Ziana Zain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ziana Zain
زيانة زين‎
Ziana on MeleTOP in 2015
Born	Siti Roziana binti Zain (1968-05-02) 2 May 1968 (age 57) Kampung Sempang, Merlimau, Melaka, Malaysia
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	1989–present
Spouse(s)	Armin Zaharin ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2018)​
Parents	Zain Abdullah (father) Robiah Abdul (mother)
Relatives	Anuar Zain (brother) Ernie Zakri (niece)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop Ballad R&B Pop rock Soft rock
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Sony KRU EMI BMG CBS

Siti Roziana binti Zain (born May 2, 1968), known as Ziana Zain, is a famous Malaysian pop singer and actress. She started her music journey in the early 1990s. Her first big song was "Madah Berhelah." She also had many other popular songs like "Terlerai Kasih," "Setia Ku Di Sini," and "Puncak Kasih." In 1995, she won the "Voice of Asia" competition in Kazakhstan, showing her amazing talent to the world.

Ziana Zain's Music Career

Early Music Years: 1990–1992

Ziana Zain signed a contract with BMG Asia Pacific to record her first album. In 1991, she released her first album, Madah Berhelah. The main song, "Madah Berhelah," became a big hit. It was about someone who felt let down by false promises. Other songs from the album, like "Riwayat Cinta" and "Dalam Kesakitan ini," also showed off her strong voice and wide vocal range. This helped her become a well-known singer.

Growing Success: 1993–1997

Ziana's second album, Ziana Zain, came out in 1993. It sold over 85,000 copies! This album even had a song in a foreign language called "Chitose Bashi." Popular songs from this album included "Anggapanmu" and "Putus Terpaksa."

Her third album, Setia Ku Di Sini, was released in 1995. Ziana worked closely with local music writers for this album. It was a huge success, selling 175,000 copies and getting a "3× Platinum" award. Ziana won "Best Female Vocalist in an Album" at the 1996 Anugerah Industri Muzik awards for this album. The main song, "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih," was very popular. Other songs like "Bersama Akhirnya" and "Setia Ku Di Sini" also topped music charts in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei. "Bersama Akhirnya" also won her the "Best Solo Performance" award.

In 1997, Ziana released her fourth album, Puncak Kasih. This album won "Best Pop Album" in 1998. The song "Puncak Kasih" was a massive hit, staying at number one on the Carta Muzik Muzik chart for 15 weeks! It also won "Best Ballad Song" in 1998.

Music in the Early 2000s: 1998–2004

After having a baby, Ziana released her comeback album, Aku Cintakan Mu, in 2001. It sold more than 20,000 copies. This album won "Best Album" in 2002 and was nominated for "Best Female Vocalist." The main song, "Menadah Gerimis," won "Best Ballad Song" and "Best Song" at different awards. This was Ziana's last studio album with the BMG music label.

Short Break and Return: 2005–2011

After her 2001 album, Ziana took a break from releasing new studio albums for four years.

She returned in 2008 with a mini-album called Dingin. It had four songs and was nominated for "Best Pop Song." The song "Dingin" also made it to the final round of the 2008 Anugerah Juara Lagu awards.

Ziana Zain singing her song "Dingin" at the 23rd Champion of Song Awards in 2009.

In 2009, Ziana had twins, a boy and a girl. She returned to public life in 2010 and announced she would release two new songs, "Pawana" and "Dirimu Satu."

Ziana also became a mentor in a singing competition called Mentor in 2010. She and her student, Mohd, won the competition, taking home a prize of RM 100,000.

She also acted in a new film called Magika, which received good reviews for her performance. Ziana was also chosen as a spokesperson for Slimworld Beauty House for the seventh time.

Besides singing and acting, Ziana has performed in musical theater. She was in Teater Muzikal Gamat 2 and Musical Theater Antara.

Recent Years: 2012 – Present

In 2014, Ziana announced a solo concert called I Am Ziana Zain. It was planned for September 2014 in her home state of Melaka. However, the concert was canceled due to problems with the organizers.

Later in 2014, Ziana started wearing a full hijab, which was well-received by her fans. She also shared that she was working on a new album with popular artists like Faizal Tahir and Awi Rafael.

Ziana Zain's International Reach

Ziana Zain has been involved in many international music events and collaborations:

• 1989 – She sang a song for the 15th Southeast Asia (SEA) Games.
• 1992 – She was chosen to sing a Japanese song, Chitose Bashi, for an album called Asian Voices.
• 1993 – She recorded two English songs for Colors of Love, an album featuring five top Asian singers.
• 1993 – She performed at the Asia Pop Queen Festival in Japan.
• 1995 – She won the main award at the Voice of Asia competition in Kazakhstan.
• 1995 – She performed in the Asia Live concert, which was shown on Japan's NHK TV.
• 1996 – She won the Golden Melody Award at the Japan Music Festival.
• 1996 – She recorded two Disney songs for an album called A Musical Salute to Disney.
• 1997 – She was invited to the OMEGA International Celebrity Club in Switzerland.
• 1998 – She performed live at the opening of the 16th Commonwealth Games.
• 2002 – She was invited to Switzerland for her sixth time as an OMEGA ambassador.
• 2003 – She went to New Zealand for the launch of an OMEGA watch.
• 2007 – She was invited to China for a FENDI fashion show.
• 2010 – She went to Australia for a photo shoot with Louis Vuitton products.

Over her 20 years in music, she has worked with many famous people, including Jim Brickman, Cindy Crawford, and Shah Rukh Khan.

Ziana Zain's Music Albums

Studio Albums

Other Albums

• Compilation Albums: These albums collect her best songs. Examples include Koleksi Khas and Best of Ziana Zain.
• Live Albums: These are recordings of her live performances, like Ziana Zain Unplugged.
• Film Soundtracks: Ziana has sung for many movies, including Sembilu and Magika.
• Karaoke/VCDs: She has also released VCDs for karaoke, such as Karaoke Bersama Ziana Zain.

Ziana Zain's Concerts

Ziana Zain has performed in many concerts:

• 1996: Ziana Zain Unplugged Concert in Kuala Lumpur.
• 1998: Ziana Zain Mega Tour Concert across Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
• 1999: Ziana Zain: Konsert Zon Perlindungan Head & Shoulders in Kuala Lumpur.
• 2001: ZZ in the Park in Kuala Lumpur.
• 2002: Ziana Zain Unplugged Concert in Brunei.
• 2022: Anuar Zain & Ziana Zain Live In Kuala Lumpur 2022.

Ziana Zain's Acting Career

Malaysian singers and actresses Erra Fazira, Amy Mastura and Ziana Zain on MeleTOP in 2015.

Besides singing, Ziana Zain is also a talented actress. Her acting career started when she was asked to be in the film Sembilu. She played a supporting role named "Ziana." The movie was very successful, earning RM4.2 million. This film helped Ziana become a popular actress. She even won "Most Popular Supporting Actress" in 1994. The movie's soundtrack also featured her songs. She returned for the sequel, Sembilu II, in 1996.

Ziana has acted in other successful movies like Maria Mariana (1996), Merah (1997), and Magika (2010). She has also appeared in TV dramas. Her first TV drama was Cermin Pada Bulan, where she played the main role and received many compliments. In 2007, she tried comedy in 4 Diva Sekampung. She also starred in Tetamu Allah and Nur Kasih di Jabal Rahmah.

Film Roles

Telemovie Roles

Television Series Roles

Musical Theatre Roles

Television Shows

Products and Endorsements

Ziana Zain has been a spokesperson for many international and local products. This shows how trusted and popular she is. For example, she and her family were chosen to represent Antabax, a hygiene product. This was her 11th product endorsement!

Some of the brands she has worked with include:

• 1996 – Avon
• 1997 – NutriBeaute
• 1997 – Omega timepieces
• 1999 – B&H Health Products
• 1999 – Head & Shoulders Shampoo
• 2001 – Vono Mattress
• 2003 – Brilliant Rose
• 2003 – L'Oreal
• 2004 – Slim World Beauty House
• 2004 – Nutrimetics Cosmetics and Skincare
• 2010 – Antabax

In 2005, Ziana was the first Malaysian artist to launch her own perfume, "Truly." She has also been a spokesperson for VONO Mattress for 10 years.

Awards and Achievements

Ziana Zain has won many awards throughout her career for her singing and acting. These awards show her great talent and how much she is loved by her fans and the music industry.

See also

In Spanish: Ziana Zain para niños