AC Mizal

Dato' Mizal Zaini, known professionally as AC Mizal (born 21 December 1971) is a Malaysian actor, singer, comedian, TV host and former radio presenter.[1][2][3][4][5]

Yang Hormat Dato' AC Mizal DIMP
Mizal during the 2015 Anugerah MeleTOP ERA promotion.
Born	Mizal bin Zaini December 21, 1971 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Nationality	Malaysian
Occupation	Actor, singer, comedian, host, radio presenter
Years active	1991—present
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse(s)	Shafnie Zainuddin ​ ​ (m. 1995; div. 2001)​ Datin Emylia Rosnaida ​ ​ (m. 2002)​
Children	4
Parents	Datuk Zaini Md. Hasim (father) Datin Madzinah Mansor (mother)
Relatives	Rokiah Ibrahim (mother in law) Abdul Hamid Md. Ally (father-in-law)
Musical career
Genres	Pop, hip hop, balada, nasheed
Instruments	Vocal
Associated acts	Rafidah Ibrahim, Stella Band, Mawi, Luna Maya, Syamsul Yusof, Shuib Sepahtu

Early life

Mizal was born on December 21, 1971 in Johor Bahru, Johor. He is a son of Datuk Zaini Md. Hasim and Datin Madzinah Mansor. He is educated with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), and later he pursue his higher education at the Royal Military College of Malaysia.[6]

Career

AC Mizal started his career as a singer, wherein he was one of the members of a Malaysian hip hop group, 4U2C, which enjoyed musical supremacy between 1992 and 1996 during the rise of hip hop music in Malaysia.[7][8] The group best known for its hit single, "Fiona" which become their signature songs. AC has produced three albums with the group. 4U2C disbanded in 1996 and most of its members decided to pursue their own careers.[3] AC himself later pursue his acting career after the group disbanded.[3][9]

Under the mentorship from Yusof Haslam, his acting career began as a main cast as CPL Jefri in early incarnation of Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur, which aired between 1998 and 1999. His breakthrough role came when he portraying Inspector Mazlan in the longest-running Malaysian action drama series, Gerak Khas.[3] He was one of the series' seven original casts which include Abby Abadi, ACP Shaharon Anuar, Yusof Haslam, Farid Amirul and Deen Maidin. Mizal then reprise his role in the series' two movie adaptations. He left the series in 2002 after four seasons, due to personal reasons and other commitments.[3]

Prior to Gerak Khas movie adaptations, Mizal made his film debut with 1999 drama film, Bara as Hisham. The following year, he acted in Pasrah where he paired with Erra Fazira. In 2004, Mizal released his solo album, Tassamaqu with "Kali Pertama" featuring Malaysian rapper Reefa, released as singles.[10]

In the same year, he acted in Afdlin Shauki's 2004 comedy film, Buli, where he plays Rudy, a mastermind behind the fictional Allied Asian Bank robbery. He reprise his role on the film's sequel, Buli Balik which was released in 2006. He also acted alongside Afdlin, Hans Isaac and Awie in Baik Punya Cilok (2005).

In 2006, Mizal went on to become a TV host and helmed the entertainment talk show AC Di Sini aired on Astro Ria.[3] He also appear with Adlin Aman Ramlie as the Ginger Brothers in two Cicakman film series. The following year, he released his single, "Di Sini". From 2008 to 2009, he became the host of reality talent show, Akademi Fantasia, succeeding Aznil Nawawi.[3] Mizal also judged comedy talent shows such as Raja Lawak, Maharaja Lawak and Maharaja Lawak Mega. He also ventured into theatre in Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical in 2005 and 2009, and Cuci The Musical in 2009.[3]

He also runs his direct-selling company AC Konsortium Sdn Bhd where he served as the Executive Chairman, the company produces magnet rings and other products.[11][12] It has been reported that Mizal will make his return in Gerak Khas after a long absence, but it did not materialised.[13] From 2013 to 2015, he served as the host of talk show Sembang Teh Tarik which aired on Astro Warna and in 2016, he hosted the series' revival, Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw.[14]

In 2014, Mizal reformed 4U2C after went on 18-year hiatus with the group renamed as ForUToC, with all new members.[15] He later released his single, "Paranoid" featuring Indonesian actress, Luna Maya.[16][17][18] He started an internet radio station, Peace Yall FM in May 2015 and officiated by singer Siti Nurhaliza,[19] wherein Mizal also served as its President.[20] In 2017, he played a dual role as King Kong and Cobra in highest-grossing box office action comedy film, Abang Long Fadil 2 directed by Syafiq Yusof, also starring Zizan Razak in main role. It was his first movie role in 8 years since Afdlin Shauki's My Spy (2009).[21] He also contributed its soundtrack titled "Senorita" with Syamsul Yusof and Shuib Sepahtu.

In 2018, he hosted Super Spontan Xtravaganza, Arena Panggang season 2 and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2018. The following year, Mizal appeared as Jefri Dom in television series, Pop Yeah Yeah.[22][23]

Personal life

AC Mizal married twice. He married Shafnie Zainuddin on 24 June 1995, and they had two children, namely Muhammad Shafiq Iman and Muhammad Shabil Iman.[24] The couple divorced on 17 October 2001.[25] He later married to former model and actress, Emylia Rosnaida on 10 October 2002, with whom he has two children, Muhammad Reeve Damien and Fea Eryssa.[26]

His father, Zaini Md. Hashim was a Muar Police Chief, died on March 29, 2014.[27]

Discography

Studio albums

• Tassamaqu (2004)

Singles

Year	Title	Notes	Ref.
2001	Keliru	OST Gerak Khas The Movie
2007	Di Sini
2012	Apo Kono Eh Jang	with Rafidah Ibrahim & Stella Band
2013	Al-Haq ..... One	with Mawi
2014	Paranoid	with Luna Maya
2015	Ultraman Gaia	with GENJI
2017	Senorita	with Syamsul Yusof & Shuib Sepahtu
	Itu Saja

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Bara	Hisham	Debut film apperances
2000	Pasrah	Zamri
2001	Gerak Khas The Movie	Inspector Mazlan
2002	Gerak Khas The Movie II
2004	Makar	Aiman
	Buli	Rudy
2005	Baik Punya Cilok	Wak
2006	Buli Balik	Ruby
	Cicak Man	Ginger 2
2007	Diva	Rudy
	Zombi Kampung Pisang	Mat Karan
2008	Cuci	Tan
	Apa Kata Hati?	Bomoh	Cameo
	Los dan Faun
	Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam	Ginger Ghost 2
2009	My Spy	AJ
2017	Abang Long Fadil 2	King Kong / Cobra
TBA	Zaara		Post-production
	Abang Long Fadil 3		Post-production

Television series

Year	Title	Role	TV channel
1998–1999	Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur	Cpl Jefri	TV1
1999–2002	Gerak Khas	Inspector Mazlan
2007	Dakkolin Dakkosin	Dakkosin	Astro Prima
2019	Pop Yeah Yeah	Jefri Dom	TV3

Telemovie

Year	Title	Role	TV channel
2003	Meraung		VCD
	Neon	Karim
2006	Kantoi		Astro Ria

Television

Year	Title	Role	TV channel
2006–2009	AC Di Sini	Host	Astro Ria
2008	Akademi Fantasia (season 6)
2009	Akademi Fantasia (season 7)
2011	Maharaja Lawak		Astro Warna
	Maharaja Lawak Mega
2011–2012	RM 1,000,000 Money Drop		Astro Ria
2012	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2012		Astro Warna
2013	Raja Lawak Astro (season 7)	Permanent judges
	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2013	Host
2013–2015	Sembang Teh Tarik
2013–2015	Anugerah Lawak Warna
2014	Havocwarna
	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2014
	Terbaik Toqq
2015–2016	Dalang Prank
2015	Super Spontan All Star 2015
2016	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2016
	Kaunter Kebaboom!		Astro Ria
	AF 2016	Permanent judges	Astro Ria
	Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw	Host	Astro Warna
	Super Spontan Superstar 2016
2016–2017	Duo Star		Astro Ria
2016–2017	Lawak Solo	Permanent judges	Astro Warna
2017	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2017	Host
	Super Spontan Superstar 2017
	Konsert Komedi	Himself – Week 5 (Baik Punya Cilok)
	Debat Lebat	Guest	Astro Prima
2018	Super Spontan Xtravanganza	Host	Astro Warna
	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2018
	Arena Panggung (season 2)
2019	Di Balik Tawa (season 2)	Himself
	I Can See Your Voice Malaysia (season 2) Episode 9	Guest	TV3
	Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian ke-32	Host with Elly Mazlein
	Maharaja Lawak Mega 2019	Host	Astro Warna
2020	Dansa Dan Sing	Guest	Astro Ria
	Punchline DAC	Host	Astro Warna
	The Masked Singer Malaysia
	Gegar Vaganza (Season 7)	Guest	Astro Ria
	Vokal Mania	Host with Azira Shafinaz	TV3
	Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian ke-33	Host with Nabila Huda

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

•  Pahang :
  • Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2010)

He was awarded Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) which carries the title of Dato' from Sultan Ahmad Shah, Sultan of Pahang at the end of 2010.[28][29]

References

1. "Mizal Zaini" (in Malay). Sinema Malaysia. Archived from the original on 9 April 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
2. Muhammad Faris Alfiq Mohd Afandi (17 January 2018). "5 Soalan Bersama... AC Mizal" (in Malay). Berita Mediacorp. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
3. Dennis Chua (27 January 2017). "Man for all stages". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
4. "Back to his first love". New Straits Times. September 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
5. "AC jatuh bangun tiga kali dalam perjalanan seni" (in Malay). Berita Harian Singapura. 31 May 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
6. S. Tamarai Chelvi (9 November 2020). "A man of many talents". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
7. Haryati Karim (11 February 2010). "Hilangnya band pop Malaysia" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2015. Bercerita sedikit pengalamannya bersama band 4U2C yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 1992 itu, AC mengatakan...
8. "Datuk AC Mizal and the infamous Fiona dance moves". The Star Online. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
9. "'Bukan mahu popular tapi...' - AC Mizal dedah rahsia anggota kumpulan 4U2C" (in Malay). XTRA. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
10. Nurulhisham Abdul Latiff (7 July 2004). "AC Mizal raih tumpuan melalui Tassamaqu" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
11. Maliah Surip (24 September 2010). "Tuah gelang AC" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
12. Isma Ismail, Asmizan Mohd Samiran 8 Firdaus Sahat (13 July 2014). "AC jawab dakwaan" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
13. Mohd Hafiz Ismail (29 January 2014). "AC Mizal kembali dalam Gerak Khas". Sinar Harian. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
14. Mohd Al-Qayum Azizi (19 April 2016). "Perkara biasa persamaan Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw" (in Malay). mStar Online. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
15. "AC Mizal kembali tubuh 4U2C" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
16. Wahi Aziz (6 November 2014). "'Saya tak kisahlah...'" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
17. "AC Mizal intai pasaran AS" (in Malay). New Malaysian Post. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
18. "Lagu terhangat untuk musim 2015" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
19. Georgie Joseph (9 May 2015). "Peace Yall FM bersiaran" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
20. "AC Mizal buka stesen radio Internet" (in Malay). Berita Harian Singapore. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
21. Kamaruddin Razal (16 August 2017). "Menyepi hampir 10 tahun, AC Mizal kembali bintangi filem". Astro Gempak (in Malay). Retrieved 21 August 2017.
22. Rudy Imran Shamsuddin (13 August 2019). "Cedok ilmu penyiaran TV3" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
23. "#Showbiz: Just awesome, AC!". New Straits Times. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
24. Feride Hikmet Atak (4 November 2014). "Hubungan AC Mizal dengan anak semakin pulih" (in Malay). mStar Online. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
25. "Saya tahu AC Mizal miliki kekayaan" (in Malay). Utusan Malaysia. 5 October 2010. Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
26. "Gambar anak kedua AC Mizal dan Emylia Rosnaida" (in Malay). Oh Artis. June 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
27. "Bapa AC Mizal meninggal dunia" (in Malay). Sinar Harian. 29 March 2014. Archived from the original on 26 July 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
28. Kemalia Othman (22 September 2010). "AC Mizal Sahkan Terima Gelaran Dato'" (in Malay). mStar Online. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
29. Budiey (23 December 2011). "AC Mizal dan Eizlan Yusof dapat gelaran Datuk" (in Malay). Sensasi Selebriti. Retrieved 10 January 2018.

External links

• AC Mizal at IMDb
• AC Mizal on Facebook
• AC Mizal on Instagram