Ernie Zakri

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Ernie Zakri
عرني ذکري
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Ernie Zakri Malaysian singer
Born
Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri

(1992-06-23) 23 June 1992 (age 32)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EducationBachelor of Music
Master of Music
Alma mater Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
University of Malaya
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • vocal teacher
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Syamel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly
(m. 2021)
Children1
Parents
  • Zakri Ahmad (father)
  • Rafiaah Mohamed (mother)
Relatives Ziana Zain (aunt)
Anuar Zain (uncle)
Musical career
Genres Pop , Classical & R&B
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri (born 23 June 1992) [3] is a Malaysian singer, an actress and a vocal teacher. She rose to fame after winning national singing competition, Bintang RTM in 2009. [4] She won the Best Vocals award at the Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL 32) in 2018 alongside her duet partner, Syamel Fodzly. [4] In addition to singing, she spent two years teaching music at the Bentley Music Academy in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. [5]

Contents

Early life

Ernie was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to mother Rafiaah Mohamed and Zakri Ahmad, a drummer. [3] Through her mother, she is the niece to singers Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain. [3] [6] She attended SMK (P) Methodist, Kuala Lumpur before earning her degree in Music from Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam. [3] [7] She also holds a Master's degree in Music from University of Malaya. [8]

Vocal Profile

Voice Type: Lyrical Soprano

Full Vocal Range : D3 - C6 - F6 - C#7

Supported Range : G3 - F5 - C#6

Consistent Supported Range : G3 - F5 - C6

Career

Ernie Zakri at the 35th Anugerah Juara Lagu. Ernie Zakri (5).jpg
Ernie Zakri at the 35th Anugerah Juara Lagu.

At 17, Ernie joined the search for Bintang RTM 2009 and eventually became the youngest winner of the national competition. During the finale, she performed two songs; "Cahaya" and "Kau Yang Teristimewa". [9] In 2011, she released her debut album Sinaran under FMC Music. [5] She released two singles from the album, "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" and "Rindu Bukan Teman". Despite the effort, she failed to gained attention from local music lovers. [5]

In 2017, Ernie alongside her duet partner Syamel Fodzly competed in a reality TV singing competition, Duo Star. The duo bested other contestants with their rendition of Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza's "Balqis" and Dato' Jamal Abdillah's "Kau Lupa Pada Janji". [10] Upon winning the competition, Zakri and Syamel released their first duet single, "Aku Cinta". [11] Their popularity, through Duo Star proved to be the breakthrough for Zakri after being in the industry since 2009. [5] [11] In 2018, "Aku Cinta" advanced into the finals of Anugerah Juara Lagu and the duo were awarded with Best Vocals. [4] Later in 2018, she released her single, "Ku Bersuara". [12]

Following the success of their partnership, the duo released their second duet single, "Takkan Terlerai" in April 2019. [13] She also was chosen to be the voice of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih in animated film, Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal . [14] Zakri ventured into acting with her debut in television series, Suri Katriana which was aired on Astro Prima. [15] In November 2019, her single "Ku Bersuara" was selected to be the finalists at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu. [16] [17] In 2020 her song entitled "Gundah" make the way once again to compete in the final for Anugerah Juara Lagu 35.On 14 March 2021, due to pandemic COVID-19, Anugerah Juara Lagu 35 was held without audiences. She managed to grab The Best Vocal award for AJL 35, making it as her second winning for Best Vocal award after the previous 32nd edition. She was called Queen of Vocal Malaysia.

Personal life

Ernie married fellow singer, Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly on 22 March 2021 at Puncak Alam Mosque, Selangor. [18] The couple was blessed with a daughter named Nur Khawla Soleha who was born on 22 February 2022. [19]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbumNotes
2011"Mahu Ingin Bercinta"Sinaran
"Rindu Bukan Teman"
2012"Khalimah Janji"Single
2015"Takkan Pudar"
"Ini Yang Ku Mahu"
2016"Jangan Marah"
2018"Misteri"
"Ku Bersuara"
2019"Buai Laju-Laju" Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal Original soundtrack
“Anak Kecil Main Api”Teater Pawana IsabellaShow Track
“Phoenix Bangkit Dari Abu”Teater Pawana IsabellaShow Track
2020"Gundah"SingleCo-written by herself and Sharon Paul [20]
"Boneka"
2021"Sinar Mata Hati"Suri Katriana theme song
2022"Korban"TBA
"Astana"TBA
2023"Suasana Hari Raya"
"Jemput Raya"
"Sirna"Sumpahan Jerunei theme song
"The Best"
2024"HAHAHAHAHari Raya"
As duet
YearTitleDuet withAlbumNotes
2017"Aku Cinta"Syamel FodzlyNon-album singleWinner of Best Vocals at the 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu
2019"Takkan Terlerai"
"Seru Hari Lebaran"Released in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration [21]
2021"Goodbye Hello"Wedding Song
"Berakhirlah Pencarianku" Hafiz Suip
2022"Hal Hebat"Govinda
2023"Ayuh"Malique, Kmy Kmo, Aman RA Polis Evo 3 theme song
"Sampai Tua"Syamel Fodzly

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal Bawang Merah & Bawang PutihVoice role

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2019Suri KatrianaSuri Astro Prima First acting venture
2021Kalau Dah BerbiniSiti Astro Warna

Television shows

YearTitleNotesChannel
2009Bintang RTMChampion TV2
2016Duo StarChampion (with Syamel) Astro Ria
2018Big StageVocal trainer Astro Ria
2019Mentor Milenia Mentor TV3
J.K.K (Season 5)Mira, special appearance in Episode 7: "Kampung Contoh" TV3
2020Ceria Megastar (Season 2)Judge [22] Astro Ceria
2021Shuk Nak Tanya 2Guest Artist Awesome TV
Havoc Nak RayaGuest Artist TV3
2022Sepahtu Reunion LiveEpisode: "Tolong Jagakan Dia" Astro Warna
2023Konsert Minggu IniEpisode: "Syamel dan Ernie" TV2

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2018 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu Best Vocals"Aku Cinta" (with Syamel)Won [4]
31st Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Favourite Collaboration/ Duo/ GroupHerself (with Syamel)Won [23]
2020 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu -"Ku Bersuara"Finalist [16] [17]
Anugerah MeleTOP ERA MeleTOP ERA SingerHerself (for "Ku Bersuara")Nominated [24]
33rd Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Popular Female SingerHerselfNominated
2021 35th Anugerah Juara Lagu Best Vocals"Gundah"Won
34th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Popular Female SingerHerselfNominated
2022 36th Anugerah Juara Lagu -"Boneka" (replaced by Syamel)Nominated
Anugerah MeleTOP ERAMeleTOP ERA SingerHerself (for "Gundah" and "Boneka"Nominated
MeleTOP VideoMV "Boneka"Nominated
23rd Anugerah Industri Muzik Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Female)"Sinar Mata Hati"Won
Best Pop Song"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)Won
Best Song (Song of the Year)"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)Won
Best Duo/Collaboration Vocal Performance in a Song"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)Nominated
"Berakhirlah Pencarianku (with Hafiz Suip)Nominated
2023 37th Anugerah Juara Lagu -"Korban"Finalist
35th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Popular Female SingerHerselfNominated
2024 38th Anugerah Juara Lagu -"Astana"Finalist

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