Ernie Zakri

Nur Ernie Shahirah Zakri (born 23 June 1992)[1] is a Malaysian singer, actress and vocal teacher. She rose to fame after winning national singing competition, Bintang RTM in 2009.[2] In 2018, she alongside her duet partner Syamel Fodzly, were awarded Best Vocals at the 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL 32).[2] Besides singing, she used to teach music last two years at the Bentley Music Academy in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.[3]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Zakri is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nur Ernie Shahirah.
Ernie Zakri
Zakri at a press conference in 2018
Born
Nur Ernie Shahirah Zakri

(1992-06-23) June 23, 1992
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EducationBachelor of Music
Master of Music
Alma materUniversiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
University of Malaya
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
  • vocal teacher
Parents
  • Zakri Ahmad (father)
  • Rafiaah Mohamed (mother)
RelativesZiana Zain (aunt)
Anuar Zain (uncle)
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsFMC, Rocketfuel
Associated actsTomok, Syamel Fodzly

Early life

Zakri was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to mother Rafiaah Mohamed and Zakri Ahmad, a drummer.[1] Through her mother, she is the niece to singers Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain.[1][4] She attended SMK (P) Methodist, Kuala Lumpur before earning her degree in Music from Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.[1][5] She also holds a Master's degree in Music from University of Malaya.[6]

Career

At 17, Zakri joined the search for Bintang RTM 2009 and eventually became the youngest winner of the national competition. She performed two songs at the finale, "Cahaya" and "Kau Yang Teristimewa".[7] In 2011, she released her debut album Sinaran under FMC Music.[3] She released two singles from the album, "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" and "Rindu Bukan Teman". Despite the effort, she failed to gained attention from local music lovers.[3]

In 2017, Zakri alongside her duet partner Syamel Fodzly competed in a reality TV singing competition, Duo Star. The duo bested other contestants with their rendition of Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza's "Balqis" and Dato' Jamal Abdillah's "Kau Lupa Pada Janji".[8] Upon winning the competition, Zakri and Syamel released their first duet single, "Aku Cinta".[9] Their popularity, through Duo Star proved to be the breakthrough for Zakri after being in the industry since 2009.[3][9] In 2018, "Aku Cinta" advanced into the finals of Anugerah Juara Lagu and the duo were awarded with Best Vocals.[2] Later in 2018, she released her single, "Ku Bersuara".[10]

Following the success of their partnership, the duo released their second duet single, "Takkan Terlerai" in April 2019.[11] She also was chosen to be the voice of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih in animated film, Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal.[12] Zakri ventured into acting with her debut in television series, Suri Katriana which was aired on Astro Prima.[13] In November 2019, her single "Ku Bersuara" was selected to be the finalists at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu.[14][15]In 2020 her song entitled "Gundah" make the way once again to compete in the final for Anugerah Juara Lagu 35.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Sinaran (2011)

Singles
As lead artist
Year Title Album Notes
2011 "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" Sinaran
"Rindu Bukan Teman"
2012 "Khalimah Kota Janji" Single
2015 "Takkan Pudar"
"Ini Yang Ku Mahu"
2016 "Jangan Marah"
2018 "Misteri"
2019 "Ku Bersuara"
"Buai Laju-Laju" Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal Original soundtrack
"Sinar Mata Hati" Single Suri Katriana theme song
2020 "Gundah" Co-written by herself and Sharon Paul[16]
As duet
Year Title Duet with Album Notes
2017 "Aku Cinta" Syamel Fodzly Non-album single Winner of Best Vocals at the 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu
2019 "Takkan Terlerai"
"Seru Hari Lebaran" Released in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration[17]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal Bawang Merah & Bawang Putih Voice role

Television series
Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2019 Suri Katriana Suri Astro Prima First acting venture

Television shows
Year Title Notes Channel
2009 Bintang RTM Champion TV2
2016 Duo Star Champion (with Syamel) Astro Ria
2018 Big Stage Vocal trainer Astro Ria
2019 Mentor Milenia Mentor TV3
J.K.K (Season 5) Mira, special appearance in Episode 7: "Kampung Contoh" TV3
2020 Ceria Megastar (Season 2) Judge[18] Astro Ceria

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2018 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu Best Vocals "Aku Cinta" (with Syamel) Won [2]
2019 Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Favourite Collaboration/ Duo/ Group Herself (with Syamel) Won [19]
2020 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu - "Ku Bersuara" Finalist [14][15]
Anugerah MeleTOP ERA MeleTOP ERA Singer Herself (for "Ku Bersuara") Pending [20]

References
  1. GP, Mustazah (6 January 2019). "Biodata dan latar belakang Ernie Zakri". iluminasi.com (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. Mohd Tahir, Sudirman (14 February 2018). "Ernie, Syamel power!". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  3. Chua, Dennis (21 December 2018). "#Showbiz: Ernie returns to singing solo". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  4. Mohamad, Zaidi (8 February 2017). "Ernie Zakri berguru dengan dua anak Pak Zain". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  5. "Saya rasa janggal ajar Siti Nordiana - Ernie Zakri". Astro Awani (in Malay). 7 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  6. Mohamed, Raja Nurfatimah Mawar (9 February 2020). "Ernie tak fikir siapa hebat dan dahsyat". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  7. "Pelajar SPM, Ernie menjuarai Bintang RTM 2009". mstar.com.my (in Malay). 29 June 2009. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  8. Amri, Mya (5 February 2017). "Kalahkan Peserta Senior, Syamel & Ernie Dinobat Juara Duo Star". Gempak (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  9. "Lebih Dikenali Sejak Sertai 'Duo Star'". Perak Today (in Malay). 7 February 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  10. Budiey (20 December 2018). "Ernie Zakri Lancar Single Terbaru KU BERSUARA". budiey.com (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  11. Badrul Hashim (12 April 2019). "Ernie & Syamel Lancar Single Duet Kedua, Takkan Terlerai". Gempak (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  12. Dennis Chua (14 June 2019). "#Showbiz: Voicing out her talent". New Straits Times (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  13. Azlina Mazli (9 October 2019). ""Saya sangka job ini kacang saja" - Ernie Zakri rasa tertipu, menyesal terima tawaran berlakon". mstar.com.my (in Malay). Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  14. "12 Lagu Yang Mara Ke Pentas AJL34". eh.com.my (in Malay). 29 November 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  15. Serimah Mohd Sallehuddin (11 February 2020). "Kebolehan Hafiz tiada pada penyanyi lain". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  16. Dennis Chua (31 January 2020). "#Showbiz: Formidable contenders at upcoming AJL34". New Straits Times. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  17. Sudirman Mohd Tahir (27 May 2019). "Keluar lagu raya - Syamel & Ernie". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  18. Khai Azfar (25 February 2020). "Ceria Megastar Kembali Untuk Musim Kedua". Murai.my (in Malay). Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  19. "Keputusan pemenang ABPBH 2019 Anugerah Bintang Popular BH 32". mysumber.com (in Malay). 27 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  20. Mustazah GP (3 March 2020). "Senarai Calon Top 5 Anugerah Meletop Era 2020". iluminasi.com (in Malay). Retrieved 4 March 2020.
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