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Datuk Aznil Nawawi
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Aznil bin Nawawi
6 November 1962 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | Pak Nil |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation | Host, director, actor, singer, writer, radio presenter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Zahauyah Tarmizi (divorced) |
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| Relatives | Nora Nawawi (sister) |
| Awards | Companion 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 | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Pony Canyon KRU Records |
Aznil bin Nawawi (born 6 November 1962) is a famous Malaysian TV host, singer, and actor. Many people know him as Aznil Nawawi or Pak Nil. He is well-known for his lively personality and has hosted many popular TV shows.
Aznil won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards in Singapore in 2005. By 2011, he had been a part of the entertainment world for 30 years. This included his work on shows like Akademi Fantasia.
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About Aznil Nawawi
Aznil was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. He studied at the University of Malaya and earned a degree in Economics. He started his career in 1990 at TV3. He first worked as a reporter and broadcaster.
Early Career in TV
In 1992, Aznil started hosting TV shows. His first program was Pop Kuiz. Later, in 1994, he hosted other popular shows like Melodi and Teleskop.
He then moved to the Astro Ria TV channel. There, he also became a creative director. One of his most famous projects was the reality show, Akademi Fantasia. He hosted this show for five seasons. In May 2007, Aznil announced he would not return to host the program. His special contract with Astro ended in September 2007.
Family Life
Aznil has three children. Their names are Fildza Haifa (who he calls Fifi), Fariq Haizen (nicknamed Riki), and Firdaus Hariz (called Baby Riz).
On 27 June 2016, Aznil's mother, Norbaiti Surur, passed away at the age of 90. She died due to old age. Her remains were buried at the Keramat Muslim Cemetery.
Awards and Recognition
Aznil has received several honours for his contributions.
Malaysian Honours
Malaysia:
- Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) in 2012.
Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (PMW) in 2013. This award gave him the title Datuk.
TV Shows Hosted
Aznil has hosted many TV shows over the years.
- 1990–1992 – Money Matters (site-reporter)
- 1992–1999 – Pop Kuiz (TV3)
- 1994 – Melodi
- 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)
- 2007–2019 – Tom Tom Bak (Astro Ceria)
- 2008 – Kring-Kring (Astro Ria)
- 2008 – Jangan Lupa Lirik! (Astro Ria)
- 2009–2010 – Riuh Pagi (Era FM)
- 2010 – Serasi Bersama (Astro Ria)
- 2011 – Akademi Fantasia 9
- 2014 – H! Live, Apa Kata Malaysia (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
- 2020–2024 – The Masked Singer Malaysia
- 2021 – Panggung Memori
- 2021–2022 – Hard To Heart
- 2022 – Karaoke Superstar
Special Event Hosting
Aznil has also hosted many special events and award shows.
- 1993 – Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 8 (TV3)
- 1996 – Anugerah Skrin (TV3)
- 2003 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria)
- 2003 – Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 18 (TV3)
- 2005 – Anugerah Seri Angkasa (TV1)
- 2005 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria)
- 2006 – Anugerah Planet Muzik (MediaCorp TV12 Suria and Astro Ria)
- 2007 – Anugerah Era 07
Film and TV Work
Aznil has acted in movies and TV series. He has also directed some projects.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Sama Tak Serupa | Fariq | |
| 2002 | Idola | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2004 | Aku No. 1 | Himself | Also as director and writer |
| 2005 | Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 | Couple of Boyfriend | Cameo appearance |
| 2006 | Cicak Man | Prof. Klon | |
| 2007 | Otai | TV Host Programmes Otai | |
| 2008 | Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam | 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 |
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| 1995–1996 | Sambal | Tok Suek | TV3 |
| 2021 | Ramadan Pertama Edi | Pak Sobri | Astro Ria |
Telemovies
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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| 1997 | Si Lembik | TV3 | As director | |
| 2003 | Spyman | Daud | VCD | |
| 2010 | Pak Nil... Ibu Kirim Salam | Pak Nil | Astro Prima | Special appearance |
Radio Work
Aznil has also worked as a radio presenter.
Radio Shows
| Year | Title | Station |
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| 2007 – 1 December 2011 | 10-1@ERA, Riuh Pagi Era & Carta Era 40 | Era |
| 4 March 2024 – present | Pagi On Point Extended | Kool 101 |
Music Albums
Aznil has released two music albums.
Macam-Macam (1996)
This was Aznil's first solo album. It was released on 31 December 1996. The album has 10 songs, including one cover song. Jumpa Di Sana was the first song released from the album.
Song List
- Jumpa Di Sana
- Tik Tok
- Malam Minggu
- Ikrar Anak Malaysia
- Baby Riki (a song for his son, Riki)
- Xanoo
- Zakia (a cover of a 1979 song by Ahmad Albar)
- Regulasi
- Kaulah Bintang
- Dendang Dangdut
Aznil (2008)
This was a mini-album released on 13 August 2008. It has three new songs by Edry Abdul Halim and one cover song. Two songs, Teramat Sangat and Professor Klon, were used in movies. Teramat Sangat was for the film Duyung, and Professor Klon was for Cicak Man. Both movies were made by KRU Films.
Song List
- Teramat Sangat (from the movie Duyung)
- Professor Klon (from the movie Cicak Man)
- Jangan Cepat Marah
- Toyol (a cover of a 1979 song by Sudirman Hj Arshad)
Achievements and Awards
Aznil has won many awards throughout his career.
- 2022: Special Awards (Anugerah Khas MeleTOP Era 2022)
- 2015: Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2014)
- Represented Malaysia at the International Press Junket in Los Angeles. He interviewed famous people like Kim Kardashian.
- Represented HBO Asia at 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: Best Game Show (Asian Television Awards 2010, Singapore) for Jangan Lupa Lirik!
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2009)
- 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) for Macam Macam Aznil
- Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2006)
- 2006: Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2005)
- 2005: Most Popular Male TV Host (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2004)
- Best Talk Show (Asian Television Award 2005, Singapore) for Macam Macam Aznil
- Best TV Host (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2005)
- 2004: Best Family Show (Anugerah Sri Angkasa 2004) for 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
- Astro Ria
- Akademi Fantasia
- Cicak Man
