Ziana Zain

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ziana Zain


Img_capt = Ziana showing up at Raflessia Party 2008
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Siti Roziana binti Zain
Born = birth date and age|1968|5|2
Origin = flagicon|MYS Kampung Simpang Merpati, Melaka, Malaysia
Occupation = Singer, actress, model, spokesperson
Genre = Pop, Rock, Ethnic, Ballads
Years_active = 1991–present
Label = BMG Music (1991-2002) EMI (2002-present)
Associated_acts = Zig Zag Beat
URL = [http://www.zianafolks.net www.zianafolks.net]

Siti Roziana binti Zain (born May 2, 1968, known artistically as Ziana Zain) is a Malaysian pop singer-songwriter, model, and actress.

Biography

Ziana Zain was born in Kampung Simpang Merpati, Malacca, to Zain Abdullah and Robiah Abdul, in 1968. She is the oldest daughter of five, among them Anuar Zain, who is also an artiste.

Music career

Ziana released her debut album "Madah Berhelah" in 1990. The title song received significant airplay and critical response, launching her singing career. Her second self-titled album, released in 1993, featured her first try at a foreign language song with the track "Chitose Bashi". The single "Anggapanmu" was well-received and featured in the television drama "Murai".

Ziana's third album, "Setia Ku Di Sini" was released in 1995 and involved six composers. Response to the album was enthusiastic, and Ziana won the "Best Female Vocalist In An Album" at 1996 Anugerah Industri Muzik.

Her 4th album, which achieved 'Best Pop Album' in Anugerah Industri Muzik 1998. But she stood up back after winning 'Best Ballad Song' in Anugerah Juara Lagu 1998 (Puncak Kasih - Adnan Abu Hassan. This song, Puncak Kasih, has been the most popular single ever released by Ziana.

The song 'Syurga Di Hati Kita' was composed by LY. That song was a present for Ziana Zain as token of her marriage with Air Steward, Muhd Armin. The third single, 'Kesuma Hati' was one of the semifinalist for Best Ballad of the Year. However, due to her first pregnancy cause, she had to drop out of the competition.

Her comeback album comes almost after 2 years, right after her post-pregnancy period. This album was nominated in most Malaysian award events. But her greatest achievement in this album is for winning 'Best Ballad Song' in Juara Lagu 2002, song titled 'Menadah Gerimis' which was composed by Singaporean Composer, Azmeer.

Besides which, she recorded her first 'No 1s Live' Compilation Album under EMI. Her live album was adapted from various concerts such as 'Ziana Zain Unplugged Brunei' and 'Ziana Zain in The Park'. It also includes two new songs which she sang during labour of her second child that is 'Lembah Asmara' and 'Bukan'( which was composed by herself). Both songs managed to grab 'Best Pop Song' Choice Award at Anugerah Era 2003/2004.

Discography

=Studio albums=

*1991: "Madah Berhelah"
*1993: "Ziana Zain"
*1995: "Setia Ku Di Sini"
*1997: "Puncak Kasih"
*1999: "Ziana Zain"
*2001: "Aku Cintakan Mu"
*2008: "TBA"

=Greatest hits/Live albums=

*1996: "Ziana Zain Unplugged"
*1998: "Best of Ziana Zain"
*2003: "Ratu - Satu Penghargaan"
*2003: "Ziana Zain No. 1s Live"

=Film Soundtrack=

*1994: "Sembilu"
*1995: "Sembilu II"
*1996: "Maria Mariana"
*1997: "Merah"
*1998: "Maria Mariana II"

=Karaoke/VCDs=

*1999: "Konsert Zon Perlindungan Ziana Zain"
*1999: "The Best of Ziana Zain Karaoke"
*2003: "Balada Hits Karaoke Ziana Zain"
*2003: "Ziana Zain Lembah Asmara: A Beautiful Love Story"

Filmography

In addition to her recording career, Ziana has an established career in the Malaysian movie industry beginning with her debut as a supporting character in the 1994 film "Sembilu". Her performance led her to winning the Most Popular Film Supporting Actress in the "Anugerah Bintang Popular" Awards in 1994, beating her co-star Erra Fazira. The film's soundtrack also featured a number of Ziana's songs including "Ku Cinta Padamu", "Anggapanmu" and "Mimpimu Bukan Mimpiku". In the 1996 "Sembilu" follow-up, "Sembilu 2", Ziana reprised her role to critical claim.

Other box-office films that Ziana has performed in include "Maria Mariana" (1996), "Merah" (1997), "Maria Mariana 2" (1998), "Sembilu 2005" (2005), "Pontianak Menjerit" (2005) and "Qabil Khusry Qabil Igam" (2007).

Films

Awards and recognition

*Bintang Selangor (1984)
*Voice of Asia Kazakhstan
**Main Award of Voice of Asia - Anggapanmu & Bersama Akhirnya (1995)
*Anugerah Bintang Popular
**Winner - Most Popular Film Supporting Actress for "Sembilu" (1994)
**Most Popular Artiste (1995)
**Most Popular Female Singer (1995)
**Most Popular Film Supporting Actress (1995)
**Most Popular TV Entertainer(1995)
**Most Popular Film Actress (1996)
**Most Popular Film Supporting Actress (1996)
**Most Popular Film Actress (1998)
**Best Dressed: Anugerah Bintang Popular (2004)
*Anugerah Media Hiburan
**Sexiest Female Artiste (1996)
**Most Beautiful Artiste (1998)
**Best Cover Magazine (2000)
*Anugerah Juara Lagu
**Best Ballad - Puncak Kasih (1998)
**Best Ballad - Menadah Gerimis (2002)
*URS Magazine
**Best Idol Of The Decade (2004)
*Anugerah Era
**Best Pop Song - Lembah Asmara (2003)
**Best Pop Song - Bukan (2004)
*Anugerah Muzik Singapura
**Most Popular Female Singer (1996)
**Most Popular Song - Korban Cinta (1996)
*Pesta Perdana Singapura
**Best Entertainment Show - Bersama Ziana (2002)
*Pujaan 10 Nescafe
**Best Solo Performance - Bersama Akhirnya (1996)
**Best Solo Performance - Korban Cinta (1997)
*Anugerah Skrin
**Most Popular Female Film Supporting Actress (1996)
**Best Actress - Maria Mariana (1997)
*Anugerah Industri Muzik
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - Setia Ku Di Sini (1996)
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - Live MTV Unplugged (1997)
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - Puncak Kasih (1999)
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - Ziana Zain (2000)
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - Aku Cintakan Mu (2001)
**Best Female Vocalist in an album - No.1's live (2004)
**Best Pop Album - Setia Ku Di Sini (1995)
**Best Pop Album - Puncak Kasih (1997)
**Best Pop Album - Aku Cintakan Mu (2001)
**Song Of The Year - Pusaka Rimba (2000)
*Anugerah Planet Muzik
**Best Song - Menadah Gerimis (2002)
**Best Album - Aku Cintakan Mu (2002)
*Anugerah Media Hiburan
**Sensational Female Singer (2002)
**Sensational Female Singer (2003/2004)
**Sexiest Female Artist (2002)
**Sexiest Female Artist (2003/2004)
*Festival Film Malaysia
**Nominated - Best Actress - Pontianak Menjerit (2005)
*MTV Music Award
**Nominated - Favourite Artiste in Malaysia (2002)
*Malaysian Book Of Records
**First Female Singer to win Voice Of Asia

External links

* Fansite - http://www.zianafolks.net
* Fansite - http://zianazain.multiply.com
* Fansite - http://geocities.com/zianazainsite