Aznil Nawawi facts for kids
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Pony Canyon KRU Records |
Aznil bin Haji Nawawi (born November 6, 1962) is a famous Malaysian television host, actor, and singer. He is known to many of his fans as Pak Nil. For over 30 years, he has been a major star in Malaysia's entertainment world.
He is well-known for hosting the popular reality show Akademi Fantasia and his own talk show, Macam Macam Aznil. His talent has earned him many awards, including the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards in 2005.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Aznil Nawawi was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. After high school, he went to the University of Malaya and earned a degree in Economics.
His career in entertainment began in 1990. He started as a reporter for the TV station TV3. He soon discovered his passion for hosting. In 1992, he hosted his first show, Pop Kuiz. He became even more popular after hosting the entertainment shows Melodi and Teleskop.
Later, he moved to the Astro Ria TV channel. There, he not only hosted shows but also worked as a creative director, helping to create new and exciting programs.
Famous Hosting Roles
Pak Nil is famous for hosting many popular TV shows. His friendly and funny personality made him a favorite among viewers of all ages.
Akademi Fantasia
One of his biggest roles was as the host of Akademi Fantasia. This was a reality TV show where young singers competed to become stars. Aznil hosted the show for its first five seasons, from 2003 to 2007. His energy and kindness made the show a huge success. He returned to host the ninth season in 2011.
Macam Macam Aznil
In 2005, he started his own talk show called Macam Macam Aznil. The show was a big hit and won an award for Best Talk Show at the Asian Television Awards. On the show, he interviewed famous people and discussed interesting topics.
Other Popular Shows
Throughout his career, Aznil has hosted many other shows, including:
- Tom Tom Bak: A fun show for kids on the Astro Ceria channel.
- Jangan Lupa Lirik!: The Malaysian version of the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics!.
- The Masked Singer Malaysia: A popular singing competition where celebrities perform in costumes.
Acting and Music Career
Besides hosting, Aznil is also a talented actor and singer. He has appeared in several movies and TV shows and has released his own music.
Movies
Aznil has acted in many films. One of his most famous roles was as Professor Klon in the superhero movie Cicak Man (2006) and its sequel, Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam (2008). He also played the character Pak Pandir in the fantasy film Magika (2010).
He has also been a voice actor for animated movies. He was the voice of Lord Vilus in Bola Kampung: The Movie (2013) and Mat Rompi in the Malaysian version of Ribbit (2015).
Music
In 1996, Aznil released his first solo album, Macam-Macam. It included the popular song "Jumpa Di Sana."
In 2008, he released a mini-album called Aznil. It featured the song "Teramat Sangat," which was the theme song for the movie Duyung. It also had "Professor Klon," the theme from the movie Cicak Man.
Personal Life
Aznil Nawawi has three children: a daughter named Fildza Haifa (Fifi) and two sons, Fariq Haizen (Riki) and Firdaus Hariz (Baby Riz).
In 2016, his mother, Norbaiti Surur, passed away at the age of 90.
Honours and Awards
Aznil has received many awards for his work in television. He has won the "Most Popular Male TV Host" award at the Anugerah Bintang Popular many times.
In Malaysia, special titles are given to people who have made great contributions to the country. Aznil has received two important honours:
- Johan Setia Mahkota (JSM) in 2012.
- Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (PMW) in 2013, which carries the title of Datuk. This is a high honour that shows respect for his achievements.
See also
- Astro Ria
- Akademi Fantasia
- Cicak Man
