Shahir

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Shahir
شاهر
Born
Ahmad Shahir bin Zawawi

(1988-09-05) 5 September 1988 (age 36)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • host
  • student
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Jaskin Jaludin
(m. 2022)
Musical career
Genres Pop
LabelsMaestro Talents Sdn. Bhd.

Ahmad Shahir bin Zawawi (born 5 September 1988), better known by his stage name Shahir, is a Malaysian singer and actor, who rose to fame after winning the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia .

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Biography

Early life

Shahir's father, Zawawi Abdullah, is a teacher by profession, while his mother, Mahanum Othman, is a full-time housewife. He is the oldest out of five children.[ citation needed ]

Shahir studied at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampar, Kampar, Perak from Year 1 until Year 6 and then at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Slim River, Slim River, Perak from Form 1 until Form 5. Prior to his audition for Akademi Fantasia, he was an engineering student at Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia. He is also a former member of the nasyid group, Saujana.[ citation needed ]

He currently lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Akademi Fantasia 2010

Shahir competed against twelve other contestants in the running to win the 8th season of Akademi Fantasia .

Shahir was eliminated after receiving the fewest votes in Week 7. In the Week 8 concert, AFMASUK was introduced and during the Debaran Concert, he was voted back in after receiving the highest number of votes. At the end of the final concert, he was crowned the winner of the Season 8, beating 4 other students. He was the first contestant to be crowned champion after being eliminated and then voted back in via AFMASUK.

Song performances on Akademi Fantasia, Season 8

WeekInstructed SongsOriginal ArtistResult #
Week 1"Khatimah Cinta" 6ixth Sense Safe
Week 2"Jangan Nakal" Aliff Satar Safe
Week 3"Derita Cinta" Jamal Abdillah Safe
Week 4"Always Be My Baby" Mariah Carey Safe
Week 5"Anggapan Mu" Ziana Zain Safe
Week 6"Kau Yang Satu" Ramli Sarip Safe
Week 7"Tiara" Kris Eliminated
Week 8 (Debaran)-AFMASUK
Week 9"Tak Mungkin Berpaling"
"Tamally Maak"
Mawi and Amr Diab 1
Finale"Biru Mata Hitamku"
"Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan"
Wings
Shahir AF8
Winner

Singles

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleBroadcastNotes
2010 Spider-Man Peter Parker AstroVoice over; Malaysian version
Spider-Man 3 Peter Parker AstroVoice over; Malaysian version
2011KARAK – Laluan PuakaNikKRU StudiosDirector: Yusry Abdul Halim

Television

YearTitleRoleBroadcast
2010Lawaknya Fantasia RayaShahirAstro RIA
2011Cerciter CintaUstaz SarjanAstro RIA
2021Hijrahkan LagukuHimself TV Alhijrah

Programmes Hosted

YearTitleBroadcast
2010Diariku...Shahir ( 8 Episodes )Astro RIA
Lemang, Lebaran, Labuci ( Episode 3 )Astro RIA
Konsert Reunion AF8Astro RIA

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryOutcome
2010BRAND'S AmbassadorBRAND'S GENERASI HEBAT
Ikon Belia Perak
2011Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian [1] Popular Male ArtistNominated
New Popular Male ArtistWon
Red Carpet: Best Dress ABPBH 2010 (Male).Won
2012Anugerah BlokbusterAnugerah Hero Baru Terhebat "(Karak)"Won
Anugerah Planet MuzikLagu Serantau Paling Popular "(Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan)"Nominated

Concerts and tours

YearTitleBroadcast
2010Konsert Reunion AF8Astro RIA
Inspirasi SanubariAstro OASIS
Lebaran Diva Dato' Siti NurhalizaAstro PRIMA
Dari Studio ShahirAstro RIA
2011Anugerah Juara Lagu 25 (finalis)TV3
Atas Nama Cinta....RossaAstro RIA

References

  1. "Senarai Calon Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2010 - 2011 | ! SUFFER8ZINE TERRITORY !". Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2011.