Shila Amzah, a well-known Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress, originates from Kuala Lumpur. Her musical journey began at the early age of 4 when, accompanied by her father, she started spending time in recording studios. Remarkably, at just 9 years old, she ventured into the world of pop music by recording her first studio album.
Bio/Wiki
Age-33years
Height- 5 ft 4 in
Born- 13 August 1990
Birthplace – Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full name- Nurshahila binti Amir Amzah
Profession- singer-songwriter and actress
Spouse- Haris Idraki Elias (m. 2018–2022)
Nationality- Malaysian
Record labels: Shilala (Hk) Limited, Alternate Records & Talents, MORE
Family
Shila Amzah was born in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her dad, Amir Amzah Salleh, who went by ND Lala, was a singer in the 1980s, and her mom, Fauziah Sarman, was into acting. Her family has a knack for music – even her younger sister, Nur Syuhada, or Syada Amzah, is a performer.
Husband
In April 2018, Shila Amzah got married to Haris Idraki Elias. But later, they decided to go separate ways and officially got divorced in February 2022. They have a child together named Seth Uwais.
On August 5, 2023, Shila Amzah got married to Ubai Mz, a 25-year-old social media influencer.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Shila’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million.
Career
Shila Amzah’s singing career took a remarkable turn when she ventured into Shanghai, China, and eventually emerged victorious in the Asian Wave competition. This accomplishment earned her the prestigious Kembara Award (International Music Breakthrough Award) at the Malaysian Music Awards, making her the youngest recipient of this honor.
Following her triumph, she made significant strides in the mandopop industry by making her mark in Hong Kong in 2015. Shila released new singles, held an international press conference, and established her second record label and global management company, Shilala (HK) Limited. Her outstanding performances on international stages have earned her endearing titles such as “Asia’s Sweetheart,” “Princess of Music,” and “National Treasure of Malaysia.”
Throughout her career, Shila achieved notable success in various competitions and events. She was the first runner-up in Bintang Kecil RTM in 2000, first runner-up in One in a Million (season 2), winner of the Asia New Singer Competition in 2008, second runner-up in I Am a Singer (season 2) in 2014,
and first runner-up in Anugerah Juara Lagu in 2011 and 2015. Before her fame in the Asian Wave, she even performed a duet with Miley Cyrus to promote Hannah Montana in Malaysia.
Shila’s talent and popularity transcended borders as she became the first and only Malay artist to find success in Chinese-speaking countries and top the Chinese record charts. Her influence extended to her Sina Weibo account, where she amassed over 2.3 million followers. Her remarkable achievements led to her inclusion in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia (2018) list, which recognizes outstanding young leaders, entrepreneurs, and game-changers across various fields, including Entertainment and Sports.
