Ella (Malaysian singer)
| Norzila Aminuddin | |
|---|---|
 Ella Aminuddin on her album cover Rama-rama (Butterfly). | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Norzila binti Haji Aminuddin |
| Born |
July 31, 1966 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia |
| Origin | Klang Valley, Malaysia |
| Genres | Rock, Pop Rock, Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | EMI Malaysia |
Norzila binti Haji Aminuddin (born July 31, 1966), better known as Ella, is a popular Malaysian rock musician. She is considered a Ratu Rock (Malay for "Queen of Rock"), an aptly title for being the most well known female rock star since the start of the glorious rock era in Malay music.[1] Ella's more well-known hit songs spanned from the 1990s to today. Ella still holds the local record for the bestselling female artist for pushing more than 300,000 copies of her records during the peak of her career.
Biography
Ella hails from Gelugor, Penang and was raised in the Klang Valley in Selangor. She lives with her parents, along with her other siblings. During her school days, she was often invited to sing at ceremonies held in her alma mater. Ella completed her studies while she was in Form Five at the Tunku Ampuan Rahimah Girls School in Klang Valley. Before she became a master in the arts field, she used to sing in various places in the Klang Valley such as in night clubs and lounges. After singing in one of those clubs, Ella was approached by the bands known by the name The Boys who were also night club singers. After a discussion, Ella agreed to merge with their band and they were given the name ( Ella & The Boys ). In 2007, Ella filed a complaint with police, after a sex tape allegedly of her and her sister in the presence of a couple performing sexual acts surfaced.[2] On 10 June 2012, Ella and her protege Puteri Caroline Kamel, won TV3 talent search Mentor Season 6.[3] On 7 July 2012, Ella tied the knot with Azhar Ghazali, a pilot who is 15 years her junior.[4]
Discography
Albums
- 1985 – The Battle Of The Bands 1 (Ella & The Boys)
- 1986 – The Battle Of The Bands 2 (Ella & The Boys)
- 1986 – Ella & The Boys 1
- 1987 – Ella & The Boys 2
- 1988 – Pengemis Cinta (Platinum)
- 1989 – Puteri Kota (Platinum)
- 1989 – Sembilu
- 1990 – Identiti (Platinum)
- 1990 – Unggul
- 1991 – Mendung Tidak Bererti Hujan
- 1991 – Kesal
- 1991 – Ella Mood (Malaysia's first video album)
- 1992 – 30110 – Over 300,000 units sold (100,000 units were sold in the first week alone)
- 1993 – Ella 'Sebuah Rockumentari' (Ella's second video album)
- 1994 – Ella USA (Over 300,000 units sold)
- 1995 – 8494 (Compilation)
- 1996 – Demi (Compilation)
- 1997 – Jalan Ke Sisi Mu
- 1998 – Standing In The Eyes Of The World (The official 1998 Commonwealth Games theme song )
- 1999 – El
- 2000 – Baldu Biru (Compilation – Duet with Awie)
- 2000 – Diva Metal-Ella
- 2001 – Ilham Bicara
- 2003 – Simbiosis
- 2005 – A Journey Beyond (Compilation)
- 2005 – Ratu Rock (Compilation)
- 2006 – Urban Strike (The Queen of Rock's Recognition Album)
- 2007 – Rama Rama
- 2009 – Greatest Hits
Filmography
- Bayangan Maut (1990)
- Pemburu Bayang (1992)
- Hanya Kawan (1997)
External links
References
- ↑ It’s the Awie and Ella show!, the Star online
- ↑ "Malaysian Singer Files Complaint Over Alleged Sex Video". AsianBite (AsianBite). 30 July 2007. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
- ↑ "Ella, Caroline are Mentor 6 champs". New Straits Times.
- ↑ "Ella kini milik Azhar Husaini Husaini". Utusan Malaysia.