Stacy (Singer)
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Stracie Angie Anam is a Malaysian singer, who rose to fame after winning the sixth season
of Akademi Fantasia
, receiving 43 percent of over 3.8 million votes. Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on March 9, 2009.
, to Anam Bayar and Agnes Kallos. She studied at St. Michael Penampang Secondary School. Due to her family's financial problem, she had no choice but to drop out of school at the age of 16 when she was in Form 4. In order to support her family, she became a singer in local clubs.
Prior to her audition for AF6, Stacy tried out for other notable singing reality shows, such as One in a Million 1, and also Gang Starz
in which she teamed up with her brother, Camellus De'lleli Anam, to form a group named E-voke. However, she only made it to the semi-finals before they were booted out. Her decision to audition for AF6 was derived from her mother's suggestion as soon as she turned 18.
Stacy was also given a full scholarship to continue her studies in Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
. She is currently continuing her studies in diploma of music and art, and began her first semester on February 2010.
Ramli M.S., the academy principal of AF6 complimented Stacy as a loyal student who is very serious in learning something new. According to him, Stacy is always focus during each lesson and applied all the lessons that she learned during her performances on stage.
Throughout the competition, Stacy remained at top three when the voting session was closed at the end of every concert, with four collective highest votes. Before the finale concert, 3 out of 4 media reporters predicted her to be the winner of the show. At the end of the finale, the prediction came true when she was crowned as the sixth winner of the show, beating 4 other students, with a massive votes of 43%.
" was released immediately after her win and it became a huge success. The song quickly became her first number one single in Carta Era
for two weeks, as well as topping Carta 30 Era at number one. It stayed in the chart for 22 weeks, making its own history as one of the songs that stayed in the chart for a long period of time. The single also entered Muzik FM chart at number 9. The song slowly climbed to top the chart at #1, making it as Stacy's first #1 single in the chart. In Hot FM 30, the song only managed to peak at number 14 before finally dropping out from the chart. In Muzik Muzik, it peaked at #3.
Following the successful release of her first single, Stacy's own show "Aku Stacy" was launched in Astro Ria
. The show featured her journey in the entertainment industry after her win. In the meantime, her first compilation live album, The Best of Stacy was released in September 2008 which featured all of her ten performances in Akademi Fantasia, excluding the fifth concert. The album was well-received as it sold thousand copies in the first week.
In December 2008, the song "Aku Stacy" made it to the final round of Anugerah Juara Lagu
, an annual award show in Malaysia to honour the best Malay song every year, a rare accomplishment made by newcomers in the industry.
, Stacy's second single, "Gagap
", premiered in the season finale of Sehati Berdansa. The song is commercially successful as it becomes her second single to reach Top 5 in most charts. In Carta Era
, the single has peaked at number 2 and was held off by Adam's "Benar-Benar". In Carta Hot Fm, the song debuted at number 17 and went to peak at number 5. The song also entered Carta Muzik FM at number 10, and is currently peaking at number 4. In Carta Muzik Muzik, the second peaked at number 2, being held of by Adam's "Benar-Benar".
Along with Nubhan, fellow student of AF6, Stacy was listed fourth in Murai's list of "Most Outstanding Newcomers of 2008".
In February 2009, Stacy was short-listed as the top 5 finalist for three major categories in Anugerah Bintang Popular
, namely Most Popular Artiste, Most Popular Female New Artist, as well as Most Popular Female Singer, where she was voted as the Most Popular Female New Artist.
Stacy was also given a certificate of recognition by Sabah's Ministry of Sport and Youth (KBS) for her on-going efforts to improve herself as a newcomer in entertainment industry. She was also recognized as Sabah's youth icon and idol in the entertainment industry.
Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on March 9, 2009. She worked closely with notable local composers such as Ajai, Adi Mok as well as Edry KRU and Kieran Kuek. Just like the previous winners of Akademi Fantasia, she gets the opportunity to launch her album in her own town which takes place in Kota Kinabalu.
" was released on May 9, 2009. The song slowly climbs national charts and so far is peaking at #5 in Carta Muzik FM. In Carta Muzik Muzik, "Pakai Buang" debuted at number 5 and is currently peaking at #4.
In June 2009, Stacy was nominated in Shout! Awards 2009 for the category of Popstar Award, in which she won. She was also being nominated in two categories of 2009 Anugerah Planet Muzik, which are Best Vocal Performance in a Song for New Female Artiste as well as Most Popular Malaysian Artiste which was won by Datuk Siti Nurhaliza by only one percent. Stacy was voted second.
was released on September 9, 2011. The album contains eight new songs, with the lead radio singles, Kisah Dongeng. The album is produced by ASTRO
and distributed by Warner Music.
On 11/11/11 at 11 PM, Stacy's new single Kasanova was officially launched with behind the scenes footage, special acoustics performances and the world premiere of Kasanova music videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUz_cxBWnMI on Astro Ria
.
, SilkyGirl and Intimate.
Stacy was a spokesperson for Teh BOH(2009), Power Root-Ali Cafe(2009), Canon Malaysia(2009) and Corntoz(2009).
Akademi Fantasia, Season 6
Akademi Fantasia, Season 6 is the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria. The promotional catchphrase of this season is "Bring Out The Superstar Talent In You".A few major changes were made this season...
of 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...
, receiving 43 percent of over 3.8 million votes. Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on March 9, 2009.
Biography
Stacy was born in Kota KinabaluKota 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...
, to Anam Bayar and Agnes Kallos. She studied at St. Michael Penampang Secondary School. Due to her family's financial problem, she had no choice but to drop out of school at the age of 16 when she was in Form 4. In order to support her family, she became a singer in local clubs.
Prior to her audition for AF6, Stacy tried out for other notable singing reality shows, such as One in a Million 1, and also Gang Starz
Gang Starz
Gang Starz is a Malaysian-based reality singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia. The winning group receives US$100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale...
in which she teamed up with her brother, Camellus De'lleli Anam, to form a group named E-voke. However, she only made it to the semi-finals before they were booted out. Her decision to audition for AF6 was derived from her mother's suggestion as soon as she turned 18.
Stacy was also given a full scholarship to continue her studies in Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a private international university with a presence across three continents: Africa, Europe and Asia...
. She is currently continuing her studies in diploma of music and art, and began her first semester on February 2010.
Akademi Fantasia 2008
Stacy competed against thirteen other contestants to win Season 6 of Akademi Fantasia. The judging panel often harbours her performances with praises every week for being consistent, which implied her as the front-runner of the season.Ramli M.S., the academy principal of AF6 complimented Stacy as a loyal student who is very serious in learning something new. According to him, Stacy is always focus during each lesson and applied all the lessons that she learned during her performances on stage.
Throughout the competition, Stacy remained at top three when the voting session was closed at the end of every concert, with four collective highest votes. Before the finale concert, 3 out of 4 media reporters predicted her to be the winner of the show. At the end of the finale, the prediction came true when she was crowned as the sixth winner of the show, beating 4 other students, with a massive votes of 43%.
Song performances on Akademi Fantasia
| Week | Instructed Songs | Original Artist | Result # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | "No One No One (Alicia Keys song) "No One" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys from her third studio album, As I Am. Written and produced by Keys, Kerry Brothers, Jr., and George M. Harry, and released as the album's lead single in September 2007... " |
Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano... |
2 |
| Week 2 | "Rela" | Tila | 1 |
| Week 3 | "Pelesit Kota" | Kumpulan Search | 1 |
| Week 4 | "Cinta Khayalan Cinta Terhalang "Cinta Terhalang" is a song performed by Malaysian singer Bob, who rose to prominence by placing fifth in the second season of Akademi Fantasia... " |
Bob AF2 | 2 |
| Week 5 | "Makhluk Tuhan Paling Sexy" | Mulan Jameela Mulan Jameela Mulan Jameela is a famous Indonesian solo singer.-Career with Ratu:Mulan started her career as a café singer and joined several bands. Her popularity began when she formed a duo Ratu with Maia Ahmad in 2005. The duo released an album on the Sony BMG label in August 2005, entitled Ratu & Friends... |
2 |
| Week 6 | "Don't Speak Don't Speak "Don't Speak" is a song by the American rock band No Doubt. It was released in 1996 as the third single from the band's third studio album, Tragic Kingdom... " |
No Doubt No Doubt No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact... |
1 |
| Week 7 | "Hati 1957" | 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... |
1 |
| Week 8 | "Gembira Hidup Ini" | Farah AF2 | 3 |
| Week 9 | "Beat It Beat It "Beat It" is a song written and performed by American recording artist Michael Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones . It is the third single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller . Eddie Van Halen was hired to add the song's distinctive overdriven guitar solo, but was prevented by his... " "Ada Cinta" (Duet with Nubhan)" |
Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... Acha Septriasa Acha Septriasa Jelita Septriasa , better known by her stage name of Acha Septriasa, is an Indonesian actress. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia.-Biography:... & Irwansyah Irwansyah Irwansyah is an Indonesian actor and singer. Irwansyah released his first solo album, Soliter, in 2008.-Biography:Irwansyah was born in Jakarta on 6 March 1985. He has two younger brothers, Hafiz and Andhika... |
2 |
| Finale | "Atas Nama Cinta" "Aku Stacy Aku Stacy (song) "Aku Stacy" was the coronation song and the debut single for the winner of the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia, Stacy.-Background:... " |
Rossa Stacy |
Winner |
2008-2010: Aku Stacy
Stacy's coronation song "Aku StacyAku Stacy (song)
"Aku Stacy" was the coronation song and the debut single for the winner of the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia, Stacy.-Background:...
" was released immediately after her win and it became a huge success. The song quickly became her first number one single in Carta Era
Era FM
Era 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...
for two weeks, as well as topping Carta 30 Era at number one. It stayed in the chart for 22 weeks, making its own history as one of the songs that stayed in the chart for a long period of time. The single also entered Muzik FM chart at number 9. The song slowly climbed to top the chart at #1, making it as Stacy's first #1 single in the chart. In Hot FM 30, the song only managed to peak at number 14 before finally dropping out from the chart. In Muzik Muzik, it peaked at #3.
Following the successful release of her first single, Stacy's own show "Aku Stacy" was launched 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....
. The show featured her journey in the entertainment industry after her win. In the meantime, her first compilation live album, The Best of Stacy was released in September 2008 which featured all of her ten performances in Akademi Fantasia, excluding the fifth concert. The album was well-received as it sold thousand copies in the first week.
In December 2008, the song "Aku Stacy" made it to the final round of Anugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
, an annual award show in Malaysia to honour the best Malay song every year, a rare accomplishment made by newcomers in the industry.
"Gagap"
Despite her busy schedules to be fully prepared for Anugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
, Stacy's second single, "Gagap
Gagap
"Gagap" is a song written and produced by Kieran Kuek with lyrics by Mode for Stacy's debut album, Aku Stacy . It was released on December 28, 2008 as the second single from the album.-Single release:...
", premiered in the season finale of Sehati Berdansa. The song is commercially successful as it becomes her second single to reach Top 5 in most charts. In Carta Era
Era FM
Era 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...
, the single has peaked at number 2 and was held off by Adam's "Benar-Benar". In Carta Hot Fm, the song debuted at number 17 and went to peak at number 5. The song also entered Carta Muzik FM at number 10, and is currently peaking at number 4. In Carta Muzik Muzik, the second peaked at number 2, being held of by Adam's "Benar-Benar".
Along with Nubhan, fellow student of AF6, Stacy was listed fourth in Murai's list of "Most Outstanding Newcomers of 2008".
In February 2009, Stacy was short-listed as the top 5 finalist for three major categories in Anugerah Bintang Popular
Anugerah Bintang Popular
Anugerah Bintang Popular which is originally called as Anugerah Pelakon/Penyanyi Popular, is an award presented annually by Berita Harian of Malaysia to recognize excellence of professionals in the entertainment industry, including the film industry, as well as record industry...
, namely Most Popular Artiste, Most Popular Female New Artist, as well as Most Popular Female Singer, where she was voted as the Most Popular Female New Artist.
Stacy was also given a certificate of recognition by Sabah's Ministry of Sport and Youth (KBS) for her on-going efforts to improve herself as a newcomer in entertainment industry. She was also recognized as Sabah's youth icon and idol in the entertainment industry.
Her debut album, Aku Stacy, was released on March 9, 2009. She worked closely with notable local composers such as Ajai, Adi Mok as well as Edry KRU and Kieran Kuek. Just like the previous winners of Akademi Fantasia, she gets the opportunity to launch her album in her own town which takes place in Kota Kinabalu.
"Pakai Buang"
Stacy's third single, "Pakai BuangPakai Buang
"Pakai Buang" is a song by Malaysian pop singer Stacy taken from her first studio album, Aku Stacy which was fully composed and written by Edry KRU...
" was released on May 9, 2009. The song slowly climbs national charts and so far is peaking at #5 in Carta Muzik FM. In Carta Muzik Muzik, "Pakai Buang" debuted at number 5 and is currently peaking at #4.
In June 2009, Stacy was nominated in Shout! Awards 2009 for the category of Popstar Award, in which she won. She was also being nominated in two categories of 2009 Anugerah Planet Muzik, which are Best Vocal Performance in a Song for New Female Artiste as well as Most Popular Malaysian Artiste which was won by Datuk Siti Nurhaliza by only one percent. Stacy was voted second.
2011: Stay-C
Her second album, entitled Stay-CStay-C
Stay-C is the second album of Akademi Fantasia season 6 winner Stacy which was launched on September 9, 2011 in Malaysia. The album is produced by ASTRO and distributed by Warner Music.- Track-listing :- Collaboration :...
was released on September 9, 2011. The album contains eight new songs, with the lead radio singles, Kisah Dongeng. The album is produced by ASTRO
Astro (Malaysian satellite television)
Astro is the brand name of the Malaysian direct broadcast satellite pay television service. It transmits digital satellite television and radio to households in Malaysia & Brunei...
and distributed by Warner Music.
On 11/11/11 at 11 PM, Stacy's new single Kasanova was officially launched with behind the scenes footage, special acoustics performances and the world premiere of Kasanova music videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUz_cxBWnMI on 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....
.
Studio albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2008 | The Best Of Stacy
|
| 2009 | Aku Stacy
|
| 2011 | Stay-C Stay-C Stay-C is the second album of Akademi Fantasia season 6 winner Stacy which was launched on September 9, 2011 in Malaysia. The album is produced by ASTRO and distributed by Warner Music.- Track-listing :- Collaboration :... |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Era | Hot FM 30 | Muzik FM | Muzik Muzik | |||
| 2008 | "Aku Stacy Aku Stacy (song) "Aku Stacy" was the coronation song and the debut single for the winner of the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia, Stacy.-Background:... " |
1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | Aku Stacy |
| "Gagap Gagap "Gagap" is a song written and produced by Kieran Kuek with lyrics by Mode for Stacy's debut album, Aku Stacy . It was released on December 28, 2008 as the second single from the album.-Single release:... " |
2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2009 | "Pakai Buang Pakai Buang "Pakai Buang" is a song by Malaysian pop singer Stacy taken from her first studio album, Aku Stacy which was fully composed and written by Edry KRU... " |
1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | "Jahat" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Hitman KRU |
| 2011 | "Kisah Dongeng" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Stay-C Stay-C Stay-C is the second album of Akademi Fantasia season 6 winner Stacy which was launched on September 9, 2011 in Malaysia. The album is produced by ASTRO and distributed by Warner Music.- Track-listing :- Collaboration :... |
| "Kasanova" | 6 | - | - | - | ||
| "-" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||||
Soundtracks
- "Raya Datang Lagi" - Rumah Baru, Bini Baru, Baru Raya (Astro Prima Aidilfitri Special) (2008)
- "Rasa-rasa Cinta" - Sayang You Can Dance OST (2008)
- "Menggegar Dunia" - My Spy OST (2009)
- "Primadona" - My Spy OST (2009)
- "Kisah Kita" - K.I.T.A. (drama series) (2010)
- "Kata Kau" - Kata Kau (Astro Ria gameshow) (2010)
- "Lihatlah Dunia" - Dottie (drama series) (2010)
- "Jahatnya Cinta" (with Akim) - for the 'Say it with Cornetto Style' campaign (2011).
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular New Female Artist | Stacy | |
| Sabah Ministry Youth & Sports | Sabah Youth Icon Award | Stacy | ||
| 2009 | Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best New Female Artist | Stacy | |
| Most Popular Malaysian Artist | Stacy | |||
| Shout! Awards | Popstar Award | Stacy | ||
| JCI The Outstanding Young Persons of Sabah | Cultural and Artistic Achievement | Stacy | ||
| Anugerah Juara Lagu 24 | Hotlink People's Choice Award | Pakai Buang | ||
| 2010 | HipTV Awards | Cutest Artist | Stacy | |
| Anugerah Industri Muzik 17 | Best Pop Album | Aku Stacy | ||
| 2011 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Female Singer | Stacy | |
| DiGi WWWOW Awards | Fave Malaysian Female Online Celebrity | Stacy | ||
Endorsements
Stacy is currently the ambassador for Clinelle (skin care product), CornettoCornetto
Cornetto may refer to* Cornett, a Renaissance period musical wind instrument* Cornetto , a branded frozen ice cream cone* Cornetto Italian word for Croissant, typically to be consumed with Cappuccino....
, SilkyGirl and Intimate.
Stacy was a spokesperson for Teh BOH(2009), Power Root-Ali Cafe(2009), Canon Malaysia(2009) and Corntoz(2009).