Elly Mazlein

Sharifah Aida Mazlina binti Syed Hanafi or better known as Elly Mazlein (Jawi: ايلي مضلين, born 17 December 1980) is a Malaysian female singer, actress, host, comedian and radio presenter.

She signed a recording contract with NAR Records in 1997 and has released 4 solo studio albums over the 5 years of the contract. When she was a singer, she was often compared to her contemporaries' teenage singers such as Siti Nurhaliza and Liza Hanim. Even so, in 2001 she created her own record when her third album titled Elly managed to become one of the 10 best-selling Malaysian albums that year with sales exceeding 60,000 units. The success repeated the success of her previous album titled Satu Persatu which also sold 50,000 units. Elly managed to popularize songs such as "Usah Diduk Bara Yang Tersimpan", "Janji Kekasih" and "Bungaku Bakawali" which at that time dominated the country's radio charts. Her music career came to a halt in 2005 due to market factors and recording contracts.

As an actress, she began her acting career after being drafted by famous actor and director, Datuk Yusof Haslam to star in the drama series Gerak Khas and since then, she has made a name for herself as one of the best-selling female TV actresses in Malaysia.

Early life Elly Mazlein was born on 17 December 1980 in Kampung Behrang, Slim River, Perak to Syed Hanafi Syed Abdullah and Sabariah Ahmad. She graduated with a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).

Career

Music At the age of 17, Elly Mazlein signed a contract with NAR Records and recorded her debut album, Sutera Kasih with the song of the same title and "Biar Pilu Ada Penawarnya" were released as singles. This album was a commercial failure, but did not discourage Elly from being active in the music field. Her second album, Satu Persatu was released two years later. "Usah Diduk Bara Tersimpan" and "Janji Kekasih" were released as singles. The album became a commercial success when it sold 50,000 units.

Elly then collected new material for her third album, Elly which the recording process was carried out during the fasting month of 2000. Released on 26 March 2001, this album was touched by various composers and famous producers include Azmeer, Azman Abu Hassan and Eddie Hamid. Among the songs included in this album are "Bungaku Bakawali", "Cintaku Untuk Bahagia" and "Gerimis". Elly created its own record when it managed to become one of the 10 best-selling Malaysian albums with sales reaching 60,000 units. Satu Persatu and Elly also received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM).

Her first compilation album, Elly: The Best Ballads was released in 2002, bringing together a collection of the best songs from her three previous albums. It received a Gold certification. On 14 July 2002, Elly and the group Exists performed the charity concert Konsert Amal Afganistan – Exists 2002 which took place in Kuching, Sarawak.

In April 2003, Elly performed at the Sure Heboh Carnival (now Jom Heboh Carnival) in conjunction with TV3's 19th anniversary which took place at Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka. Apart from her, among the artists who participated were Ezlynn, Phyne Ballerz, Apacian, Chakra Sonic, Antz, Nora, Platinum, Sarah, Handy Black, Elyana, Siti Nordiana, Boboy, Ali (XPDC), Abot, Winnie Kok and Mamat.

Elly then made preparations to record her fourth album, Atas Nama Cinta. For this album, she carried out a careful song selection process. This album was released in September 2003 with the songs "Merry Go Round" and "Pendita Penipu" released as singles. Among the composers and producers who contributed to this album are Aidit Alfian, Azlan Abu Hassan, LY and Eddie Hamid.

After achieving success in the music industry for 7 years, Elly Mazlein's music career came to a halt due to market factors and recording contracts, and she took a long break from her singing career. Five years later, in 2010, Elly returned to music by releasing two new singles titled "Please Forgive Me" and "Kata Saja I Love You".

In March 2013, she released a single titled "Sabarlah Hati" which is a ballad genre under KRU Music, this song was created by Manusia Putih. She was quoted by the entertainment portal Sensasi Selebriti as saying: "Elly feels excited to be with KRU Music in promoting the latest single and always expects the best from KRU Music".

In October 2016, she became one of the contestants of the third season of Gegar Vaganza after receiving an offer from Astro to participate in the show. She announced her withdrawal after the fourth week's concert because she was said to be disappointed by the comments from the permanent judge, Ramli M.S..

On 26 April 2017, Elly released her latest single titled "Jeritan Hati" which is based on her life story. The single launch ceremony was held at Platinum Superstar Karaoke, Setapak Sentral, it was her first single in four years since "Sabarlah Hati".

She, together with Faizal Tahir and Zizi Kirana, re-recorded the classic song "Empat Dara" originally written by Atan Penambang and Ahmad Yusoh with the title "Empat Dara 2020". Since its official launch on YouTube in November 2020, the music video for this song has become the number two trending song on the Malaysian YouTube platform with the number of views reaching 4.5 million with over 9,400 comments from viewers who were generally entertained and gave very positive support. This song was also performed live at the 33rd Berita Harian Popular Star Awards.

On 26 February 2021, Elly appeared with The latest single, "Dusta Cinta" is a cover of Aina Abdul with lyrics written by Wan Zakaria. He said about this song: "I am sure that Aina (Abdul)'s talent and ability is quite great. So, it is not wrong for me to support and trust her. The work she sings herself is also great. I also hope that luck will be on my side. I see Aina as very creative. Aina is extraordinary and her touch is poisonous,".

Acting Elly first tried her hand at acting in 1999 through the special telefilm Gerhana Di Mata Kabus Di Hati broadcast on RTM. However, Elly's acting career seriously began in 2002 when actor, director and producer Yusof Haslam invited her to star in the police drama series Gerak Khas playing the role of Detective Mazlein. It was her first drama to act in. However, she left the series three years later.

He was then offered to star in his first acting film, Janji Diana directed by Yusof and starring Rosyam Nor and Erra Fazira where he played the role of Etty. Released on 24 July 2003, the film became a commercial success when it managed to collect RM1.3 million. Elly was paired with Yassin Yahya, a former member of the group Senario. Despite playing the main role, the scenes involving her were filmed for only 10 days. In that short time, she had to make commitments on location. This film was released on 20 December 2004.

Elly returned to her role as Detective Mazlein in GK3 The Movie which was released on 9 February 2005. From 22 October 2007 to 31 January 2008, Elly became one of the six main actors of the first season of Spa Q together with Norish Karman, Farahdhiya, Betty Banafe, Nisha Dirr and Intan Azura where she played the role of Farah, one of the Spa Q staff. She then appeared in the drama Bella on Slot Akasia TV3' by playing two characters, namely the title character and Tengku Julia Sandra, then appeared in her first telefilm, Pelita Buluh.

In 2010, she played the title character in the drama Na O Mei directed by Fairuz Loy with a script by Rozie Rashid which was inspired by a true story about a Siamese girl who married a Malay man and had a child named Na O Mei. In this drama, Elly was paired with Adi Putra and Iqram Dinzly.

Elly and Iqram then worked together again by starring in the horror drama Amukan Pocong together with Azhan Rani and Ezany Nizariff. She plays the role of Long Jamilah, this drama aired on slot Seram from 15 March to 7 June 2012. A year later, Elly acted alongside Scha Al-Yahya in the film Awan Dania The Movie, an adaptation of the Astro Ria drama series with the same title. It was his first film in 8 years since GK3 The Movie. She said about her character in this film: "I enjoyed playing the role of Tania and hope that fans will like the difference that I tried to highlight through my character this time.". In addition, she also acted in Teratai Kemboja as Hanani and Aku Cinta Dia as Rima.

2019 was the busiest year in Elly's acting career where she acted in 7 television dramas and 2 telefilms. Among her acting dramas throughout the year were Patah Sayap Bertongkat Paruh in the MegaDrama slot Astro Ria starring Aaron Aziz and Fasha Sandha, she played the role of Hanani and Kau Yang Pertama in the Akasia slot TV3 starring Fikry Ibrahim and Farah Nabilah playing the role of Kak Zaza. Her biggest success in her acting career came through her role as Mona/Minah in the comedy drama Kampung People which paired her with Rashidi Ishak and new actors, Riena Diana and Hun Haqeem. Produced by KL Motion Pictures, the drama which aired on TV3's Lestary slot from 11 December 2019 to 8 January 2020 became a commercial success and received positive reviews from television critics and warganet. She also appeared in two telefilms that year, Siapa Dia Sebenarnya and Maaf Dari Khilaf.

Elly next acted alongside Aeril Zafrel and Nabila Razali in the drama adaptation of the novel, Seindah Tujuh Warna Pelangi playing the role of Maryam. She then returned to play the role of Mona in Kampung People 2, followed by the role of Sheila in Keluarga Epik.

Presentation Completing her career portfolio, Elly Mazlein took on the role of one of the 12 award presenters at the Screen Awards 2018 and Screen Awards 2019 where she was paired with Shuk Sahar. He then hosted the 32nd Berita Harian Popular Star Awards with AC Mizal which took place on 22 December 2019.

He also served as a regular host of the reality TV show Lagu Cinta Kita with Azwan Ali and Michael Ang as co-hosts. It is adapted from the show Love At First Sight published by CJ ENM.

Elly then hosted a casual cooking show, Kampung Pom Pom Letops! which began premiering on Naura HD starting 21 August 2021. Since 2021, she has been a permanent host of MeleTOP, replacing Neelofa who left the show in December 2019.

In 2022, Elly became the new host of Gegar Vaganza to replace Jihan Muse.

In 2023, Elly was paired with Amelia Henderson, Sean Lee and Radin ERA for the Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022 and then paired with Rina Nose to host the Big Stage season five program.

Sponsorship and Community Service

Malaysian Red Crescent Society – Campaign Ambassador – 2002–2004 Safi Balqis – Spokesperson and Product Ambassador – 2004 – 2007 Lentik Dara by Ayden Rizqi – Product Ambassador – 2017–2019 Minyak Masak Kijang Gold – Product Ambassador – 2021 – present

Personal life Elly has been married twice. She married drama director, Azmi Hatta, on 9 November 2014. However, their marriage only lasted 11 months. Their marriage resulted in the birth of a daughter, Princess Sara Sefhia. Elly reportedly said in an interview with Berita RTM that she is already in love with a man.

After 5 years of being alone, Elly has met the love of her life, Mohamad Azlan Che Nuh, an educator who teaches the subject of Geography and is also 10 years younger than Elly. On 18 January 2020, they decided to get married. She announced her second pregnancy in April 2021.

On 23 October 2021, Elly and her husband Mohamad Azlan were blessed with a baby boy, who was named Haider Mateen.

Discography

Studio album Sutera Kasih (album) (1997) Satu Persatu (album) (1999) Elly (album) (2001) Elly:Best of Ballads (2002) Atas Nama Cinta (album) (2003)

Filmography Films Year Title Character Notes 2003 Janji Diana Etty First acting film 2004 Tangkai Jering Syakila 2005 GK3 The Movie Detektif Mazlin 2013 Awan Dania The Movie Tania 2015 Kapsul Rahimah 2021 Hantu Ke Lima Kam 2023 Gui Rasyidah

Drama Year Title Character TV Channel Notes 2002–2005 Gerak Khas Detective Mazlein TV2 First drama 2005–2006 Bukan Yang Pertama Yasmin TV2 2005–2007 Sembilu Kasih Mastura TV3 2008 Bella Bella/ Tengku Julia Sandra TV3 Spa Q Farah Cinta Batu Belah Saffiya 2009 Amanah Karmila Karmila TV2 Senandung Si Dayang Megasari TV3 Sampai Syurga Saniah Keliwon (Season 1) Suri/ Vampire Episode: "Pontianak"Keliwon (Season 2) Sarah/ Penanggal Ghost Episode: "Tikar Mengkuang" Mastura/ Grave Ghost Episode: "Hantu Kubur" Sumpah Bunian Azeera 2010 Na O Mei Na O May Ulek Mayang Princess Mayang Sari 2011 Mistik Alam Hitam Ros Astro Ria & Astro Prima Episode: "Polong Bealan" 2012 Amukan Pocong Long Jamilah TV3 2013 Firdausi Cinta TV1 2013–2015 Ema Emyliana Rina TV3 2014 Kristal Maya Mona Mencari Cinta Maira TV1 2014–2015 Cinta Ibadah Jenny Astro Prima 2015 Doa Tiga Wanita TV1 2016 Amsyar Karmila TV9 2018 Teratai Kemboja Hanani TV3 Vila Ghazara Maria Jenaka Kampung Pisang (Season 4) Luna Episode: "Mencari Rezeki" Mencari Qiblat Aku Cinta Dia Rima 2019 Payah Sayap Bertongkat Paruh Hasnah Astro Ria Diari Ramadhan Rafique Reunion Jiha TV3 Ajari Playboy Itu Haliza Kau Yang Pertama Kak Zaza Dapur Kita Elyana Pengantin Lelaki Untuk Cik Gadis Yasmin Astro Ria 2019–2020 Kampung People Mona/ Minah TV3 2020 Seindah Tujuh Warna Pelangi Maryam Kampung People (Season 2) Mona/ Minah/ Meringue SMK (Season 2) Cikgu Aini Astro Ceria 2021 Keluarga Epik Sheila TV3 Ramadan Pertama Edi Naemah Astro Ria 2022 Lockdown 2 SMK (Season 4) Teacher Aini Astro Ceria Kampung People (Season 3) Mona/ Meringue/ Moni Segamat TV3 Gila Viral Dr. Zara Astro Warna 2023 One Million Dollar Voice Miss Lina Astro Ria Sherry Supir Sherry TV Okey 2025 Juwatan EkspresAstro Ceria Hikayat Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup Grandmother TBA Misi Solat 5 Waktu

Telefilm Year Title Character TV Channel Notes 1999 Gerhana Di Mata Kabus Di Hati TV1 First telefilm 2007 Pelita Buluh Engku Zarina TV3 2009 Pulangkan...Astro Ria 2011 Hantu Gigi Ain Astro Prima Zuriat Suamiku Sarah TV9 2012 Calon Suamiku Dr. Aida Astro Prima Demi Suffian Salmah TV3 2014 Sepahtu Kepok Bonda Elly Astro Warna 2016 Opah Bahulu Lola Cupcake Intan TV1 Jatuh Cinta Buta Herself Astro Ria Special appearance 2017 Ketupat Buat Nenek Maria TV9 Riuh Raya Kak Mah Sofia Astro Warna Asam Pedas Pewitt Nuri TV3 Siapa Dia Sebenarnya Prof. Julia 2019 Maaf Dari Khilaf Rosnah 2020 Ratahan Al-Marid Nina Astro Citra 2022 Puaka Janda Mariam 2024 Terompak Sana Tertukar Sini Julia Astro Warna

Television Year Title Role TV Channel Notes 2016 Gegar Vaganza (season 3) Participants Astro Ria MeleTOP Guest Artist 2017 Maharaja Lawak Mega 2017 Astro Warna Week 7 (Theme: Ayat Power), with the Puteh group MeleTOP Astro Ria Ketuk-Ketuk Ramadan TV1 Episode 3 2018 Bintang Bersama Bintang TV3 Wanita Hari Ini Criteria for Preferred Match Mentor Otai Host with Haziq Hussni Drop The Beat Participants NTV7 Game Time Guest Artist Borak Kopitiam TV3 Melodi: KFC Membawang Dalam Kereta Anugerah Skrin 2018 Host with Shuk Sahar 2019 Muzikal Lawak Superstar (Season 2) Participants Astro Ria Libra group Wanita Hari Ini Guest Artist TV3 Mentor Milenia Host with Shuk Sahar Senang Terhibur Guest Artist Episode 4 (with Ruhainies and W.A.R.I.S) 32th Berita Harian Popular Star Award Host with Dato' AC Mizal 5 Rencah 5 Rasa Guest Artist Episode 2 Screen Award Host with Shuk Sahar The Sherry Show Guest Artist Episode 9 Bintang Bersama Bintang (Season 2) Host 2020 Mahligai Cinta Himself Elly Mazlein & Mohd Azlan Che Nuh's Wedding MeleTOP Guest Artist Astro Ria Wanita Hari Ini TV3 Keringat Selebriti Himself Awesome TV Episode 3 Masak Apa Tu? TV3 Episode 8 Wanita Hari Ini Guest Artist 2020–2021 Lagu Cinta Kita (Season 2) Host with Azwan Ali Muzikal Lawak Superstar (season 2) Astro Warna with Nabil Ahmad 2021 Borak Kelamin Astro Ria with Awal Ashaari Malaysia Hari Ini Guest Artist TV3 Senduk Kuali Kak Lina Pom Pom Host TV1 Perang Prank Astro Warna Kampung Pom Pom Letops! Naura HD Gegar Vaganza (season 8) Guest Host Astro Ria 2021–present MeleTOP 2021–2023 Sumbang SuaraHostTV3 2022 Melodi Guest Host Big Stage (season 4) Astro Ria Mic ON! (Season 2) Awesome TV Mana Satu Host Astro Ria Kelentang Kelentung Pom Pom Gegar Vaganza Semangat Nak Raya with Nabil Ahmad Muzikal Lawak Superstar (Season 3) Astro Warna with Sharnaaz Ahmad Gegar Vaganza (season 9) Astro Ria with Nabil Ahmad Ceria Popstar Xtra 2022 Astro Ceria 2022–2023 All Together Now Malaysia (season 2) Jury Astro Ria The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 3) Astro Warna 2023 Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2022 Host Astro Ria with Radin Era, Amelia Henderson & Sean Lee Yang Paling Padu with Nabil Ahmad Big Stage (season 5) Host with Rina Nose Sepahtu Reunion Live 2023 Zack/ Zakiah Astro Warna Guest Artist: Episode "Izinkan Aku Berubah" Dapur Vaganza Host Astro Ria All Stars Gegar Vaganza with Nabil Ahmad & Jihan Muse until week 3 The Masked Singer Malaysia (season 4) Jury Astro Warna 2024 Yak Yak Yey! Various No Filter Host Astro Ria Kilauan Emas Astro Prima Season 6 2025 Big Stage Alpha Astro Ria with Rina Nose

As a participant +Gegar Vaganza (season 3) Sunday Theme Song Decision Week 1 Kembali Menyengat "Usah Ditambah Bara Yang Tersimpan originally song by Elly MazleinSAFE Week 2 Memori Berkasih "Berpisah Jua" original song Ziana ZainSAFE Week 3 Ada Bran? "Perawan Atau Janda" original song Cita CitataSAFE Week 4 Duet Vaganza"Jangan Menangis Sayang" original song Safura & Oney (duet with Acong Sweetchild)PULL YOURSELF

+Drop The Beat Sunday Round Theme Song Decision Week 1 Round 1 KPOP "I Will Show You" original song Ailee WINNER Round 2 SPONTAN "Pudariginal song Rossa Week 8 Round 1 BOLLYWOOD' "Ladki Badi Anjani Hai" originally sung by Kumar Sanu & Alka Yagnik3RD PLACE Round 2 HIP HOP' "Lose My Breathe" original song Destiny's Child

Radiography

Radio

Year Title Station 9 October 2022 – 8 November 2025 Carta Era 40 Era

Awards and nominations Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM)

Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM) Year Product Certificate Note 2000 Satu Persatu 1 x Platinum Physical sales – 50,000 units 2002 Elly 2 x Platinum Physical sales – 60,000 units 2003 Best of Ballads 1 x Gold Physical sales – 25,000 units

Award Year Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Berita Harian Popular Star Award 2024 Popular TV Host Elly Mazlein 2023 2020 Popular Female TV Actress Popular Versatile Artist Popular TV Host Popular Drama Matching Elly Mazlein & Rashidi Ishak via Kampung People ERA Digital Muzik Awards 2020 ONZ Viral Song "Empat Dara 2020" (duet with Faizal Tahir and Zizi Kirana) MeleTOP Era Awards 2020 Versatile MeleTOP Artist SYOK Elly Mazlein Seri Angkasa Awards 2016 Best Female Radio Actress Elly Mazlein through the radio drama Detik Itu broadcast on Radio Klasik Drama Festival Kuala Lumpur 2015 Choice Drama Cast Shahz Jaszle, Amyra Rosli, Elly Mazlein, Ryzal Jaafar, Erry Putra, Syatilla Melvin and Amar Baharin through the drama Kristal Maya Entertainment Media Awards 2002 New Talented Actor Elly Mazlein Anugerah Juara Lagu 2000 Separuh Afir Muzik Muzik (Ballad) "Usha Duduk Bara Yang Tersimpan"