Aznil Nawawi


Aznil bin Nawawi, better known as Aznil Nawawi, is a Malaysian TV host, singer and actor.
He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards 2005 in Singapore. In 2011, he marked 30 years of being involved in the local entertainment scene such as Akademi Fantasia.

Background

Aznil was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. 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.
In May 2007, Aznil said he wouldn'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 was to expire in September 2007.

Personal life

Aznil has three children, Fildza Haifa whom he calls Fifi, Fariq Haizen whom he nicknames Riki, and a youngest son named Firdaus Hariz called Baby Riz.
On 27 June 2016, his mother Norbaiti Surur died at the Prince Court medical center at the age of 90 due to old age. Aznil confirms the news via WhatsApp. His mother's remains laid to rest at the Keramat Muslim Cemetery, at 10:45 am.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

  • * Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
  • * Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown – '''Datuk'''

    Programmes hosted

  • 1990–1992 – Money Matters
  • 1992–1999 – Pop Kuiz, TV3 with Rina Khan
  • 1994 – Melodi with Fauziah Ahmad Daud
  • 1995 – Teleskop
  • 1999 – Kamera Apo?, NTV7
  • 2000–2001 – Ad-Lib, TV2
  • 2003–2007 Akademi Fantasia, Astro Ria
  • 2003–2004 – Melodi, TV3
  • 2005 – Macam Macam Aznil, Astro Prima, formerly Astro Ria
  • 2007–2019 – Tom Tom Bak, Astro Ceria
  • 2008 – Kring-Kring, Astro Ria
  • 2008 – Jangan Lupa Lirik!, Astro Ria
  • 2009 – Riuh Pagi, Era FM
  • 2010 – Riuh Pagi, Era FM
  • 2010 – Serasi Bersama,, Astro Ria with Sharifah Shahira
  • 2011 – Akademi Fantasia 9
  • 2014 – H! Live, Apa Kata Malaysia
  • 2015 – Seiras Seirama Astro Ria
  • 2016 – LePaknil
  • 2017 – Karok Gram
  • 2017 – Ring! Ring! Ringgit!
  • 2017 – Go Pak Nil
  • 2017 – AF Megastar
  • 2019 – Mikrofon Impian
  • 2019 – Ketuk-Ketul Ramadan
  • 2020–2024 – The Masked Singer Malaysia
  • 2021 – Panggung Memori
  • 2021–2022 – Hard To Heart
  • 2022 – Karaoke Superstar

    Ad hoc programmes hosted

  • 1993 – Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 8, TV3 with Fauziah Ahmad Daud and Azwan Ali
  • 1996 – Anugerah Skrin, TV3 with Amy Mastura
  • 2003 – Anugerah Planet Muzik, MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Sarah Sechan and Najib Ali
  • 2003 – Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 18, TV3 with Sarimah Ibrahim
  • 2005 – Anugerah Seri Angkasa, TV1 with Raja Azura
  • 2005 – Anugerah Planet Muzik, MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Nirina Zubir
  • 2006 – Anugerah Planet Muzik, MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Ady Rahman
  • 2007 – Anugerah Era 07

    Filmography

Film

Television series

Telemovie

Radiography

Radio

Discography

Macam-Macam (1996)

First solo album produced by Pony Canyon and released on 31 December 1996, the album consists of 10 songs including a cover song. Jumpa Di Sana is the first single of the album.

Track list

  1. Jumpa Di Sana
  2. Tik Tok
  3. Malam Minggu
  4. Ikrar Anak Malaysia
  5. Baby Riki
  6. Xanoo
  7. Zakia
  8. Regulasi
  9. Kaulah Bintang
  10. Dendang Dangdut

    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 version. 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.

Track list

  1. Teramat Sangat
  2. Professor Klon
  3. Jangan Cepat Marah
  4. Toyol

    Achievements

2022

  • Special Awards

    2015

  • Most Popular Male TV Host
  • Jan 2015 - Representing Malaysia to International Press Junket organized by NBC Universal Los Angeles for E! Channmel. Get to interview Kim Kardashian, Gulliana Rancic, Ryan Seacrest, Christina Milan among others
  • Feb 2015 - Representing HBO Asia to The Academy Awards in Los Angeles

    2013

  • Most Popular Male TV Host

    2011

  • Most Popular Male TV Host
  • Most Inspirational Host (TV3 Mykids Award

    2010

  • Best Game Show – Jangan Lupa Lirik!
  • Most Popular Male TV Host

    2009

  • Most Popular Male TV Host
  • Companion of the Gracious Order of Territorial Crown of Malaysia

    2008

  • Best Entertainment Presenter
  • Most Popular Male TV Host

    2007

  • Best Talk Show – Macam Macam Aznil
  • Most Popular Male TV Host

    2006

  • Most Popular Male TV Host

    2005

  • Most Popular Male TV Host
  • Best Talk Show – Macam Macam Aznil
  • Best TV Host

    2004

  • Best Family Show – Macam Macam Aznil
  • Most Popular Male TV Host
  • Special Award
  • Best TV Host

    2003

  • Most Popular Male TV Host