Erra Fazira

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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Wan Chek is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Fazira.
Erra Fazira
عيرا فزيرا‎
Fazira on MeleTOP in 2015.
Born
Fazira binti Wan Chek

(1974-02-09) 9 February 1974 (age 50)
Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • host
  • producer
  • radio presenter
Years active1992–present
Spouses
Yusry Abdul Halim
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(m. 2003; div. 2006)​
Engku Emran Engku Zainal Abidin
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(m. 2007; div. 2014)​
ChildrenEngku Aleesya Engku Emran
RelativesWan Oppa
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
LabelsSony Music

Erra Fazira (born Fazira Wan Chek, 9 February 1974), is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, tv host, producer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 1992.[1]

She rose to fame in the early and mid 1990s following her roles in Sembilu, Sembilu 2, Maria Mariana and Pasrah. She received critical acclaim and a Best Actress in a Leading Role trophy at Malaysia Film Festival twice for her portrayal of inspiring young sales girl and part time student Nurul Ain in Soal Hati (2001) and as Nora, an old lady with dark past in the film Hingga Hujung Nyawa (2005). She received another three Malaysia Film Festival's Best Actress award nomination for her performance in Soalnya Siapa? (2003), Persona Non Grata (2006), and Anak (2008).

Early life[edit]

Fazira was born in Sungai Choh, a small town in Rawang, Selangor the first child and the only daughter of Wan Chek and Azizah Zaik. Her parents were Malays.[2] Fazira was an active student during her school days and developed a passion for acting, which she showed an interest in at a very early age. She also joined many school's clubs and societies such as Scouting, St John Ambulance of Malaysia, the English Language Society and the Culture Club. She was also an active sports student back then and represented herself and her school in Netball. She said that the learning and involvement she did in those clubs played an important role in her later career.[2] Fazira attended several different schools including SM Puteri Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur.

Career[edit]

Left to right:Fazira, Amy Mastura and Ziana Zain on MeleTOP in 2015.

Beauty pageant (1992)[edit]

At the age of 18, Fazira went to take part in the 1992 Malaysian beauty pageant after being persuaded by her aunt.[3] She competed against thirteen others and eventually won the title of Miss Malaysia World 1992.[4] As Miss Malaysia, Fazira went on to compete in the Miss World 1992 pageant, representing Malaysia which was held in Sun City, South Africa.[5] She secured the 15th place during the preliminary competition.

Music career (1993–2007)[edit]

In 1994, after the release of her first feature film Sembilu, Fazira released her eponymous self-titled EP under Polygram Records. She later records two albums with the label before leaving Polygram to join Sony Music. Her first studio album is Aku dan Dia (1995) with its hits single "Yang Terindah Hanyalah Sementara", and followed by 2.5 Sayang in 1996 with "Pertemuan" released as single.

In 1998, she went on to embark her first solo concert, Konsert Live Bersama Erra Fazira – Kini which was took place at the Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC; now known as World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur or WTCKL) and attended by 2,000 fans.[6][7]

A year later, in 1999, Fazira's fourth album and the first with Sony Music, Kini was released. Her 2001 single, "Sandarkan" along with Siti Nurhaliza’s song, "Lakaran Kehidupan" (from Siti's seventh album, Safa) was chosen by TV3 as part of the network's 3D campaign. Music videos for both songs were filmed in 3D where TV3 viewers wearing 3D glasses while watching it.

In 2002, her fifth album, Sampai Bertemu was released,[8][9] followed by sixth album, Kini Kembali (2004).[10][11][12] She is one of few Malaysian artists who contributed a special song titled "Suluhkan Sinar" ("Shine the Light"). Produced by KRU and released in January 2005, the song was specially dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[13] In 2006, Fazira released her seventh and last studio album, Ya Atau Tidak.[14][15]

Fazira released a new single, "Menangkah Cinta" in 2019.[16][17][18] It was her official recording release in 13 years since her last album, Ya Atau Tidak.

Acting career (1994–present)[edit]

Fazira was approached by director, Yusof Haslam, to star as the lead role in Sembilu. The film opened in cinema on 18 August 1994. The film also marked the first time Erra worked together with her then former dating partner, Awie.[19][20] Other films roles followed including a sequel of Sembilu the following year, where Fazira reprised her role as Rosmawati Sofian.

From 1996 until 2000, Fazira starred in four of Yusof's directed films including the portraying of Maria Zakaria in both Maria Mariana and its sequel Maria Mariana II. In the 2000 film Soal Hati, Fazira starred played the character of Nurul Ain. Fazira won the Malaysia Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.

Starting 2001, Fazira began to work with many different directors for her films including Ahmad Idham for Mr. Cinderella (2002) and Abdul Razak Mohaideen for Cinta Kolestrol (2003) among others. In 2004, Fazira went on to star opposite her then former husband, Yusry bin Abdul Halim, in the 2004 film Hingga Hujung Nyawa, also directed by Abdul Razak. Through this film, Fazira once again was awarded the Malaysia Film Festival Award for Best Actress as for the portrayal of Nora Halim in the movie.

In 2002, Fazira acted in a telemovie and hosted the show, Fesyen Tempo. From 2018 to 2021, she became part of the cast member of longest-running Malaysian action drama series, Gerak Khas, playing the role of ASP Jeslina. She later reprise her role in the series' spin-off, Gerak Khas: Undercover.

Personal life[edit]

Erra Fazira married Malaysian singer and actor Yusry Abd Halim from KRU, on 15 June 2003, Yusry's 30th birthday.[21] They officially divorced on 16 June 2006.[22][23]

She later married former Suria FM Chief Operating Officer, Engku Emran Engku Zainal Abidin from 2007 to 2014,[24] with whom she had a daughter. They later divorced on 18 January 2014.[25][26]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Erra Fazira (1994)
  • Aku dan Dia (1995)
  • Menyanyi Bersama (1996)
  • 2.5 Sayang (1997)
  • Kini (1999)
  • Sampai Bertemu (2002)
  • Kini Kembali (2003)
  • Ya atau Tidak (2006)

Compilation albums[edit]

  • Koleksi Klasik (1998)
  • Best of Erra Fazira (2001)
  • Koleksi Istimewa Buatmu (2001)
  • Keunggulan Erra Fazira (2007)

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Sembilu Wati Debut film appearances
1995 Sembilu II
1996 Maria Mariana Maria Zakaria
Tragedi Oktober Wati Nominated, Best Actress – 13th Malaysia Film Festival
1997 Gemilang Julia
1998 Maria Mariana II Maria Zakaria
2000 Pasrah Farah Dhiba
Soal Hati Nurul Ain Won Best Actress – 15th Malaysia Film Festival
Won Best Actress – Anugerah Skrin TV3
2001 Gerak Khas The Movie Inspector Shafikah
Putih Bawang Putih (voice) Animation film
2002 Mr. Cinderella Puteri Megawati Darul Kasih
Soalnya Siapa? Nurul Ain Nominated, Best Actress – 16th Malaysia Film Festival
2003 Gila Gila Pengantin Aliah Hamdan
Janji Diana Diana Murad
Cinta Kolestrol Fazira Osman / Erra
Mr. Cinderella 2 Puteri Megawati Darul Kasih
MX3 Herself Guest appearance
2004 Kuliah Cinta Johanna Abdul Rahman (Jojo)
Hingga Hujung Nyawa Nora Halim Won, Best Actress – 18th Malaysia Film Festival
7 Perhentian Sue
I Know What You Did Last Raya Dr Mira
2005 Potret Mistik Kartini
Sembilu 2005 Teacher Ira
Lady Boss Salmi
Gila Gila Pengantin Popular Sheera Mustapha
KL Menjerit 1 Nina
2006 Castello Chalita
Persona Non Grata Hey Nominated, Best Actress – 19th Malaysia Film Festival
2007 Qabil Khusry Qabil Igam Karisma Saat
2008 Cuci Siti Jasmin Rahim (CJ)
Anak Hasnita Nominated, 21st Best Actress – Malaysia Film Festival
Los dan Faun Puan Jasmine Al Sogood
2009 Sifu & Tongga Fatimah Omar (Tammy)
2010 Andartu Terlampau – 21 Hari Mencari Suami Markonah Rempeyek
2011 Hidden Dian Hollywood production
2012 Ngorat Keyra
2013 Longkai Zarina
2016 Warna Cinta Impian Erra
2017 Soulmate Hingga Ke Jannah Ira
2018 Hantu Kak Limah Wati Special appearance
Polis Evo 2 SAC Dato' Azizat
2019 Wangi Nor
2020 Bikin Filem Datin Azizah
2022 Kongsi Raya Sarah
Rumah Maya
2023 Sue-On Cik Nab
2024 Harimau Malaya: The Untold Story Datin Norliza

Telemovie[edit]

Year Title Role TV channel
2002 Siapa Mau Potong Baju? Herself TV2
2008 Joe & Faridah Faridah Astro Ria
2009 Bonanza Mastura Astro Prima
Cinta Lelong Emma Astro Ria
2010 30 Hari Mengenal Cinta
Selamat Tinggal Alexandria Astro Prima
2011 Pontianak Kampung Batu Astro Ria
Sanggul Beracun Siti Aminah Astro Citra
Hantu Susu Astro Ria
Pontianak Beraya Di Kampung Batu
Mak OK Jer! Astro Prima
2012 Parut Asyikin Nur Asyikin Astro Citra
Hantu Susu Kembali Astro Ria
2015 Aku Benci Raya

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role TV channel
2008 Mertua VS Menantu Nurul Ain Astro Prima
2009 Kasih Tercipta Lisa
Mertua VS Menantu (Season 2) Nurul Ain
2011 Kelaasss Kau Maria! Meera Astro Ria
2012 Mana Hilangnya Juwita Julia
2013 Ammara Batrisya Batrisya TV9
Nur Melinda Cikgu Nur Astro Prima
2016 Rumi & Jawi Keisya
Tuan Anas Mikael 5 Hari Beraya Nina Astro Ria
2017 Dia Bidadariku Suri
My Darling Inspektor Daniel Maria
2018–2021 Gerak Khas ASP Jeslina TV2, TV3
2018 Mak Cun (Season 4) Olio TV3
Dian Eva Raisha NTV7
2021–2022 Gerak Khas Undercover Jeslina TV3

Television[edit]

Year Program Role TV channel
2001–2002 Fesyen Tempo Host TV1
2009 Gugu Gaga Erra Reality television series, featuring Erra, Engku Emran and their daughter Engku Aleesya Astro Ria
Pentas Akhir Anak Wayang (Season 1) Judge on the first series (with Nasha Aziz & Rashid Sibir)
Dunia Wanita Hosting with Umie Aida, also as a producer TV1
2010 Tiger Futbol Starz Host Astro Ria
2011 Mentor (Season 5) Reality singing competition with protege Salma A Asis (Won the competition with Salma TV3
VOKAL "Bukan Sekadar Rupa Judge (with Azmeer)
Pilih Kasih (Season 3) Judge (with Umie Aida and Rosyam Nor) TV2
2012–2015 Primadona As talk show host (with Ziela Jalil, Raja Azura and Rozita Che Wan) Astro Prima
2016 Sepahtu Reunion Live Zulaikha Astro Warna
2018 Sepahtu Reunion Al-Raya Penjaga
2019 Sepahtu Reunion Live Julia
Cinta Overhaul Aidilfitri Laila
Arena Panggang Warna Live
2019–2020 Mingguan Wanita Host Astro Prima
2023 Mic ON! Selebriti Jury Awesome TV
2023–2024 The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) Jury Astro Warna
2024–present Nasi Lemak Kopi O Host TV9
2024 Melodi Host TV3

Radiography[edit]

Radio[edit]

Year Title Station
28 August - 20 October 2023 Duo Sinar Sinar

References[edit]

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  4. ^ Khys (15 June 2011). "Arkib Negara X: Erra Fazira dalam Miss Malaysia-World (1992)". Arkib Negara X. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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