Danial Zaini
Danial Zaini | |
|---|---|
 Danial Zaini at AME 2019 | |
| Born | Mohamad Danial bin Mohd Zaini 27 September 1993 |
| Education | Diploma in Broadcasting and Film |
| Alma mater | Raja Tun Uda National High School, Penang. Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Employer | Astro Radio (2019-22) |
| Known for | Lagu Siti Bilang Cuti |
| Spouse |
Yasmine Umaira Yahya
(m. 2022) |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Labels | DATU Entertainment |
Mohamad Danial bin Mohd Zaini or better known as Danial Zaini (born 27 September 1993) is a Malaysian comedian, actor, singer, lyricist, host and radio presenter. He is the champion of Lawak Solo He became the husband of Yasmine Umaira binti Yahya with one word on 2 July 2022.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Personal life
Danial Zaini or his real name is Mohamad Danial bin Mohd Zaini was born in Bayan Baru, Penang. He moved to Kuala Lumpur at the age of 19 and continued his studies in Broadcasting and Film at Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University (KLMUC). Before he was known as an artist, he worked as a Production Crew and was the Director in the music video of Singer Encik Mimpi in the song Ayuh Tinggalkan Dia in 2014. He once worked for the big company Utusan Melayu Berhad as a Cameraman before participating in the reality TV competition produced by Astro Lawak Solo in 2016 and was crowned Champion. Danial is the only comedian to win all of Astro's comedy programs, namely Juara Lawak Solo, Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021.[7][8][9][10][11]
Discography
| Year | Title | Composer | Lyricist | Defects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Siti Bilang Cuti | Harry Caliph | Peter Parker | |
| 2019 | Siti Bilang Raya | Himself | ||
| Syawal Menjelang (feat. Datu All Star) | Mr. Yin | |||
| 2020 | Poyo (feat. Santesh & Noki K-Clique) | Himself, Mr. Yin & Noki K-Clique | ||
| Ujian | Hadi Rumnan | Himself & Hadi Rumnan | ||
| Ku Tak Rela | Hello Rumnan | OST Ryan Aralyn | ||
| 2022 | Hati | Himself | ||
| 2024 | Bianglala | Danial Zaini & Hadi Rumnan
Daniel Zaini |
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Syif Malam Raya | Majid | First film |
| 2021 | Selamat Hari X Jadi | Parpu | |
| 2022 | Hantu Tenggek | Usop | |
| 2023 | Sumpahan Malam Raya | Adam | |
| Polis Evo 3 | Security Officer | Special appearance |
Drama
| Year | Title | Character | TV Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Family Spy | Dr. Kaos/Dr. Kaos Junior | Astro Ceria | First drama |
| 2022 | Mechamato (season 2) | Garamsey | Various | Voice actors |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Character | TV Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Balik Ke Idok | Astro Ria | Raya telefilm with the Heart group |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Group | TV Channel | Notes | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lawak Solo | Participants | Astro Warna | Champion | ||
| 2017 | Maharaja Lawak Mega 2017 | Eliminated week 5 | ||||
| Super Spontan Superstar 2017 | Tengiling Taiko | Eliminated week 5 | ||||
| 2019 | Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 1) | Heart | with Azmi Saat & Ezad Lazim | Eliminated week 7 | ||
| Pop! Express | Guest Artist | TV3 | ||||
| Wanita Hari Ini | Guest Artist | 1 January | ||||
| 2020 | December 15 | |||||
| Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) | Participants | Heart | with Azmi Saat & Ezad Lazim | Champion | ||
| H-Live | Guest Artist | Astro Ria | ||||
| MeleTOP | ||||||
| StalkeRIA | Host | |||||
| 2021 | MeleTOP | Guest Artist | ||||
| Malaysia Hari Ini | TV3 | 13 January | ||||
| Suara Viral 2.0 | Host | Astro Prima | With Naim Daniel | |||
| Betul ke Bohong Kuasa 2? | Guest Artist | Diva AA | Astro Warna | Episode 2 | (Win) 2 Marks (Draw) 1 Mark (Lose) 0 Marks (Version 1) 0 Marks (Version 2) 7 Marks | |
| Ceria Popstar 2021 | Astro Ceria | With Shiha Zikir | ||||
| Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021 | Participants | Tiro | Astro Warna | with Sharif Zero & Syaiful Zero | Champion | |
| Punchline DAC | Guest Artist | |||||
| Gema Lawak Superstar | Participant | Qholbu | with Azmi Saat & Shamsul Ghau Ghau | |||
| Selamat Malam Malaysia | Guest Artist | January 30 | ||||
| 2022 | Gegar Vaganza (season 9) | Guest Host | Astro Ria | with Elly Mazlein | ||
| MeleTOP | Guest Artist | |||||
| All Together Now Malaysia (season 2) | Jury | |||||
| Wanita Hari Ini | Guest Artist | TV3 | April 4 | |||
| September 10 | ||||||
| 2023 | January 16 | |||||
| 2024 | The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) | Participant (The Deer) | Astro Warna | February 18 | 3rd place | |
| Yak Yak Yey! | ||||||
| 2024 | Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 4) | Participants | Sarkas | with Acap S & Shashic Iewan | Winner |
Radiography
Radio
| Year | Title | Station |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 – 31 December 2022 | ERA Solo, ERA D'Boyz, Petang ERA & Port ERA | Era |
Awards and nominations
- Winner - Lawak Solo 2016
- Winner - Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) - Heart Group
- Winner - Maharaja Lawak Mega 2021 - Tiro Group
- Winner - Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 4) - Sarkas Group
| Year | Award | Category | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35th Daily News Popular Star Award | Popular Viral Video | Nominated |
References
- ^ Azizan, Muhamad Fairoz (2016-12-09). "Mohamad Danial juara Lawak Solo". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Beraksi di Pentas Super Spontan, Danial Lawak Solo Rasa Cuak". Gempak (in Malay). 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Pertama kali jadi hos, Naim Daniel akui susah bekerja dengan Danial Zaini - "Susah untuk tak gelak.. dia sangat happy go lucky" - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Tahir, Sudirman Mohd (2021-12-20). "TIRO paling 'menggeletek' hati". Harian Metro. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Talita, Zaara (2022-09-26). "Danial reda kena kecam, dilabel pengacara paling teruk". Harian Metro. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Enam tahun jadi peserta, akhirnya Danial Zaini dapat peluang jadi hos... tumit kaki berdarah gara-gara menari TikTok - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Danial Zaini diminta ganti Nabil Ahmad saat akhir, mohon maaf rosakkan GV9 - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Danial Zaini Sah Bergelar Suami Kepada Yasmine, Beri Hantaran RM17,777.77 | Gempak". gempak.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ DZULKIFLY, SITI ATHIRAH (2022-09-26). "Akur dikritik teruk di Gegar Vaganza 9, Danial Zaini minta maaf". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Teruk kena kecam ganti hos GV9, Danial Zaini tertekan sampai terfikir tamatkan hidup - Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ DZULKIFLY, SITI ATHRAH (2023-01-02). "Lima tahun bersama Era FM, Danial Zaini sedih tinggalkan konti". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-07-22.