Aznil Nawawi

Datuk Aznil bin Nawawi (born 6 November 1962), better known as Aznil Nawawi (sometimes he credited as Aznil Haji Nawawi, Aznil or Pak Nil), is a Malaysian TV host, singer and actor.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Nawawi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Aznil.

Yang Berbahagia Datuk

Aznil Nawawi

PMW JSM
أذن النواوي‎
Born
Aznil bin Nawawi

(1962-11-06) 6 November 1962
Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesPak Nil
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
Occupation(s)Host, director, actor, singer, writer, radio presenter
Years active1990–present
SpouseZahauyah Tarmizi (divorced)
Parents
  • Haji Nawawi bin Shirin (father)
  • Hajah Norbaiti bin Haji Surur (mother)
RelativesNora Nawawi (sister)
AwardsCompanion of the Gracious Order of the Territorial Crown of Malaysia (JMW) (2009)
Media Hiburan 2004 – Special Award
Anugerah Sri Angkasa (2004 & 2005) – Best TV Host
Anugerah Bintang Popular (2003, 2005–2009) – Most Popular Male TV Host
Anugerah Skrin 2007 – Best Talk Show
Anugerah Juri 2008 – Best Entertainment Presenter
Asian Television Awards 2010 – Best Game Show
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentsVocal
Years active1996–present
LabelsPony Canyon
KRU Records

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.[1] 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.[2]

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.[3] His mother's remains laid to rest at the Keramat Muslim Cemetery, at 10:45 am.[4][5]

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

Programmes hosted
  • 1990–1992 – Money Matters (site-reporter)
  • 1992–1999 – Pop Kuiz (First programme that he hosted), TV3 with Rina Khan
  • 1994 – Melodi with Fauziah Ahmad Daud
  • 1995 – Teleskop
  • 1999 – Kamera Apo? (What Camera?), NTV7[7][8]
  • 2000–2001 – Ad-Lib, TV2
  • 2003–2007 Akademi Fantasia, Astro Ria[9]
  • 2003–2004 – Melodi, TV3 (for a year before he signed for an exclusive contract with Astro in October 2004)
  • 2005 – Macam Macam Aznil (His own talk show), Astro Prima, formerly Astro Ria
  • 2007–2019 – Tom Tom Bak, Astro Ceria[10][11][12][13]
  • 2008 – Kring-Kring, Astro Ria
  • 2008 – Jangan Lupa Lirik! (Malaysia version of Don't Forget the Lyrics!), Astro Ria
  • 2008 – Riuh Pagi, Era FM (daily weekday breakfast show, co-hosted with Din Beramboi until his death)
  • 2010 – Riuh Pagi, Era FM (daily weekday breakfast show, co-hosted with Ray and Haniff)
  • 2010 – Serasi Bersama, (Malaysia version of Mr & Mrs), Astro Ria with Sharifah Shahira
  • 2011 – Akademi Fantasia 9
  • 2014 – H! Live, Apa Kata Malaysia (Entertainment news on Astro)
  • 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
  • 2020–2022 – 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 (Song Champion), TV3 with Fauziah Ahmad Daud and Azwan Ali
  • 1996 – Anugerah Skrin (Screen Award), TV3 with Amy Mastura
  • 2003 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Sarah Sechan and Najib Ali
  • 2003 – Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 18 (Song Champion), TV3 with Sarimah Ibrahim
  • 2005 – Anugerah Seri Angkasa, TV1 with Raja Azura
  • 2005 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Nirina Zubir
  • 2006 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (Music Planet Award), MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria with Ady Rahman
  • 2007 – Anugerah Era 07

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1995 Sama Tak Serupa Fariq
2002 Idola Himself Cameo appearance
2004 Aku No. 1 Also as director and writer
2005 Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 Couple of Boyfriend Cameo appearance
2006 Cicak Man[14] Prof. Klon
2007 Otai TV Host Programmes Otai
2008 Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam[15][16] Prof. Klon
2010 Magika Pak Pandir
2012 Hoore! Hoore! Rizal
2013 Bola Kampung: The Movie Lord Vilus (voice)
2015 Ribbit Mat Rompi (voice)
2018 Makrifat Cinta TV Host

Television series
Year Title Role TV channel
1995–1996 Sambal Tok Suek TV3
2021 Ramadan Pertama Edi Pak Sobri Astro Ria

Telemovie
Year Title Role TV channel Notes
1997 Si Lembik TV3 As director
2010 Pak Nil... Ibu Kirim Salam Pak Nil Astro Prima Special appearance

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 (a song which specially dedicated for his son, Riki)
  6. Xanoo
  7. Zakia (a 1979 cover song originally performed by Ahmad Albar)
  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.[17]

Track list
  1. Teramat Sangat (soundtrack for Duyung)
  2. Professor Klon (soundtrack for Cicak Man)
  3. Jangan Cepat Marah
  4. Toyol (cover version of the song in 1979 by Sudirman Hj Arshad)

Achievements

2022
  • Special Awards (Anugerah Khas MeleTOP Era 2022)

2015
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2014)
  • 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 (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2011)

2011
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2010)
  • Most Inspirational Host (TV3 Mykids Award

2010

2009
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2008)
  • Companion of the Gracious Order of Territorial Crown of Malaysia (JMW)

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 Aznil
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2006)

2006
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2005)

2005

2004
  • Best Family Show (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2004) – Macam Macam Aznil
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2003)
  • Special Award (Media Hiburan 2004)
  • Best TV Host (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2004)

2003
  • Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2003)

See also

References
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  2. "Seks Bukan Keutamaan – Aznil". Suara TV. 4 April 2015. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  3. Zaidi Mohamad (27 June 2016). "Ibu Aznil Nawawi meninggal dunia". Berita Harian. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  4. Najiy Jefri (27 June 2016). "Ibu Aznil sudah tiada". Berita Harian. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  5. "Pak Nil pilu dengan pemergian ibu". Metros Events. 27 June 2016. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  6. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  7. "Kamera Apo? cabaran baru Aznil". Utusan Malaysia. 28 May 2000. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  8. "Saya tidak berniat aibkan orang- Aznil". Utusan Malaysia. 1 October 2000. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
  9. Norliza Mohamad Zakaria (16 July 2009). "Aznil 'takut' kendali Macam-Macam Aznil". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  10. Khadijah Ibrahim (18 June 2007). "Tom Tom Bak cungkil bakat kanak-kanak". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  11. Tengku Suzana Raja Hamat (16 May 2008). "Aznil cari selebriti cilik". Kosmo!. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  12. Budiey (16 June 2010). "Anmum Essential Tom Tom Bak Musim Ke-3 Lebih Meriah". Sensasi Selebriti. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  13. Ramlah Zainal (17 November 2016). "Tom Tom Bak tembusi pasaran Indonesia". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  14. "Aznil Malu, Minta KRU Siasat 'Profesor Klon' Diciplak". mSTAR Online. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  15. Juliana June Rasul (18 December 2008). "Is the world ready for CICAKMAN?". Asia One. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  16. "Crawling in My Skin – Cicakman 2". Thoughtsonfilms. 23 April 2009. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  17. http://www.mmail.com.my/Aznil_sings_his_heart_out_on_new_album.aspx%5B%5D Malay Mail, Aznil sings his heart out on new album
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