Adila Mohamad Dan - Nas kawan baik Dafi Ismail, Mila Jirin, Shila Amir Amzah, Nadia Hasnan dan Ika Rahim. Kuasanya sama dengan kuasa Farhan dan Zila.

14 Khairil Pilus - Khairil kawan baik Fazly Zainal dan berkongsi kuasa dengan Fazly, Vick Teo dan ahli bulatan mereka. Abangnya Izwan Pilus seorang penyanyi.

Peserta AF7

Zizi Tahil, 24, of Semporna, Sabah.

Rubisa Tiasin, 23, of Kudat, Sabah (ex-My Starz LG 1 contestant).

Claudia Geres, 24, of Kuching, Sarawak.

Aishah Bujang, 18, of Kuching, Sarawak.

Hafiz Suip, 19, of Kuching, Sarawak.

Rashidi (Sidi) Isa, 27, of Ipoh, Perak.

Yazid Ibrahim, 22, of Johor Baru, Johor.

Hakim Ahmad, 18, of Johor Baru, Johor.

Sobri Hasmuni, 24, of Johor Baru, Johor.

Nas Adila Mohamad Dan, 23, of Johor Baru, Johor.

Qhaud Rashid, 25, of Kajang, Selangor.

Rini Zulkifli, 25, of Kajang, Selangor.

Khairil Azam Pilus, 24, of Melaka City, Melaka. Brother of singer Izwan Pilus.

Ismaliza Ismail, 30, of Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. Elder sister of Tomok Ismail OIAM3.





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Peserta AF7

Zizi Tahil, 24, dari Semporna, Sabah.

Rubisa Tiasin, 23, dari Kudat, Sabah (bekas peserta My Starz LG 1).

Claudia Geres, 24, dari Kuching, Sarawak.

Aishah Bujang, 18, dari Kuching, Sarawak.

Hafiz Suip, 19, dari Kuching, Sarawak.

Rashidi (Sidi) Isa, 27, dari Ipoh, Perak.

Yazid Ibrahim, 22, dari Johor Baru, Johor.

Hakim Ahmad, 18, dari Johor Baru, Johor.

Sobri Hasmuni, 24, dari Johor Baru, Johor.

Nas Adila Mohamad Dan, 23, dari Johor Baru, Johor.

Qhaud Rashid, 25, dari Kajang, Selangor.

Rini Zulkifli, 25, dari Kajang, Selangor.

Khairil Azam Pilus, 24, dari Bandaraya Melaka, Melaka. Adik kepada penyanyi Izwan Pilus.

Ismaliza Ismail, 30, dari Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. Kakak kepada Tomok Ismail OIAM3.

Shila To Duet With Miley Cyrus

Lovely Shila Amir Amzah is set to release a duet with Miley Cyrus soon.

While Shila and Miley did not meet, they will appear in a music video together.

The Shila-Miley duet is a joint effort by Disney Channel and 8TV of Malaysia.

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Shila Berduet Dengan Miley Cyrus

Si comel jelita Shila Amir Amzah akan berduet dengan Miley Cyrus tidak lama lagi.

Shila dan Miley tidak bertemu, tetapi mereka akan muncul bersama di dalam sebuah video muzik.

Duet Shila-Miley ini adalah terbitan bersama Disney Channel dan 8TV Malaysia.

Danny Gokey Is Inspired By His Late Wife

Dashing American Idol 8 finalist Danny Gokey of Texas is inspired by his late wife Sophia.

The devout Christian singer lost his wife to heart disease last year, but not before she encouraged him to try his luck in American Idol 8.

"We've been together for 11 years and I'll always miss her dearly," he says.

Danny has set up a foundation in his late wife's name to assist young Americans pursue their dreams as musicians.





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Danny Gokey Jadikan Mendiang Isteri Sumber Inspirasi

Jejaka tampan dan finalis American Idol 8 Danny Gokey, anak Texas, menjadikan mendiang isterinya Sophia sebagai sumber inspirasi.

Seorang pendakwah Kristian yang kuat beriman, Danny kehilangan isterinya tahun lalu akibat penyakit jantung. Sophia banyak berjasa menggalakkan Danny menyertai American Idol 8.

"Kami telah hidup bahagia selama 11 tahun. Saya amat merinduinya," kata Danny.

Danny telah mengasaskan sebuah yayasan di atas nama Sophia untuk membantu anak-anak muda Amerika melanjutkan pelajaran dalam bidang muzik.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

M. Nasir Wows The Crowd In National Theatre Concert

Sifu of Malaysian music M. Nasir wowed the crowd in his sold-out concert at the National Theatre, Kuala Lumpur on March 1, 2009.

The highly respected singer, songwriter, composer and AF3 principal is regarded as the Sting, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Kitaro and John Lennon of Malaysian music.

Nasir, 51, has been in the music industry for 30 years and is regarded as the Father of Modern Malay Music.





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M. Nasir Memukau Penonton Di Konsert Istana Budaya

Sifu muzik Malaysia M. Nasir memukau penonton di konsert 'tiket habis' di Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, pada Mac 1, 2009.

Penyanyi, komposer, penulis lagu dan pengetua AF3 itu digelar jawapan Malaysia kepada Sting, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Kitaro dan John Lennon.

Nasir, 51, telah berkecimpung dalam dunia muzik selama 30 tahun dan beliau dianggap sebagai Bapa Muzik Melayu Moden.

Riz Congratulates Dafi & Shila The Coke Ambassadors

Dashing Riz Zaizizi congratulates Dafi Ismail Sabri and Shila Amir Amzah the ambassadors of Coca-Cola.

He also sends his best wishes to Fify Ahmad, Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Rizu Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar and all OIAM3 contestants.

Riz also congratulates Wana Safudin, an AF6 reject, who won TV3 talent search My Starz LG (Season 2) and its runner-up Wan Nashrinie Zafrie of Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

Nashrinie is from the same hometown as Alif Razali, Riz's AF6 pal.

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Riz Kirim Tahniah Buat Dafi & Shila

Jejaka tampan Riz Zaizizi mengirim tahniah buat Dafi Ismail Sabri dan Shila Amir Amzah duta baru Coca-Cola.

Beliau turut mengirim salam maju jaya buat Fify Ahmad, Ayu Tekhary, Anith Lim, Rizu Sharifuddin, Aweera Noriyissham, Tomok Ismail, Nine Jaafar dan semua peserta OIAM3.

Riz turut mengirim tahniah buat Wana Safudin, bekas calon AF6, yang memenangi pertandingan nyanyian terbitan TV3 My Starz LG (Musim 2) dan naib juara Wan Nashrinie Zafrie dari Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.

Nashrinie berasal dari bandar yang sama dengan kawan karib Riz di AF6, Alif Razali.

Go Amylea, My Super Kid Sister - Farah Anuar

Farah Anuar is right behind Amylea Azizan in One In A Million 3.

She says her 'baby sister' has improved tremendously and has what it takes to win the RM1 million prize.

Farah also sends her best wishes to Nurul Hamid, Saiful Bakeri, Amirul Ghazali, Amy Azlan, Atie Abu Bakar, Azza Suaymi, Rizal Ayub, Dayang Nurfaizah and Adam Alli Kawi.

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Amylea Adik Super Ku Boleh Menang - Farah Anuar

Farah Anuar memberi sokongan penuh kepada Amylea Azizan di One In A Million 3.

Beliau berkata 'adik comelnya' telah maju sebagai artis dan mampu memenangi RM1 juta dalam pertandingan itu.

Farah turut mengirim salam maju jaya buat Nurul Hamid, Saiful Bakeri, Amirul Ghazali, Amy Azlan, Atie Abu Bakar, Azza Suaymi, Rizal Ayub, Dayang Nurfaizah dan Adam Alli Kawi.

Van & Pam Are Super Sisters - Marsha Londoh

Lovely Marsha Londoh is happy that Vanessa and Pamela Chong are joining her on the big screen.

Marsha is currently the star of cyber portal gua.com.my's mini series Kerana Karina (Because of Karina), while Pamela is set to star with Jaclyn Victor in the Yasmin Ahmad film Talentime later this year.

Vanessa is also starring in a Malay comedy soon.

Marsha also wishes Vanessa's and Pamela's brother Vince all the best with his Chinese language album and looks forward to singing with him in future events.

She wishes Linda Nanuwil, Simon Christopher, Esther Chin, Joni Tham, Karen Tan, Suki Low, Mark Lorin, Ab Dungot, Shone Majimbun, Stacy Anam, Stanly David, Ebi Yaimal, Felix Agus, Yazer Yusof, Mas Ghani, Burn Thevandran, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin, Atilia Sarani, E J Wong, Trish De Cruz and Dianne Guerzo all the best in their singing and acting careers.

She also congratulates Nikki Palikat and Audi Mok on their coming marriage.





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Van & Pam Saudari Super Ku - Marsha Londoh

Jelitawan Marsha Londoh gembira melihat Vanessa dan Pamela Chong mengikut jejak langkahnya menjadi pelakon.

Marsha kini menjadi hero siri mini terbitan portal siber gua.com.my Kerana Karina, manakala Pamela akan muncul bersama Jaclyn Victor dalam filem arahan Yasmin Ahmad Talentime hujung tahun ini.

Vanessa akan muncul dalam sebuah komedi Bahasa Malaysia tak lama lagi.

Marsha turut mengirim salam maju jaya kepada adik Vanessa dan abang Pamela iaitu Vince dan berharap album Bahasa Cinanya akan sukses.

Marsha berharap dapat berduet dengan Vince dalam acara yang akan datang.

Dia mengirim salam maju jaya kepada Linda Nanuwil, Simon Christopher, Esther Chin, Joni Tham, Karen Tan, Suki Low, Mark Lorin, Ab Dungot, Shone Majimbun, Stacy Anam, Stanly David, Ebi Yaimal, Felix Agus, Yazer Yusof, Mas Ghani, Burn Thevandran, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang, Lotter Edin, Atilia Sarani, E J Wong, Trish De Cruz dan Dianne Guerzo dalam karier lakonan dan nyanyian masing-masing.

Marsha turut mengirim salam tahniah buat Nikki Palikat dan Audi Mok yang akan berkahwin tidak lama lagi.

Monday, March 02, 2009

The Restaurant Of The First-Outs

A popular seafood restaurant in Cheras Road, Kajang, Selangor, has been associated with One In A Million (OIAM), for ‘producing’ two of its ‘first-out’ contestants.

An ex-singer in the restaurant, Mimi Shamsuddin, was the first contestant of OIAM 1 to be shown the door.

This year, another ex-singer, Ayu Tekhary, became the first OIAM3 contestant to be voted out.

However, one ex-singer ‘struck gold’ in 2006, TV3’s Mentor Season 2 runner-up Nieyl Zailani.

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Restoran Peserta Tersingkir

Sebuah restoran makanan laut popular di Jalan Cheras, Kajang, Selangor, dikaitkan dengan One In A Million (OIAM) kerana 'menghasilkan' 2 orang peserta 'pertama tersingkir' di pertandingan nyanyian realiti itu.

Bekas penyanyi restoran, Mimi Shamsuddin, menjadi peserta yang pertama tersingkir dari OIAM1.

Tahun ini, seorang lagi bekas penyanyi restoran, Ayu Tekhary, menjadi peserta yang pertama tersingkir dari OIAM3.

Tetapi bukan semua penyanyi di restoran itu bernasib malang. Seorang lagi bekas penyanyi Nieyl Zailani telah menjadi naib juara pertandingan nyanyian TV3 iaitu Mentor 2.