Akademi Fantasia (season 9)
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Akademi Fantasia, Season 9 is the ninth as well as the final season of Akademi Fantasia
to be aired in Astro Ria
which premiered on April 2, 2011. Aznil Haji Nawawi
is appointed as the host of this season, after being a permanent judge in Season 8. The professional trainers as well as twelve students of this season were revealed in a press conference which took place in ÆON malls in Malaysia| ÆON AU2, Setiawangsa. On April 2, 2011, Amy Search
was revealed to be the Principal for this season during Konsert Tirai Akademi Fantasia.
It was also announced that this season will be the last season of Akademi Fantasia which was confirmed by Azlin Reza Azmi, the Manager of Astro Ria channel.
On June 12, 2011, Hazama Ahmad Azmi was crowned the winner of the ninth season of Akademi Fantasia. This season attracted the lowest reception of votes in the history of Akademi Fantasia, with 3.74 million votes cast.
In addition to the above cities, for the first time contestants were allowed to audition via online. To audition, they were required to upload audition clip of them singing a pre-approved song in YouTube
. Then, they were required to submit their application form together with their video link. The internet auditioners were called back in order to go through the second stage until the fourth stage of the audition. Contestants were required to be between the ages of 18 to 45, and are Malaysian and Singaporean citizens who are not embedded with recording or management contracts.
On February 18, 2011, forty semi-finalists were revealed as the candidates of Akademi Fantasia. Nevertheless, only twenty-five semi-finalists were selected to move on to the next round which was determined through public voting via online and based on professional jury. The online voting commenced on February 18, 2011, and ended on March 8, 2011.
The twelve finalists who made it into the academy were revealed in a press conference which took place in ÆON AU2, Setiawangsa.
Akademi Fantasia
Akademi Fantasia is Malaysia's first reality television show in which a number of contestants called students compete for the winning title and a chance to start their career in the entertainment industry. The first season premiered in June 3, 2003 and was one of Astro Ria's highest rated shows...
to be aired in Astro Ria
Astro Ria
Astro Ria is a Malaysian 24 hour television network broadcast on the Astro satellite television service. It was one of the first 22 channels to commence broadcast on Astro in 1996.Programs on the network include Malay dramas, films and reality shows....
which premiered on April 2, 2011. Aznil Haji Nawawi
Aznil Nawawi
Aznil bin Haji Nawawi or better known as Aznil Nawawi, Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil, is a TV host in Malaysia. He is said to be the man who revolutionized hosting on Malaysian TV; turning it from rigid and monotonous to witty, fun and lively.He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian...
is appointed as the host of this season, after being a permanent judge in Season 8. The professional trainers as well as twelve students of this season were revealed in a press conference which took place in ÆON malls in Malaysia| ÆON AU2, Setiawangsa. On April 2, 2011, Amy Search
Search (band)
Search is a rock band in Malaysia.It was founded in 1981 by Yazit , Hillary Ang , Nasir , and Zainal . The group went through many line-up changes in its career, but the songs and music remained strong and unique among Malaysian and Singaporean fans...
was revealed to be the Principal for this season during Konsert Tirai Akademi Fantasia.
It was also announced that this season will be the last season of Akademi Fantasia which was confirmed by Azlin Reza Azmi, the Manager of Astro Ria channel.
On June 12, 2011, Hazama Ahmad Azmi was crowned the winner of the ninth season of Akademi Fantasia. This season attracted the lowest reception of votes in the history of Akademi Fantasia, with 3.74 million votes cast.
Changes from Season 8
Several new formats were also implemented in this season. For instance, the location for Diari Akademi Fantasia was disclosed which is at ÆON AU2, Setiawangsa. Students undergo their daily routine as a student of Akademi Fantasia in the second floor of the shopping complex for public viewing. This change is a departure from the previous eight seasons where the location for Diari Akademi Fantasia was not revealed.Operasi Gugur
The second change in Akademi Fantasia format is the implementation of Operasi Gugur. In this format, students with the least improvement would be expelled by the professional trainers in order to give an opportunity for new students to join the academy. The announcement was made at the end of the second concert in Season 9 on April 16, 2011.Immunity
Another change in Akademi Fantasia format is the introduction of an immunity system where the professional trainers would be given the power to exercise a veto on a student to spare him or her from elimination for that particular week. The immunity system, which consisted of 50% public voting from the audience and another 50% from an unanimous decision made by the professional trainers, was used in the eight concert of this season. The recipient of this system would advance automatically to the final concert without having to perform in the ninth concert. The new format change was revealed at the end of the sixth concert on May 14, 2011.Auditions
Auditions were held in the following cities:- Promenade Hotel, Kota KinabaluKota KinabaluKota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount...
, SabahSabahSabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south...
- January 28, 29 & 30 - National Stadium, Bukit JalilNational Stadium, Bukit JalilBukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, located in the National Sports Complex to the south of the capital city of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, is a 87,411 capacity all-seater, multi-purpose stadium that was built in 1998 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games.-History:The stadium was built in 1...
, Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala 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...
– February 11, 12 & 13
In addition to the above cities, for the first time contestants were allowed to audition via online. To audition, they were required to upload audition clip of them singing a pre-approved song in YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Then, they were required to submit their application form together with their video link. The internet auditioners were called back in order to go through the second stage until the fourth stage of the audition. Contestants were required to be between the ages of 18 to 45, and are Malaysian and Singaporean citizens who are not embedded with recording or management contracts.
On February 18, 2011, forty semi-finalists were revealed as the candidates of Akademi Fantasia. Nevertheless, only twenty-five semi-finalists were selected to move on to the next round which was determined through public voting via online and based on professional jury. The online voting commenced on February 18, 2011, and ended on March 8, 2011.
The twelve finalists who made it into the academy were revealed in a press conference which took place in ÆON AU2, Setiawangsa.
Tirai Concert
First Air Date: April 2, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) |
|---|---|
| Afif | "Entah" (Afgan) "Joget Angan Tak Sudah" (Jay Jay) |
| Aida | "Separuh Nafas" (Dewa Dewa 19 Dewa 19 , often referred to as Dewa, were an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java.... ) "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" (Rihanna Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers... ) |
| Amir | "Aku Skandal" (Hujan) "Seribu Tahun" (Imran Ajmain) |
| Azri | "Kopi Dangdut" (Fahmi Shahab) "Yang Pernah" (Estranged) |
| Eka | "Cindai" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Siti Nurhaliza Dato', or occasionally Datin Seri, Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, record producer, television presenter and businesswoman. To date, she has garnered more than 200 local awards as well as international awards... ) "Ku Tlah Jatuh Cinta" (Agnes Monica Agnes Monica Agnes Monica is an Indonesian recording artist and actress. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her career in entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three albums which established herself as one of the most popular child singers in the 1990s... ) |
| Erul | "I'll Be Back" (2PM 2PM 2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment... ) "Kasih Tercipta" (Faizal Tahir Faizal Tahir -Career achievements and awards:One In A Million*1st Runner-UpERA Awards* Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008* Best New Male Artiste* Most Popular Male ArtisteAnugerah Industri Muzik 15... ) |
| Kay | "Ku Berjanji Kerna Cinta" (Anuar Zain Anuar Zain Shahrul Anuar Zain is a Malaysian singer, steward and model . He has had three albums released, all of which have been named after him. The first album was released in 1998, consisting of 10 songs. His first single after a hiatus was "Bila Resah"... ) "Kasih Latifah" (Spider) |
| Laika | "Tolong Ingatkan Aku" (Ana Raffali) "Nuri" (Ella Ella (singer) Norzila binti Haji Aminuddin or Ella is a popular Malaysian rock musician. Ratu Rock is Malay for "Queen of Rock" and this is an apt title for this female rock-star. Ella's more well-known hit songs spanned from the 1990s to today... ) |
| Lena | "Lamunan Hati" (Wann) "Dag Dig Dug" (Haiza) |
| Miza | "I Am I Am (Mary J. Blige song) "I Am" is a song taken from American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige's album Stronger with Each Tear. The song was written by Blige, Johntá Austin, Ester Dean, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen with musical production from Stargate and was released as the second single from the album.The song... " (Mary J. Blige Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has... ) "Hey Ladies" (Rossa Rossa (singer) Rossa Roslaina Sri Handayani , popularly known mononymously as Rossa, is an Indonesian singer.-Career:... ) |
| Nera | "Bertakhta Di Hati" (Farahdhiya) "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) "Waka Waka " is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, featuring South African band Freshlyground. It was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with its Spanish language version, entitled "Waka Waka "... " (Shakira Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s... ) |
| Raqib | "Susun Silangkata" (Aizat) "Kaulah Segalanya" (Hazrul Nizam) |
- Note: Amy Search was announced as the Principal of this season at the end of this concert.
Week 1
First Air Date: April 9, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afif | "Cinta Kristal" (Rahim Maarof) | Safe |
| Aida | "Teringin" (Shima) | Safe |
| Amir | "Just the Way You Are Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song) "Just the Way You Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was released in the United States on July 20, 2010. It has also received airplay from AOL Radio's New Pop First station. The song was written by... " (Bruno Mars Bruno Mars Peter Gene Hernandez , better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an Filipino-American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age... ) |
Safe |
| Azri | "Bukan Untuk Dimengerti" (Judika) | Safe |
| Eka | "Kau Bisu" (Alyah) | Bottom 3 |
| Erul | "Ganas" (KRU KRU KRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim... ) |
Safe |
| Kay | "Menyesal" (6ixth Sense) | Bottom 3 |
| Laika | "Ku Bahagia" (Melly Goeslaw Melly Goeslaw Mellyana Goeslaw Hoed , better known by her stage name Melly Goeslaw, is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. She began singing while in the fifth grade, then began writing songs and took work as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria in high school. This led to her family and her moving to Jakarta... ) |
Eliminated |
| Lena | "Lagu Untuk Kuala Lumpur" (Tom) | Safe |
| Miza | "Akhirnya Kini Pasti" (Anita Sarawak) | Safe |
| Nera | "Aku Lebih Tahu" (Mila) | Safe |
| Raqib | "Yank" (Wali Band) | Safe |
- Guest judge: Adibah NoorAdibah NoorAdibah Noor is a Malaysian artiste. She is a singer, actress, emcee, voiceover and ad talent. She has been in showbiz for 13 years.- Film :*Sepet *Gubra *Mukhsin *Buli Balik*Talentime *Crayon *Nasi Lemak 2.0...
Week 2
First Air Date: April 16, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afif | "One in a Million One in a Million (Ne-Yo song) "One in a Million" is third single from singer/song-writer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album Libra Scale. In the UK, the song was released as the second single from the album. "One in a Million" was written by Ne-Yo and Chuck Harmony and produced by Harmony... " (Ne-Yo Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario... ) |
Safe |
| Aida | "Ilusi" (Adira Adira Siti Adira Suhaimi , known widely by her stage name Adira, is a Malaysian singer. She is the runner-up of the eighth season of Astro's television reality program, Akademi Fantasia.-Early life:... ) |
Safe |
| Amir | "Cinta Gila" (Dewa Dewa 19 Dewa 19 , often referred to as Dewa, were an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java.... ) |
Bottom 3 |
| Azri | "Bila Resah" (Anuar Zain Anuar Zain Shahrul Anuar Zain is a Malaysian singer, steward and model . He has had three albums released, all of which have been named after him. The first album was released in 1998, consisting of 10 songs. His first single after a hiatus was "Bila Resah"... ) |
Safe |
| Eka | "I’m Sorry Goodbye" (Krisdayanti Krisdayanti -External links:*... ) |
Eliminated |
| Erul | "Cinta Untuk Nabila" (Melissa) | Safe |
| Kay | "Selagi Ada Rindu" (Kristal) | Safe |
| Lena | "Kekal" (Ziana Zain Ziana Zain Siti Roziana binti Zin , known by her stage name Ziana Zain is a Malaysian pop singer-songwriter, model, entrepreneur and actress. Taking the local music scene by storm in the early `90s, Ziana captivated fans with her signature single, Madah Berhelah... ) |
Safe |
| Miza | "Di Pintu Sepi" (Search Search (band) Search is a rock band in Malaysia.It was founded in 1981 by Yazit , Hillary Ang , Nasir , and Zainal . The group went through many line-up changes in its career, but the songs and music remained strong and unique among Malaysian and Singaporean fans... ) |
Bottom 3 |
| Nera | "Aku Dia dan Kamu" (D-Va) | Safe |
| Raqib | "Dan Bila Esok" (Sofaz) | Safe |
- Guest judge: Fauziah LatiffFauziah LatiffSiti Fauziah Sheikh Abdul Latiff is a Malaysian singer and actress. Latiff first appeared to the world performing at a charity concert at Stadium Merdeka in 1987. Talent scouts from Happy Records spotted her and offered her her first recording contract...
Week 3
First Air Date: April 23, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afif | "Kasihnya Laila" (Jinbara) | Safe |
| Aida | "Terlalu Istimewa" (Adibah Noor Adibah Noor Adibah Noor is a Malaysian artiste. She is a singer, actress, emcee, voiceover and ad talent. She has been in showbiz for 13 years.- Film :*Sepet *Gubra *Mukhsin *Buli Balik*Talentime *Crayon *Nasi Lemak 2.0... ) |
Expelled |
| Amir | "Dilema" (D’Masiv) | Expelled |
| Azri | "Satu" (Dewa Dewa 19 Dewa 19 , often referred to as Dewa, were an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java.... ) |
Bottom 2 |
| Erul | "Awan Nano" (Hafiz) | Safe |
| Kay | "Salomé" (Chayanne Chayanne Elmer Figueroa Arce , best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo-albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.-Early life:... ) |
Safe |
| Lena | "Tiada Tangis Lagi" (Ella Ella (singer) Norzila binti Haji Aminuddin or Ella is a popular Malaysian rock musician. Ratu Rock is Malay for "Queen of Rock" and this is an apt title for this female rock-star. Ella's more well-known hit songs spanned from the 1990s to today... ) |
Safe |
| Miza | "Sofea Jane" (Black) | Eliminated |
| Nera | "Fly Me to the Moon Fly Me to the Moon "Fly Me to the Moon" is a popular standard song written by Bart Howard in 1954. It was originally titled "In Other Words", and was introduced by Felicia Sanders in cabarets... " (Michael Bublé Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was... ) |
Safe |
| Raqib | "Sebelum Cahaya" (Letto) | Safe |
- Guest judge: Norman KRUKRUKRU is a Malaysian pop group that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers: Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim...
- Note: Amir and Aida were expelled from the academy after being deemed as the two students with the least improvement. They are replaced by Fina and Hazama based on the consensus achieved by the professional trainers.
Week 4
First Air Date: April 30, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afif | "Shoft B'enaiya" (Hossam Habib Hossam Habib - External links :*... ) |
Safe |
| Azri | "Sampai Syurga" (Faizal Tahir Faizal Tahir -Career achievements and awards:One In A Million*1st Runner-UpERA Awards* Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008* Best New Male Artiste* Most Popular Male ArtisteAnugerah Industri Muzik 15... ) |
Bottom 3 |
| Erul | "Wanita Seluruh Dunia" (Projek Pistol) | Safe |
| Fina | "All by Myself" (Eric Carmen Eric Carmen Eric Howard Carmen is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist.He scored numerous hit songs across the 1970s and 1980s, first as a member of the Raspberries , and then with his solo career, including hits such as "All By Myself", "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "She Did It",... ) |
Safe |
| Hazama | "Srikandi Cinta" (Bloodshed) | Safe |
| Kay | "Kata" (Hazami) | Bottom 3 |
| Lena | "It Must Have Been Love It Must Have Been Love "It Must Have Been Love" is a power ballad written by Per Gessle and performed by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. The ballad became the duo's 3rd #1 hit in the United States, and is one of their best-selling releases, leading the single to be certified gold in a number of countries.The song, included... " (Roxette Roxette Roxette are a Swedish pop music duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle . Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act from the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!... ) |
Safe |
| Nera | "Diam Diam" (Tilu) | Safe |
| Raqib | "Menghitung Hari" (Krisdayanti Krisdayanti -External links:*... ) |
Eliminated |
- Guest judge: Rudy Imran
Week 5
First Air Date: May 7, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Afif | "Malam" (Search) Search (band) Search is a rock band in Malaysia.It was founded in 1981 by Yazit , Hillary Ang , Nasir , and Zainal . The group went through many line-up changes in its career, but the songs and music remained strong and unique among Malaysian and Singaporean fans... |
Eliminated |
| Azri | "Sungai Lui" (Aizat) | Safe |
| Erul | "Dance Little Sister" (Terence Trent D'Arby) | Safe |
| Fina | "Segalanya Pasti" (Aida Agil) | Safe |
| Hazama | "Noktah Cinta" (Hafiz) | Safe |
| Kay | "Pulanglah" (Awi Rafael) | Bottom 3 |
| Lena | "Ku Menunggu" (Rossa Rossa Rossa may refer to:* Rossa , an Indonesian singer* Rossa, Piedmont, a municipality in Italy* Rossa, Switzerland, a municipality of the canton of Graubünden* Rasos Cemetery in Lithuania* Rõssa, a village in Orava Parish, Estonia... ) |
Safe |
| Nera | "Gelora Jiwa" (Saloma) | Bottom 3 |
- Guest judge: Edrie Hashim
Week 6
First Air Date: May 14, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Azri | "Sampai Hati" (Spring) | Bottom 3 |
| Erul | "Janji" (Akim) | Bottom 3 |
| Fina | "Ku Ke Udara Lagi" (Francissca Peter Francissca Peter Luciana Francissca Peter , also affectionately known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.She has had over twenty Number 1 hits in the Malaysian music charts and was awarded "Best Female Vocalist" for five consecutive years in the mid 80s. She has over 30 albums to her name... ) |
Safe |
| Hazama | "Hey, Soul Sister Hey, Soul Sister "Hey, Soul Sister" is a song by the American rock band Train, written by Patrick Monahan, Amund Bjørklund, and Espen Lind. It was released as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, Save Me, San Francisco. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is their highest... " (Train Train (band) Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1994. The band currently comprises a core trio of Patrick Monahan , Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood .... ) |
Safe |
| Kay | "Stand By Me Stand by Me (song) "Stand by Me" is the title of a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, based on the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me,", plus two lines rooted in Psalms 46:2-3... " (Ben E. King Ben E. King Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S... ) |
Eliminated |
| Lena | "Curiga" (Ning Baizura Ning Baizura Ning Baizura binti Sheikh Hamzah , popularly known as Ning, is a Malaysian pop and R&B singer, who records and sings in languages, including Bahasa Malaysia, English, Japanese, Italian, French, Mandarin and Cantonese... ) |
Safe |
| Nera | "Kantoi" (Zee Avi Zee Avi Zee Avi is a Malaysian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and ukulele player. She was born in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. She moved to Kuala Lumpur when she was 12... ) |
Safe |
- Guest judge: Faizal TahirFaizal Tahir-Career achievements and awards:One In A Million*1st Runner-UpERA Awards* Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008* Best New Male Artiste* Most Popular Male ArtisteAnugerah Industri Muzik 15...
- Note: A new format known as the immunity system was introduced in this concert where the professional trainers would be given the power to exercise a veto on a student to spare him or her from elimination for that particular week.
Week 7
First Air Date: May 21, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | "Kalau Berpacaran" (Ana Raffali, Suhaimi Mior, & Altimet) | N/A |
| Azri | "Mahligai Syahdu" (Hattan) | Bottom 3 |
| Erul | "Antara Hujan dan Airmata" (Sudirman Arshad Sudirman Arshad Dato' Sudirman Haji Arshad DIMP, JMN, AMN, AMP was a Malaysian singer and songwriter. He was known as the 'Singing Lawyer', the 'People's Singer' and the 'Elvis of Malaysia'.-Early life:... ) |
Bottom 3 |
| Fina | "Purnama Merindu" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Siti Nurhaliza Dato', or occasionally Datin Seri, Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, record producer, television presenter and businesswoman. To date, she has garnered more than 200 local awards as well as international awards... ) |
Safe |
| Hazama | "Segalanya Kuterima" (Ilusi) | Safe |
| Lena | "Cinta Sempurna" (Yuna Yuna (singer) Yunalis Zarai or commercially known as Yuna, a Malaysian singer-songwriter.Yuna is conquering Malaysia with her acoustic guitar and winning folk pop tunes – enchanting listeners with the gentle warble in her voice, a flair for old-timey pop songcraft, a bit of Feist’s soul and subtlety, and... ) |
Safe |
| Nera | "Tak Ingin Sendiri" (Hetty Koes Endang) | Eliminated |
- Guest judge: AC Mizal
- Note: Following the introduction of the immunity system in the previous concert, it was announced that the immunity system would only be implemented in the upcoming concert. In addition, the public voting would contribute as much as 50% towards the selection of a particular student to be the recipient of the immunity system.
Week 8
First Air Date: May 28, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | "Bawaku Terbang" (The Fabulous Cats) "I Gotta Feeling I Gotta Feeling "I Gotta Feeling" is the second single from The Black Eyed Peas' fifth studio album The E.N.D., produced by the French DJ David Guetta. The song was released on May 21, 2009 and debuted at number two on the Canadian and Billboard Hot 100 on the week of June 27, 2009, behind the group's "Boom Boom... " (The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide... ) |
N/A |
| Azri | "Luar Biasa" (Shahir Shahir (singer) Shahir AF8, or Ahmad Shahir Zawawi, , is a Malaysian singer, who rose to fame after winning the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia.... ) |
Bottom 3 |
| Erul | "Bunga Angkasa" (Terra Rossa) | Bottom 3 |
| Fina | "Samudera" (Nora) | Immune |
| Hazama | "Sendiri" (May) | Safe |
| Lena | "Kisah Hati" (Alyah) | Saved |
- Guest judge: Sham Kamikaze
- Note: The choice of song for each student in this concert was determined by the audience. In addition, each student was given the opportunity to design the concept of their performance during the concert.
Week 9
First Air Date: June 4, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | "Kalau Cinta" (Alif Aziz & Joanna) "Never Say Never Never Say Never (Justin Bieber song) "Never Say Never" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. The song serves as the theme song for The Karate Kid , and features rap interludes from the film's star, Jaden Smith. It was originally a risque demo with sexual lyrics performed by American singer Travis Garland, it was... " (Justin Bieber Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager... ) |
N/A |
| Azri | "Here Without You Here Without You "Here Without You" is the title of a song recorded by American rock band 3 Doors Down. It was released in August 2003 as the third single from the album Away from the Sun. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending November 8, 2003. Only their songs "Kryptonite" and "When... " (3 Doors Down 3 Doors Down 3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch .... ) |
Bottom 2 |
| Erul | "Nadiku" (Sabhi Saddi) | Eliminated |
| Hazama | "Angin" (Dewa) | Safe |
| Lena | "Badarsila" (Dato' Siti Nurhaliza) | Safe |
- Guest judge: Dato' Siti Nurhaliza
Week 10
First Air Date: June 12, 2011| Student | Song (original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | "Firework Firework (song) "Firework" is a song by American recording artist Katy Perry. The song was written by Katy Perry, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Sandy Wilhelm, Ester Dean, and produced by Stargate and Sandy Vee for Perry's third studio album, Teenage Dream... " (Katy Perry Katy Perry Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a... ) |
N/A |
| Azri | "Ku Tak Biasa" (Slank) "Niskala" (Azri) |
Fourth |
| Fina | "Satu Harapan" (Jaclyn Victor Jaclyn Victor Jaclyn Joshua Thanaraj Victor is a singer and actress, popularly known as Jac, who won the inaugural Malaysian Idol and Ikon Malaysia. For being the winner of Malaysian Idol, she won a recording contract under Sony BMG Entertainment. She is under the management of The 8 Unit. She represented... ) "Menangis Lagi" (Fina) |
Third |
| Hazama | "Pukau" (Tomok Shah Indrawan Ismail Shah Indrawan bin Ismail or popularly known as Tomok, is a Malaysian singer and the winner of the third season of One in a Million , a reality TV singing competition. He became the first male contestant and the first recording artist to do so in the history of the competition... ) "Cinta Teragung" (Hazama) |
Winner |
| Lena | "Dunia" (Bunkface Bunkface Bunkface is a Malaysian Punk Rock band from Klang, Malaysia formed in 2005. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sam , bass guitarist and second vocalist Youk , Paan , lead guitarist, and back up vocallist... ) "Sisa Kisah Kita" (Lena) |
Runner-up |
- Guest judge: Dato' Ramli M.S.
Students
(ages stated are at time of contest)| Student | Age | Hometown | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zulaikha Zahari | 22 | 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... |
14th |
| Nuratiqah “Eka” Shariffudin | 21 | 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... |
13th |
| Roshammizah Rosli | 27 | 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... |
12th |
| Nur Suhada “Aida” Jebat | 19 | Melaka | 11th |
| Mohamad Amirullah Jahari | 19 | Kuching Kuching Kuching , officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is the largest city on the island of Borneo, and the fourth largest city in Malaysia.... , Sarawak Sarawak Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which... |
10th |
| Fahrur Raqib Abdul Majid | 21 | Melaka | 9th |
| Ahmad Aliff Afif Tirmizie | 25 | Pekan Pekan Located on the banks of the Pahang River 50 km south of Kuantan, Pekan is the royal town of the Malaysian state of Pahang Darul Makmur. Its name comes from a flower, the Bunga Pekan. Pekan is also the name of the district the town is situated in, and a parliamentary constituency in its own right... , Pahang Pahang Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.Its state... |
8th |
| Nur Khaidir “Kay” Muhid | 22 | 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... |
7th |
| Queennera Francine Francis Kitingon | 19 | Likas Likas Likas is a sub-district in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Sabah's largest sports centre, Likas Sports Complex, is located here.... , Sabah Sabah Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south... |
6th |
| Hairul “Erul” Najmuddin Abu Samah | 20 | 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... |
5th |
| Mohamad Azri Abdullah | 24 | Klang Klang Klang , formerly known as Kelang, is the royal city and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District in Klang Valley. It is located about 32 km to the west of Kuala Lumpur and 6 km east of Port Klang... , Selangor Selangor Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west... |
4th |
| Nur Syafinaz Jebat | 18 | Melaka | 3rd |
| Lenaber Hadir | 21 | Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu , formerly known as Jesselton, is the capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies on one side and Mount... , Sabah Sabah Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south... |
2nd |
| Hazama Ahmad Azmi | 27 | 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... |
1st |
Elimination chart
| Order | |Weekly Concert | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |3 | |5 | |7 | |9 | Hazama | ||||||||
| 2 | Erul | Erul | Erul | Fina | Fina | Fina | Fina | Fina | Lena | Lena | |||
| 3 | Aida | Nera | Nera | Lena | Lena | Lena | Lena | Azri | Azri | Fina | |||
| 4 | Raqib | Raqib | Amir | Erul | Azri | Nera | Erul | Erul | Erul | Azri | |||
| 5 | Lena | Aida | Afif | Nera | Erul | Erul | Azri | Lena | |||||
| 6 | Afif | Afif | Raqib | Afif | Nera | Azri | Nera | ||||||
| 7 | Amir | Azri | Kay | Azri | Kay | Kay | |||||||
| 8 | Azri | Kay | Aida | Kay | Afif | ||||||||
| 9 | Miza | Amir | Azri | Raqib | |||||||||
| 10 | Eka | Miza | Miza | ||||||||||
| 11 | Kay | Eka | Fina | ||||||||||
| 12 | Laika | Hazama | |||||||||||
- The student won the competition
- The student was the first runner-up
- The student was the second runner-up
- The student was the third runner-up
- The student was the original eliminee but was saved
- The student was eliminated
- The student was immune from elimination
- The students were expelled through Operasi Gugur
- The students were entered into the competition, replacing students who were expelled
- In Week 2, it was announced that students who do not show any improvement will be expelled from the academy and consequently be replaced with new students.
- In Week 3, following the announcement of Operasi Gugur, Aida and Amir are expelled from the competition after being deemed as the two students with the least improvement. Consequently, they are replaced by two new students, Fina and Hazama.
- In Week 8, Fina became the recipient of the Immunity system. As a result, she automatically advances to the finale without having to perform in the ninth concert.
- In Week 8, there was no elimination. The accumulated votes were forwarded to the following week.
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