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New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Medical science graduate, Wany is a healer in more ways than one
POPULAR, award-winning singer Wany Hasrita may be riding high with her girl-next-door image coupled with her "feel good" music. And while she excels in pop and Asli songs, the lanky beauty actually pursued medical science in university, only to delve 100 per cent into showbiz after graduation. "When I was a kid, I had always dreamt of pursuing a science degree, and over the years I gravitated towards medical science,because I am rather passionate about fighting diseases and healing people," she said at the launch of her latest single titled 'Jahat' at Aloft Hotel in KL Sentral, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur. DIVORCED Wany, 32, an only child whose parents were divorced during her teenage years, studied medical science at Management and Science University (MSU) in Shah Alam, graduating in 2017. While she initially wanted to get a job with the Health Ministry, another childhood love got the better of her. "I've always loved music and in fact I've been singing in concerts since my schooldays. At first, I saw singing as a pastime, but over the years, I began to seriously think of becoming a recording artiste like my idols, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza and Datuk Jamal Abdillah," said Wany, who hails from Bagan Datuk in Perak. DECISION Wany is fortunate that both her parents, especially her mother, gave their blessings to her decision to join showbiz. "My parents had always wanted me to complete my studies and get a degree. Being an educated entertainer, they constantly reminded me, would make me a credible name in showbiz." FULL USE Despite not pursuing a medical science-related job, Wany admitted that she was "making full use" of what she learnt in university. "From my university course, I learnt how to treat people who are injured, and dish out health tips to persons close and dear to me," said Wany who calls herself a "healer". FANS When asked if her medical students supported her, Wany admitted that none of them had set up fan clubs in her name. "I'm sure many medical students listen to my songs as they give me feedback and congratulate me from time to time. "However, they are also rather busy with work," said Wany. MOTHER Wany became a proud mother to 2-year-old Aishah Mohamad in 2023 and marked her baby's birth with a sweet song titled 'Cinta Hatiku'. "My baby girl is my major supporter who smiles and claps whenever she hears my music." FOOTSTEPS Wany will "leave it to Allah" if her daughter hopes to one day follow in her footsteps. "But, of course, she must be an educated person like her mother," she said. PAINFUL When asked about 'Jahat', Wany said that it was her first "painful" song and her first collaboration with Indonesian composers and lyricists Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt and Trakast. "It's the official soundtrack for Viu drama series, 'Pabila Dia Tersenyum'," said Wany. "It's the story of a long-suffering woman who has been used and abused by various former partners." JAKARTA She recorded the song in November within three hours and enjoyed the experience of stepping into a state-of-the-art studio in Jakarta. "My ultimate dream is to work with singer, composer and lyricist Melly Goeslaw, a titan of Indonesian music." SOUNDTRACKS When asked about having her songs used as official soundtracks, Wany said that this was a "great strategy" which all new singers should make full use of. She said: "I strongly believe that young singers should make full use of official soundtracks to promote their music. "Malaysians love TV dramas, and part of a drama is a soundtrack that matches the story. "If they catch a new song on a drama which they like, they will remember the song for a long time." HOSTING When asked about her hosting and acting projects, Wany said she recently recorded a Hari Raya Aidil Adha entertainment show with some of her contemporary artistes. Wany, the Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 31 top winner, rocketed to fame with the song 'Menahan Rindu' in 2016. She subsequently recorded a duet with Tajul Ariff titled 'Di Sana Cinta, Di Sini Rindu', as well as 'Sinar Terindah' and 'Sang Purnama' with Wani Syaz. HARI RAYA Wany's best known duet with Jamal was 'Belenggu Rindu' in 2019, and her other popular songs include 'Rintihan Rindu', 'Rindu Dalam Benci', 'Semaikan Cinta', 'Terlalu Memuja', 'Kucuma', 'Terpaling Di Raya' and 'Menanti Di Aidilfitri'. Wany, who studied in Sekolah Menengah Bandar Damai in Cheras is married to Sarawakian pilot Mohamad Al-Adib Fahmi Harun.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Malaysian pop princess Wany Hasrita's career is soaring and after her Raya song success she returns to the limelight with new single 'Jahat'
It seems Malaysian pop sweetheart Wany Hasrita's career in on the way up and up. Wany, returns with a brand-new single titled 'Jahat', a soul-stirring ballad that also serves as the official original soundtrack (OST) for the highly emotional 15-episode drama 'Pabila Dia Tersenyum', produced by Global Station Sdn Bhd, premiering exclusively on streaming platform Viu since April 24. The single is released under the renowned and top label Sony Music Malaysia. For Wany, 'Jahat' marks a personal and artistic milestone, a song that allows her to explore a deeper, more vulnerable side of herself as a singer. The emotionally charged track adds a new dimension to her career, highlighting her growth, maturity, and depth of interpretation through singing. This single also marks Wany's first-ever collaboration with a team of renowned Indonesian composers such as Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt, and Trakast, as they bring together a unique blend of melancholic melody and emotional rendition to the final piece. "It was an honour to work with top music composers in Indonesia. It was an exciting experience and I like to thank my team and also all the officials in making this happen," said the delighted 32-year-old Wany. "I believe this is the impetus for me to go further in my career and hopoe I can break through into the Indonesian market. It will be an indeed an super achievement if I can achieve that." Wany added she was very happy with the reception of her Hari Raya single, 'Raya Telah Tiba'. "It has been an excellent ride this year. A very memorable Raya indeed. I hope the good times continue with my new single ('Jahat')," said the delighted Wany. A Long-Awaited 'Galau' Dream Come True 'Honestly, I've always dreamed of singing a deeply emotional ballad, something that truly captures the feeling of heartbreak,' Wany shared excitedly. 'The moment I heard the demo, I fell in love instantly,' said Wany. The recording process took approximately three hours in Jakarta, and despite the quick recording session, Wany poured her heart and soul into every line, ensuring that the emotion behind the lyrics truly came through. A Somber Yet Soulful MV Complementing the song is a music video (MV) that captures the essence of emotional distraughtness through visual storytelling. Portraying a woman who appears calm on the outside but is internally broken, the MV mirrors the confusion and silent suffering of someone emotionally manipulated by a partner. 'This MV really captures the true essence of the song's meaning. I didn't even have to 'act', the emotions just came naturally during the shoot,' Wany revealed. A Soundtrack That Breathes Life Into 'Pabila Dia Tersenyum' 'Pabila Dia Tersenyum' is an emotional-filled drama about a young woman raised amidst a web of family secrets and heartbreak. From her father's mysterious tragic death, a haunting reunion with her long-lost mother, and a complicated love triangle between two brothers, the 15-episode series starring Amir Ahnaf, Alya Iman, and Adam Lee delivers a powerful narrative about suffering, love, and female strength. Wany considers it a great honour to have 'Jahat' chosen as the official OST for this drama series. 'I'm so grateful that 'Jahat' was selected as the theme song for this drama. It's not just an opportunity for my music to be heard, but for it to become part of a powerful, moving story,' Wany expressed. Wany's Hope: A Song That Heals Sharing her hopes for the song, Wany said she wants 'Jahat' to touch listeners' hearts, especially those who have experienced disappointment or emotional pain in a relationship, which we all can relate to. 'This is a heavy song, emotionally speaking. But I believe there's beauty and strength in every sad song. I hope this one becomes a companion for anyone going through a tough time,' she said with heartfelt sincerity. Now Available On All Digital Platforms The single 'Jahat' is now available on all major digital streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and more. And the official MV can be exclusively viewed on Wany Hasrita's YouTube channel. CREDITS Song : 'Jahat' Artist : Wany Hasrita Composers : Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt & Trakast Lyricists : Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt & Trakast Producers : LDR, Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro & Recky Risanto Publisher : Sony Publishing
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Wany Hasrita delivers first 'painful' song with 'Jahat'
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer, actress and television host Wany Hasrita is marking her first "painful and heart-wrenching" song with Jahat. In an interview today, Wany said that her latest single was a soul-stirring ballad that served as the official original soundtrack for the Viu drama series, Pabila Dia Tersenyum. Wany said: "Jahat is a personal and artistic milestone, a song that allows me to explore a deeper, more vulnerable side of myself as a singer." She added that the emotionally-charged track added a new dimension to her singing and highlighted her growth, maturity and depth of interpretation. This single under Sony Music Malaysia also marks Wany's first collaboration with a team of renowned Indonesian composers. They are Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt, and Trakast who bring together a blend of melancholic melodies with hopeful endings. "I have always dreamed of singing a deeply emotional ballad, something that truly captures the feeling of heartbreak," said Wany who recorded the song in Jakarta last November. "The moment I heard the demo, I fell in love with the song." The recording process took approximately three hours, and despite the quick recording session, Wany poured her heart and soul into every line. Complementing the song is a music video that captures the essence of emotional distress through visual storytelling. "It portrays a woman who appears calm on the outside but is internally broken, and it mirrors the confusion and silent suffering of one who is emotionally manipulated by a partner. "It really captures the essence of the song. I did not have to act as the emotions just came naturally during the shoot," said Wany. The 15-episode Pabila Dia Tersenyum, which stars Alya Iman, Amir Ahnaf and Adam Lee, is about a young woman raised amidst a web of family secrets. From her father's mysterious death, a haunting reunion with her long-lost mother, and a complicated love triangle between two brothers, it is a powerful narrative about suffering, love and a woman's strength. Wany said: "I am so grateful that Jahat was selected as the theme song for this drama. It is an opportunity for my music to be heard, and for it to become part of a powerful, moving story." Wany said that she hoped Jahat would touch listeners' hearts, especially those who have experienced disappointment in a relationship. "This is a heavy song, but I believe there is beauty and strength in every sad song. I hope this one becomes a companion for anyone going through a tough time." Jahat was launched at Aloft Hotel in KL Sentral, Jalan Tun Sambanthan today.
Korea Herald
17-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Nongshim's Shin Ramyun Toomba debuts in Malaysia
Korea's No. 1 ramyeon maker, Nongshim, said Monday that it has launched its new Shin Ramyun type, Shin Ramyun Toomba, in Malaysia by launching a brand shop on TikTok Shop, the leading online platform there. To boost brand awareness, Nongshim appointed top Malaysian singers, including Khai Bahar and Wany Hasrita, as ambassadors. They are promoting the product through the TikTok series 'Snow Falling in Busan.' Additionally, the company is strengthening offline marketing by securing placements in major retailers such as Lotus, AEON and Jaya Grocer, with multiple pop-up events planned to engage local consumers. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, Malaysia's instant noodle market was valued at approximately $600 million in 2023 and is projected to grow over 6 percent annually for the next five years. With bagged noodles making up more than 90 percent of the market and fried noodles like Mie Goreng being particularly popular, Nongshim sees strong potential for success of Shin Ramyun Toomba, a bold blend of spiciness and creaminess. 'Southeast Asian consumers are accustomed to creamy flavors, such as coconut milk, making Shin Ramyun Toomba a great fit,' a Nongshim representative said. 'Starting with Malaysia, we plan to expand across the region.'
