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Aznil Nawawi
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| أذن النواوي | |
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| Born | Aznil bin Nawawi (1962-11-06) 6 November 1962 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | Pak Nil |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Occupation(s) | Host, director, actor, singer, writer, radio presenter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | 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 |
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Datuk Aznil bin Nawawi (born 6 November 1962), better known as Aznil Nawawi (sometimes he credited as Aznil Haji Nawawi, AznilorPak Nil), is a Malaysian TV host, singer and actor.
He won the Best Talk Show Award at the Asian Television Awards 2005 in Singapore. In 2011, he marked 30 years of being involved in the local entertainment scene such as Akademi Fantasia.
Aznil was born in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur. He graduated from University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Economics degree. He started his career in 1990 as a broadcaster and a media reporter with TV3. He first started doing news in broadcasting industry, then moved to hosting in 1992. Pop Kuiz was the first program he hosts.[1] In 1994, he hosted Melodi and Teleskop. He then made the move to Astro Ria television channel, which also marked his entry as creative director for the channel. One of his more popular projects is his involvement with the reality programme, Akademi Fantasia.
In May 2007, Aznil said he wouldn't be back to host the highly-popular programme after hosting it for five consecutive seasons. His exclusive contract as a creative consultant with Astro was to expire in September 2007.
Aznil has three children, Fildza Haifa whom he calls Fifi, Fariq Haizen whom he nicknames Riki, and a youngest son named Firdaus Hariz called Baby Riz.[2] [citation needed]
On 27 June 2016, his mother Norbaiti Surur died at the Prince Court medical center at the age of 90 due to old age. Aznil confirms the news via WhatsApp.[3] His mother's remains laid to rest at the Keramat Muslim Cemetery, at 10:45 am.[4][5]
Malaysia:
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2012)[6]
Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (PMW) – Datuk (2013)[6]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Sama Tak Serupa | Fariq | |
| 2002 | Idola | Himself[1] | Cameo appearance |
| 2004 | Aku No. 1 | Also as director and writer | |
| 2005 | Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 | Couple of Boyfriend | Cameo appearance |
| 2006 | Cicak Man[14] | Prof. Klon | |
| 2007 | Otai | TV Host Programmes Otai | |
| 2008 | Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam[15][16] | 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
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| 1995–1996 | Sambal | Tok Suek | TV3 |
| 2021 | Ramadan Pertama Edi | Pak Sobri | Astro Ria |
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
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| 1997 | Si Lembik | TV3 | As director | |
| 2010 | Pak Nil... Ibu Kirim Salam | Pak Nil | Astro Prima | Special appearance |
| Year | Title | Station |
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| 5 January 2009 – 1 December 2011 | Riuh Pagi Era & Carta Era 40 | Era |
| 4 March 2024 – present | Pagi On Point Extended | Kool 101 |
First solo album produced by Pony Canyon and released on 31 December 1996, the album consists of 10 songs including a cover song. Jumpa Di Sana is the first single of the album.
Aznil's mini album was published and released officially on 13 August 2008. The mini album that is entitled "Aznil" consists of three songs composed by Edry Abdul Halim and one cover version. Two of the tracks which are Teramat Sangat and Professor Klon were the original soundtrack for the film Duyung and Cicak Man respectively. Both the films were produced by KRU Films which is now KRU Studios.[17]
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