Shahir

Malaysian singer and actor (born 1988)

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Shahir

شاهر
Born|

Ahmad Shahir bin Zawawi

(1988-09-05) 5 September 1988 (age 36)

Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Occupations|

* Singer
* actor
* host
* student

Years active| 2010–present
Spouse|

Jaskin Jaludin

(m. 2022)​

Musical career
Genres| Pop
Labels| Maestro Talents Sdn. Bhd.

Musical artist

Ahmad Shahir bin Zawawi (born 5 September 1988), better known by his stage name Shahir, is a Malaysian singer and actor, who rose to fame after winning the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia.

## Biography

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### Early life

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Shahir's father, Zawawi Abdullah, is a teacher by profession, while his mother, Mahanum Othman, is a full-time housewife. He is the oldest out of five children.[citation needed]

Shahir studied at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampar, Kampar, Perak from Year 1 until Year 6 and then at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Slim River, Slim River, Perak from Form 1 until Form 5. Prior to his audition for Akademi Fantasia, he was an engineering student at Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia. He is also a former member of the nasyid group, Saujana.[citation needed]

He currently lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

### Akademi Fantasia 2010

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Main article: Akademi Fantasia, Season 8

Shahir competed against twelve other contestants in the running to win the 8th season of Akademi Fantasia.

Shahir was eliminated after receiving the fewest votes in Week 7. In the Week 8 concert, AFMASUK was introduced and during the Debaran Concert, he was voted back in after receiving the highest number of votes. At the end of the final concert, he was crowned the winner of the Season 8, beating 4 other students. He was the first contestant to be crowned champion after being eliminated and then voted back in via AFMASUK.

#### Song performances on Akademi Fantasia, Season 8

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Week  | Instructed Songs  | Original Artist  | Result #

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Week 1  | "Khatimah Cinta"  | 6ixth Sense | Safe
Week 2  | "Jangan Nakal"  | Aliff Satar | Safe
Week 3  | "Derita Cinta"  | Jamal Abdillah | Safe
Week 4  | "Always Be My Baby"  | Mariah Carey | Safe
Week 5  | "Anggapan Mu"  | Ziana Zain | Safe
Week 6  | "Kau Yang Satu"  | Ramli Sarip | Safe
Week 7  | "Tiara"  | Kris | Eliminated
Week 8 (Debaran)  | –  | \-  | AFMASUK
Week 9  | "Tak Mungkin Berpaling"
"Tamally Maak"  | Mawi and Amr Diab | 1
Finale  | "Biru Mata Hitamku"
"Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan"  | Wings
Shahir AF8 | Winner

### Singles

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* Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan
* Tiba ft. Faizal Tahir & Faizal Ismail
* Dimanakan Ku Cari Ganti (tribute for P. Ramlee) ft. Stacy, Aizat, Ning Baizura, KRU, Atilia, Ella etc.
* Luar Biasa
* Pendam
* Cerita Kita
* Dia Yang Kau Pilih
* Cintakan Kembali
* Aku Yang Berdosa

## Filmography

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### Film

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Broadcast  | Notes

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2010 | Spider-Man | Peter Parker | Astro | Voice over; Malaysian version
Spider-Man 3 | Peter Parker | Astro | Voice over; Malaysian version
2011  | KARAK – Laluan Puaka  | Nik  | KRU Studios  | Director: Yusry Abdul Halim

### Television

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Broadcast

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2010  | Lawaknya Fantasia Raya  | Shahir  | Astro RIA
2011  | Cerciter Cinta  | Ustaz Sarjan  | Astro RIA
2021  | Hijrahkan Laguku  | Himself  | TV Alhijrah

## Programmes Hosted

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Year  | Title  | Broadcast

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2010  | Diariku...Shahir ( 8 Episodes )  | Astro RIA
Lemang, Lebaran, Labuci ( Episode 3 )  | Astro RIA
Konsert Reunion AF8  | Astro RIA

## Awards and nominations

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Outcome

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2010  | BRAND'S Ambassador  | BRAND'S GENERASI HEBAT  | –
Ikon Belia Perak  | –  | –
2011  | Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian[1] | Popular Male Artist  | Nominated
New Popular Male Artist  | Won
Red Carpet: Best Dress ABPBH 2010 (Male).  | Won
2012  | Anugerah Blokbuster  | Anugerah Hero Baru Terhebat "(Karak)"  | Won
Anugerah Planet Muzik  | Lagu Serantau Paling Popular "(Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan)"  | Nominated

## Concerts and tours

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Year  | Title  | Broadcast

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2010  | Konsert Reunion AF8  | Astro RIA
Inspirasi Sanubari  | Astro OASIS
Lebaran Diva Dato' Siti Nurhaliza  | Astro PRIMA
Dari Studio Shahir  | Astro RIA
2011  | Anugerah Juara Lagu 25 (finalis)  | TV3
Atas Nama Cinta....Rossa  | Astro RIA

## References

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1. ^ "Senarai Calon Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2010 - 2011 | ! SUFFER8ZINE TERRITORY !". Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2011.

## External links

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* Shahir's and Shahir FC's Official Website
* Shahir at AF Talents Official Website

* v
* t
* e

Akademi Fantasia

Seasons|

* 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* AF2013
* AF2014
* AF2015
* AF2016
* AF Megastar 2017

Winners|

* Vincent Chong Ying-Cern
* Ahmad Zahid Baharuddin
* Asmawi Ani
* Mohammad Faizal Ramly
* Norsyarmilla Jirin
* Stracie Angie Anam
* Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip
* Ahmad Shahir Zawawi
* Hazama Ahmad Azmi
* Mohd Faizul Sany
* Mohd Firman Bansir
* Mohammad Sufie Rashid
* Amir Syazwan Masdi
* Nur Farah Idayu Yaakob

Winners' songs|

* "Tak Ingin Kehilanganmu"
* "Milikku"
* "Aduh Saliha"
* "Lihatlah"
* "Persis Mutiara"
* "Aku Stacy"
* "Masih Jelas"
* "Kebahagiaan Dalam Perpisahan"
* "Cinta Teragung"
* "Sepasang Sayap"
* "Di Pintumu"
* "Kisah Dua Muka"
* "Pemilik Cinta"
* "Selamanya"

Runners-up|

* Mohammad Khairul Nizam Mohammad Wahi
* Norlinda Nanuwil
* Felix Agus
* Lotter P.Edwin Edin
* Ebi Kornelis
* Mohd Idris Mohd Zaizizi
* Khairil Azam Pilus
* Siti Adira Suhaimi
* Lenaber Hadir
* Mohd Azhar Osman & Hal Husaini Razmi
* Mohd Razman Abd Aziz
* Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly
* Mohd Amal Shafiq Osman

Other alumni|

* Rueben Thevandran
* Nurul Hana Che Mahazan
* Wan Mohammad Khair Wan Azami
* Marsha Milan Londoh
* Aizat Amdan
* Nina Nadira Naharuddin

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