Aril AF7

Aril
(Khairil Azam Pilus)
Birth name Khairil Azam Pilus
Also known as Aril
Born November 15, 1985 (1985-11-15) (age 26)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres Pop, dance
Occupations Singer, actor, dancer, TV host
Years active 2009–present
Labels Maestro Talents Sdn. Bhd

Khairil Azam Pilus (born November 15, 1985), is a Malaysian singer, actor, dancer and TV host, also known by his stage name of Aril.

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Career

Akademi Fantasia

Pilus joined and became 1st runner-up of the seventh season of Akademi Fantasia, receiving 22% percent of over 4.2 million votes although he was eliminated on the 7th week of the competition,[1][2] but he was voted back-in by the competition by 'AFMASUK' of the voters,[3][4][5][6] and was eliminated in the season 7 final round in May 2009.[7]

Actor & host

Pilus is also an actor,[8] starring alongside another seventh season, student, Akim and past fifth season winner, Mila Jirin in TV show called Kau dan Aku.

He also has a lead role in telemovie call Shuffle Milikku which recently premiered in Astro.

Aril is also the new TV host for Trek Selebriti.[9]

In his singing career, he recently has two released singles: Toksik and Menatap Matamu. Along with show alums Mawi, Mila, Stacy, Hafiz, Akim, Isma and Yazid, Pilus now has his "chart-topping songs" released in a compilation album by Era FM.[10]

Songs performed on Akademi Fantasia

Week Instructed Songs Original Artist Result #
Week 1 "Rahsia Perempuan" Ari Lasso 4
Week 2 ""Benar-Benar"
"Robot"		 Adam
Adam		 3
Week 3 "Andainya Aku Pergi Dulu" Alleycats 4
Week 4 "Lakaran Kehidupan" Siti Nurhaliza 7
Week 5 "Aku dan Dirimu" with Marsha Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari 7
Week 6 "Yang Pernah" Estranged 4
Week 7 "Nakal" Gigi 7(eliminated)
Week 8 "(none)" - -
Week 9 "(none)" - -
Finale "Kasih Tak Sayang"
"Toksik"		 Padi
Aril		 2

Hardstyle Republic

Aril is known as 'Ajam' the Gambler in the Melbourne Shuffle group 'Hardstyle Republic'. Outside of Malaysian showbiz, he has his own shuffling scene fan-base whom are international followers from YouTube.

References

  1. ^ "Giliran Aril tersingkir AF7" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 26 April 2009. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0426&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Kota&pg=wk_02.htm. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  2. ^ "Apabila 'hero' AF7 tersingkir" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 28 April2009. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?dt=0428&pg=hi_02.htm&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Hiburan&y=2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  3. ^ "Kemasukan semula Aril sudah dijangka" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 12 May 2009. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0512&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_04.htm. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  4. ^ "AF7 final live on Saturday". New Straits Times. 10 May 2009. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-163798673.html?refid=gnews_1108. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  5. ^ "Adila pelajar AF7 pertama tersingkir" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia Online. 22 March 2009. http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0322&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Jenayah&pg=je_03.htm. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  6. ^ Kamin, Azhariah (15 May 2009). "Final showdown". Malaysia Star. http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/15/tvnradio/3897165&sec=tvnradio. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  7. ^ Kamin, Azhariah (19 May 2009). "Hafiz is champ of Akademi Fantasia Season Seven". Malaysia Star. http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/19/tvnradio/3930182&sec=tvnradio. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  8. ^ "Don’t just sing — act too!". New Straits Times. 30 September 2009. http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20090930200046/Article/index_html. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  9. ^ Rosdi, Razif (16 March 2010). "Trek Selebriti: Aril Pengganti Jimmy" (in Malay). http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=5838&c=1&s=1. Retrieved 16 April 2010. 
  10. ^ "Full steam ahead". New Straits Times. 17 April 2010. http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100108085757/Article/index_html. Retrieved 8 January 2010. 
Seasons
1  • 2  • 3  • 4  • 5  • 6  • 7 • 8  • 9
Winners
Vincent Chong Ying-Cern • Ahmad Zahid Baharuddin • Asmawi Ani • Mohammad Faizal Ramly • Norsyarmilla Jirin • Stracie Angie Anam • Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip • Ahmad Shahir Zawawi • Hazama Ahmad Azmi
Winners' songs
"Tak Ingin Kehilanganmu"  • "Milikku"  • "Aduh Saliha"  • "Lihatlah"  • "Persis Mutiara"  • "Aku Stacy"  • "Masih Jelas" • "Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan" • "Cinta Teragung"
Runners-up
Mohammad Khairul Nizam Mohammad Wahi • Norlinda Nanuwil • Felix Agus • Lotter P.Edwin Edin • Ebi Kornelis • Mohd Idris Mohd Zaizizi • Khairil Azam Pilus • Siti Adira Suhaimi • Lenaber Hadir
Other alumni
Nurul Hana Che Mahazan • Mohd Aizam Mat Saman • Yusrizan Usop • Wan Mohammad Khair Wan Azami • Marsha Milan Londoh • Nur Heliza Helmi • Muhammad Aizat Amdan