Ahmad Zamil
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Ahmad Zamil bin Mohd Idris, or Zamil Idris (born April 23, 1978 in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
) is best known as one of the Season 1 finalists in the popular Malaysian reality talent show, Malaysian Idol
Malaysian Idol
Malaysian Idol is the Malaysian version of the Idol Series that started in UK, similar to shows such as UK's Pop Idol and American Idol in the franchise. This show is a contest to determine the best young singer in Malaysia, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although some runners-up...
in 2004.
Malaysian Idol
Zamil was voted out on 5 September 2004 during the rock show after delivering his renditionRendition
Rendition may refer to:*Rendition , a legal term meaning "handing over"*Extraordinary rendition by the United States, the abduction and illegal transfer of a person from one nation to another*"Rendition" , an episode of Torchwood...
of Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
's "The Reason". He came 7th in the show. His selection of songs include Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
's "The Prayer", Kenny Remy & Martin's "Suratan Atau Kebetulan" and Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads...
's "My Baby You" in the show.
He was eliminated for getting the lowest votes during the rock Show. His "The Reason" was much criticized by all three judges, although many viewers thought he did a decent performance compared to the other finalists. Many viewed that Zamil should have sung one of the classic rock numbers.
"The Reason" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the 47th Grammy Awards and also won the MTV Asia VMA award for best rock video. The song is Hoobastank's most commercially successful single, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
Zamil's renditions during MI include:
- The Prayer by Andrea BocelliAndrea BocelliAndrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
during the audition - My Baby You by Marc AnthonyMarc AnthonyMarc Anthony is an American singer-songwriter, actor and producer. Anthony is the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy and three-time Latin Grammy–winner has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads...
during the workshop - Januari by Glenn FredlyGlenn FredlyGlenn Fredly Deviano Latuihamallo is an Indonesian R&B singer and songwriter. Entering the music industry after winning a singing contest in 1995, as of 2009 he has released 10 albums.-Biography:...
in the First Spectacular - Suratan atau Kebetulan by Kenny Remy & Martin in The Classics Show
- Just Once by James IngramJames IngramJames Ingram is an American soul musician. He is best known as a vocalist. He is also a self-taught musician who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards...
during the 80's Show - The Reason by HoobastankHoobastankHoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
during the rock show
2005
- Since 2005, Zamil has been one of the hosts of RTM2's "Hello On Two", a daily morning talk show that discusses the current issues and happenings.
- Zamil has appeared in a PLUS TV commercial aired by local TV stations in early 2005. In the commercial, he was driving a Lotus Elise and raced against Malaysian Idol judge Roslan Aziz.
- He was one of TMNet's ambassadors alongside with Jac, Dina, Vick & Rydee from Season 1.
2006
- Zamil has been singing at various events including weddings and corporate dinners.
- His father, who was diagnosed with liver cancer, died in May.
2007
- This year marks Zamil being a TV host for RTM2's "Hello On Two" for 2 years now.
- This was also an opportunity for Zamil to perform for Secretaries Week, which usually is performed by recording artistes. The Secretaries Week was held at Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel in Kelantan.
- Zamil was cast as one of the seven main characters in a musical stage production called TUNKU The Musical at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC). Starring Tony Eusoff, Douglas Lim, Syuk Ibrahim, Zamil Idris, Doreen Tang, Evelyn Toh and Maria Yasmin, the musical has over 20 original compositions. Spoken dialogue is kept to a minimum as the thrust and dramatic flow of the play is expressed in song, dance and historical footage. The music is played live, on stage, by an estimated 25 piece orchestra. This is Zamil's debut as a stage actor. In TUNKU The Musical, Zamil plays Malik, the 20-year-old son of Syed (Tony Eusoff), an aide to Tunku Abdul Rahman. About to go abroad (to England) for his tertiary studies, Malik falls in love with 17-year-old Fauzia (Doreen Tang), a Chinese girl adopted by a Malay family. The music and lyrics for Tunku the Musical are written by Lim Chuang Yik and Teng Ky-Gan (who also did the score for the previous year's musical called Broken Bridges) while the musical director for TUNKU is Mervyn Peters. The play is directed by Joe Hasham.
2008
- In February 2008, Zamil performed twice at Istana Budaya. The first performance was at the Konsert Gala DiRaja in conjunction Federal Territory Day. The event was graced by the King and Queen, DYMM Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nu Zahirah. Artistes who performed include Dato' Yusni Hamid, Jaclyn Victor, Hazami, Liza HanimLiza HanimLiza Hanim or Haliza Hanim Abd Halim is a Malay singer, entrepreneur and actress from Malaysia.-Life:She was born on November 19, 1979 in the royal city of Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia as referred to the information given at Murai.com...
, Dayang Nurfaizah & Fazli Zainal. All of whom are established recording artistes except Zamil. The second performance was at the Konsert Barisan Budi Malaysia, in which he performed for the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi and Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah. Among the artistes who performed include Liza Hanim, Jaclyn Victor, Dayang Nurfaizah, Bob, Suki, Dina, Haziq, Asmidar and MK.
- Zamil is currently recording his debut album.