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New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Japan honours Shila Amzah for her musical achievements
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Shila Amzah has earned numerous recognitions throughout her musical career. These recognitions were recently exhibited at an international expo in Osaka, Japan. Various photographs and information about Shila or Nurshahila Amir Amzah, 34, were shared by fans who attended the World Expo Osaka 2025 on Yumeshima Island. Her career milestones highlighted in the exhibition included her winning the first season of Asian Waze 2012, finishing third in I Am A Singer 2014, and representing Malaysia in the World Music Awards 2014 where she won Best Female Singer, Best Entertainer and Best Video. The expo, which is held every five years, runs for six months, from April 13 to Oct 13. Many netizens praised Shila for doing the country proud on the international music stage. One netizen said: "Shila is a true icon, she is pure gold and she deserves a Datukship like Datuk Nicol David someday."
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Shila finds balance in stardom, family life
UNLIKE many local artistes, Shila Amzah found the past Ramadan to be a period of tranquil reflection, affording her the perfect opportunity to observe the holy month and cherish time with her family. She says that her husband, Ubaidillah Zulkefli, whom she married in 2013, often remarks that she's the antithesis of most other artistes, who are typically inundated with shoots during Ramadan. Shila, whose real name is Nurshahila Amir Amzah, notes that her busiest period tends to be in the weeks leading up to the Chinese Lunar New Year. This is a natural consequence of Shila's established presence in the Chinese-speaking market, particularly in China, a connection forged after her participation in the Shanghai-based reality show 'Asian Wave' in 2012. The 35-year-old artiste's unique appearance has resonated with audiences there, setting her apart from the prevailing norms. Recently, Shila graced the stage at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival, and earlier last month, she was a featured performer at Wang Leehom's 'The Free Show' event. Shila expressed her delight at performing the song 'Forever Love' as a duet with the 48-year-old Taiwanese-American superstar. Describing the opportunity as a dream realised, Shila sees the experience as proof that no aspiration is unattainable. "Growing up, he was one of my idols," shares Shila, who also performed the song during the preliminary round of 'Asian Wave'. Shila's musical journey began at the tender age of 9, and she eventually released her debut album a year after her 'Asian Wave' victory. Her experience and exposure on the show not only cemented her status but also earned her a six-year recording contract with Shanghai Media Group, prompting her extended stay in China. "I'm comfortable with my following there, and, I travel there monthly for work commitments," says Shila, who is the daughter of famous 1980s singer Datuk Amir Amzah Salleh a.k.a. ND Lala. When asked about the possibility of relocating to China, Shila explains, "I lived there for eight years previously, but now, with two children, my trips are limited to around two weeks at a time." "My eldest child has special needs, which makes prolonged separation from my family challenging. Frequent schedule adjustments can be disruptive for him," she elaborates. Shila expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to spend Ramadan and the festive season with her family, particularly as her youngest child, born last May, approaches significant milestones. "I wouldn't want to miss her first words or her first steps," she says. She seems to have the best of both worlds, having built strong fan bases in Malaysia and China. So, for her Malaysian fans, Shila is currently working on her next Malay album with Nova Music. "It's been quite some time since my last Malay album," Shila acknowledges. "As this year marks my 25th anniversary as a recording artiste, it feels like the perfect time to release this album." Shila reveals that the album, her second self-titled release after her 2013 debut, will feature more than 10 songs, with the first single expected next month and the full album to follow in June or July. With the album's release on the horizon, Shila hints at the possibility of a concert to commemorate her silver jubilee in the music industry. "Stay tuned for an announcement," she says excitedly.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wang Leehom sings praises for Shila Amzah
14 Mar - Wang Leehom recently sang praises for Shila Amzah, who made a guest appearance at his show in Malaysia to perform his hit song, "Forever Love" together. On 12 March, the Taiwanese singer posted a clip from his "The Free Show" that was held in Kuala Lumpur, where the Malaysian singer appeared on stage with him to sing the song much to fans' delight. "Huge thanks to the AMAZING Shila @shahilaamzah for special guesting at this years Free Show!" he posted. "I never realised how perfect 《Forever Love》 is for a male-female duet, this was my first time rearranging it this way, and it felt so full of warmth and love! Hope you like it too!" Shila then commented on the post, writing, "Thank you so much for having me. I had a great time!" Meanwhile, others also sang praises for the new rendition, including Hong Kong singer Vivian Chow, who commented, "So nice to hear." Meanwhile, others couldn't be happier for Shila, saying that the singer finally got to perform alongside her favourite singer after singing the said song on "Asian Wave" more than a decade ago. Leehom posted the video of the performance on his Instagram, check it out: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 王力宏 Wang Leehom (@wangleehom) (Photo Source: Leehom IG)
