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Adira Suhaimi
عديرة
Born
Siti Adira binti Suhaimi

(1991-09-19) 19 September 1991 (age 33)
Occupations
Years active2010 - present
Height152 cm (5 ft 0 in)
Spouse
Datuk Red
(m. 2015;div. 2024)
Children4
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd (AESB) (2010–present)
  • Warner Music Malaysia (2011–present)

Siti Adira binti Suhaimi (born 19 September 1991) is a Malaysian singer. She is the runner-up of the eighth season of Astro's television reality program, Akademi Fantasia . She also known as Queen of Soundtrack. [1] [2] [3]

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Akademi Fantasia

At age 19, she auditioned for the Astro reality show, Akademi Fantasia, along with her sister, Ema. They managed to enter the show, becoming the first pair of siblings to enter Astro. However, on the second week, her sister was eliminated. [4] She managed to remain in the show, throughout ten weeks, and in the finale, she resulted as a runner-up with 25.13% votes. [5]

In the show's 8th season, Adira was the student that was never on the bottom two.

Song performances on Akademi Fantasia

WeekInstructed SongsOriginal ArtistResult #
1"Bertemu di Kalbu" Jaclyn Victor 5
2"Ku Percaya Ada Cinta" Datuk Siti Nurhaliza 4
3"Kini"Feminin1
4"Biarlah" Nidji 1
5"Seri Mersing"Sharifah Aini4
6"My All" Mariah Carey 1
7"Ayat-Ayat Cinta" Rossa 1
8"Kitalah Bintang" Ella 1
9"Mercy"
"Dua"
Duffy
KRU
2
Finale"Tiru Macam Saya"
"Ku Ada Kamu"
Sheila Majid
Adira
Runner-up

Post AF: Career

2010–present: Ku Ada Kamu

Adira's coronation song "Ku Ada Kamu" was released as a promotional single via the compilation album "Hitz AF8", featuring songs by the contestants of Akademi Fantasia 8. The song was a massive hit in Malaysia, topping several radio charts, such as Carta Hot FM 30, Carta Muzik Muzik and Carta Suria FM. It became a top 5 hit in Carta Muzik FM and Carta Era, at No.2 and No.5. A music video of the song was released about a few days after the finale concert of the eight season of Akademi Fantasia.

In December 2010, the song was announced as one of the songs that managed to enter the Anugerah Juara Lagu, [6] a Malaysian annual award show to honour the best songs in the local entertainment industry. She performed the song on the award show, held on Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 9 January 2011.

Following her success after Akademi Fantasia, Adira became the spokesperson for Innershine Pati Prun along with her sister, Ema. She made her acting debut in Lawaknya Fantasia Raya, a comedy television movie starring alongside Rozita Che Wan and Dato' Aziz Sattar. [7]

In the same year, she sang the theme song of Astro Citra's "Dendam Kesuma", "Kesuma" [8] and "Ilusi" which served as the theme song of the comedy series Awan Dania, in the third season, [9] which is also Adira's favourite TV series. She also voiced the Malaysian versions of Spider-Man and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl , as Mary Jane and Lavagirl, respectively.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2010 Spider-Man Mary Jane Voice over; Malaysian version
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl Lavagirl Voice-over; Malaysian version

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Akademi Fantasia Season 8 HerselfReality programme; runner-up
Dari Studio bersama AdiraHerselfMusic show
Lawaknya Fantasia RayaAdiraTelevision movie; supporting role
2012TiaraTiaraTelevision movie; main role with Singapore singer and actor Aliff Aziz
Tanah Kubur (Season 4)Hashimawith Malaysian actor Remy Ishak, Dira Abu Zahar
2024Andartu KosmopolitanCiciwith Malaysian actor Aqasha, Fazura

Discography

Studio albums

1. Dewi Cinta (2013)

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
Carta ERA 40 [10] Hot FM 30 [11] Muzik MuzikSpotify/iTunes
2010"Ku Ada Kamu"111Hits AF8 and Dewi Cinta
"Ilusi"111Dewi Cinta
2011"Ombak Rindu (with Hafiz Suip)"111 Ombak Rindu: Original Soundtrack and Dewi Cinta
"Sakura"111Non-album single
2012"Keajaiban Cinta (with Aliff Aziz)"4Dewi Cinta
2013"Ratuku 2013 (with Awie)"Sehangat Asmara: Original Soundtrack
"Dewi Cinta"1Dewi Cinta
2014"Ruhi Kasih"
2015"Hilang"1
"Untuk Cinta (with Hafiz Suip)"4Pilot Cafe: Original Soundtrack
"Kekasih Teragung Dunia"Non-album single
2016"Ku Mahu Pulang"1Non-album single
"Dalam Kegelapan"325 Rasul
"Gempak Superstar"Gempak Superstar
2017"Sembunyi"Non-album single
2018"Pujaan Hati"1211Pujaan Hari Kanda: Original Soundtrack

Original Soundtrack (OST)

Her best achievement so far is as Singer of Malaysian film, drama or TV programs Soundtracks.

YearTitleFilm/Drama/TV ProgramDuetNotesRef.
2010KesumaDendam KesumaherselfA slot for 8 episodes drama "Suatu Ketika" in Astro Citra [12]
Mari MenariMari Menariwith Hafiz A dance reality entertainment program [13]
2011IlusiAwan Dania (season 3)herselfThis song also the second single after Ku Ada Kamu [14]
Saya Anak MalaysiaMyMusic Indiepretasi projectwith various artist including Aizat and Hafiz [15]
La La LaElly & Epitwith Akim AhmadComedy drama in Astro Ceria [16]
Ombak RinduOmbak Rinduwith Hafiz Malaysian Box Office film 2011/12 [17]
Lara LagiherselfSecond single in Ombak Rindu film [18]
2012Merisik KhabarAku Sudirman – Suatu InterpretasiherselfHer cover for the campaign [19]
Juwita (Mana Hilangnya?)Mana Hilangnya Juwita?with Monoloque and HazamaA Mysterious & controversy drama in Astro Ria [20]
CintaLagenda Budak Setan 2 : Katerinaherself [21]
Keajaiban CintaTiarawith Aliff Aziz A TV series in which she played a main role [22]
Raikan MAHAMAHA InternationalherselfOST for Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture & Agrotourism International (MAHA) campaign [23]
PrimadonaPrimadonaherselfA talk show hosted by Erra Fazira, Rozita Che Wan, Ziela Jalil and Raja Azura [24]
2013Erti KawanMemberku HawaherselfA drama in TV3 and Astro Ria [25]
Ratuku (2013)Sehangat Asmarawith Awie Cover of Malaysian rock band, Wings's Ratuku [26]
2015Untuk CintaPilot Cafeherself & with Hafiz [27] [28]
2016Ku Mahu PulangInayahherselfSoundtrack for Astro First [29]
Dalam Kegelapan25 Rasulherself25 Rasul: Kisah Nabi Yunus A.S [30]
Gempak SuperstarGempak Superstarherself [31]
2017Janjiku PadamuThe Promisewith Mark Adam Soundtrack for Malaysian dubbing of Philippines television series, Pangako Sa'yo [32]
Memilih Mencintaimu'Soulmate' Hingga Jannahwith Taufik Batisah [33]
2019Pujaan HatiPujaan Hati Kandaherselftelevision series on TV3 [34]
2020Takdir TerciptaLelakimu Yang Duluwith HafizOST Slot Akasia (Lelakimu Yang Dulu)
2020Maafherself
2021Kesempatan BagimuTercipta Satu IkatanherselfOST drama Tercipta Satu Ikatan)

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Industri Muzik

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2013Best Pop Song"Sekadar Mimpi"Nominated
Best Vocal Performance in Song (Female)"Dewi Cinta"Nominated
2014"Hilang"Nominated
Best Album CoverDewi CintaNominated

Anugerah Juara Lagu

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2010Finalist"Ku Ada Kamu"Nominated
2012"Ombak Rindu" (with Hafiz Suip)Nominated

Anugerah Planet Muzik

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2012Best Song"Ombak Rindu" (with Hafiz Suip)Nominated
Most Popular Regional SongsNominated
2013Best Collaboration"Keajaiban Cinta" (with Aliff Aziz)Nominated

Akademi Fantasia

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2010Herself Akademi Fantasia (season 8) Second place
YearCategoryNominated workResult
2010Most Popular Female New ArtistHerselfNominated
Most Popular Female SingerNominated
2012Most Popular Duo / Group SingerHerself (with Hafiz Suip)Nominated
2015Most Popular Female SingerHerselfWon
2016Won
Most Popular Duo / Group SingerHerself (with Hafiz Suip)Nominated
2017Sensational ArtistHerselfNominated

Festival Filem Malaysia

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2012Best Theme Songs"Ombak Rindu" (with Hafiz Suip)Won

Anugerah Skrin

YearCategoryNominated workResult
2012Best Musical ProgramAkustik: AdiraNominated

Other Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2011Anugerah Pilihan Pembaca Media HiburanPromising AwardHerselfNominated
2012Blockbuster AwardsBest Theme SongOmbak Rindu (with Hafiz Suip)Won
2013 Shout! Awards Power Vocal AwardHerselfNominated

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