Nabil Ahmad facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tuan Haji Nabil Ahmad
نبيل أحمد‎
Nabil in a promotion for Anugerah MeleTOP Era in 2016
Born	Ahmad Nabil bin Ahmad (1983-09-26) 26 September 1983 (age 41) Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Nationality	Malaysian
Occupation	Comedian actor television presenter radio personality film director writer producer
Years active	2008–present
Employer	Star Media Radio Group (2012) Astro Radio (2013–present)
Spouse(s)	Nazirah Ayoub ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	3

Tuan Haji Ahmad Nabil Ahmad (born September 26, 1983) is a famous Malaysian entertainer. He is well-known as a comedian, actor, and television host. Before he became famous, he worked as a motorcycle delivery person. His big break came in 2008 when he won the comedy show Raja Lawak. Since then, Nabil has become a popular host for many TV programs, including MeleTOP, which he started hosting in 2012. He has also become a producer, writer, and film director.

Early Life and First Steps in Comedy

Ahmad Nabil Ahmad was born on September 26, 1983. His hometown is Seremban, which is the capital city of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

In 2008, Nabil was working as a motorcycle delivery person. He earned about RM600 (around US$143) each month. One day, his friend signed him up for an audition for Raja Lawak (which means King of Comedy). This was a Malaysian TV show that looked for new comedy stars. Nabil wasn't familiar with the show, but he decided to try out anyway.

Nabil's Entertainment Journey

Becoming a Comedy Star

Neelofa and Nabil on MeleTOP episode 100 in 2014

After several weeks of competition, Nabil won the second season of Raja Lawak. This made him very famous as a comedian. Because of this win, some people still call him "Nabil Raja Lawak." As an actor, Nabil has appeared in many comedy movies. These include Pisau Cukur (2009) and Berani Punya Budak (2012). He also acted in dramas like Geng Bas Sekolah (2013).

Moving from Comedy to Hosting

Nabil slowly started hosting TV shows in addition to doing comedy. He has said that being a comedian can be very stressful. You are expected to make people laugh right away. Hosting, however, feels more relaxed for him. It still lets him show his funny side by telling jokes.

His first hosting job was for the entertainment talk show MeleTOP, which started in 2012. He still hosts this show today. In 2014, he also began hosting the music competition Gegar Vaganza. Both shows are on Astro Ria. Nabil was the first host of MeleTOP with Neelofa. He continued hosting even after she left in 2019. People often say his name is connected with MeleTOP. He has also hosted the yearly Anugerah MeleTOP Era awards show.

International Recognition and New Roles

In 2015, Nabil became the host of HBO Sentral. This is a monthly show that highlights programs from HBO Asia. The next year, in 2016, Nabil co-hosted Ceria I-Star. This was a children's Islamic reality show on Astro Ceria.

In 2017, HBO sent Nabil to Hollywood. There, he interviewed famous stars during the 89th Academy Awards. In 2018, he won an award for Best Entertainment Presenter/Host. This was at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Cannes, France.

Nabil also started looking for business opportunities in 2017. He wanted to have other ways to earn money besides just performing. He started an entertainment production company. This company has made TV series and a movie. In 2018, Nabil wrote his first TV movie, The Hantus. This was a Malaysian horror comedy film. He also co-directed it, which was his first time directing a film. In 2019, he launched his own YouTube channel called Lupk TV.

Personal Life

In 2011, Nabil married Zira Ayoub, who used to be a flight attendant. As of 2020, they have three daughters.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Telemovie

Theater

Radiography

Radio