Aznil Nawawi

This is a Malay name; the name Nawawi is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Aznil.
Datuk Haji Aznil Nawawi

Haji Aznil Nawawi
Born Haji Aznil bin Haji Nawawi
(1962-11-06) 6 November 1962
Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia Malaysia
Nationality Malaysian
Other names Pak Nil
Alma mater University of Malaya
Occupation Actor, director, host, singer, writer
Years active 1990 – present
Awards Companion of the Gracious Order of the Territorial Crown of Malaysia (JMW) (2009)
Media Hiburan 2004 – Special Award
Anugerah Sri Angkasa (2004 & 2005) – Best TV Host
Anugerah Bintang Popular (2003, 2005–2009) – Most Popular Male TV Host
Anugerah Skrin 2007 – Best Talk Show
Anugerah Juri 2008 – Best Entertainment Presenter
Asian Television Awards 2010 – Best Game Show

Datuk Aznil bin Haji Nawawi (born 6 November 1962), better known as Aznil Nawawi (sometimes he credited as Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil), is a TV host in Malaysia.

He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards 2005 in Singapore. In 2011, he marked 22 years of being involved in the local entertainment scene such as Akademi Fantasia.

Background

Aznil was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. He graduated from University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Economics degree. He started his career in 1990 as a broadcaster and a media reporter with TV3. He first started doing news in broadcasting industry, then moved to hosting in 1992. Pop Kuiz was the first program he hosts. In 1994, he hosted Melodi and Teleskop. He then made the move to Astro Ria television channel, which also marked his entry as creative director for the channel. One of his more popular projects is his involvement with the reality programme, Akademi Fantasia.

In May 2007, Aznil said he would't be back to host the highly-popular programme after hosting it for five consecutive seasons. His exclusive contract as a creative consultant with Astro was to expire in September 2007.

Family

Aznil has three children, Fildza Haifa whom he calls Fifi, 22, Fariq Haizen whom he nicknames Riki, 17, and Firdaus Hariz called Baby Riz, 2.

Programmes hosted

Ad hoc programmes hosted

Films

Aznil starring as Prof. Klon in Cicak Man.

^1 He is also the director of the film.

Discography

Macam-Macam (1996)

First solo album produced by Pony Canyon and released on 31 December 1996, the album consists of 10 songs including a cover song. Jumpa Di Sana is the first single of the album.

Track list

  1. Jumpa Di Sana
  2. Tik Tok
  3. Malam Minggu
  4. Ikrar Anak Malaysia
  5. Baby Riki (a song which specially dedicated for his son, Riki)
  6. Xanoo
  7. Zakia (a 1979 cover song originally performed by Ahmad Albar)
  8. Regulasi
  9. Kaulah Bintang
  10. Dendang Dangdut

Aznil (2008)

Aznil's mini album was published and released officially on 13 August 2008. The mini album that is entitled "Aznil" consists of three songs composed by Edry Abdul Halim and one cover version. Two of the tracks which are Teramat Sangat and Professor Klon were the original soundtrack for the film Duyung and Cicak Man respectively. Both the films were produced by KRU Films which is now KRU Studios.[1]

Track list

  1. Teramat Sangat (soundtrack for Duyung)
  2. Professor Klon (soundtrack for Cicak Man)
  3. Jangan Cepat Marah
  4. Toyol (cover version of the song in 1979 by Sudirman Hj Arshad)

Achievements

2015

2013

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

See also

External links

Reference

  1. ↑ http://www.mmail.com.my/Aznil_sings_his_heart_out_on_new_album.aspx Malay Mail, Aznil sings his heart out on new album
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