Aznil Nawawi
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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 Television Awards
2005 in Singapore
. in 2007, he marked 16 years of being involved in the local entertainment scene such as Akademi Fantasia
.
. He graduated from University of Malaya
with a Bachelor of Economics degree. He started his career in 1990 as a broadcaster and a media reporter with TV3
.
He first started doing news in broadcasting industry, then moved to hosting in 1992. Pop Kuiz was the first program he hosts. In 1994, he hosted Melodi and Teleskop.
He then made the move to Astro Ria
television channel, which also marked his entry as creative director for the channel. One of his more popular projects is his involvement with the reality programme, Akademi Fantasia
.
Aznil recalled that when he began hosting the new reality show Akademi Fantasia (AF) in 2002 – the first reality talent show in the country – people came up to him and told him that it would be almost impossible to host such a programme successfully. It turned out to be a success and Aznil reaped the fruits of brought him. And he didn’t just rest on his laurels.
His exclusive contract as a creative consultant with Astro (satellite TV) was to expire in September, 2007.
“I’m still keeping my options open. There have been times when nobody wanted me. But I will cross that bridge when the time comes (when his contract expires). I have to consider many factors before making make any decisions about my future,” said the amiable host in an interview recently.
“Fortunately, for me there are many new things for me to explore ... even at 47.”
Aznil’s latest venture is his children’s variety show, Tom Tom Bak – arguably the first of its kind in the country – on Astro Ceria
every Sunday at 12.30 pm.
“I have always wanted to work on a children’s show and hosting Tom Tom Bak forms part of my efforts to bring young talents to the TV screen. The energy and talent on set are really amazing,” he added. The 30-minute show features four segments – Siapa Dia? (Who's This?), Jom Borak! (Let's Chit-chat), Ada Bakat Ke? (Got Talent?) and Jeng Jeng Jeng! (Ta-da!)
Aznil also said that he has been toying with the idea of organising a series of workshops and working closely with the Education Ministry
and Yayasan Budi Penyayang aimed at encouraging children to speak up.
He is also the director of the film.
. Two of the tracks which are Teramat Sangat and Professor Klon were the original soundtrack for the film Duyung
and Cicak Man
respectively. Both the films were produced by KRU Films which is now KRU Studios
.
He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...
2005 in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. in 2007, he marked 16 years of being involved in the local entertainment scene such as Akademi Fantasia
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...
.
Background
Aznil was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala LumpurKuala 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...
. He graduated from University of Malaya
University of Malaya
The University of Malaya is located on a campus near the centre of Kuala Lumpur, and is the oldest university in Malaysia. It was founded in 1905 as a public-funded tertiary institution...
with a Bachelor of Economics degree. He started his career in 1990 as a broadcaster and a media reporter with TV3
TV3 (Malaysia)
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
.
He first started doing news in broadcasting industry, then moved to hosting in 1992. Pop Kuiz was the first program he hosts. In 1994, he hosted Melodi and Teleskop.
He then made the move to 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....
television channel, which also marked his entry as creative director for the channel. One of his more popular projects is his involvement with the reality programme, Akademi Fantasia
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...
.
Aznil recalled that when he began hosting the new reality show Akademi Fantasia (AF) in 2002 – the first reality talent show in the country – people came up to him and told him that it would be almost impossible to host such a programme successfully. It turned out to be a success and Aznil reaped the fruits of brought him. And he didn’t just rest on his laurels.
Family
Aznil has three children, Fildza Haifa whom he calls Fifi, 21, Fariq Haizen whom he nicknames Riki, 16, and Firdaus Hariz called Baby Riz, 2.Plans
In May 2007, Aznil said he would't be back to host the highly-popular programme after hosting it for five consecutive seasons.His exclusive contract as a creative consultant with Astro (satellite TV) was to expire in September, 2007.
“I’m still keeping my options open. There have been times when nobody wanted me. But I will cross that bridge when the time comes (when his contract expires). I have to consider many factors before making make any decisions about my future,” said the amiable host in an interview recently.
“Fortunately, for me there are many new things for me to explore ... even at 47.”
Aznil’s latest venture is his children’s variety show, Tom Tom Bak – arguably the first of its kind in the country – on Astro Ceria
Astro Ceria
Astro Ceria is a 24-hour Malay language television channel that is broadcast on the Astro satellite television service. This channel is dedicated to toddlers and children...
every Sunday at 12.30 pm.
“I have always wanted to work on a children’s show and hosting Tom Tom Bak forms part of my efforts to bring young talents to the TV screen. The energy and talent on set are really amazing,” he added. The 30-minute show features four segments – Siapa Dia? (Who's This?), Jom Borak! (Let's Chit-chat), Ada Bakat Ke? (Got Talent?) and Jeng Jeng Jeng! (Ta-da!)
Aznil also said that he has been toying with the idea of organising a series of workshops and working closely with the Education Ministry
Ministry of Education (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Education is a Government ministry responsible for Malaysian educational matters...
and Yayasan Budi Penyayang aimed at encouraging children to speak up.
Programmes hosted
- 1989-1990 - Buletin Utama (newscaster)
- 1990-1992 - Money Matters (site-reporter)
- 1992- 1997 - Pop Kuiz (First programme that he hosted), TV3TV3 (Malaysia)Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
with Rina Khan - 1994 - Melodi with Fauziah Ahmad Daud
- 1995 - Teleskop
- 1999 - Kamera Apo? (What Camera?), NTV7
- 2000-2001 - Ad-Lib, RTM2TV2 (Malaysia)RTM2, also known as TV2 is a television station in Malaysia owned and operated by the Radio Television Malaysia, a division of the Malaysian Government. RTM2 is now broadcasting for 24 hours a day effective January 2006.- History :...
- 2003 - 2007 Akademi Fantasia Season 1 - 5Akademi FantasiaAkademi 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...
, Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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.... - 2003- 2004 - Melodi, TV3TV3 (Malaysia)Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
(for a year before he signed for an exclusive contract with Astro in October 2004) - 2005 - now Macam-macam Aznil (His own talk showTalk showA talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
), Astro PrimaAstro PrimaAstro Prima is a Malaysian television channel owned and operated by Astro. This channel broadcasts Malay programmes for the whole family such as local serial dramas and telemovie since April 16, 2007. Preceding this date, Astro Prima broadcasts foreign language programmes catering to Malay audiences....
, formerly Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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.... - 2007 - now Tom Tom Bak, Astro CeriaAstro CeriaAstro Ceria is a 24-hour Malay language television channel that is broadcast on the Astro satellite television service. This channel is dedicated to toddlers and children...
- 2008 - Kring-Kring, Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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....
- 2008 - now Jangan Lupa Lirik!Jangan Lupa Lirik!Jangan Lupa Lirik! or JLL! is a Malaysian quiz show format of Don't Forget the Lyrics! with a jackpot of RM 1,000,000. It is currently shown on Astro Ria since April 28, 2008....
(Malaysia version of Don't Forget the Lyrics!Don't Forget the Lyrics!Don't Forget the Lyrics! is a game show that originally aired on Fox from July 11, 2007 to June 19, 2009, hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by RDF USA, part of RDF Media. The launch of this show prompted NBC to move up the launch of their similar game show The Singing Bee...
), Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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.... - 2008 - Riuh Pagi, Era FMEra FMEra FM, is a Malaysia national Malay radio station operated by AMP Radio Networks. The adult contemporary category radio station broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The radio station went on air on August 1, 1998...
(daily weekday breakfast show, co-hosted with Din BeramboiDin BeramboiDin Beramboi was a Malaysian comedian, actor and radio DJ. His real name was Mior Ahmad Fuad Mior Badri, and he was widely known as a talented impersonator and stand-up comic who was very apt at improvisation...
until his death) - 2010 - now Riuh Pagi, Era FMEra FMEra FM, is a Malaysia national Malay radio station operated by AMP Radio Networks. The adult contemporary category radio station broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The radio station went on air on August 1, 1998...
(daily weekday breakfast show, co-hosted with Ray and Haniff) - 2010 - now Serasi Bersama, (Malaysia version of Mr & Mrs), Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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....
with Sharifah Shahira - 2011 - Akademi Fantasia 9
Ad-hoc programmes hosted
- 1993 - Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 8 (Song Champion), TV3TV3 (Malaysia)Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
with Fauziah Ahmad Daud and Azwan Ali - 1996 - Anugerah Skrin (Screen Award), TV3TV3 (Malaysia)Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
with Amy Mastura - 2003 - Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
and Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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....
with Sarah Sechan and Najib Ali - 2003 - Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 18 (Song Champion), TV3TV3 (Malaysia)Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad or TV3 began broadcasting on 1 June 1984 as Malaysia’s first commercial television station. It is part of Media Prima Berhad group of companies. It now transmits opened broadcasting business private 24-hours a day, 7 days a week since 1 January 2010...
with Sarimah Ibrahim - 2005 - Anugerah Seri Angkasa, RTM1 with Raja Azura
- 2005 - Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
and Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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....
with Nirina Zubir - 2006 - Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp TV12 SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
and Astro RiaAstro RiaAstro 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....
with Ady Rahman - 2007 - Anugerah Era 07
Films
- Sama Tak Serupa {1995}
- Aku No. 1 (As himself) {2004}
- Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 {2005}
- Robots (Malay version) (Voice over for Rodney Copperbottom) {2006}
- Cicak-Man (As Prof. Klon) {2006}
- Otai {2007}
- Cicak Man 2 (As Prof. Klon) (2008)
- Magika (As Pak Pandir) (2010)
He is also the director of the film.
Aznil (2008)
Aznil's mini album was published and released officially on 13 August 2008. The mini album that is entitled "Aznil" consists of three songs composed by Edry Abdul Halim and one cover versionCover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
. Two of the tracks which are Teramat Sangat and Professor Klon were the original soundtrack for the film Duyung
Duyung
Duyung is a Malaysian fantasy comedy film that was released on March 6, 2008. The film is directed by A. Razak Mohaideen and produced by KRU Films in association with Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd and Line Clear Motion Pictures...
and Cicak Man
Cicak Man
Cicak Man is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. It is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. The film was directed by KRU member Yusry and starred comedian Saiful Apek. The name "Cicak-Man" literally translates to "Gecko-Man".A sequel, Cicakman 2 – Planet...
respectively. Both the films were produced by KRU Films which is now KRU Studios
KRU Studios
KRU Studios is one of the media and entertainment companies in Malaysia. Founded in 1992, KRU has since diversified, and now provides a range of services related to the media and entertainment industry, specializing in both production and distribution capabilities.With offices and representatives...
.
Track list
- Teramat Sangat (soundtrack for DuyungDuyungDuyung is a Malaysian fantasy comedy film that was released on March 6, 2008. The film is directed by A. Razak Mohaideen and produced by KRU Films in association with Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd and Line Clear Motion Pictures...
) - Profesor Klon (soundtrack for Cicak ManCicak ManCicak Man is a 2006 Malaysian comedy-superhero film. It is the first Malaysian film of this genre, and features almost 40% CGI footage. The film was directed by KRU member Yusry and starred comedian Saiful Apek. The name "Cicak-Man" literally translates to "Gecko-Man".A sequel, Cicakman 2 – Planet...
) - Jangan Cepat Marah
- Toyol (cover version of the song in 1979 by Sudirman Hj Arshad)
2010
- Best Game Show (Asian Television AwardsAsian Television AwardsThe Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...
2010, SingaporeSingaporeSingapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
) - Jangan Lupa Lirik - Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2009)
2008
- Best Entertainment Presenter (Anugerah Juri 2008)
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2007)
2007
- Best Talk Show (Anugerah Skrin 2007) - Macam Macam AznilMacam Macam AznilMacam Macam Aznil is a family talk show hosted by Aznil Hj Nawawi.- 2005 :* Best Talk Show * Best TV Host - Aznil Nawawi- 2004 :...
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2006)
2005
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2004)
- Best Talk Show (Asian Television Award 2005, SingaporeSingaporeSingapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
) - Macam Macam AznilMacam Macam AznilMacam Macam Aznil is a family talk show hosted by Aznil Hj Nawawi.- 2005 :* Best Talk Show * Best TV Host - Aznil Nawawi- 2004 :... - Best TV Host (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2005)
2004
- Best Family Show (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2004) - Macam Macam AznilMacam Macam AznilMacam Macam Aznil is a family talk show hosted by Aznil Hj Nawawi.- 2005 :* Best Talk Show * Best TV Host - Aznil Nawawi- 2004 :...
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2003)
- Special Award (Media Hiburan 2004)
- Best TV Host (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2004)