Ella (Malaysian singer)
Nor Zila binti Aminuddin (Jawi: نور زيل بنت أمين الدين ; IPA: [ˈnʊrˈzila ˈbinti ˈaminudɪn]; born July 31, 1966), better known by her stage name Ella, is a Malaysian musician, singer, actress, model, and entrepreneur. She began her career in 1983, at age 19, with a local band called Moonracker. She left the band after two years, continuing her career by singing at local nightclubs. A local band called The Boys approached Ella, and they later became Ella & The Boys. Ella is known as Ratu Rock (Malay for the Queen of Rock) by her fans in Malaysia.[1]
Ella | |
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نور زيل بنت أمين الدين | |
Born | Nor Zila binti Aminuddin July 31, 1966 |
Nationality | Malaysian |
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Years active | 1985–present |
Title | Malaysian Queen of Rock |
Spouse |
Azhar Husaini Ghazali
(m. 2012) |
Children | Shanome Az Zahra (adopted) |
Parents |
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Relatives |
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Musical career | |
Genres | Rock |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | WEA (now known as Warner Music Malaysia) EMI Music Malaysia |
Website | |
Signature | |
Biography
She attended Tengku Ampuan Rahimah High School in the Klang Valley. She started her career as a singer at local nightclubs and lounges. While singing in one of those clubs, Ella was approached by a band called The Boys, which she later merged with to create Ella & The Boys. On June 10, 2012, Ella and her protege, Puteri Caroline Kamel, won TV3's Mentor Season 6 talent search.[2] On July 7, 2012, Ella married Azhar Ghazali, a pilot 15 years her junior.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Title | Producer | Label |
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1989 | Pengemis Cinta | Ramli Sarip | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) |
1990 | Puteri Kota | Ramli Sarip | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) |
Identiti | Ramli Sarip | WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) | |
1991 | Mendung Tak Bererti Hujan
(for Indonesian market) |
WEA (now Warner Music Malaysia) | |
1992 | 30110 | Man Keedal & M. Nasir | EMI Music Malaysia |
1994 | Ella USA | Kyoji Yamamoto | EMI Music Malaysia |
1995 | 8494 | EMI Music Malaysia | |
1998 | El | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2000 | Diva Metal | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2001 | Ilham Bicara | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2003 | Simbiosis | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2007 | Rama Rama | ||
2017 | Peace.Love.Rindu |
Compilation albums
Year | Title | Producer | Label |
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1992 | Unggul | EMI Music Malaysia | |
1993 | Ella – Remix | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2005 | Ratu Rock | EMI Music Malaysia | |
2008 | Balada | ||
2009 | Greatest Hits |
Video album(s)
Year | Title | Producer | Label |
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1991 | Ella Mood |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Bayangan Maut | Herself | Debut film appearances |
1993 | Pemburu Bayang | ||
1997 | Hanya Kawan | ||
2013 | KIL | Neighbour | Guest appearance |
Telemovie
Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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2002 | Les Sekinchan | Herself | VCD |
Television
Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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2020–2023 | The Masked Singer Malaysia | Jury | Astro Warna |
References
- "It's the Awie and Ella show!, the Star online". Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- "Ella, Caroline are Mentor 6 champs". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25.
- "Ella kini milik Azhar Husaini Husaini". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 2013-08-22.