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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nur Shahila Amir Amzah |
| Also known as | Shila, Shila Tekno (when she was a child), Sha-hila (when she was a teenager) |
| Born | August 13, 1990 |
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Genres | Pop rock, R&B, Ballads |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboard |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Monkey Bone Records (2005-2011) Sony Music Entertainment (2013-present) |
Nur Shahila binti Amir Amzah (born August 13, 1990) or popularly known by her commercial name Shila Amzah, is a Malaysian singer. The daughter of famous 1980s era Malaysian singer ND Lala, she was the runner-up of the second season of One in a Million in 2007[1][2][3] and the winner of Asia New Singer Competition in 2008. In 2012 she became the champion of the inaugural season of the Chinese television show Asian Wave.
Biography
On 20 September 2012, Amzah became the champion of Asian Wave, a Chinese "reality singing talent show" held in Shanghai.[4] The show is similar to The Voice. Amzah had the most online votes beating the other contestants. She sang three songs which is Jaclyn Victor's Gemilang, Bruno Mars' Grenade and Na Ying's Zheng Fu.[4] She also sang Wang Leehom's Forever Love and Adele's Set Fire to The Rain in one of the prelimilary rounds of Asian Wave.[5] The judges praised her performance.[4]
The Star reported on 27 September 2012 that she was chosen to be in the opening act for a series of concerts by Eric Moo, a Malaysian award-winning singer-composer, in Beijing starting 17 November.[6] Amzah said that she knows him because "he was one of the judges during the competition and his invitation is a huge honour for me."[6] She immediately agreed when he asked to be in his opening act.[6] The prize money of RM 5 million that she had in Asian Wave will be shared among her and the second and third place winners.[6]
Guang Ming Daily reported on 28 September 2012 that Amzah will be collaborating with Wang Leehom. Amzah's manager was planning to include all of the songs Amzah sung at the Asian Wave in an album soon.[5] The manager is also still discussing with Shanghai Media Team Entertainment Group, the media company behind Asian Wave on Amzah's singing contract.[5] She is making arrangements to improve her Chinese, a language that she learned from pre-school until Year Three.[5]
Amzah was listed as one of the leading nominees in the World's Best Female Artist together with Siti Nurhaliza & World's Best Entertainer of The Year categories beating other great nominees in World Music Awards 2012. This indicates that Amzah is now on par with Adele, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna and a number of other big names. The awards ceremony, which recognizes artists on the album & track sales records around the world. For latest update, voting for Amzah can be made at the official website of World Music Awards. Amzah will also perform at the award stage later on invitation from the World Music Awards themselves. The awards ceremony were postponed from 22 December 2012 to Spring 2013, due to logistic and immigration issues.[7]
Amzah was nominated for the Shorty Awards in five categories. The categories are Best Reality Star in Social Media, Best in Social Media, Best Singer in Social Media, Best Celebrity in Social Media, and Best Music in Social Media. The ceremony will take place in New York on 8th April 2013.[citation needed]
Discography
Album
| Year | Album | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Terima Kasih Guru | Solo | ACE |
| 2005 | Sha-hila | Solo | EMI |
| 2008 | Ost 5 Jingga | Duo / Group | EMI |
| 2009 | Bebaskan | Solo | Monkey Bone Records |
| 2011 | 3 Suara (with Ning Baizura and Jaclyn Victor) | Duo / Group | Sony Music Entertainment |
| 2013 | TBA | Solo |
Single
| Year | Song Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Jenguk-jenguklah Anak Kita" featuring ND Lala |
Diari Y.B |
| 2000 | "Ibu" | Terima Kasih Guru |
| "Terima Kasih Guru" | ||
| "Budi dan Jasa" | ||
| 2005 | "Saat Bahagia" | Sha-Hila |
| "Kita Berdansa (Loco Loco)" | ||
| "Yang Teristimewa" | ||
| 2006 | "E-mail Darimu" | |
| 2008 | "Memori Tercipta" | Single |
| "Re-Maja" | 5 Jingga | |
| "Tidak Berteman" duet with Atilia Haron | ||
| "Tak Minta Popular" | ||
| "Bebaskan" featuring Cat Farish |
Bebaskan | |
| 2009 | "Ada ada Saja" | |
| "Kejar" | ||
| "Hanya Kita / Hell No!" | ||
| "Tunjukkan Cintamu" duet with RAN group |
Friday | |
| "Rentak Optimis" duet with Dafi |
Coca Cola Camnilah Music! | |
| "Through My Window" | TM Net Everyone Connects | |
| 2011 | "Di Mana Di Mana" as trio with Ning Baizura & Jaclyn Victor |
3 Suara |
| "Beribu Sesalan" as trio with Ning Baizura & Jaclyn Victor | ||
| "Patah Seribu" | Single | |
| 2012 | "Semua Isi Hatimu" as trio with Ning Baizura & Jaclyn Victor |
3 Suara |
| "Ke Akhir Garisan" | Olimpik London: Impian Emas 1Malaysia | |
| "Dejavu" | OST Aku, Kau dan Dia |
Jingle Promo
Shila also made jingles of some single song for commercials and promos. All be officially single song on the radio and TV public address. Here is the list: -
| Year | Single | Campaign / Promotion |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hanya Kita | Clean & Clear's Malaysia Promo |
| Tunjukkan Cintamu | Cornetto's Love Promo (with RAN) | |
| Best of Both Worlds | Disney Channel's Promo (with Miley Cyrus) | |
| Rentak Optimis | Camnilah Muzik!'s Coca Cola Promo (with Dafi) | |
| Through My Window | TM Net Everyone Connects (also participated by Bunkface, Tomok, Akim Ahmad, Dafi dan Stacy Angie Anam) | |
| 2012 | Ke Akhir Garisan | Impian Emas 1Malaysia Olimpik London |
Filmography
| Year | Network | Channel | Type | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Astro (Malaysian satellite television) | Astro Ria | Telemovie | Patah Seribu [8] | Bella (as a lover to Azu played by Sharnaaz Basir Ahmad ) | Female lead role |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Award | Result | Host Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bintang Kecil RTM | 2nd place for "Ibu" song | Runner-up |  Malaysia |
| Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Kids Artist | Nominated | Malaysia | |
| 2007 | One in a Million (Season 2) | 2nd place for "Stuck", "Opps I Did It Again", "Memori Tercipta" songs | Runner-up | Malaysia |
| 2008 | Asia New Singer Competition (Penang Shanghai World Star Quest 2008) | Champion **(Gold Award) | Won | Malaysia |
| Best Song for "Memori Tercipta" song | Won | Malaysia | ||
| 2009 | Anugerah Industri Muzik (16th edition) | Best Female Vocal Performance for "Memori Tercipta" song | Nominated | Malaysia |
| 2011 | Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best Duo / Group for (3 Suara) | Won | Malaysia  Singapore  Indonesia |
| Best Album for (3 Suara) | Nominated | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia | ||
| Anugerah Industri Muzik (18th edition) | Best Duo Vocal Performances / Group for (3 Suara) | Won | Malaysia | |
| Best Pop Song for "Beribu Sesalan" song | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Best Album for (3 Suara) | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Popular Duo / Group Artists for (3 Suara) | Won | Malaysia | |
| Most Popular Female Singer | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Most Popular Female Artist Online | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Anugerah Juara Lagu (26th edition) | 2nd place for "Beribu Sesalan" song | Runner-up | Malaysia | |
| 2012 | Asian Wave (season 1) | Champion | Won |  China |
| Anugerah Industri Muzik (19th edition) | Best Female Vocal Performance for "Patah Seribu" song | Nominated | Malaysia | |
| Best Song Award for "Patah Seribu" song | Won | Malaysia | ||
| Best Pop Song Award for "Patah Seribu" song | Won | Malaysia | ||
| Shout! Awards (3rd edition) | Power Vocal Award (Powerful Vocals Awards) | Won | Malaysia | |
| Music Video Award (Best Music Video) for "Deja Vu" song | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best Female Artist | Won | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia | |
| Most Popular Regional Artist | Nominated | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia | ||
| Most Popular Regional Song for "Beribu Sesalan" | Nominated | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia | ||
| New Media Icon | Nominated | Malaysia Singapore Indonesia | ||
| 2013 | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian | Most Popular Female Singer | Pending | Malaysia |
| Stailo Female Artist | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| Influential Artist in Social Media | Pending | Malaysia | ||
| Most Popular Asian Artist | Pending | Malaysia | ||
| Best on Screen Chemistry "with Sharnaaz Ahmad" | Nominated | Malaysia | ||
| World Music Awards | World's Best Female Artist | Pending |  USA | |
| World's Best Entertainer of The Year | Pending | USA | ||
| Anugerah Juara Lagu (27th edition) | Finalist for "Patah Seribu" song | Nominated | Malaysia | |
| Shorty Awards (Fifth Annual) | Best Reality Star in Social Media | Pending | USA | |
| Best Shilalas in Social Media | Pending | USA | ||
| Best Singer in Social Media | Pending | USA | ||
| Best Celebrity in Social Media | Pending | USA | ||
| Best Music in Social Media | Pending | USA |
References
- ^ "Jom Undi Shila Dalam One In A Million 2". budiey.com (in Malay). 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ Chua, Dennis (31 January 2011). "Shila's silky route to fame". nst.com.my. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- ^ Che'az (14 September 2011). "Shy Shila comes of age". mmail.com.my. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ a b c "Amzah makes waves in Shanghai". thestar.com.my. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Singer Amzah hitting the high notes". thestar.com.my. 29 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Amzah Moo-ves on up as opening act for China tour". thestar.com.my. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ "World Music Awards postponed due to visa issues, Newtown tragedy". Music Yahoo, Reuters. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
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