Zara Zya
Zara Zya | |
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| Born | Zainurul Razia binti Mohd Zainuddin 22 October 1985 |
| Status | Single |
| Alma mater | Akademi Seni Warisan Negara (ASWARA) |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
Zainurul Razia Mohd Zainuddin (born 22 October 1985) or better known as Zara Zya (Jawi: زار زيا) is a Malaysian actress, host and singer. She first became known through the drama Love You Mr. Arrogant which was paired with Azlee Khairi.
Early life
She was born on 22 October 1985 as Zainurul Razia binti Mohd Zainuddin in Lenggong, Perak.[1] Zara received her education in the field of theater from Akademi Seni Warisan Negara. She is the youngest of 4 siblings.
Career
Zara has actually been active in the acting field for a long time, but she did not play a prominent main role like her contemporaries, Zara once joined Dewi Remaja in 2005. Before that, she had acted in the VCD Drama Version in 2002 titled HISTERIA by playing the role of Aminah, A student in the Chemistry Science class who had long since died due to an explosion in the science laboratory, her spirit was still lingering. Then she had the opportunity to play the main role in the drama series Love You Mr. Arrogant which was adapted from the novel same title by Aliesha Kirana. This drama was broadcast through Slot Akasia on TV3. The drama directed by Eoon Shuhaini has recorded around 4.6 million viewers.[2]
Zara's popularity increased when she won many awards through MeleTOP Era Awards, KL Festival Drama Awards and ABPBH 2012. Since then, many people have opened their eyes to her abilities and allowed Zara to get various offers from various drama and film productions. Apart from being active in the field of acting, Zara Zya is also active in running a tudung, biscuit and sambal business which can be purchased online through her Instagram account. Zara Zya also has a fan club established by her fans, namely Love Zara Zya FC.
In 2017, Zara appeared in the drama titled Kerana Anisa which was broadcast in Slot Samarinda on TV3. She played the main role, paired with Mustaqim Bahadon, Fahrin Ahmad and Sura Sojangi as well as other famous artists. On 11 March 2017, Zara appeared in a telefilm in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival titled Trauma; playing the role of Haneem. This telefilm also starred Janna Nick, Saharul Ridzwan, Idris Khan and Dayana Roza and was broadcast on TV3.
Personal life
In April 2018, Zara entered into a relationship with actor Hafreez Adam and she did not see the age gap as a barrier.[3] On 12 October 2019, Zara and Hafreez announced their engagement and planned to get married in 2020.[4] Zara and Hafreez announced that they had called off their engagement a month later.[5]
In 2020, she started wearing a hijab.[6] In her free time, Zara has a hobby of caring for cats.[7]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rembat | Azira | First film |
Drama
| Year | Title | Character | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Supermak[8] | Camelia | TV3 | First drama |
| 2012 | 3 Janji | Ani | ||
| 2013 | Puteri Malam | Puteri | TV9 | |
| Delina | Naufah | TV3 | ||
| Mencintaimu | TV2 | |||
| Love You Mr. Arrogant | Zaara Amirah | TV3 | ||
| Cikgu Kemisah Kirkby | TV2 | |||
| 2014 | Tanah Kubur (Season 10) | Munah | Astro Oasis | Episode: "Kejamnya Santau" |
| Zahira | Zahira | TV3 | ||
| 2015 | Kasih Malisa | Malisa | TVi | |
| HidayahMu Ramadan | Hidayah | TV3 | ||
| Tanah Merah | Hana | NTV7 | ||
| Tuan Anas Mikael | Ayu Maisarah | Astro Ria | ||
| 2016 | Kifarah Mistik | Sakinah | TV3 | Episode: "Malar Hitam" |
| Cinta Hati Abah | Intan | |||
| Duda Terlajak Laris | Pehah/Inas | |||
| Tuan Anas Mikael: 5 Hari Beraya | Ayu Maisarah | Astro Ria | ||
| Cinta FB | Emelda | Unifi TV | ||
| 2017 | Kerana Anisa | Anisa | TV3 | |
| Kias Ramadan | Safura | Episode "Merisik Kasih" | ||
| My Sweet Lavender | Laila/Leha | TV9 | ||
| 2018 | Monalisa | Melisa | Astro Prima | Korean adaptation of the drama Two Women's Room |
| Terbaik Dariku | Aisyah | TV3 | ||
| 2019 | PIA | Pia | ||
| Calon Menantu Tuan Rumah | Anis | TV Okay | ||
| 2020 | Alergi Mamat Romantik | Nurul Kaisara | ||
| Seadanya Aku | Aufiya | TV3 | ||
| Korban Kasih | Fatimah | TV1 | ||
| Beri Sedikit Waktu | Hananiah | TV3 | ||
| 2021 | Jom Mak, Raya KL! | Aida | ||
| Single Terlalu Lama | Herself | Special appearance | ||
| Lockdown | Ina | Astro Ria | ||
| Mr. Bibik | Aulia Izzatunnisa | TV3 | ||
| 2022 | Risik Pada Hati | Aisya | ||
| Honey-Moon | Moon | |||
| 2023 | Derhaka Sebuah Cinta | Dahlia | Astro Ria | |
| Misteri Flat Kirana | Ijah Bekeng | TV3 | ||
| Segenap Takdir | Nadira | |||
| Hati Tercarik Luka | Eyda Amanda | |||
| 2024 | Kampung Puasa | Che Well | Cheerful Astro | |
| Helo, Saya Anak Uncle! | Teacher Wawa | TV3 | ||
| 2025 | Dia Imamku | Lily | Astro Ria |
Telefilm
| Year | Title | Character | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Histeria | Amen | VCD |
| 2009 | "Bujang Sepah Silalitamplom" | Astro Prima | |
| 2010 | 3 Budak Botak 2 Hari Di Hari Raya | Astro Warna | |
| Suaramu | TV1 | ||
| Selipar Jepun Malaysia | Dina | Astro Prima | |
| 2011 | Kenduri Sakan | TV1 | |
| 2012 | Janji Kita | TV9 | |
| 2013 | Dari Ibu | Suraya | TV3 |
| 2014 | Bila Joyah Goyah | Syikin | TV9 |
| Kekasih Upahan: Kontrak Cinta | Shahira | TV2 | |
| Mencari Datin | Maria | TV9 | |
| Love You Mr Arrogant Raya | Zaara Amira | TV3 | |
| Man Rider | Fatamorgana | ||
| Jalan Singkat ke Syurga | Aida | Astro Oasis | |
| 2015 | Temukan Aku Pada Ramadhan | Rabiatul | TV1 |
| Isteriku Bukan Tukang Masak | Nur | Astro Prima | |
| Sut Putih | Siti | TV9 | |
| Minah Gangster | Nina | Astro Ria | |
| Travelling Beruang | Lisa | TV3 | |
| 2016 | Hujan Malam Itu | Shuhadah | TV1 |
| Muazzin | Dr. Hawa | TV9 | |
| Jatu Cinta Buta | Zulin | Astro Ria | |
| 2017 | Takdir Yang Terhenti | Raudah | TV3 |
| Cupid | Sara | Astro Citra | |
| Trauma | Haneem | TV3 | |
| Huru Hara Raya | Ayu | ||
| Jenayah Cinta | Liyana | TVi | |
| Projek Kuih Raya Mak Leha | Bella | TV9 | |
| Kamal Kamalia | Kamalia | TV2 | |
| 2018 | 3 Hati Ibu | Zaidah | |
| 2019 | Derita Pia | Pia | TV3 |
| Insan Terpilih | Mastura | ||
| Aku Belum Mahu Mati | Maria | ||
| 2020 | Mencari Nur | Nur | TV1 |
| Aku Tak Gila | Balqis | Astro Citra | |
| 2021 | Mache Fusion | Fatima | Awesome TV |
| 2023 | Misi Adeena | TV2 | |
Web drama
| Year | Title | Character | TV Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dan Calonnya Adalah (Season 2)[9] | Fatin | Watch | |
| 2019 | KOPI: "Secangkir Kopi Bersama Dia"[10] | Si Dia | ||
| 2024 | Menanti Yang Pasti | Siti |
Television
| Year | Title | As | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Diari Kilauan Emas Otai[11] | Host | Astro Prima |
| 2018 | Super Spontan Xtravaganza | Participant | Astro Warna |
| 2020 | Sedapur bersama Zara Zya | Host | Naura HD |
Theater
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| Dan 3 Dara Terbang Ke Bulan | |
| Lorong Neraka | |
| Dari Bintang Ke Bintang |
Videography
| Year | Song | Artist | Record Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Tepat Menantimu" | Nomad | Indigital Music Sdn Bhd | for the OST of the drama Love You Mr. Arrogant |
| 2020 | "Seadanya Aku" | Ippo Hafiz | MVM Production | for the OST of the drama Seadanya Aku |
Discography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | MeleTOP Era Awards | Top MeleTOP Artist (Female) | — | Won |
| New MeleTOP Artist | — | Won | ||
| MeleTOP TV Star | Love You Mr. Arrogant | Nominated | ||
| Kuala Lumpur Festival Drama Awards | Choice Female Drama Actress | Nominated | ||
| Choice Hero-Heroine (with Azlee Khairi) | Won | |||
| Choice Cast Lineup | Nominated | |||
| Choice Actress | Puteri Malam | Nominated | ||
| Choice Hero & Heroine (with Hafreez Adam) | Nominated | |||
| Choice Cast Lineup | Nominated | |||
| Daily News Popular Star Award 27th | Popular Female New Artist | — | Won | |
| Compatible On-Screen Couple (with Azlee Khairi) | Love You Mr. Arrogant | Won | ||
| 2015 | 28th Berita Harian Popular Star Awards | Compatible On-Screen Couple (with Adi Putra) | Zahira | Nominated |
| 2016 | 3rd MeleTOP Era Awards | MeleTOP Actor | Tuan Anas Mikael | Nominated |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Actress | Hidayahmu Ramadan | Nominated | |
| Choice Couple (with Aeril Zafrel) | Nominated | |||
| Online Choice Award | Best Online Choice Actress | — | Nominated | |
| Malaysian Film Festival 28th | Best New Female Actress | Rembat | Nominated | |
| Telenovela Awards | Best Female Actress | Tuan Anas Mikael | Won | |
| Popular Female Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 2017 Berita Harian Popular Star Awards | Popular Female TV Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 2019 Screen Awards | Best Female Actress in a Chain Drama | Pia | Won |
References
- ^ Ramlah Zainal (1 December 2023). "Idam watak adiwira - Zara Zya". Harian Metro. New Straits Times Press. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ Perit kerana kurang popular Utusan Malaysia (2 April 2013). Accessed on 19 June 2013.
- ^ Fatin Farhana Ariffin (1 April 2018). "Hafreez ikhlas cintai Zara Zya". Berita Harian. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Zara, Hafreez engaged, planning to get married in October next year
- ^ Zaidi Mohamad (15 December 2019). "Hafreez, Zara Zya broke up last month". Berita Harian. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Pakai Tudung Bukan Sebab Nak Kahwin Zara Zya Feels Closer To Allah Sebul Hijab Nak". mstar. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ Jemang Rahman (16 June 2017). "30 cats in Zara Zya's life". mStar Online. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ Drama Bersiri Supermak Lakonan Nasha Aziz & Azhan Rani Budiey.Com
- ^ Aaron, Zara pair up in Dan Calonnya Adalah 2 BHarian.Com
- ^ "KOPI: Secangkir Kopi Bersama Dia (Bahagian 1)". YouTube. 15 July 2019.
- ^ Zara Zya Hosts Diari Kilauan Emas Otai KBergetar.Com
- ^ Galau (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya
- ^ Hentian Ini (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya
- ^ Fragile Heart (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya
- ^ Galau (Acoustic Version) - Single by Zara Zya