AC Mizal

Dato' Mizal bin Zaini, known professionally as AC Mizal (born 21 December 1971), is a Malaysian actor, singer, comedian, TV host and former radio presenter.

Early life Mizal was born on 21 December 1971 in Johor Bahru, Johor. He is the son of Datuk Zaini Md. Hasim and Datin Madzinah Mansor. He holds an Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), and later he pursued his higher education at the Royal Military College of Malaysia.

Career AC Mizal started his career as a singer, where he was one of the members of a Malaysian hip hop group, 4U2C, which enjoyed musical supremacy between 1992 and 1996 during the rise of Malaysian hip hop music. The group best known for its hit single, "Fiona" which become their signature song. AC has produced three albums with the group. 4U2C disbanded in 1996 and most of its members decided to pursue their studies and concentrated on their respective careers.

Under the mentorship of Yusof Haslam, his acting career began as a main cast member as CPL Jefri in early incarnation of Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur, which aired between 1998 and 1999. His breakthrough role came when portraying Inspector Mazlan in the longest-running Malaysian action drama series, Gerak Khas.

In the same year, he acted in Afdlin Shauki's 2004 comedy film, Buli, where he plays Rudy, a mastermind behind the fictional Allied Asian Bank robbery. He reprised his role on the film's sequel, Buli Balik which was released in 2006. He also acted alongside Afdlin, Hans Isaac and Awie in Baik Punya Cilok (2005).

He is one of few Malaysian artists who contributed a special song titled "Suluhkan Sinar" ("Shine the Light"). Produced by KRU and released in January 2005, the song was specially dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami and it is officiated by the then-Deputy Prime Minister, Najib Razak. Other artists involved in the project were Akademi Fantasia contestants, Erra Fazira, Dayang Nurfaizah, Alleycats, Jaclyn Victor and Anita Sarawak.

In 2006, Mizal went on to become a TV host and helmed the entertainment talk show AC Di Sini aired on Astro Ria. It has been reported that Mizal will make his return in Gerak Khas after a long absence, but it did not materialise. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the host of talk show Sembang Teh Tarik which aired on Astro Warna and in 2016, he hosted the series' revival, Sembang Teh Tarik Kaw.

In 2014, Mizal reformed 4U2C after he went on 18-year hiatus with the group renamed as ForUToC, with all new members. He later released his single, "Paranoid" featuring Indonesian actress, Luna Maya. He started an internet radio station, Peace Yall FM in May 2015 and officiated by singer Siti Nurhaliza, wherein Mizal also served as its President. In 2017, he played a dual role as King Kong and Cobra in highest-grossing box office action comedy film, Abang Long Fadil 2 directed by Syafiq Yusof, also starring Zizan Razak in main role. It was his first movie role in 8 years since Afdlin Shauki's My Spy (2009). He also contributed its soundtrack titled "Senorita" with Syamsul Yusof and Shuib Sepahtu.

In 2018, he hosted Super Spontan Xtravaganza, Arena Panggang season 2 and Maharaja Lawak Mega 2018. The following year, Mizal appeared as Jefri Dom in television series, Pop Yeah Yeah.

Personal life AC Mizal has been married twice. He married Shafnie Zainuddin on 24 June 1995, and they had two sons, Muhammad Shafiq Iman and Muhammad Shabale Iman. The couple divorced on 17 October 2001. On 10 October 2002, he married former model and actress Emylia Rosnaida, with whom he has two children, a son, Muhammad Reeve Damien, and a daughter, Fea Eryssa.

His father, Zaini Md. Hashim, who was a Muar Police Chief, died on 29 March 2014.

Discography

Studio albums Title Album details Tassamaqu Released: July 2004 Label: Best Line Entertainment Format: CD, cassette, digital download

Singles Year Title Notes 2001 "Keliru" OST Gerak Khas The Movie 2007 "Di Sini" 2012 "Apo Kono Eh Jang" with Rafidah Ibrahim & Stella Band 2013 "Al-Haq ..... One" with Mawi 2014 "Paranoid" with Luna Maya2017 "Senorita" with Syamsul Yusof & Shuib Sepahtu "Itu Saja" 2021 "Mine" with Reeve Damien 2026 "Mari Menari Raya" with Jessie Chung

Filmography

Film

Television series Year Title Role TV channel Notes 1998–1999 Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur Cpl JefriTV1 1999–2002 Gerak Khas Inspector Mazlan 2007 Dakkolin Dakkosin DakkosinAstro Prima 2018 Misteri Jenazah (Season 1) Askar Jepun Episode: "Pada Zaman Dahulu" 2019 Pop Yeah Yeah Jefri DomTV3 2021–2022 Gerak Khas Undercover (Season 1) Mazlan

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel2003 MeraungVCD Neon Karim 2006 Kantoi Astro Ria 2019 Saya Jual Ye Bang Datuk Jaki Astro First Exclusive 2022 Megastar Academy Astro Ceria

Television

Honours Honour of Malaysia

He was awarded Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) which carries the title of Dato' by Sultan Ahmad Shah, the late Sultan of Pahang at the end of 2010.