Ziana Zain | |
---|---|
زيانة زين | |
![]() Ziana on MeleTOP in 2015 | |
Born | Siti Roziana binti Zain May 2, 1968 |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | Armin Zaharin (m. 1998;div. 2018) |
Parents |
|
Relatives |
|
Awards | Full list |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | |
Siti Roziana binti Zain (born 2 May 1968) is a Malaysian pop singer and actress. Her music career began in the early '90s with her signature single, "Madah Berhelah" followed by hits like "Terlerai Kasih", "Setia Ku Di Sini" and "Puncak Kasih". In 1995, she was crowned Voice of Asia in Kazakhstan. [1] [2] [3]
Ziana Zain signed a contract to record an album under BMG Asia Pacific (which has now become BMG Music). In 1991, she released her debut album Madah Berhelah and the hits single is "Madah Berhelah". It is a song about a jilted lover who was deceived by empty promises delivered through poetry and sweet words. Her subsequent singles from the same album, Riwayat Cinta, Dalam Kesakitan ini and Rentak Hidupku totally sealed her place as a singer who has powerful voice with wide octave range.
This article needs additional citations for verification .(February 2024) |
Ziana's second album, Ziana Zain was released in 1993 and sold more than 85,000 copies. The album featured one foreign language track, "Chitose Bashi". The singles of the album included "Anggapanmu" and "Putus Terpaksa".
Her third album, Setia Ku Di Sini was released later in 1995 and she worked very closely with local composers. The album was certified 3× Platinum by RIM with 175,000 copies being sold. The album garnered her the "Best Female Vocalist in an Album" award at 1996's Anugerah Industri Muzik award. Ziana released five singles from the album and the lead single, "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih", was another commercial success. Four other singles, "Bersama Akhirnya", "Setia Ku Di Sini", "Sangkar Cinta" and "Tiada Kepastian" and the famous track on the album is Tuduhan and Antara Ikhlas dan Paksa went to top significant charts across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. The song "Bersama Akhirnya" garnered her the Best Solo Performance award in Pujaan 10 Nescafe.
Ziana released her fourth album, Puncak Kasih , on 28 May 1997. It won Best Pop Album in 1998's Anugerah Industri Muzik. The lead single of the album, "Puncak Kasih", was a success. It managed to stay at No. 1 in Carta Muzik Muzik for 15 consecutive weeks. The song also won Best Ballad Song in 1998's Anugerah Juara Lagu. The other single is Satu Detik, Kalau Mencari Teman and Ada Cinta. The Music Video Ada Cinta is shotting at car park in K.L.
Her comeback album was released in 2001 right after her pregnancy. The album, Aku Cintakan Mu , sold more than 20,000 copies. The album won Best Album category in 2002's Anugerah Planet Muzik. The album received a nomination for "Best Female Vocalist in an Album" in 2002's Anugerah Industri Muzik. The album's lead single, "Menadah Gerimis", won Best Ballad Song category in 2002's Anugerah Juara Lagu award. It also won Best Song in Anugerah Planet Muzik that year, apart from being voted as the Best Pop Song Choice award in Anugerah Era. Two other singles from the album were released, namely "Bagai Gahara" and "Terkenang Jua". Both of the singles did not make it to the final round in Anugerah Juara Lagu. This album was Ziana's last studio album with BMG label.
After the release of the album, Ziana took a career break for four years without releasing any studio albums.
She released a mini album in 2008 entitled Dingin. The album featured four tracks and was nominated for Best Pop Song category in 2008's Anugerah Industri Muzik award. [4] The song also managed to get into the final round of 2008's Anugerah Juara Lagu in Best Ballad Song category. However, it was lost to Faizal Tahir's "Sampai Syurga".[ verification needed ]
In February 2009, it was confirmed that Ziana was pregnant with twins. [5] She gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl on 23 July 2009 in Shah Alam. [6] [ verification needed ]
In January 2010, after six months of absence, finally Ziana returned to public as a surprise guest in the second annual gathering of Murai.com to celebrate the launching of a new fashion segment, Stailista, in the web portal. [7] In that event, she stated that she would release two new singles from her upcoming untitled album. The singles, Pawana and Dirimu Satu, were expected to be released in June 2010. [8]
Furthermore, Ziana was one of the mentors in the fourth season of a singing competition called, Mentor. As the singing competition ended in July 2010, Ziana and her protégé, Mohd were announced as the winner for that season. With that success, they managed to take home RM 100 000 and a trophy. [9] [10]
For her acting career, Ziana appeared in her new film, Magika, which was directed by Edry KRU. During the preview of the film, Ziana received positive reviews on her excellent acting. [8] [11]
In addition, taking place in Cititel Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Ziana Zain had been announced as a spokesperson for Slimworld Beauty House. This was the seventh years she was appointed as the ambassador of the beauty house. [12]
Apart from singing, acting and being product ambassador, Ziana is also involved in theatrical performance. Together with fellow singer Misha Omar, she was cast in the second season of a musical theatre production entitled Teater Muzikal Gamat 2. The performance, which commenced on 12 March 2010, was held in the Auditorium of Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Kuala Lumpur, for 11 consecutive days. [13] This was Ziana's second participation in theatre after Musical Theater Antara.
In 2011, Ziana Zain made some controversial remarks on Malaysian artist associations where she said the participation of Malaysian celebrities in these associations is just a waste of time. According to her, associations such as the Artists Association of Malaysia (Seniman), Karyawan Association (Karyawan) and Papita only serve the interests of a selected few and therefore should be disbanded. [14]
In April 2014, Zain announced her solo concert, I Am Ziana Zain will be held in September 2014. The concert was scheduled to be held at her home state, Malacca International Trade Centre. This will be her first solo concert after 15 years. [15] Unfortunately, due to "organizer's internal problems" the concert was cancelled. [16]
On 15 July 2014, Zain stepped out in a new look, wearing full hijab [17] with the approval of media outlets and fans. Zain also revealed in an interview that her upcoming album is in the works. She is working with Faizal Tahir and Awi Rafael for the new album. [17]
In 20 years in the music industry, she has collaborated with many celebrities, including Jim Brickman, [38] Cindy Crawford, [39] [40] Anna Kournikova, [41] [42] Kate Bosworth, [36] [43] Shah Rukh Khan, [44] [45] and Ralf Schumacher.
Year | Album | Notable Songs | Units Sold |
---|---|---|---|
1991 | Madah Berhelah | Madah Berhelah, Riwayat Cinta | 40,000 [46] [47] |
1993 | Ziana Zain | Anggapanmu, Putus Terpaksa, Mimpimu Bukan Mimpiku | 85,000 [46] |
1995 | Setia Ku Di Sini | Kemelut Di Muara Kasih, Bersama Akhirnya, Setia Ku Di Sini, Sangkar Cinta, Tiada Kepastian | 180,000 [48] |
1997 | Puncak Kasih | Puncak Kasih, Berpisah Jua, Kalau Mencari Teman, Terlerai Kasih | 150,000 [49] |
1999 | Ziana Zain | Syurga Di Hati Kita, Ada Suara Ada Cinta, Kesuma Hati, Penawar Semalu | 50,000 [50] |
2001 | Aku Cintakan Mu | Menadah Gerimis, Terkenang Jua, Fatalistik, Bagai Gahara | 45,000 [48] |
2008 | Dingin | Dingin | - |
In addition to her music career, Ziana also diverted her focus into acting. Her acting career transpired when she was approached by Dato' Yusof Haslam. She agreed to appear in his film Sembilu , [63] [64] as a supporting actress with the role "Ziana". The film marked her debut as an actress. It was a successful box-office, grossing RM4.2 million. [65] The film also helped Ziana establish herself as a successful actress, especially after winning the Most Popular Supporting Actress category in 1994's Anugerah Bintang Popular Awards, alongside her co-star Erra Fazira who was catapulted into fame after her debut appearance through this film. The film's soundtrack also featured a number of Ziana's songs including "Ku Cinta Padamu", "Anggapanmu" and "Mimpimu Bukan Mimpiku". In the 1996 Sembilu follow-up, Sembilu II, [66] Ziana reprised her role to critical claim.[ verification needed ]
Other box-office films that Ziana has performed include Maria Mariana (1996), [67] Merah (1997), [68] Sembilu 2005 (2005), [69] Pontianak Menjerit (2005), [70] and Qabil Khusry Qabil Igam (2007). [71] Besides acting in film, Ziana also appeared in television dramas. Her first drama acting was directed by Erma Fatima entitled Cermin Pada Bulan. [72] Ziana was the leading actress in the drama and her performance in the drama generally received notable compliments. In 2007, Ziana varied her acting skill by accepting a role in a comedy drama entitled 4 Diva Sekampung, [73] which is about four divas who get stuck in their way back to their hometown because of their van's breakdown. The drama was screened during Hari Raya. Ziana also appeared as a leading actress in Tetamu Allah as well as her latest drama which is Nur Kasih di Jabal Rahmah. Both dramas were directed by Erma Fatima.
After almost 20 years in the music industry, Ziana had been chosen as spokesperson by many international and local products. Recently, Ziana and her family were appointed as spokesperson for a hygiene product, Antabax. [74] [75] [76] This was the 11th product that has appointed Ziana as their spokesperson. Besides antabax, she has shilled:
In 2005, Ziana became the first Malaysian artist to release her own perfume, "Truly", which was distributed by Nutrimetics company. [90] [91] In addition, Ziana Zain has been an endorser of the product VONO Mattress for 10 years. [92]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1994 | Sembilu | Ziana | Debut film appearances |
1995 | Sembilu II | ||
1996 | Maria Mariana | Mariana | |
1997 | Merah | Kasih | |
1998 | Maria Mariana II | Mariana | |
2005 | Sembilu 2005 | Marina | |
Pontianak Menjerit | Ziana | ||
2007 | Qabil Khushry Qabil Igam | Rani | |
2010 | Magika | Nenek Kebayan | |
2018 | Gol & Gincu Vol: 2 | Along | |
2022 | Seratus | Kak Siti | Cameo appearance |
2024 | Pontianak Kg200 | Kemboja |
Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
---|---|---|---|
1998 | Serunding | Cikgu Fatimah | TV3 |
2005 | Cermin Pada Bulan | Sofea | |
2007 | 4 Diva Sekampung | Ziana | |
2008 | Tetamu Allah | Juliana | TV1 |
2009 | Nur Kasih Di Jabal Rahmah | Wanda | |
2016 | Mati..Tunggu Sekejap | Nora | Astro Oasis |
2017 | Bisik Pada Allah | Mira | Astro Citra |
2018 | Datin Glam | Nona / Datin Ramona | TV3 |
2020 | Gangguan Psiko Stalker | Puan Eza / Ibu Mikayla | Astro Citra |
2021 | Cincin Pusaka | Kamalia | TV9 |
Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Mak Cun (Season 4) | Nona Mardina | TV3 |
2020 | Janda Kosmopolitan | Wan Natelia | Awesome TV |
2021 | Madam E-Wallet | Siti Asmidar | TV3 |
Kampung Kolestrol | Kak Gee | TV9 | |
Wifi Sebelah Rumah | Zetty | Disney+ Hotstar | |
Budak Interm | Miss Jolie | TV9 | |
Cheritera | Puteri Gunung Ledang | ||
Oh My Hartawan | Kamalia | ||
2022 | Tumpang Lalu Bang | Emma | TV9 |
Histeria The Series | Puan Nora | Astro Citra | |
2023 | FYP: Famili Yang Popular | Bonda | Astro Ceria |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Teater Muzikal Gamat 2 | Ketua Obor-Obor | Lead actress |
Teater Muzikal Antara | Herself | Cameo | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | I Can See Your Voice Malaysia | Herself | Guest artist, season 1 |
2022 | Next To Neelofa 2 | Guest artist, episode 2 |
Dato' Sri Hajah Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman with more than 300 local and international awards. She made her debut after she won a local singing competition show, Bintang HMI in 1995 when she was 16. Her debut single, Jerat Percintaan, won the 11th Anugerah Juara Lagu and another two awards for Best Performance and Best Ballad. Her debut album as of 2005 has sold more than 800,000 units in Malaysia. She has recorded and sung in multiple languages, including Malaysian, Javanese, English, Arabic, Japanese, and Mandarin.
KRU were a Malaysian pop boy band formed in 1992. The group comprised three Abdul Halim brothers, namely Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim'. Apart from revolutionising the Malaysian music scene with their blend of pop, R&B and hip hop, Dato' Norman Abdul Halim heads a successful business empire, KRU Studios, with Dato' Yusry Abdul Halim specialising in film, media content and live events, whilst Edry Abdul Halim is a successful composer/producer.
Erra Fazira, is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, tv host, producer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 1992.
Cromok is a Malaysian rock band. They are known to be the pioneers of Malaysian thrash metal music. Formed in 1987, original and current members consists of Shamsudin "Sam" Ali and Khairul Anuar "Karl" Shariff (guitarist). The band best known for their songs "Misty", "Another You", "I Don't Belong Here" and has released 8 studio albums to date. Fans of Cromok were dubbed as 'Cromers'.
Prasasti Seni is the eleventh studio album from Malaysian pop singer-songwriter Siti Nurhaliza. The album was released on 12 April 2004 in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei and at a later time in Indonesia on 23 May 2004. This album also includes a heart-shaped VCD that features a video message from Siti and a video clip of "Pejam Matamu". Notable singles include "Dialah Di Hati", which is also nominated in Best Song category in Anugerah Industri Muzik, "Lagu Rindu" & "Seindah Biasa".
E.M.A.S,, is the ninth studio album from Malaysian pop singer-songwriter Siti Nurhaliza. The album was released on 3 March 2003 in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei and at a later time in Indonesia. This album also includes a mini-VCD that features a video message from Siti and 2 video clips of "Bukan Cinta Biasa" and "Ku Milikmu".
"Jerat Percintaan"(in English: "Love Snare" or "Love Trap") is the first single and award-winning song performed by Malaysian pop singer Siti Nurhaliza. It earned the Best Song award at the Anugerah Industri Muzik in 1997.
Siti Nurhaliza is the debut album by Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza released in 1996. This album is the debut of her after winning in a singing competition by RTM, Bintang HMI 1995, where she recorded in 1996. The album is self-titled, and composed almost entirely of pop and ballad genre with its famous debut single Jerat Percintaan which later won the 11th Anugerah Juara Lagu in the same year and sold more than 50,000 copies. She won the title during her first entrance to Anugerah Juara Lagu by beating favourites at that time, Ziana Zain and Fauziah Latiff.
Madah Berhelah is the debut studio album by Malaysian singer Ziana Zain. It was released on Disember 16, 1991, by BMG Pacific. It features a mix of pop songs and ballads influenced by 1980s soft rock. The album was produced by Rahim Othman. Upon its release, Madah Berhelah received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Ziana's voice and technique, as well as the album's content.
Ziana Zain is the second studio album by Malaysian singer Ziana Zain, released on April 12, 1993, by BMG Pacific. The album was produced by Zuriani, M. Nasir, Saari Amri, and Anuar. It reached numbers one in Malaysia, where it was certified Platinum for shipments of over fifty thousand copies. At the 1st Anugerah Industri Muzik, Ziana Zain was nominated for the Best Vocal Performance (Female).
Setia Ku Di Sini is the third studio album by Malaysian singer Ziana Zain. It was released through BMG Music (Malaysia) on July 24, 1995. The songs were composed mainly by Johari Teh, Salman, Idzahar, Saari Amri, Jay Jay, X.Boy, and Aidit.
Ummu Shaikhah Stacy binti Anam, known professionally by the mononym Stacy, is a Malaysian singer, songwriter and producer who rose to fame after winning the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia, receiving 43% of over 3.8 million votes. Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on 9 March 2009. She also known as the Dancing Queen of Malaysia. As a composer and lyricist, she is known as Bunga Cantik.
Estranged is a Malaysian alternative rock band that formed in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur in 2001. Currently comprising vocalist Rich Gimbang –who was known as a contestant in the 4th season of Akademi Fantasia–, lead guitarist Nor Hanafi and rhythm guitarist Din Hormatov, the band have released three full-length albums: In Hating Memory (2004), Remain Unknown (2008), Anugerah Hidup (2013) and an extended play (EP): Sepenuhnya Vol. 1 (2016). The band also have released a song called "Odoi" in 2018.
Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza has sold an estimated six million records throughout Asia during her career. Within five years, the sales for her first six albums have already reached 1 million units in the Malaysian market and another 500,000 units from the Indonesian market. Her debut album was revealed to sold more than 800,000 copies and eight out of 15 of her solo albums have received either gold, platinum or multiple platinum certifications in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Anugerah Planet Muzik, commonly known by the acronym APM, is a Singaporean award ceremony for artists engaged in the music industries of the Malay-speaking region in Southeast Asia. The awards nominate singers from countries within the region which are Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Shazrina binti Azman, also known as Mizz Nina, is a Malaysian fashion designer, motivational speaker, television personality, humanitarian, and co-founder of Dopstv, an Islamic lifestyle channel. She first gained renown as a musician, singer-songwriter, rapper, and dancer, but has since retired to focus on her fashion career and humanitarian work.
Hetty Sarlene Abdul Hamid is a Singaporean singer and actress. After performing at two international competitions in 1999, she was signed to New Southern Records. After releasing two albums with them and winning Best Artiste at the 2002 Anugerah Planet Muzik, she focused on acting. She has since appeared in several Malaysian films dan television series.
"Lebih Indah" is a single by Malaysian artist, Siti Nurhaliza. The song is composed by Aubrey Suwito, with its lyric written by Ad Samad. This is her first single from her 17th studio album, Fragmen. Originally intended to be a background song for one of the commercials for her SimplySiti product, it was later promoted as a proper single when it was performed live during her Siti Nurhaliza in Symphony concert in July 2013.