Atu Zero

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Atu in 2024
Born
Sharif Kunal bin Doli Sharif

(1992-04-20) 20 April 1992 (age 32)
Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2012–present
Relatives Muhammad Syaiful (brother)
Sharif Kadir (brother)

Sharif Kunal bin Doli Sharif [1] (born 20 April 1992), commonly known by his stage name Atu Zero, is a Malaysian actor and comedian.

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Early life

Muhammad Syaiful, Sharif Kadir, and Sharif Kunal are the sons of Sharif Doli, a traditional fisherman, and they are from the Kudat town in Sabah. With only RM$ 350 per month to their name, they had to had to struggle for a living with seven siblings. The youngest of the three, Atu, has been sailing since he was six years old. He started working as a laborer for his uncle Faisal when he was 13 years old, earning between RM$5–10 per hour. In an interview with Leaderonomics, the three brothers acknowledge that they were a naughty group even as young children. [2]

Career

Atu founded the Zero group with his two brothers, and they made their stage debut at the 2012 Gelanggang Awesome Raja Lawak. [3] Their father passed away in his sleep on 21 October 2012. Atu was packing to travel to Africa for a Fear Factor episode he was involved in when he got the news. He flew from Kuala Lumpur to Kudat, but his father had already been buried before he arrived. He was never able to bid his father farewell. [2]

The three brothers were having a hard time, but in 2013 they got lucky when they noticed an advertising on television for Astro's reality comedy program Maharaja Lawak Mega (MLM). [2] From that point on, the trio's popularity grew quickly, and they were able to continue competing in the MLM competition for four seasons, from 2012 to 2018. [3] Additionally, they competed in the MLM in 2014 and won the overall championship in the reality TV competition. [4] [5]

They attempted again the next year but were unable to get to the finals. They took home half a million ringgit after winning the MLM 2014 championship. [2] The Zero group's debut film, Lu Mafia Gua Gangster, was scheduled to premiere in Malaysia on 21 April 2016. [6] With a new horror comedy titled Syif Malam Raya that also stars his younger brother Atu, Sharif Kadir makes a comeback in 2020. After its recent on-demand debut on Astro First, the film generated RM$3 million in revenue in just ten days of release. [3]

Atu issued an apology on 13 January 2020, in response to claims made by certain viewers that his attire for the MLM 2019 final caused them discomfort. Viewers complained that his form-fitting white get-up was excessively tight and exposing as he performed with his comedy troupe Zero. A comedic sketch about two astronauts finding life on Pluto was being performed by the Zero group. [7]

In response to a widely shared Wikipedia entry in Malaysia on 19 October 2022, Atu stated that he has performed alongside several A-list performers, including as Ricky Martin, Bon Jovi, Blackpink, and BTS. Although he claimed not to take it seriously, he thought the comedy and inappropriate editing of Malaysians were entertaining. [8]

In the VindesTepok Bulu 2023 badminton competition, Atu and Atita Haris participated. They both played badminton against Ziva Magnolya and Arya Saloka, losing to them both. Despite the fact that he did not take home the winning trophy, Atu said that he was grateful for the opportunity to perform at VindesTepok Bulu 2023. [9] After he had just finished representing Malaysia in the tournament, Sharif and Syaiful expressed their pride in him. [10]

Personal life

In addition to having fun with their friends, they took part in a variety of school contests, including those involving religious singing (nasyid) and the playing of the kompang , a traditional Malay musical instrument, which they continue to practice for their performances to this day. [2]

Despite their success, Atu claimed that the brothers still follow their old habits and that not much has changed in their life since then. He added that the brothers utilise their money to support their friends and relatives in the area because not everyone has it easy. Their motivation is not fame. Actually, because of all of their help, they have what they do now. [2]

Atu married fashion designer Shafeeqa Johari on 8 February 2016, [11] in her Batu Pahat, Johor, home. [1] The closest and dearest friends and relatives were present. Prior to the Zero group's victory in the 2015 MLM competition, he met her. According to Atu, she is someone who respects his job as an actor and comedian and is not overly concerned with his degree. [12] His wife has since became his contracting manager. [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Hantu Nan SempitTepikDebut film
2016Lu Mafia Gua GangsterAmir
2017 Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba Guide [13]
2020Syif Malam RayaZaid
202110 Tips Tipu BiniZero
Hantu Bonceng 2.0Budak Resepi
2023Sumpahan Malam RayaSyawal

Drama

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2017Tuyul ke London Astro Warna [14]
2022RoxyDomi TV3

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
Projek Theme Park Astro Ria
Jenaka Kampung KalutTV3
Temasya Sukan Ke LautAstro Warna
2014#havocwarnaLawyer
Onyomat Geset Go
Padan Muka
2015Buana oh BuanaVarious
2016Lari Misi Mr. X
2018Opera ZeroAstro Warna
Bintang Bersama BintangGuests Picked Up by ParticipantsTV3
2019Senang TerhiburPick up guestswith Arwah Abam Bocey and Aziz Harun
Jom BerbukaInvited artistwith Shafeeqa Johari (episode 4)
2019–2022Jalan-Jalan Makan AnginLawyerhosting with Akhmal Nazri
2020Oops TerkenaAstro WarnaEpisode 11
Lawak Tak Lagha (season 2)Lawyerwith Ajak Shiro
Apa Nak Makan ni?TV3Episode 19 April
Tak KotInvited artistwith Sarah Suhairi
Majestic JohorLawyerAstro Riawith Fad Bocey
Shuk Nak Tanya Awesome TV
2022Awesome Raja LawakMentor
Opocot Next LevelLawyerAstro Warnawith Shuib Sepahtu
The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 3)Jury

Awards

YearAwardCategoryDecision
20182017 Daily News Popular Star AwardPopular Comedy ArtistNominated

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